Qui-Gon Jinn
sw0027 · Star Wars
Episode I - The Phantom Menace · 1999 (First release alongside the launch of the LEGO Star Wars line)
Figure ID
sw0027
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
1999 (First release alongside the launch of the LEGO Star Wars line)
Rarity
Uncommon / Vintage. Originally mass-produced, but highly sought after in good condition due to its age and status as a 'Day One' Star Wars figure.
Head
Classic LEGO Yellow. Includes a simple face with dots for eyes and a brown beard/mustache. Note: The provided image shows the figure without its head piece or hair.
Torso
Tan Jedi Tunic with brown belt and silver buckle printing. Yellow neck area to match iconic classic yellow skin tone. Front-only printing. Yellow arms and hands.
Legs
Plain Brown. No printing on the front or sides. Represents the character's Jedi trousers.
Accessories
Missing in image. Originally included a long brown hair piece (part 3901) and a trans-light green lightsaber with a chrome silver hilt.
Color Scheme
Tan, Brown, and Yellow. Represents the humble earth-toned robes of a Jedi Master from the Prequel era.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the torso front. No back printing, no leg printing, and no arm printing. Characteristic of late 90s LEGO design philosophy.
Variants
Standard yellow version (sw0027) and a Light Flesh version (sw0172) released in 2007 for the UCS Millennium Falcon. A modern detailed version (sw0810) was also released in 2017.
Condition Notes
Common issues include torso cracks on the sides, fading of the brown belt printing, and losing chrome plating on the original lightsaber hilt if played with heavily. The classic hair piece is also prone to teeth marks.
Estimated Value
Used Complete: $10.00 - $18.00 USD. Incomplete (as shown in image): $4.00 - $7.00 USD. New (Sealed in set): $150+ USD (value tied to retired set).
Price (New)
Available in sets ranging from $6.00 (Gasgano's Podracer) to $90.00 (Droid Control Ship) in 1999.
Compatible Sets
7101 Lightsaber Duel, 7121 Naboo Swamp, 7161 Gungan Sub, 7171 Mos Espa Podrace, 7186 Watto's Junkyard.
Character Background
Jedi Master and mentor to Obi-Wan Kenobi. Discovered Anakin Skywalker on Tatooine. Played by Liam Neeson in 'The Phantom Menace'.
Design Notes
One of the first Star Wars minifigures ever created. It uses the generic 'Male Hair - Long' piece rather than a character-specific mold, which was common before LEGO created more specialized molds for every character.
Similar Minifigures
Classic Yellow Obi-Wan Kenobi (sw0024), Classic Yellow Luke Skywalker (sw0021), and Classic Yellow Han Solo (sw0014).
Collectibility
High for 'Purists' and 'OG' collectors. While common, it is essential for anyone trying to complete the original 1999 Star Wars wave.
History
Debuted as part of the very first wave of licensed LEGO sets. This specific figure marks the era before LEGO transitioned to realistic flesh tones in 2004.
Interesting Facts
The brown hair piece used for Qui-Gon was originally created for the LEGO Town/Castle themes in the 1980s. This is the only version of Qui-Gon with yellow skin.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside sw0024 (Classic Obi-Wan) to recreate the duel against Darth Maul. Best kept in a UV-protected case to prevent yellowing of the tan plastic.
Modification Potential
Excellent base for a 'Classic Style' custom Jedi. Torso can be reused for MOCs depicting generic Jedi Knights of the Old Republic.
Overall Assessment
An iconic piece of LEGO history. While the figure in the image is missing the head and accessories, the torso and legs are in good shape. Rated 7/10 for nostalgia and historical value among Star Wars collectors.