Astromech Droid, R5-D4 - Dome Head with Short Red Stripes
R5-D4 has 4 LEGO variants spanning 1999–2025. SW0029, released in 1999, is the 2nd of those variants.
At £3.55, SW0029 is among the most accessible R5-D4 variants by used price. The most valued — SW0029A - Astromech Droid, R5-D4 - Dome Head with Long Red Stripes — trades at £16.13, a 4.5× premium over this variant.
SW0029 ranks in the bottom 50% of all minifigures tracked on Brickpit by used value, and in the bottom 50% within the Star Wars theme (998 figures).
SW0029 is one of the most widely distributed R5-D4 variants, having appeared across 7 sets. High distribution generally limits long-term price appreciation — collectors prioritising value growth within the R5-D4 range may find lower-distribution variants more compelling.
Price History
Set Appearances
SW0029 appeared across 7 sets released between 1999 and 2007, with original retail prices ranging from £29.99 to £109.99. All 7 sets are now retired, limiting secondary market supply to existing stock only.
10134 - Y-wing Attack Starfighter
Star Wars • 2004 • 1 Minifigure in set
1 Minifigure in this set, total used value £3.55
All R5-D4 Variants
There are 3 other minifigure variants of R5-D4.
