C-3PO - Pearl Gold with Colorful Wires, Printed Legs
sw0700 · Star Wars
The Force Awakens / Episode VII · 2016 (First appearance in Set 75136 Droid Escape Pod)
Figure ID
sw0700
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2016 (First appearance in Set 75136 Droid Escape Pod)
Rarity
Uncommon. While appearing in several sets from 2016-2018, it is a significant upgrade from earlier versions due to leg printing, but has since been superseded by more detailed versions.
Head
Pearl Gold C-3PO mold with yellow eyes and black pupils. This is the standard modern head mold used since the transition from the classic 'flat' face design.
Torso
Pearl Gold with complex wire printing in red, blue, and black. Features 'power coupling' circular design on the front. Arms are Pearl Gold with no printing. Hands are Pearl Gold.
Legs
Pearl Gold legs with extensive front printing including wires and mechanical detail. Notably includes the 'silver' lower right leg (printed in metallic light gray/silver) accurate to the original trilogy/sequel designs.
Accessories
None included with this specific figure in most sets, though it is often paired with an R2-D2 or a droid escape pod.
Color Scheme
Pearl Gold primary color with accents of red, blue, black, and metallic silver printing.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the head, torso (front and back), and legs (front). Features the iconic multi-colored exposed belly wires and dual-colored leg detail.
Variants
This sw0700 variant is often confused with sw1075 (which has slightly different torso wiring) or sw0528 (which lacks the silver leg printing). It is distinct from the red-armed Force Awakens version (sw0671).
Condition Notes
Pearl Gold plastic is prone to 'swirl' marks from the molding process. Common wear includes silver paint rubbing off the toe/leg area and micro-scratches on the torso. Cracks in the heels or torso sides are points of failure.
Estimated Value
Used: $4.00 - $7.00 USD; New/Mint: $8.00 - $12.00 USD. Prices fluctuate slightly based on set availability.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $24.99 (75136) to $199.99 (75159 Death Star). No standalone retail price.
Compatible Sets
75136 Droid Escape Pod, 75159 Death Star, 75191 Jedi Starfighter with Hyperdrive, 75221 Imperial Landing Craft.
Character Background
C-3PO is a protocol droid built by Anakin Skywalker, fluent in over six million forms of communication. This version represents his appearance with the corrected silver leg as seen in the Original Trilogy and early Sequel Trilogy.
Design Notes
The inclusion of the silver leg via printing was a major fan request for years. This version uses metallic ink to simulate the mismatched plating of the movie prop.
Similar Minifigures
sw0671 (Red Arm C-3PO), sw1075 (updated wire pattern), sw1233 (full dual-molded side-printed version).
Collectibility
Moderate demand. It is a staple character for any Star Wars collection. Collectors specifically seek this version for its leg printing if they are upgrading from older 1999-2012 versions.
History
Launched in 2016 during the 'The Force Awakens' era, this figure marked LEGO's move toward making the 'silver leg' a standard detail rather than a rare exclusive (like the chrome version from 2007).
Interesting Facts
The silver leg printing on this figure actually depicts the right leg as silver, whereas early LEGO C-3PO figures were entirely gold, ignoring a detail that was present in the films since 1977.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside R2-D2 (sw0527 or similar) in a desert or Death Star scene. Lighting with warm LEDs highlights the Pearl Gold shimmer.
Modification Potential
The legs are highly desirable for 'purist' customs of older C-3PO figures to add film-accurate detail to retired sets.
Overall Assessment
A solid, essential minifigure for Star Wars fans. While not the most expensive variant, its printing quality makes it one of the better 'affordable' versions of the character produced by LEGO.