Bomb Squad Trooper
sw0301 · Star Wars
The Clone Wars · Released in 2011 as part of the 7913 Clone Trooper Battle Pack. This era marked a peak in Clone Wars animated style minifigure production.
Figure ID
sw0301
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
Released in 2011 as part of the 7913 Clone Trooper Battle Pack. This era marked a peak in Clone Wars animated style minifigure production.
Rarity
Common to Uncommon. While widely available in a budget battle pack, many were played with heavily, making mint condition specimens rarer over time.
Head
The figure uses a standard black head (no face printing) meant to act as the visor for the helmet. The helmet is a Phase I Clone variant cast in bright orange with white and black detailing.
Torso
Bright orange torso with detailed printing of clone armor including white plates, tan utility pouches, and grey line work depicting the chest plate and belt. Brown hands.
Legs
Initially paired with bright orange unprinted legs and an orange hip piece. Some collectors swap them with printed clone legs, but the official sw0301 is plain orange.
Accessories
Typically came with a standard black DC-15S blaster carbine or a long DC-15A blaster rifle. No specialized bomb-diffusal tools were included in the original set.
Color Scheme
Highly distinctive bright orange primary color with white, black, and tan accents. This color identifies them as Ordnance Disposal specialists in the Grand Army of the Republic.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the helmet and torso. The helmet features a white triangular forehead detail and distinctive black 'vent' marks above the chin.
Variants
There are no official production variants of sw0301, though some may find slight misalignments in the white pad printing on the orange helmet shell.
Condition Notes
The orange plastic is prone to visible stress marks at the arm sockets. The black neck nub on the torso often shows paint wear from helmet removal. Check the chin of the helmet for rubbing wear.
Estimated Value
Used: $4.00 - $7.00; New: $10.00 - $15.00. Value fluctuates based on the condition of the helmet's white printing.
Price (New)
$11.99 as part of the 7913 Battle Pack, which contained four clones, meaning an initial value of approx $3.00 per figure.
Compatible Sets
7913 Clone Trooper Battle Pack (2011).
Character Background
Specialized clones trained in ordnance disposal. They appeared in 'The Clone Wars' TV series, most notably during the Blue Shadow Virus arc on Naboo.
Design Notes
Uses the Phase I Clone Wars mold with large eye-slits. The decision to use a black head piece rather than a printed face was standard for this budget-line battle pack.
Similar Minifigures
sw0298 (Clone Trooper Phase 1), sw0297 (ARF Trooper), and sw0299 (Clone Trooper Sergeant).
Collectibility
High for army builders but moderate for unique-character collectors. Its vibrant color makes it a standout in any Clone Army display.
History
Debuted near the height of the Clone Wars series popularity. It remains one of the few orange-armored clones LEGO has officially produced.
Interesting Facts
Despite being 'Bomb Squad' troopers, they were never released with a brick-built bomb or defusal gear, requiring fans to build their own equipment.
Display Suggestions
Looks best when grouped in pairs as seen in the show. Use a white or tan baseplate to make the orange armor pop, ideally in a Naboo-themed diorama.
Modification Potential
Excellent. Many fans add custom orange printed legs or fabric kama/pauldrons to give them a more elite, 'specialist' look.
Overall Assessment
A solid, budget-friendly classic from the 2011 era of Star Wars LEGO. Its unique color makes it an essential part of a complete Clone Wars collection.