Imperial Stormtrooper (Dual-Molded Helmet)
sw1101 · Star Wars
Original Trilogy · 2020
Figure ID
sw1101
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2020
Rarity
Common
Head
Black head with angry clone/stormtrooper male expression and white pupils, standard flesh/angry standard face, dual-sided printing under the helmet.
Torso
White torso with black and grey armor details, thermal detonator on back, white arms, black hands.
Legs
White standard legs with black armor and knee holster print.
Accessories
Standard black LEGO space gun / blaster.
Color Scheme
White, black, and dark bluish grey.
Printing Details
High precision pad printing featuring sharp black lines on the torso and legs, accurate to the modern Star Wars Imperial aesthetic.
Variants
Multiple Stormtrooper helmet styles exist across LEGO history; this specific variant is known for the dual-molded helmet introduced in 2019/2020.
Condition Notes
Check for fading, torso cracks under the arms, and scratches on the black printing of the helmet or torso.
Estimated Value
4.00 USD to 8.00 USD depending on the used complete condition.
Price (New)
Varies by set, typically included in sets ranging from 20 USD to 100 USD+.
Compatible Sets
75300 Imperial TIE Fighter, 75311 Imperial Armored Marauder, 75270 Obi-Wan's Hut, 75347 TIE Bomber.
Character Background
Imperial Stormtroopers are elite shock troops fanatically loyal to the Galactic Empire, serving as the main ground force in numerous battles against the Rebel Alliance.
Design Notes
Features the controversial dual-molded helmet mold introduced in 2019 that replaced the classic 2014 mold, praised for better proportions by some and criticized for its elongated mouth by others.
Similar Minifigures
sw0585 Stormtrooper with older helmet mold, sw0148 classic Stormtrooper, Scout Trooper.
Collectibility
High demand for army-building by Star Wars collectors, though widely available due to appearing in multiple accessible sets.
History
LEGO has produced Stormtrooper minifigures since 2001 with numerous design revisions reflecting changes in helmet molds and body printing details.
Interesting Facts
The dual-molded Stormtrooper helmet caused significant debate within the LEGO Star Wars community due to its unique shape compared to previous iterations.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a group formation or army-building setup inside an acrylic case alongside Darth Vader or other Imperial officers.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom Imperial army builds, MOCs of Death Star interiors, or imperial outposts.
Overall Assessment
A staple army-building minifigure with modern printing techniques and a distinctive helmet design, essential for any LEGO Star Wars collection.