Battle Droid with Straight Arm and Back Printing
sw0001c · Star Wars
Episode I / Clone Wars · 1999
Figure ID
sw0001c
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
1999
Rarity
Common
Head
Standard mechanical B1 battle droid head piece with no face printing, integrated into the neck/torso skeleton frame.
Torso
Specialized multi-part skeletal torso in tan with central circular stud and back connector clip, featuring back printing denoting serial markings in early variants.
Legs
Joined skeletal leg assembly with thin vertical bars representing legs and molded feet with anti-studs on the bottom.
Accessories
Typically comes with a dark bluish gray or black blaster rifle, though none is equipped in the current image.
Color Scheme
Tan primary body with a contrasting dark bluish gray arm attached on the left side indicating a variant or replacement part.
Printing Details
Minimalist printing typical of early Star Wars sets, featuring mechanical line details on the torso back.
Variants
Includes versions with straight arms, curved arms, back printing, no back printing, and various colors indicating security, pilot, or commander ranks.
Condition Notes
Prone to loose joints, cracked clips on the arms and back, and snapped leg bars due to brittle older ABS plastic.
Estimated Value
USD 1.00 to USD 3.00 depending on overall condition and completeness.
Price (New)
Originally available in 1999 sets retailing from USD 10.00 to USD 100.00.
Compatible Sets
7101 Lightsaber Duel, 7121 Naboo Swamp, 7151 Sith Infiltrator, 7184 Trade Federation MTT
Character Background
Standard infantry units of the Trade Federation and the Separatist Droid Army during the Clone Wars.
Design Notes
Revolutionary non-standard minifigure design introduced in 1999 utilizing specialized skeletal elements instead of traditional brick parts.
Similar Minifigures
Super Battle Droid, B2-RP Rocket Battle Droid, MagnaGuard
Collectibility
High volume availability keeps individual prices low, but essential for army building.
History
Introduced alongside the launch of LEGO Star Wars in 1999, remaining largely unchanged in basic mold structure for over two decades.
Interesting Facts
The B1 battle droid was one of the very first non-standard minifigure designs created by LEGO, requiring completely custom molds.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in large rank-and-file rows or battle dioramas facing Clone Troopers.
Modification Potential
Easily integrated into custom Separatist army builds and MOCs.
Overall Assessment
An iconic foundational piece of LEGO Star Wars history, highly nostalgic and essential for collectors and army builders.