Qui-Gon Jinn
sw0027 · Star Wars
Episode I · 1999 - Released during the first wave of the LEGO Star Wars license.
Figure ID
sw0027
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
1999 - Released during the first wave of the LEGO Star Wars license.
Rarity
Uncommon - Highly sought after by vintage collectors; mass-produced but older than 25 years.
Head
Yellow classic head with standard dot eyes and a brown bearded grin; includes a dark brown hood piece.
Torso
Tan Jedi robes with brown belt and buckle printing; tan arms and yellow hands.
Legs
Dark brown legs with no printing.
Accessories
Standard dark brown cloth cape; usually paired with a trans-neon green lightsaber (not visible in image).
Color Scheme
Tan, dark brown, and yellow; mirrors the character's appearance in 'The Phantom Menace'.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the torso and face; lacks the fine detail of modern 360-degree printing.
Variants
sw0172 (flesh tone), sw0410 (Clone Wars), and sw0810 (updated 20th anniversary style).
Condition Notes
Watch for fraying on the cape edges, neck cracks on the torso, and bite marks on the hood or head pieces.
Estimated Value
$15 - $25 USD used; up to $50+ if part of a sealed set or mint condition.
Price (New)
N/A - Original sets ranged from $6.00 (7101) to $80.00 (7171) in 1999.
Compatible Sets
7101 Lightsaber Duel, 7121 Naboo Swamp, 7161 Gungan Sub, 7171 Mos Espa Podrace.
Character Background
Jedi Master and mentor to Obi-Wan Kenobi; central protagonist of Star Wars Episode I.
Design Notes
Early LEGO Star Wars design with the iconic yellow skin tones before the switch to light flesh in 2004.
Similar Minifigures
sw0014 (Obi-Wan Kenobi), sw0011 (Darth Maul), sw0013 (Mace Windu).
Collectibility
High - This is a foundational piece for any vintage LEGO Star Wars collection.
History
Debuted in the very first year of the LEGO Star Wars theme; one of the original licensed minifigures.
Interesting Facts
Until the 20th anniversary sets, this was the primary way collectors obtained the vintage 'Yellow' Qui-Gon.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside 1999 Darth Maul on a light grey baseplate to recreate the duel on Tatooine.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'classic-style' custom Jedi; the yellow head is a staple for purist vintage MOCs.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic masterpiece; essential for fans of the Prequel Trilogy and early LEGO history. Rating: 9/10.