Lego Star Wars - Imperial Royal Guard - sw0040b

The Imperial Royal Guard sw0040b is a classic early LEGO Star Wars version of Emperor Palpatine’s elite protectors. Featuring the distinctive crimson robes, black hands, and traditional flowing fabric cape, this vintage variant remains one of the most nostalgic Royal Guard releases for Original Trilogy collectors.

Its inclusion in the legendary UCS Death Star makes this figure especially desirable for collectors focused on classic Imperial lineups.

• PRODUCT DETAILS

Character: Imperial Royal Guard
Reference: sw0040b
Theme: LEGO Star Wars
Year: 2006
Original Set: 6211 Imperial Star Destroyer
Condition: New
Accessories included: Fabric cape
Authenticity: 100% authentic LEGO®

• CONDITION REPORT

• Print quality: sharp and clean with classic crimson torso detailing
• Cracks: none visible
• Scratches: none visible
• Alignment: factory standard alignment
• Accessories condition: fabric cape in excellent condition with no visible wear
• Overall collector quality: strong vintage collector-grade condition, ideal for classic Imperial displays

• COLLECTOR NOTES

This black-hand Royal Guard variant is one of the earliest modern-era Royal Guard releases and carries strong nostalgia value for longtime LEGO Star Wars collectors. The black hand detail makes it a notable variation compared to later dark red hand versions, making it particularly interesting for variant-focused collectors.

Its appearance in the iconic UCS Death Star helped cement sw0040b as one of the definitive classic Royal Guard figures of the late 2000s.