Battle Droid with Blaster Rifle (Straight Back)
sw0001c · Star Wars
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace · 1999
Figure ID
sw0001c
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
1999
Rarity
Common
Head
Molded tan battle droid head with optical sensor details and no face printing, featuring a clip on the bottom to attach to the neck stalk.
Torso
Specialized tan skeletal torso piece featuring a central spinal column with a clip for a backpack/blaster, connected directly to thin arm stalks, no printing.
Legs
Molded tan joined leg and hip assembly designed specifically for the battle droid skeleton, featuring thin segments and stationary feet with stud holes.
Accessories
Standard black LEGO blaster rifle (often referred to as a long blaster or E-5 blaster rifle).
Color Scheme
Tan (Dark Tan/Tan) monochrome body with a black accessory weapon.
Printing Details
No pad printing is present on this figure; all details are molded directly into the specialized plastic skeletal components.
Variants
Includes versions with curved back stems, straight back stems, red markings (security), yellow markings (commander), blue markings (pilot), and geonosian/dark red variants.
Condition Notes
Prone to cracking at the thin arm and leg clips, loose joints over time, and potential yellowing or dust accumulation in the crevices.
Estimated Value
$0.50 to $1.50 USD depending on condition and whether the blaster is included.
Price (New)
Came packaged inside various Star Wars sets starting from $10 to $100+ depending on the set size.
Compatible Sets
7101 Lightsaber Duel, 7121 Naboo Swamp, 7151 Sith Infiltrator, 7171 Mos Espa Podrace, and dozens of other classic and modern LEGO Star Wars sets.
Character Background
Standard infantry battle droids used by the Trade Federation and later the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the Clone Wars.
Design Notes
Revolutionary specialized non-standard minifigure mold introduced in 1999 to accurately depict skeletal robotic characters without using standard brick parts.
Similar Minifigures
Super Battle Droid, IG-88, MagnaGuard, Commando Droid.
Collectibility
Extremely common and mass-produced, highly sought after in bulk for army building rather than individual collectibility value.
History
Introduced in the very first wave of LEGO Star Wars sets in 1999, becoming one of the most produced and recognized non-human figures in LEGO history.
Interesting Facts
The battle droid design required an entirely new set of specialized molds that could not use standard minifigure torsos, heads, or legs.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in large groups or rows to simulate a Trade Federation droid army invasion scene.
Modification Potential
Popular for custom army building, stop-motion animation, and tactical battle dioramas.
Overall Assessment
An iconic, essential piece for any LEGO Star Wars collection, highly praised for its innovative 1999 design despite its fragile clips.