Clone Scout Trooper (custom/modified 501st variant)
sw1155 (base figure) · Star Wars
Revenge of the Sith / Clone Wars · 2021 (original release of the base design)
Figure ID
sw1155 (base figure)
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2021 (original release of the base design)
Rarity
Common base with custom modifications. The base figure is widely available in set 75307, but the manual ink application makes this specific unit a non-standard custom.
Head
The figure is wearing a Phase 2 ARF/Scout Trooper helmet mold. The original design featured a black visor and dark bluish gray breathing apparatus, but this version has have blue marker applications on the crest.
Torso
The torso is an official LEGO 2021 Clone Scout Trooper print. It features white platings with blue central detailing and a utility belt. The arms have been manually customized with blue ink to simulate 501st Legion markings.
Legs
White legs with standard Scout Trooper printing on the knees. These have been modified with blue ink on the thigh plates and feet to match the custom 501st aesthetic.
Accessories
None pictured. Typically would include a DC-15S blaster carbine or a long-range blaster rifle.
Color Scheme
White and black base with official blue printing, further modified with aftermarket/hand-applied blue marker or paint.
Printing Details
The base printing is high-quality LEGO pad printing. The added blue 'camo' or markings are hand-applied, noted by the uneven edges and ink saturation visible on the arms and legs.
Variants
The official 2021 version (sw1155) is clean. This specific figure is a custom variation intended to look like a 501st Legion ARF trooper, which LEGO has never officially produced in this specific color layout.
Condition Notes
Significant condition issues due to permanent marker/ink application. The ink appears to be bleeding into the plastic pores. Typical wear on the arm joints and neck post is expected for played-with figures.
Estimated Value
Used (Modified): $2.00 - $5.00 USD. Damage from permanent markers significantly reduces collector value compared to a mint sw1155 ($5.00 - $8.00 USD).
Price (New)
N/A (This character was included in the 2021 Advent Calendar, which retailed for $39.99).
Compatible Sets
75307 Star Wars Advent Calendar 2021.
Character Background
Based on the ARF (Advanced Recon Force) Troopers seen in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. They are specialized for stealth and reconnaissance, often riding AT-RT walkers.
Design Notes
The mold for the helmet is one of LEGO's more complex Star Wars designs, featuring a built-in visor overhang. The 2021 print update aligned the scout with the modern, more detailed Clone Trooper aesthetic.
Similar Minifigures
sw0505 (41st Kashyyyk Scout), sw1009 (20th Anniversary Scout Trooper), sw1184 (501st Legion Clone Trooper).
Collectibility
Low. While the base part is desirable for army building, the manual ink modifications make it undesirable for 'purist' collectors and significantly lowers its investment potential.
History
The Scout Trooper mold first appeared in the early 2000s in a very blocky form. This 2021 version represents the height of modern mold accuracy for the character type.
Interesting Facts
Collectors often use permanent markers to 'customize' 501st troopers because LEGO did not release an official 501st version of this ARF Scout mold until much later, and even then, in different colors.
Display Suggestions
Best used in a custom battle-damaged diorama or a 'Clone Wars' era MOC where the non-standard markings can be framed as 'battle paint'.
Modification Potential
High. Since the figure is already modified, it is a great candidate for a full custom paint job or use in a muddy terrain scene where weathering can hide the marker lines.
Overall Assessment
This is a genuine LEGO sw1155 base that has been 'ruined' or 'customized' (depending on perspective) by a younger collector with a blue marker. It lacks resale value as a collectible but serves well as a play-piece or custom fodder.