Imperial Stormtrooper (Dark Bluish Gray Helmet)
sw0036a · Star Wars
Classic Trilogy · 2001
Figure ID
sw0036a
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2001
Rarity
Common
Head
Solid black head piece (standard for early LEGO Star Wars Stormtroopers prior to flesh or angry clone prints)
Torso
White torso with classic black skeletal armor lines, belt, and buttons printed on the front, plain white back and white arms with black hands
Legs
Plain white unprinted legs with black hips
Accessories
None currently attached in image (typically came with an Imperial blaster)
Color Scheme
White, black, and dark bluish gray
Printing Details
Simple early-era pad printing with thick black outlines on the torso and basic helmet eye/mouth details
Variants
Appears in multiple helmet color configurations from dark gray to light bluish gray across early 2000s releases
Condition Notes
Moderate yellowing visible on the white plastic parts, slight fading on torso printing
Estimated Value
3.00 USD to 6.00 USD depending on condition and presence of a blaster
Price (New)
Came in sets ranging from 10.00 USD to 100.00 USD in 2001
Compatible Sets
7146 TIE Fighter, 7153 Jango Fett's Slave I, 7159 TIE Fighter Interceptor, 10134 Y-wing Attack Starfighter
Character Background
Faceless galactic soldiers enforcing the tyrannical will of the Galactic Empire across the Star Wars universe
Design Notes
Features the classic multi-piece Stormtrooper helmet mold from the early 2000s before single-piece dual-molded helmets were introduced
Similar Minifigures
sw0036, sw0141, sw0186
Collectibility
Moderate demand among vintage LEGO Star Wars collectors looking to build army displays from the 2001 era
History
Part of the foundational wave of LEGO Star Wars sets released in the early 2000s that established the theme's long-term success
Interesting Facts
The early LEGO Stormtroopers used a separate helmet piece placed over a standard black head, which was later phased out for printed face heads under single molded helmets
Display Suggestions
Display alongside early 2000s LEGO Imperial sets like the TIE Fighter or Star Destroyer on a simple black baseplate
Modification Potential
Can be upgraded with modern Stormtrooper accessories or used as base parts for vintage custom Imperial dioramas
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic piece of LEGO Star Wars history with high sentimental value for long-time collectors, though technologically surpassed by modern printing techniques