Wat Tambor
sw0312 · Star Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars · 2011
Figure ID
sw0312
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2011
Rarity
Rare
Head
Custom molded green head piece with dual hanging side flaps representing Skakoan headtails, molded facial contours, frown, and printed yellow eyes with black pupils.
Torso
Dark green torso with intricate mechanical chest plate printing, black and silver tech lines, back printing detailing his Techno Union apparatus, dark green arms, and dark green hands.
Legs
Dark green legs with printed silver and black mechanical details and hip accents.
Accessories
None standard for this specific head piece component, though the complete figure includes a brick-built mechanical rig or standard cape depending on the set context.
Color Scheme
Sand green, dark green, yellow, black, and silver accent printing.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on a specialized uniquely molded head piece, featuring sharp eyes and mechanical detailing on the face.
Variants
Only one official version of this specific Wat Tambor minifigure was released by LEGO.
Condition Notes
Inspect the molded side flaps on the head piece for stress marks or cracks, as these protruding plastic sections are fragile and prone to snapping if mishandled.
Estimated Value
Complete figure ranges from $40 to $70 USD on the secondary market depending on condition; the head piece alone commands around $20 to $35 USD.
Price (New)
Originally available in 2011 in a set retailing for approximately $89.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
7964 Republic Frigate (2011)
Character Background
Wat Tambor was a Skakoan male who served as the Foreman of the Techno Union and a member of the Separatist Council during the Clone Wars, notable for his cybernetic suit and distinctive vocoder speech.
Design Notes
Features a specialized, unique single-piece molded head designed specifically to capture the alien Skakoan anatomy of Wat Tambor, avoiding a standard minifigure head shape.
Similar Minifigures
Other Clone Wars Separatist leaders such as Count Dooku, Nute Gunray, and Poggle the Lesser.
Collectibility
High collectibility among Star Wars Clone Wars completists due to the single-set appearance and unique alien mold.
History
Introduced during the height of the Clone Wars animated series wave in 2011 and has not been remade since.
Interesting Facts
The unique head mold cannot wear standard LEGO helmets or headgear due to its integrated side flaps.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed standing alongside other Separatist Council members on a dedicated Star Wars villains shelf out of direct sunlight to prevent plastic degradation of the unique mold.
Modification Potential
Limited modification potential due to the highly specific, character-locked nature of the specialized head mold.
Overall Assessment
An exceptional and highly sought-after alien minifigure component from the Clone Wars era, praised for its unique specialized mold and accuracy to the source material.