“How many LEGO Moff Gideon minifigures are there?” “Which set has the one with the Darksaber?” “What’s the difference between sw1160 and sw1342?” If you’re a collector, you’ve probably run into these questions. Let’s sort them all out in this article.
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This article organizes the Moff Gideon LEGO minifigure variants and the sets they appear in, based on official information.
Here’s the short version: there are two Moff Gideon minifigures so far (sw1160 and sw1342). They come in #75315 Imperial Light Cruiser and #75386 Paz Vizsla and Moff Gideon Battle.
Moff Gideon is an Imperial remnant officer from the live-action series The Mandalorian, played by Giancarlo Esposito. A cold, calculating commander, he’s the story’s main antagonist, relentlessly hunting down Grogu (The Child).
His biggest hook is the legendary weapon he claims in the Season 1 finale: the Darksaber. It’s a blade that symbolizes rulership over Mandalore, and Gideon holding it drives much of the plot forward. In Season 3 he suits up in black armor for the final showdown, so his look changes from season to season. That’s exactly why the LEGO minifigures are split by his appearance at each point in the story.
Moff Gideon Has 2 Minifigures | Variant List
There are currently two Moff Gideon LEGO minifigures: sw1160 and sw1342. Unlike Paz Vizsla, where the variants are “similar looks in different shades,” Gideon’s appearance changes completely between seasons. One is a caped version, the other a helmeted armor version, so telling them apart is easy at a glance.
Cape Version (sw1160) | 2021 Debut, With Darksaber
The original Moff Gideon. He debuted in #75315 Imperial Light Cruiser. It’s an Imperial-officer look with black armor and a cape lined in red and black, and the dual-sided head is detailed right down to the mustache and stern expression. This captures the Season 1–2 Gideon. BrickLink catalogs it as “Moff Gideon – Cape,” and the biggest draw is that it comes with the Darksaber.
Helmet & Jet Pack Version (sw1342) | 2024, Season 3 Look
The newer one, included in the 2024 release #75386 Paz Vizsla and Moff Gideon Battle. It has a newly molded horned helmet with red printing, and the printing continues onto the torso and legs to recreate his Season 3 final-battle armor. LEGO’s official marketing calls this the “Dark Trooper Armor” look. It comes with a small jet pack, the same mold used for the First Order Jet Trooper. BrickLink catalogs it as “Moff Gideon – Helmet, Jet Pack.” Whether a Darksaber is included hasn’t been confirmed.
LEGO Star Wars Sets Featuring Moff Gideon | Set List
1,336 pieces / US$159.99 / August 2021. Includes The Mandalorian (Silver Beskar Armor), Cara Dune, Fennec Shand, Dark Trooper, and a Grogu figure. Moff Gideon’s debut.
289 pieces / ages 7+ / US$39.99 / May 2024. Includes Paz Vizsla (sw1341) and 2 Imperial Praetorian Guards. Recreates the Season 3 final battle.
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A note from Figrou, here. Split across two sets, Moff Gideon is. The original sw1160 with the Darksaber, want it you do? Then #75315, aim for. The Season 3 armor sw1342, in #75386 you seek. Large and pricey, #75315 is, so begin with the easier-to-find #75386, you may.
Debut, Newest, Rarest, Cheapest | Buying a Moff Gideon Minifigure
Newest: #75386 Paz Vizsla and Moff Gideon Battle (2024, sw1342)
Rarest: sw1160. #75315 is a large, high-priced near-flagship set, and the loose minifigure tends to command a higher price too.
Cheapest: #75386. A realistic route to a brand-new Moff Gideon (sw1342).
Want the Darksaber-toting Imperial-officer look? Go for #75315. Want the Season 3 armor and the showdown scene it comes with? Grab #75386. Which one you start from really changes how you collect this character. Getting both and lining up the Season 1 Gideon next to the Season 3 Gideon is a fun collector move too.
Related Minifigures to Collect With Moff Gideon
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Line up the foes and allies from The Mandalorian, and clearer the clash between the Imperial remnant and the Mandalorians becomes. Figrou’s picks, here they are.
Dark Trooper: An upgraded Imperial droid included in the same #75315. It’s the elite unit Gideon commands, so lining them up shows off the Imperial remnant’s firepower.
The Mandalorian (Din Djarin): The hero who co-stars in #75315. His clash with Gideon over Grogu is central to the story.
Paz Vizsla: The Mandalorian warrior who battles Gideon in #75386. You can recreate their Season 3 final-battle clash.
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FAQ | Moff Gideon Minifigures
Q. How many LEGO Moff Gideon minifigures are there?
A. Two so far. The 2021 sw1160 (Cape version, with Darksaber) and the 2024 sw1342 (Helmet & Jet Pack version). His look changes a lot from season to season.
Q. Which sets is Moff Gideon in?
A. #75315 Imperial Light Cruiser (sw1160) and #75386 Paz Vizsla and Moff Gideon Battle (sw1342).
Q. Which Moff Gideon comes with the Darksaber?
A. The Darksaber comes with sw1160 (Cape version) in #75315 — the legendary blade Gideon claims in the Season 1 finale. Whether the sw1342 in #75386 includes a Darksaber hasn’t been confirmed.
Q. How do you tell sw1160 and sw1342 apart?
A. They look completely different, so it’s easy. sw1160 is the Imperial-officer style with a red-and-black cape and a bare face; sw1342 is the Season 3 armor look with a newly molded horned helmet. Cape means #75315; helmet plus jet pack means #75386.
Q. Which set is the easiest way to get Moff Gideon?
A. Right now #75386 is newer, more affordable, and easier to find. The original sw1160 in #75315 is a large, high-priced set whose supply is thinning out, so unless you specifically want it, starting with #75386 is the way to go.