Battle Droid - Straight Arm, Back with Two Holes
sw0001c · Star Wars
Prequel Trilogy · 1999
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
sw0001c
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
1999
Rarity
Common
Overall Assessment
A legendary and essential piece of LEGO Star Wars history that remains a foundational army builder for collectors and fans of the Prequel Trilogy.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation1.00 USD to 3.00 USD depending on condition and inclusion of the correct blaster accessory.
Original Retail
Came included in various 1999 Star Wars sets such as the Trade Federation MTT or Naboo Fighter.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Molded tan battle droid head piece with optical sensor details and slender neck, unique to the battle droid frame mold.
Torso
Tan skeleton-style droid torso featuring vertical spine, straight arms without shoulder articulation slots, and back with two attachment holes.
Legs
Molded tan joined legs and feet piece specifically designed for the standard LEGO battle droid frame.
Accessories
Black blaster rifle (often referred to as a standard battle droid blaster made from multiple classic pieces or a molded rifle part).
Printing Details
No pad printing is present on this early iteration of the standard battle droid; details are entirely molded into the specialized plastic components.
Color Scheme
Tan primary color for the droid body, with black for the blaster accessory.
Known Variants
Multiple variants exist including bent arms, back with one hole, various torso colors for security or pilot designations (red, yellow, blue), and straight arms.
Condition Notes
Prone to loose joints, stress marks on the thin clip arms and torso spine, and occasional cracking of the brittle tan plastic used in earlier production runs.
Found In Sets
7184 Trade Federation MTT, 7151 Sith Infiltrator, 7121 Naboo Swamp, 7115 Gungan Patrol, 7140 X-wing Fighter
Character Background
Standard infantry battle droids utilized by the Trade Federation and later the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the Clone Wars.
Design Notes
Introduced in 1999 as a revolutionary non-standard minifigure design utilizing specialized thin plastic parts instead of traditional minifigure bricks.
History
Debuted with the launch of the LEGO Star Wars theme in 1999, laying the groundwork for non-standard creature and droid figure designs.
Interesting Facts
The battle droid frame was so fragile upon release that many children broke the arms or legs trying to pose them, leading to subtle plastic and mold revisions over the years.
Collectibility
High nostalgic and historical collectibility as one of the original 1999 Star Wars minifigure designs, though very common.
Similar Minifigures
Security Battle Droid (sw0001b), Pilot Battle Droid (sw0001a), Super Battle Droid.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in large infantry squads on a tan or dark grey baseplate to recreate Trade Federation invasion scenes.
Modification Potential
Popular for army building and custom Separatist dioramas, though limited in articulation compared to modern figures.