Tusken Raider (Incomplete/Misassembled)
sw0052 (Torso) · Star Wars
Episode IV: A New Hope · 2002 (Original torso release)
Figure ID
sw0052 (Torso)
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2002 (Original torso release)
Rarity
Common (as individual parts); Rare (as a complete vintage figure)
Head
Standard modern yellow female head with a grin/smirk and eyelashes. This is non-original to the torso/character.
Torso
Reddish Brown with Tusken Raider cross-belts and pouches pattern. Dark Brown arms and hands.
Legs
Plain Reddish Brown short legs, typically associated with child characters or Ewoks.
Accessories
None pictured. Originally would have had a specialized head mold and a Gaderffii stick (gaffi stick).
Color Scheme
Primarily Reddish Brown and Dark Brown with yellow for the non-original head.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the torso representing 2002-era graphic design. No leg or arm printing.
Variants
The torso belongs to the original 2002 version (sw0052). Later versions (sw0629, sw1074) feature significantly more complex printing and different colors.
Condition Notes
The torso shows some wear. The head and legs are mismatched, making this a 'frankentin' or custom assembly rather than a factory figure.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 USD. The torso is the only valuable part, as the head and legs are common bulk items.
Price (New)
N/A (Derived from set 7113 'Tusken Raider Encounter' which retailed for $10.00)
Compatible Sets
7113 Tusken Raider Encounter (2002), 4475 Jabba's Prize (2003)
Character Background
Tusken Raiders, or Sand People, are nomadic tribes on Tatooine known for their hostility. This torso represents the original LEGO interpretation.
Design Notes
Features simplified 2D belt graphics characteristic of early LEGO Star Wars designs prior to the move to flesh-toned figures in 2004.
Similar Minifigures
sw0629 Tusken Raider (2015 version), sw1074 Tusken Raider (2020 version)
Collectibility
Low in this condition. Collectors generally seek the complete sw0052 with the correct sand-colored head wrap piece.
History
Debuted in the first wave of 'Attack of the Clones' sets, though the character design is iconic to the original 1977 film.
Interesting Facts
The original Tusken Raider minifigure was one of the first to use a uniquely molded non-standard head piece in the Star Wars line.
Display Suggestions
Best used in a background Tatooine MOC (My Own Creation) or as spare parts for customizing.
Modification Potential
High. The torso is excellent for generic desert nomads, scavengers, or custom Star Wars citizens.
Overall Assessment
This is a mismatched figure consisting of a vintage Star Wars torso paired with modern generic parts. It holds little collector value but serves as a nostalgic piece of LEGO history.