Rebel Trooper (Endor / Tantive IV Variant)
sw0036a · Star Wars
Classic Trilogy · 2006
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
sw0036a
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2006
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic piece of LEGO Star Wars history that holds moderate value and serves as a classic army builder for retro collections.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation$3 to $6 USD for a complete used figure in good condition.
Original Retail
Originally included in sets ranging from $30 to $100+ back in the mid-2000s.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Classic yellow minifigure head with simple black pupils, beard, and mustache printing, paired with a white rebel trooper helmet featuring a black chin strap print.
Torso
Light gray torso with dark gray vest and silver belt buckle printing, flesh-colored hands.
Legs
Plain reddish-brown legs with solid matching hips.
Accessories
White rebel trooper helmet with black print.
Printing Details
Classic 2000s era simple pad printing on the torso front and head, with no back printing or leg printing.
Color Scheme
Light gray, dark gray, white, reddish-brown, and classic yellow.
Known Variants
Appears in multiple classic Star Wars sets with minor variations in head mold or printing style over the years.
Condition Notes
Check for wear on the helmet black stripe printing, torso vest fading, and looseness in the arm and leg joints due to age.
Found In Sets
6211 Imperial Star Destroyer, 10198 Tantive IV, and other classic Original Trilogy sets.
Character Background
Generic Rebel Troopers who bravely defended the Tantive IV and fought in the ground battle on the forest moon of Endor against the Galactic Empire.
Design Notes
Features the classic pre-flesh era yellow skin tone for licensed themes, showcasing early LEGO Star Wars minifigure design philosophy.
History
Introduced during the mid-2000s expansion of the LEGO Star Wars line before flesh tones became standard for human characters in licensed themes.
Interesting Facts
This specific yellow-skinned variant represents an era before LEGO transitioned to flesh-colored minifigures for licensed human characters in 2004/2006.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility among nostalgia-driven LEGO Star Wars collectors seeking classic army builders.
Similar Minifigures
Other classic Rebel Trooper variants from the early 2000s LEGO Star Wars waves.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside classic 2000s Rebel vehicles like the Tantive IV or Snowspeeder on a neutral gray baseplate.
Modification Potential
Great for vintage MOC builders wanting to recreate authentic early-2000s style Star Wars battle scenes.