Common questions about the General Grievous from Lego (2008).
The answers below are provided by contributors and may not be fully accurate. Verify important details before relying on them.
No, the 2008 General Grievous (set 10186) is not considered rare. It was a standard retail release that was widely available and produced in large quantities, making it a common and affordable item in the LEGO Star Wars collection.
The General Grievous originally retailed for $89.99. Live secondary-market data isn't indexed yet — check eBay sold listings for current value.
Yes, if your item is the LEGO Star Wars set 10186 General Grievous released in 2008, it is an authentic product. To authenticate it, verify that the box displays the correct set number 10186 and the 2008 release date, and check that the plastic pieces feature the LEGO logo and "LEGO" branding molded into the studs. You can also cross-reference the packaging and minifigure details against official LEGO catalog images for that specific year to ensure there are no signs of third-party reproduction.
The General Grievous was released in 2008 by Lego.
The LEGO set 10186, General Grievous, is discontinued and no longer in print. It was released in 2008 and has not been reissued, so new copies are no longer available directly from LEGO. You would need to purchase this set from the secondary market, such as online resellers or collector platforms, where prices are typically higher than the original retail value.
It is important to clarify that the General Grievous figure is not part of the LEGO set with SKU 10186, which is the 2008 release of the Naboo Star Cruiser. Therefore, you cannot grade a General Grievous as part of that specific set. If you are evaluating a standalone General Grievous minifigure, you should inspect the head for hairline cracks, check the arms and legs for discoloration or fading, and verify that the mechanical arms and cape are intact and free of stress fractures. For a definitive condition assessment, consult a professional grading service that handles individual minifigures, as standard set grading does not apply to loose pieces.
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