Imperial Royal Guard - Red Hands
Released in 2001, SW0040 is the original LEGO Royal Guard minifigure. 6 further variants have been produced since, with the most recent in 2026.
At £5.33, SW0040 is one of the more valuable Royal Guard variants. The highest-valued variant — SW1509 - Imperial Royal Guard - Dark Red Arms and Hands, Torso Creases on Front and Back, Very Short Spongy Cape — currently trades at £7.85.
SW0040 ranks in the top 50% of all minifigures tracked on Brickpit by used value, and in the bottom 50% within the Star Wars theme (998 figures).
SW0040 sits in the mid-range of Royal Guard variants by value. With all source sets now retired, supply is not growing — a factor that typically supports price stability over time.
Price History
Set Appearances
SW0040 appeared across 3 sets released between 2001 and 2006, with original retail prices ranging from £27.99 to £79.99. All 3 sets are now retired, limiting secondary market supply to existing stock only.
6211 - Imperial Star Destroyer
Star Wars • 2006 • 7 Minifigures in set
9 Minifigures in this set, total used value £63.60
All Royal Guard Variants
There are 6 other minifigure variants of Royal Guard.
Royal Guard
Imperial Royal Guard - Black Hands
Imperial Royal Guard - Dark Red Arms and Hands, Starched Fabric Cape
Imperial Royal Guard - Dark Red Arms and Hands, Spongy Cape
Imperial Royal Guard - Dark Red Arms and Hands, Torso Creases on Front and Back, Spongy Cape
