Emperor Palpatine - Dark Side / Chancellor Palpatine (Sith Eyes)
sw0257 · Star Wars
Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith · 2010
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
sw0257
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2010
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
An excellent and recognizable minifigure for any Star Wars fan, featuring iconic dual-sided printing and classic era design.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation$10 - $15 USD for used complete, up to $25 USD for new.
Original Retail
Originally came in set 8096 Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle which retailed for around $69.99 USD in 2010.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Light flesh tone with dual-sided printing: one side features a calm/neutral expression with yellow Sith eyes, and the other features a grimacing/force-lightning expression with yellow Sith eyes. Wears a black hooded piece.
Torso
Black torso with dark grey robes printing, white triangular collar detail, and back printing showing continuation of the robes.
Legs
Plain black legs with a black hip piece.
Accessories
Black fabric cape and a black hood.
Printing Details
Pad-printed front and back torso, dual-sided facial expressions on the head with clean, sharp eye detailing.
Color Scheme
Primarily black and dark grey, with light flesh hands and head, and striking yellow for the Sith eyes.
Known Variants
Appears with alternative faces and hair pieces in other sets, but this specific version includes the Sith eyes and black hood representing his duel with Mace Windu.
Condition Notes
Check for wear on the torso printing, cape fraying, scratches on the head piece, and clutch power on the legs.
Found In Sets
8096 Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle
Character Background
Emperor Palpatine, also known as Darth Sidious, is the primary antagonist of the Star Wars Skywalker Saga, orchestrating the fall of the Galactic Republic and the rise of the Galactic Empire.
Design Notes
Accurately captures Palpatine's appearance during his disfiguring confrontation with Mace Windu in Revenge of the Sith.
History
Released in 2010 as part of the Clone Wars/Original Trilogy crossover era of LEGO Star Wars sets.
Interesting Facts
The yellow Sith eyes represent the corruption of the dark side manifesting physically, a signature look for Palpatine after revealing his true identity.
Collectibility
Moderately high collectibility among Star Wars fans due to the iconic Sith eyes and specific movie scene representation.
Similar Minifigures
Other variants of Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars sets, such as sw0634 or sw1041.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside Jedi Master Mace Windu and Anakin Skywalker to recreate the office arrest scene from Episode III.
Modification Potential
Great for custom Revenge of the Sith dioramas and Sith faction displays.