Obi-Wan Kenobi (Old, Classic Light Flesh)
sw0174 · Star Wars
Ultimate Collector Series / Episode IV · 2007 (Debuted in set 10179 UCS Millennium Falcon)
Figure ID
sw0174
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2007 (Debuted in set 10179 UCS Millennium Falcon)
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While the torso is found in several sets, the specific combination and the age of the 'sw0174' identifier makes it a staple of mid-2000s collections.
Head
Missing in image. The official sw0174 head is Light Flesh with grey beard, blue eyes, and furrowed brow printing. It typically uses the 'Standard Grumpy' old man expression.
Torso
Tan Torso Star Wars Ben Kenobi Tunic Pattern with Light Flesh Neck. Front features brown belt and dark tan inner robe lines. Back is unprinted. Arms are tan with black hands (representing the sleeves/gloves or Jedi attire).
Legs
Dark Tan Legs and Hips. Plain, no printing. These represent the simple monastic robes of the character during his exile on Tatooine.
Accessories
None shown. Originally came with a Chrome Silver Lightsaber Hilt with a Trans-Light Blue blade and a brown hooded cloth cape.
Color Scheme
Primary colors are Tan and Dark Tan, accented by a brown belt. The neck area features Light Flesh printing, reflecting the transition from the 'Classic Yellow' era to 'Realistic' skin tones.
Printing Details
Pad printing on the front of the torso only. The lines are crisp but lack the modern high-definition shading or metallic highlights found in current 2020s minifigures.
Variants
Earlier versions (sw0023) featured classic yellow skin. Later versions (sw0552) added leg printing and more detailed torso shading. Some sw0174 versions have small variations in the thickness of the belt lines.
Condition Notes
The neck area is a high-wear point; the tan plastic can show stress marks. Light Flesh neck printing can be scratched off easily. Black hands are prone to 'clutch power' loss where they no longer hold accessories tightly.
Estimated Value
The used torso and legs shown are worth approximately $4.00 - $6.00 USD. A complete sw0174 in good condition is valued between $15.00 and $25.00 USD.
Price (New)
This figure was famously included in set 10179 (Millennium Falcon), which retailed for $499.99 in 2007. It also appeared in set 7665 (Republic Cruiser) for $89.99.
Compatible Sets
10179 Ultimate Collector Series Millennium Falcon (2007), 7665 Republic Cruiser (2007).
Character Background
Obi-Wan Kenobi, also known as Old Ben, as seen in A New Hope. He is a legendary Jedi Master who lived in exile on Tatooine before guiding Luke Skywalker.
Design Notes
This design marks the standardization of the 'Light Flesh' skin tones for Star Wars characters. The torso pattern is iconic for its simplicity, using minimal lines to suggest folded cloth.
Similar Minifigures
sw0023 (Yellow version), sw0552 (Cantina version with leg printing), sw1046 (20th Anniversary version).
Collectibility
High demand for nostalgia. Collectors often seek this specific torso to complete the 2007 UCS Falcon, though it is one of the more accessible 'expensive' set figures.
History
Followed the initial 1999 yellow release. This was the 'standard' Ben Kenobi for nearly a decade until the torso print was updated with more 'texture' in the 2010s.
Interesting Facts
The torso mold was one of the first Jedi prints to receive a 'flesh' colored neck triangle, helping bridge the gap between flesh heads and colored torsos.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a Tatooine-themed scene or alongside a 2007-era Millennium Falcon. Use a brown hood and cape to hide the missing head if being used for parts in a MOC.
Modification Potential
Excellent for Jedi MOCs. The tan torso is a universal base for various background Jedi or civilians in a desert-themed build.
Overall Assessment
A classic 'Workhorse' minifigure. While currently incomplete, the parts shown are authentic mid-2000s LEGO Star Wars components. Worth completing with a light flesh head and brown cape.