C-3PO - Pearl Gold with Pearl Gold Hands
C-3PO has 14 LEGO variants spanning 2000–2026. SW0161A, released in 2008, is the 4th of those variants.
At £2.75, SW0161A is among the most accessible C-3PO variants by used price. The most valued — SW0158 - C-3PO - Chrome Gold (SW 30th Anniversary Edition) — trades at £1056.87, a 384.3× premium over this variant.
SW0161A 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).
SW0161A is one of the most widely distributed C-3PO variants, having appeared across 4 sets. High distribution generally limits long-term price appreciation — collectors prioritising value growth within the C-3PO range may find lower-distribution variants more compelling.
Price History
Set Appearances
SW0161A appeared across 4 sets released between 2008 and 2010, with original retail prices ranging from £25.99 to £274.99. All 4 sets are now retired, limiting secondary market supply to existing stock only.
10188 - Death Star
Star Wars • 2008 • 21 Minifigures in set
24 Minifigures in this set, total used value £161.90
All C-3PO Variants
There are 13 other minifigure variants of C-3PO.
C-3PO - Pearl Light Gold
C-3PO - Chrome Gold (SW 30th Anniversary Edition)
C-3PO - Pearl Gold with Pearl Light Gold Hands
C-3PO - Colorful Wires Pattern
C-3PO - Printed Legs (Robot Limiter/Restraining Bolt)
C-3PO - Dark Red Arm
Santa C-3PO
C-3PO - Colorful Wires, Printed Legs
C-3PO - Holiday Sweater
C-3PO - Printed Legs, Toes and Arms, Red Eyes
C-3PO - Printed Legs, Toes and Arms, Bright Light Yellow Eyes
C-3PO - Molded Light Bluish Gray Lower Leg, Printed Arms
