Princess Tamina

Princess Tamina is a highly desirable minifigure from LEGO's short-lived Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time theme, released in 2010. Representing the high priestess of Alamut, this figure stands out due to her beautifully detailed printing and unique accessories that perfectly capture her film counterpart's royal yet adventurous aesthetic.

Collectors highly prize this figure for its exclusive and rare components. Her dark brown French-braided ponytail hairpiece is a gorgeous, highly versatile element that is frequently sought after by custom minifigure creators. Additionally, her white starched fabric cape and detailed ornate vest torso print make her one of the most visually striking figures of the entire theme.

When collecting this figure, condition is paramount. The starched white cape is highly prone to fraying, creasing, and discoloration over time. Finding a copy with a pristine, crisp white cape and undamaged printing on the torso and face significantly boosts its collectibility and value.

Released exclusively in 2010 to coincide with the Disney film, Princess Tamina is quite rare today. She appeared in only two retail sets (The Fight for the Dagger and Quest Against Time) and one magnet set. Because the Prince of Persia theme was a one-wave wonder and did not receive further sets, the supply of this minifigure is strictly capped.

Furthermore, many copies from the magnet set (852942-1) were produced with glued components, reducing the pool of poseable, swap-ready minifigures on the aftermarket. Pristine, non-glued versions from the main retail sets are increasingly difficult to find in excellent condition.

As a licensed Disney character from a retired, single-wave theme, Princess Tamina holds solid investment potential. While Prince of Persia isn't as universally massive as Star Wars or Harry Potter, it has a dedicated cult following. The scarcity of her unique hairpiece and torso ensures that her value remains stable with a steady upward trajectory.

Complete figures with the original cape in excellent condition command a premium. Since LEGO is highly unlikely to ever revisit the Prince of Persia license, this figure represents a finite piece of LEGO history that will only become harder to source for completionist collectors.