501st Legion Clone Trooper (2020 Design)
sw1094 · Star Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars / The 501st Legion · 2020; debuted in set 75280 as a direct result of intense fan social media campaigns for more 501st troopers.
Figure ID
sw1094
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2020; debuted in set 75280 as a direct result of intense fan social media campaigns for more 501st troopers.
Rarity
Common; mass-produced in a high-demand battle pack and subsequent sets, though highly sought after for army building.
Head
Standard 2020 'Jangled' Clone Trooper face print with nougat skin tone, black eyes, and a determined expression; helmet is a white Phase II mold with blue 501st markings and a distinctive visor print.
Torso
White torso with blue arms and black hands; detailed front and back 501st armor plating and belt printing, featuring the signature blue stripes and weathered battle damage markings.
Legs
White legs with blue and grey armor printing on the hips and front of the legs, mimicking the iconic 501st Legion shin and knee guards.
Accessories
Typically comes with a standard black medium blaster or a short blaster (thermal detonator style); the figure in the image is shown without its weapon.
Color Scheme
Primary white and blue (Royal Blue) with light grey accents and black joints/shadowing to represent the 501st Legion colors.
Printing Details
High-fidelity digital printing on the helmet, torso (front/back), and legs (front only); features crisp lines and specific weathering patterns unique to the 2020 redesign.
Variants
This 2020 version (sw1094) differs from the 2013 version (sw0445) by having more detailed leg printing and a updated 'Jangled' face print rather than the classic 'Angry Clone' face.
Condition Notes
Main issues include arm cracks (common in blue plastic), loose hip joints from play, and torso-side scuffing; check for yellowing on the white plastic if exposed to UV.
Estimated Value
Used: $4.00 - $6.00; New: $7.00 - $9.00; Value is suppressed by high supply despite extreme popularity.
Price (New)
Originally available in Set 75280 ($29.99) which included 4 clones, making the individual unit value roughly $7.50 at retail.
Compatible Sets
75280 (501st Legion Clone Troopers), 75345 (501st Clone Troopers Battle Pack), and 75348 (Mandalorian Fang Fighter vs TIE Interceptor).
Character Background
Soldiers of the 501st Legion, led by Captain Rex and Anakin Skywalker; famous for their roles in The Clone Wars and the eventual Siege of Mandalore.
Design Notes
Represents the 'modern' era of clone design with holes in the sides of the helmet (on later 2023 versions of the 501st) to allow for rangefinders, though this specific identifier sw1094 is the non-hole version.
Similar Minifigures
sw0445 (2013 501st Trooper), sw1245 (501st Officer), sw1243 (501st Specialist), and sw1095 (501st Jet Trooper).
Collectibility
High volume collectibility; many fans own dozens or hundreds of this specific figure for 'Army Building' purposes.
History
Follows the 2013 original 501st trooper; this 2020 version marked a turning point where LEGO began listening more closely to the AFOL (Adult Fan of LEGO) community regarding specific legion releases.
Interesting Facts
The release of the set containing this figure resulted from the #WeWant501stBattlePack social media campaign, one of the few times fan demand directly dictated a set's production.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in large ranks on grey baseplates to simulate a military formation, or alongside 2020-style Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano minifigures.
Modification Potential
Excellent for purist customs; parts are often swapped with Captain Rex (sw0450) or Pauldrons/Kamas from third-party sellers like Clone Army Customs.
Overall Assessment
An essential figure for any Star Wars collector; while not rare, it is the definitive 'modern' clone trooper of the most popular legion in the franchise.