Uncle Owen
sw0061 · Star Wars
Classic Trilogy · 2002
Figure ID
sw0061
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2002
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Classic yellow head with simple black pupils, a worried expression, and a printed greyish-tan mustache, paired with a messy grey hair piece.
Torso
Light tan/sand yellow torso with simple black lines depicting an asymmetrical tunic wrap and a brown belt, yellow arms and hands.
Legs
Plain light tan/sand yellow legs and hip piece.
Accessories
None pictured on the figure itself, though typically includes optional items like a hydrospanner or bucket depending on the set context.
Color Scheme
Light tan, yellow, grey, and brown earth tones, strictly adhering to the classic Tatooine aesthetic.
Printing Details
Basic early-2000s Star Wars pad printing with simple black lines and minimal shading.
Variants
Appears in only one primary version, though later iterations of Uncle Owen appear in modern flesh tones.
Condition Notes
Prone to fading of the light tan plastic, scratching on the simple torso printing, and loose clutch power in the older gray hair piece.
Estimated Value
Approximately $5 to $12 USD for a used complete figure depending on condition.
Price (New)
Originally available in early 2000s sets retailing between $30 and $50 USD.
Compatible Sets
7110 Landspeeder, 10144 Sandcrawler
Character Background
Owen Lars is Luke Skywalker's uncle who raised him on the moisture farm on Tatooine until his tragic death by Imperial stormtroopers.
Design Notes
Represents the early classic era of LEGO Star Wars before detailed dual-molding and complex facial expressions became standard.
Similar Minifigures
Aunt Beru, early Tatooine Luke Skywalker, standard moisture farmers.
Collectibility
Moderate demand among classic Star Wars completionists and nostalgic collectors.
History
Released during the major 2002 wave of original trilogy sets, marking one of the earliest depictions of non-Jedi civilian characters from Tatooine.
Interesting Facts
The grey hair piece used for Uncle Owen is a classic mold originally introduced for townspeople and elderly characters in the late 1990s.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed next to a classic Landspeeder or Sandcrawler alongside Aunt Beru and young Luke Skywalker.
Modification Potential
Can be upgraded with modern flesh-tone parts or custom cloth robes for MOC builders.
Overall Assessment
A charming and essential piece of early LEGO Star Wars history with high nostalgic value for classic collectors.