Sandtrooper, Squad Leader - Orange Pauldron, Survival Backpack, Dirt Stains, Light Nougat Head
sw0919 · Star Wars
Ultimate Collector Series / Star Wars Episode IV · 2018 (Included in Mos Eisley Cantina set 75205 and later 75290)
Figure ID
sw0919
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2018 (Included in Mos Eisley Cantina set 75205 and later 75290)
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While the character is common, this specific print variant (sw0919) was featured in mid-to-high priced sets, making it less accessible than standard troopers.
Head
Standard Light Nougat 'Angry Clone' face printing (used for most troopers post-2014); covered by a dual-molded white helmet with detailed sand-colored weathering/dirt stains and black lens printing.
Torso
White torso with Stormtrooper armor printing including 'sand' weathering effects; includes detailed Utility Belt and chest plate markings; back printing continues the armor detail; black arms with black hands.
Legs
White legs with hip and knee armor printing; matching sand/dirt weathering stains to the torso and helmet printing; side printing is not present on this specific version.
Accessories
Includes an Orange fabric Pauldron (indicating Squad Leader rank), a brick-built survival backpack, and a black E-11 medium-length blaster (the image shows a modified stud-shooter or heavy blaster variant).
Color Scheme
Mainly white and sand/tan tones for weathered armor; black for joints and lenses; orange accent for the rank-signifying pauldron.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing with 'dirt' splatter patterns that vary slightly in visual texture to simulate the Tatooine environment. Features the 2014-2018 era helmet mold and print style.
Variants
Standard Sandtrooper (no pauldron), Sandtrooper Sergeant (white pauldron), and Sandtrooper Corporal (black pauldron). Older versions (pre-2014) used a different helmet mold without dual-molding.
Condition Notes
Watch for fraying on the fabric pauldron edges and fading of the sand-printing on the helmet. The white plastic is prone to yellowing if exposed to UV light.
Estimated Value
Used: $12.00 - $18.00; New: $22.00 - $30.00. Value fluctuates based on the condition of the pauldron and backpack completeness.
Price (New)
Retail cost was tied to sets: $39.99 (75205) and $349.99 (75290). This figure was never sold individually.
Compatible Sets
75205 Mos Eisley Cantina (2018), 75290 Mos Eisley Cantina UCS (2020).
Character Background
Specialized Stormtroopers trained for desert environments, first appearing in Star Wars: A New Hope on Tatooine while searching for the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO.
Design Notes
Features 'weathered' printing which is purposefully messy to simulate grime; uses the modern 'Angry Clone' head which has since been replaced by the 'Jedi/Empire' versatile head prints after 2020.
Similar Minifigures
sw0383 (Sandtrooper with survival pack), sw0630 (Sandtrooper with Sergeant rank), sw0547 (Stormtrooper with pearl dark gray helmet details).
Collectibility
High. Star Wars 'Trooper' collectors often seek multiple copies to build squads or dioramas. The weathered detail makes it more desirable than clean Stormtroopers.
History
LEGO has produced Sandtroopers since 2001. This 2018 iteration reflects the peak of the 'weathered' print style before LEGO moved toward more stylized, cleaner dual-molded helmets in 2019/2020.
Interesting Facts
The 'dirt' patterns on the torso were digitally designed to ensure consistency across thousands of units, despite being intended to look like random splashes of mud.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a tan/sand colored baseplate alongside a Dewback or a Landspeeder to maximize the environmental theme.
Modification Potential
Excellent for army building. Parts are often swapped with standard Stormtroopers to create a 'recently in battle' look for MOCs.
Overall Assessment
A standout Imperial variant with excellent detail. Rated 8.5/10 for design and collectibility; a necessary component for any Tatooine-themed collection.