Hey.
A few weeks ago, I introduced you to the 135th issue of LEGO Star Wars Magazine. It included the Jango Fett minifigure alongwith one of two metal tins. It turned out that this minifigure has a little quirk: a black detail print on the helmet has shifted to a different spot. This immediately raised the question of whether it was a new variant or a misprint.
We now have more information—and that’s exactly why the exciting question arises: Is this figure a future collector’s item or not?
Let’s get started.
What exactly is this about?
The original Jango Fett Minifigure was released in 2025 as part of the set 75433 Jango Fett’s Starship. Last month, it was included once again with LEGO Star Wars Magazine issue 135 —along with one of two tin boxes for 7.99 euros. (blue-ocean.de)
It was noticeable that some of the figures do not quite match the regular version. The small black helmet detail print is on the opposite side. Based on observations so far, this variant appears in about 60 to 70 percent of the magazines—a range that Patrick and the community around Brick-Tracker and Brix just4me had already noted. (brick-tracker.de)
By now, we’ve apparently also received confirmation from LEGO Customer Service that this isn’t an intentional new variant, but rather a misprint. Of course, that’s exactly what makes the figure even more interesting.
Still only appeared in the magazine
So far, the misprint has only appeared in this issue of the magazine. According to LEGO, that isn’t going to change. And that’s a pretty important point.
That’s because LEGO Star Wars Magazine 135/2026 is currently still available from Blue Ocean for 7.99 euros. In Germany, shipping is freeon orders of 30 euros or more. This means that if you order four magazines, the total comes to 31.96 euros and you get free shipping. Then it’s just a matter of luck as to how many of the magazines you order actually contain the misprint version. (blue-ocean.de)
So right now, the whole thing is a bit of a gamble—though it’s no different than at the newsstand itself. There, too, it was ultimately pure luck which figure you ended up with in the can.
BrickLink: Standard Version vs. Misprint
The figure is now also listed separately on BrickLink.
- Standard version: sw1433
- Misprint variant: sw1433a
The standard version currently costs roughly 8 euros. The misprint version currently starts at around 8.70 euros and, depending on the Seller, can go as high as just under 20 euros, though many deals tend to settle in the 12- to 14-euro range. Since the magazine is a European publication, most of the deals currently come primarily from Germany ( BrickEconomy).
It gets interesting when you factor in the cans. The Helm tin currently costs about 4 euros, while the rectangular can is closer to 3 euros. Roughly speaking, that means:
- Standard Jango figure + tin = currently often around 12 to 13 euros
- Misprint Jango + can = currently about 15 to 16 euros
It’s important to note, however, that this applies primarily to BrickLink. On classifieds sites and similar platforms, the magazine isn’t currently selling for much more than the original price because it’s still available at Blue Ocean.
Will the figure become more expensive in the long run?
And that brings us to the actual question.
Yes, I can definitely see this figure increasing in value over the long term.
But I don’t think we’re talking about cases like major LEGO misprints or extremely rare set misprints here.
Why?
Because you have to keep two things in mind at the same time:
1. The misprint is exclusive—but not extremely scarce
The big advantage is quite clear: This variant has so far only appeared in the magazine and apparently not in regular sets. If that remains the case, it’s naturally exciting for collectors.
2. The magazine was published in large quantities
At the same time, though, we’re not talking here about a LEGO-exclusive collector’s set with a standard print run, but rather a magazine that was produced in very large quantities. Admittedly, it was intended only for the European market, but even so, the quantity produced is significantly higher than that of typical LEGO collector’s sets.
That’s exactly why I see the misprint more as an exciting collector’s variant with potential, rather than a completely absurd high-priced item.
My gut feeling about price trends
If the figure really remains exclusive to this magazine issue and doesn’t reappear in a similar form later on, then I can well imagine that the misprint variant could stabilize somewhere in the range of 25 to 30 euros in the coming years.
Of course, this is just my personal assessment.
However, it’s just as possible that it will stabilize in the range of 15 to 20 euros —especially if:
- if any other magazines or versions featuring the same character appear
- It turns out that there are significantly more copies in circulation than previously thought
- or if demand ends up being lower than currently expected
I do believe, however, that international LEGO collectors and Star Wars Minifigure collectors in particular will take a closer look at this figure in the long run. After all, outside of Europe, this issue of the magazine wasn’t available through regular channels at all, which of course makes it even more appealing.
Is it still worth buying now?
For those who don’t own the figure yet or who want to make sure they get a few copies, now might actually be the best time to do so.
As long as the magazine is still available from Blue Ocean for 7.99 euros, the introductory price is pretty reasonable. Of course, there’s no guarantee you’ll get the misprint every time—but right now, this is probably the cheapest way to even get your hands on the figure.
My Conclusion
For me, the Jango Fett misprint figure is definitely one of the most exciting little LEGO Star Wars themes of the past few weeks.
Here’s what we have:
- an already popular Star Wars character,
- a confirmed misprint,
- an exclusive magazine feature,
- and a variant that has so far only appeared in Europe.
All of this definitely makes the figure appealing to collectors.
Whether this ultimately becomes a truly major collector’s item depends mainly on whether LEGO later allows this misprint to resurface somewhere—whether intentionally or unintentionally—or whether this specific magazine issue ends up being the only source.
Personally, I’d say right now: Yes, the figure has potential. But I wouldn’t expect it to suddenly skyrocket to completely absurd price levels.
Now I’m curious to hear what you think:
Do you think the Jango Fett misprint figure will increase significantly in value over the long term?
And how many copies have you managed to get for yourselves?
Feel free to write them in the comments.
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Author: Dante