Finn - Orange Jacket
sw0824 · Star Wars
Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens · 2017 - Debuted in the set 75178 Jakku Quadjumper
Figure ID
sw0824
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2017 - Debuted in the set 75178 Jakku Quadjumper
Rarity
Uncommon. While exclusive to one specific set, the set was widely available at retail for several years.
Head
Reddish Brown head with black eyes and white pupil dots; determined expression with a slight smirk; dual-sided showing a more intense, angry expression.
Torso
Orange torso with dark bluish gray jacket details; features a central zipper and pocket/harness lines; back printing continues the jacket design; orange arms with reddish brown hands.
Legs
Plain black legs and hips; no printing on this specific variant.
Accessories
Typically comes with a medium-sized black blaster. The figure in the image is missing its hair piece (part 23158, Black Minifigure Hair Short Swept Back with Side Part) and its weapon.
Color Scheme
Primary Bright Orange (jacket) contrasted with Black (pants) and Reddish Brown (skin tone).
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front and back) and head. Lacks arm or leg printing, which was typical for standard Star Wars hero figures of the 2015-2018 era.
Variants
Notable variants include sw0676 (Finn in Poe's brown jacket), sw0716 (Finn in Stormtrooper armor), sw0835 (Finn in First Order Officer uniform), and sw0951 (Finn in his Resistance vest).
Condition Notes
Common wear points include neck cracks on the torso and hair/finish rubbing. The reddish brown hands are prone to cracking if accessories are kept in them for long periods. Image shows it is missing the hair piece.
Estimated Value
New: $5-$8 USD; Used Complete: $3-$5 USD; Used (Missing Hair as seen): $1-$2 USD.
Price (New)
Retail price for set 75178 was $49.99 USD. The figure itself was never sold individually in stores.
Compatible Sets
75178 Jakku Quadjumper (2017).
Character Background
Finn (formerly FN-2187) is a former First Order Stormtrooper who defected to the Resistance. This orange jacket variant represents his look during the escaping of Jakku.
Design Notes
The orange jacket is a faithful representation of the attire Finn wore while running from First Order TIE Fighters. It utilizes the standard 2015 Finn facial print profile.
Similar Minifigures
Rey (sw0677), Unkar's Thug (sw0825), and other TFA-era Resistance heroes.
Collectibility
Moderate. It is a necessary figure for completionsists of the Jakku scenes, but has lower demand than the Stormtrooper or Officer variants.
History
First released two years after the movie debuted to fill a gap in his wardrobe representations; it remains the only orange-jacket version of the character produced to date.
Interesting Facts
The jacket depicted is technically the same one Poe Dameron wore initially, but the LEGO print uses orange to emphasize the Jakku sequence's lighting/design over the darker brown leather variant (sw0676).
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a tan/sand baseplate next to Rey and BB-8 to recreate the Jakku escape scene.
Modification Potential
The orange torso is excellent for MOC (My Own Creations) involving civilian pilots or futuristic construction workers.
Overall Assessment
A solid, movie-accurate figure that is hindered by its lack of leg printing. It is an affordable addition for any Star Wars Sequel Trilogy collection, though the example pictured requires a replacement hair piece.