Obi-Wan Kenobi - White Tunic
sw0057 · Star Wars
Star Wars Episode I · 1999
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
sw0057
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
1999
Rarity
Common
Overall Assessment
An absolute classic piece of LEGO history representing the genesis of the Star Wars theme, highly recommended for nostalgic collectors
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationUSD $3 to $8 depending on condition and presence of the lightsaber accessory
Original Retail
Originally available only as part of sets ranging from $10 to $100+ in 1999
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Light flesh skin tone with classic open black pupils, simple eyebrows, and a red-brown beard and mustache, dual-sided printing not present
Torso
White torso with thin black outlines representing a Jedi tunic wrap and belt detailing, white arms and light flesh hands
Legs
Plain white unprinted legs with a black hips piece
Accessories
Typically comes with a chrome silver lightsaber hilt and translucent blue blade, though missing in the provided image
Printing Details
Simple early-era pad printing with minimalist black line work on torso and basic facial features on head
Color Scheme
Primarily white, black, and light flesh with red-brown hair detailing
Known Variants
Standard version features unprinted legs and classic flesh head; later 1999-2002 variations include minor hue shifts in plastic
Condition Notes
Prone to loose joints, micro-scratching on torso, and slight yellowing of white plastic over decades of UV exposure
Found In Sets
7111 Droid Escape, 7131 Anakin's Podracer, 7151 Coruscant Scimitar, 7141 Naboo Fighter
Character Background
Obi-Wan Kenobi as a Jedi Padawan learner under Qui-Gon Jinn during the events of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Design Notes
Classic late-90s LEGO Star Wars design utilizing the original yellow-era flesh tone transition or standard flesh depending on the exact sub-release, featuring simple non-wraparound torso prints
History
Introduced in the very first wave of LEGO Star Wars sets in 1999, marking the beginning of licensed LEGO themes
Interesting Facts
This figure is one of the foundational characters that launched the entire modern era of licensed LEGO themes in 1999
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility as a nostalgic piece from the inaugural 1999 LEGO Star Wars wave
Similar Minifigures
Qui-Gon Jinn (sw0056), Anakin Skywalker - Pilot (sw0032)
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other 1999 Phantom Menace wave figures on a clean black baseplate with retro Star Wars branding
Modification Potential
Great for purist customs or retro MOCs depicting early Episode I scenes