Mace Windu (Clone Wars Style)
sw0220 · Star Wars
The Clone Wars · 2009. This figure debuted in the set 8019 Republic Attack Shuttle, released during the peak of the first wave of The Clone Wars animated series merchandise.
Figure ID
sw0220
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2009. This figure debuted in the set 8019 Republic Attack Shuttle, released during the peak of the first wave of The Clone Wars animated series merchandise.
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While it was mass-produced for two sets, its specific design (The Clone Wars 'stylized' eyes) has since been retired by LEGO in favor of more realistic flesh-tone prints, making it a desirable piece for era-specific collectors.
Head
Brown head with specialized 'Clone Wars' large eye printing. It features black pupils with white highlights and dark brown contouring to represent facial structure. It does not have hair, consistent with the character's appearance.
Torso
Tan Jedi robes with dark tan and brown printing. The design features a cross-over robe pattern with a dark brown belt and silver buckle detailing. The arms are tan with brown hands (representing the character's skin tone).
Legs
Tan legs with tan hips. This version lacks leg printing, which was standard for mid-range Star Wars figures during the 2009-2011 era.
Accessories
The figure originally came with a trans-purple lightsaber. The image shows the figure with a green and a light blue/white lightsaber, suggesting these are custom additions or replacements. It also features a brown cloth cape.
Color Scheme
The primary colors are Tan and Brown. The skin tone is reddish-brown, and the accessories in the image provide pops of green and blue, though the character's iconic color is purple.
Printing Details
Medium detail level. The torso printing is sharp but simple. The most notable feature is the 'Big Eye' printing characteristic of the early Clone Wars line, intended to mimic the 3D animation style of the TV show.
Variants
Several variants exist: sw0008 (Classic Yellow), sw0132 (Light-up Lightsaber), sw0447 (Modern realistic), and sw1213 (UCS version). This sw0220 variant is specifically the animated style version.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include fraying on the edges of the brown cloth cape and torso cracks at the armpits. The brown head can show white stress marks if the lightsaber hilt is repeatedly struck against it.
Estimated Value
Used: $12 - $18 USD. New: $25 - $35 USD. The value of this specific figure in the image is slightly lower due to the incorrect colored lightsabers.
Price (New)
Set 8019 Republic Attack Shuttle originally retailed for $59.99 USD in 2009. As a standalone figure on the secondary market at launch, it was worth approximately $4-$6.
Compatible Sets
8019 Republic Attack Shuttle (2009), 7868 Mace Windu's Jedi Starfighter (2011).
Character Background
Mace Windu is a Jedi Master and member of the High Council. This version represents him during the Clone Wars, where he served as a General in the Grand Army of the Republic. He is famously the only Jedi to wield a purple blade.
Design Notes
The decision to use 'animated style' eyes remains one of the most polarizing design choices in LEGO Star Wars history. This figure captures the exaggerated facial features of the Lucasfilm Animation character model perfectly.
Similar Minifigures
sw0201 Clone Trooper (Clone Wars), sw0197 Obi-Wan Kenobi (Clone Wars), sw0191 Anakin Skywalker (Clone Wars).
Collectibility
High. Especially for fans of the 2008 Clone Wars animated series. Collectors often seek out 'The Big Three' (Anakin, Obi-Wan, Mace) in this specific style to complete a TV-accurate lineup.
History
Initially released in 2009, this figure marked the transition for Mace Windu from the 'classic' LEGO look to a more media-specific aesthetic. It was replaced in 2012 by a more realistic flesh-tone head print.
Interesting Facts
Mace Windu figures were some of the first to transition to the reddish-brown skin tone in 2005. This specific 2009 version is often found with 'cloudy' lightsaber blades which were common in that production era.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed inside a translucent display case alongside LEGO set 7868. Using a purple lightsaber blade (part 30374 in Trans-Purple) is essential for character accuracy.
Modification Potential
High. Many collectors swap the 'animated' head for a modern 'realistic' Mace Windu head (sw0447) while keeping the Clone Wars torso for a hybrid custom look.
Overall Assessment
A solid, nostalgic figure from a beloved era of LEGO Star Wars. While the accessories in the provided image are not character-accurate, the figure itself is a genuine piece of the 2009 collection.