Han Solo - Celebration / Yavin IV Ceremony
sw0388 · Star Wars
Original Trilogy · 2012
Figure ID
sw0388
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Flesh tone with dual-sided printing: one side features a confident, slightly smiling expression, while the other side shows an angry/gritting teeth expression with battle damage or sweat details.
Torso
Dark tan jacket over a white collared shirt with a gold Yavin IV medal printed directly onto the chest, highly detailed back printing showing jacket folds.
Legs
Plain dark blue legs with side printing representing his signature trousers with bloodstripes down the outer sides.
Accessories
Includes a black blaster pistol, though in the book blister pack he is displayed without weapons, and sometimes associated with a hairpiece.
Color Scheme
Primary colors include dark tan, white, dark blue, and flesh tone, highlighted by the gold printing of the ceremonial medal.
Printing Details
High-quality modern pad printing featuring detailed torso creases, dual-expression face, and rare side leg printing for the trouser stripes.
Variants
This specific figure is unique to the 2011/2012 Character Encyclopedia release, though other versions of Han Solo with the Yavin medal exist in later anniversary sets.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratches on the torso medal printing and potential scuffing on the plain dark blue legs. Check hairpiece and head clutch.
Estimated Value
New with book: $15 to $25 USD; Used complete: $8 to $15 USD depending on condition of the book and blister pack inclusion.
Price (New)
Original retail price of the LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia book was approximately $18.99 USD in 2012.
Compatible Sets
Exclusive to the 5000063 LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia book released in 2012 by Dorling Kindersley (DK).
Character Background
Han Solo, iconic smuggler turned Rebel hero, wearing his formal award ceremony outfit from the end of A New Hope where he receives the Medal of Yavin.
Design Notes
Notable for being one of the early figures to feature side leg printing for trouser stripes, a major upgrade for minifigure detail fidelity at the time.
Similar Minifigures
Luke Skywalker (Celebration) sw0387 and Princess Leia (Celebration) sw0389, released alongside him in the same book wave.
Collectibility
High collectibility among book-exclusive completionists and original trilogy fans due to the iconic nature of the Yavin ceremony scene.
History
Released during a peak era of DK LEGO publishing partnerships, marking a significant collectable incentive for purchasing reference books.
Interesting Facts
Fans famously noted that in the movie, Han's medal lacks the specific neck ribbon layout represented on the physical LEGO torso, but it remains a fan-favorite outfit.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside Luke and Leia in their Yavin IV ceremony outfits on a custom baseplate recreating the Grand Massassi Temple stage.
Modification Potential
Parts can be easily repurposed for custom Rebel Alliance dioramas or swapping out the head for different Han Solo eras.
Overall Assessment
An excellent and historically significant promotional book-exclusive minifigure that captures a legendary cinematic moment with great print detail.