Anakin Skywalker - Padawan (Short Hair, Slipped Tunic)
sw0177 · Star Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars · 2008
Figure ID
sw0177
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2008
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Light nougat dual-sided print with a confident/smirking expression on one side and an angry/gritting teeth expression with battle damage or Force lightning hints on the reverse, styled with molded dark brown hair.
Torso
Light tan torso with a V-neck tunic printing featuring dark brown robes underneath, a dark brown utility belt with silver buckle, bare light nougat arms, and light nougat hands.
Legs
Dark tan legs with side and front pocket/pouch printing representing standard Jedi utility trousers.
Accessories
Typically comes with a blue lightsaber with a silver hilt, though none is held in the image.
Color Scheme
Light tan, dark brown, dark tan legs, and light nougat skin tones, accurately capturing the early Clone Wars animated aesthetic.
Printing Details
Features the signature animated Clone Wars stylized facial features with large eyes and sharp eyebrows, along with detailed front torso and leg utility printing typical of 2008 quality standards.
Variants
There are multiple versions of Anakin Skywalker from the Clone Wars era, differing mainly in hair pieces, facial expressions, and tunic variations (e.g., with cloak or armor).
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratches on the torso printing, fading on the light nougat hands, and loose clutch power in the hips over time.
Estimated Value
Estimated used complete value is around $5 to $10 USD, while new condition can reach $15 to $20 USD depending on whether the lightsaber is included.
Price (New)
Originally available in 2008 sets ranging from $25 to $100 USD, representing standard mid-to-high tier Star Wars set pricing for the era.
Compatible Sets
7669 Anakin's Jedi Starfighter, 7675 AT-TE Walker
Character Background
Anakin Skywalker during his time as a Jedi Knight and mentor to Ahsoka Tano during the Clone Wars animated series, before his eventual fall to the dark side.
Design Notes
Distinctive for the 2008 Star Wars animated wave style, which deviated from realistic movie depictions in favor of the animated series' stylized look with larger eyes and distinct facial markings.
Similar Minifigures
sw0176 Ahsoka Tano, sw0219 Obi-Wan Kenobi (Clone Wars), sw0190 Clone Trooper
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility driven by nostalgia for the 2008 Clone Wars animated series and completionists of Jedi characters.
History
Released at the peak of the Clone Wars animated movie and television series launch, marking a significant design departure for LEGO Star Wars figures.
Interesting Facts
The animated style faces were initially polarizing among traditional purist LEGO Star Wars fans when first introduced in 2008.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside other 2008 Clone Wars era Jedi and Clone Troopers on a custom Star Wars themed display stand.
Modification Potential
Great for purist customisations or mixing with modern realistic LEGO Star Wars parts to create hybrid animated-realistic figures.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and essential piece for Clone Wars collectors, representing a unique transitional design era for LEGO Star Wars.