Dark Trooper
sw1161 · Star Wars
The Mandalorian · 2021 context: Debuted in the Imperial Light Cruiser set at the peak of 'Mandalorian' Season 2 hype.
Figure ID
sw1161
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2021 context: Debuted in the Imperial Light Cruiser set at the peak of 'Mandalorian' Season 2 hype.
Rarity
Uncommon. Initially restricted to an expensive flagship set ($160), but later made highly accessible via a $30 battle pack, stabilizing its rarity.
Head
Solid black head with printed glowing red eyes and mechanical sensor details to represent the droid's optic system.
Torso
Black torso with detailed silver, grey, and red mechanical printing representing heavy armored plating and power cells. Includes back printing.
Legs
Black legs with prominent silver and white knee and shin plating prints; the hips feature belt detailing consistent with the droid's structure.
Accessories
Includes a custom-molded black chest armor piece with shoulder pads and a black helmet with red eye-slits. Often paired with a black E-11 blaster rifle.
Color Scheme
Monochromatic Pearl Dark Grey and Black base with glowing Red accents and Silver/White mechanical detailing.
Printing Details
High-fidelity pad printing on the torso front/back, legs, and the face plate of the specific droid head; alignment is typically very consistent.
Variants
The sw1161 is the primary version; a similar version appeared in the 2022 Dark Trooper Attack set (75324) with no major design changes.
Condition Notes
Prone to scratches on the smooth black helmet surface and arm sockets. Check for tightness in the neck armor as it can loosen with play.
Estimated Value
New: $5.00 - $7.00; Used: $3.00 - $5.00. Value dropped significantly following the release of the battle pack.
Price (New)
Originally exclusive to set 75315 ($159.99), then available in set 75324 ($29.99) and the 2023 Advent Calendar.
Compatible Sets
75315 Imperial Light Cruiser, 75324 Dark Trooper Attack, 75366 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 2023.
Character Background
Imperial combat droids (Phase III) from The Mandalorian, designed by Moff Gideon to be the ultimate unstoppable soldier.
Design Notes
Features a unique helmet mold and shoulder armor piece designed specifically to recreate the bulky silhouette of the droids seen on screen.
Similar Minifigures
Imperial Shadow Stormtrooper, Death Trooper, K-2SO, and the 75056 Holiday Darth Vader (for color similarity).
Collectibility
High demand for army building, though individual value is low due to high supply. A staple for any modern Star Wars collection.
History
Represents the first accurate minifigure-scale rendition of the Dark Trooper, transitioning from previous 'hero-scale' MOCs to an official mold.
Interesting Facts
The helmet mold captures the 'frowning' mouth grill perfectly, a nod to the original Dark Troopers from the 1995 Dark Forces video game.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in 'hallway' dioramas or inside the Imperial Light Cruiser. Pairs perfectly with the Luke Skywalker (sw1194) figure.
Modification Potential
Excellent for droid MOCs; the shoulder armor is frequently used by customizers to create bulkier infantry or heavy troopers.
Overall Assessment
9/10. An exceptional translation of a complex droid design into minifigure form with great armor molding and striking eye prints.