C-3PO (Dark Red Eyes and Dark Bluish Gray Left Arm)

sw0635 · Star Wars

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens · 2015

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
C-3PO (Dark Red Eyes and Dark Bluish Gray Left Arm)

Figure ID

sw0635

Theme

Star Wars

Year Released

2015

Rarity

Uncommon

Overall Assessment

A visually distinct variant of an iconic character with high nostalgic value for fans of the sequel trilogy.

AI Estimated Value

Not an official valuation

Used complete market value is approximately $5.00 to $10.00 USD depending on condition.

Original Retail

Originally released in sets ranging from $30 to $120 USD in 2015.

AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.

Parts

Head

Pearl Gold head with mechanical details and dark red eyes printing, un-patterned back.

Torso

Pearl Gold torso with intricate mechanical wires, circular chest plate detailing, and back printing.

Legs

Pearl Gold legs with dual-molded silver right foot and metallic gold/black mechanical wiring line printing.

Accessories

None standard included in base sets, though often paired with resistance gear or a baseplate.

Printing Details

High precision pad printing on head, front torso, back torso, and front legs with metallic ink highlights.

Color Scheme

Pearl Gold primary body, Dark Bluish Gray left arm, silver right foot accent, and dark red/black printing details.

Known Variants

Multiple C-3PO variants exist, including chrome gold, red arm versions from later films, and plain yellow versions.

Condition Notes

Check for metallic gold fading, scratching on the unique dark bluish gray arm, and clutch power.

Found In Sets

75099 Rey's Speeder, 75105 Millennium Falcon, 75113 C-3PO (Buildable figure context, though minifigure is in set 75099 and 75105).

Character Background

C-3PO is a protocol droid fluent in over six million forms of communication, serving the Skywalker family across multiple eras.

Design Notes

Features the notable mismatched dark bluish gray left arm and red eyes introduced in Episode VII to signify his upgrades.

History

Released in 2015 alongside the theatrical launch of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, marking a distinct visual redesign for the character.

Interesting Facts

The red eye and dark gray arm were subtle design changes J.J. Abrams implemented for The Force Awakens to show the passing of time.

Collectibility

Moderate collectibility among sequel trilogy completionists and general droid collectors.

Similar Minifigures

Other C-3PO iterations, such as sw0700 with the red arm or classic OT gold C-3PO.

Display Suggestions

Display alongside Resistance heroes like Rey, Finn, and BB-8 in a desert diorama or hangar scene.

Modification Potential

Parts can be easily swapped with other C-3PO parts to create pre-Sequel or post-Sequel versions.

Identified on 9/18/2026