Lukes Skywalker, Microfigure / Microscale / Advent Calendar (Tatooine Robes)
85863pb119 / sw0802 · Star Wars
Seasonal / Advent Calendar · 2016
Figure ID
85863pb119 / sw0802
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2016
Rarity
Uncommon. While not a limited convention exclusive, this specific microfigure was exclusive to the 2016 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar (Set 75146) and hasn't been reissued in this exact style.
Head
The 'head' is an integrated part of the 1x1x1.67 microfigure mold. It features a printed face with wide eyes and a slight smile in light flesh tone.
Torso
Light flesh colored torso printed with white/tan Tatooine moisture farmer tunic details, depicting Luke's iconic Episode IV attire at a microscopic scale.
Legs
Integrated non-articulated lower body block in light bluish gray, representing his trousers and boots.
Accessories
None included with the figure itself; typically stands on a 1x1 plate or stud within a microscale MOC or calendar build.
Color Scheme
Light Flesh, White, and Light Bluish Gray. These colors mirror the 'Farmboy Luke' color palette found on his standard minifigure counterparts (sw0719).
Printing Details
Pad-printed on the front surface only. Despite the tiny surface area, the alignment captures the facial features and the wrap of the tunic clearly.
Variants
Other Star Wars microfigures exist (mostly in the Games line or recent Advent Calendars), but this specific one is unique for its Episode IV Luke Skywalker representation.
Condition Notes
Prone to lost limbs (stubs) if handled roughly, and the printing can rub off easily due to the high profile of the microfigure's chest. Check for 'bite marks' as these small pieces are often handled by younger children.
Estimated Value
Used: $2.00 - $4.00 USD; New (taken from sealed advent box): $5.00 - $7.00 USD.
Price (New)
Included in Set 75146 which had an original retail price of $39.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
75146 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 2016.
Character Background
Luke Skywalker as he appeared on Tatooine in A New Hope. This scale is intended to match the micro-scale T-16 Skyhopper or other tiny ships included in the calendar.
Design Notes
Uses the 'Microfigure' mold (Design ID 85863) which was originally introduced for the LEGO Games line in 2009. This version is static and roughly half the height of a standard minifigure.
Similar Minifigures
Han Solo Microfigure (sw0800), Princess Leia Microfigure (sw0799), and standard Luke Skywalker (sw0719).
Collectibility
Moderate. It is a 'niche' item for Star Wars completists who collect every iteration of Luke Skywalker. Demand is steady but lower than standard minifigures.
History
Represents the transition of the 'Games' microfigure mold into the Advent Calendar line to allow for 'trophy' or 'statue' scale characters alongside micro-build ships.
Interesting Facts
In-universe, this scale is often used by fans as 'action figures' for their regular minifigures to play with, or as statues in a Jedi Temple MOC.
Display Suggestions
Place inside a standard minifigure's hand to act as a 'doll' or 'merchandise,' or display on a 1x1 stud in a microscale Mos Eisley layout.
Modification Potential
Can be used as a 'hood ornament' for larger MOC vehicles or as a chess piece for a LEGO-built Dejarik board.
Overall Assessment
A charming, diminutive version of a cinema icon. While it lacks the articulation of a standard minifigure, its detail-to-size ratio is impressive and makes it a unique addition to a Star Wars collection.