Battle Droid Commander
sw0007b · Star Wars
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace · 1999
Figure ID
sw0007b
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
1999
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Standard blue B1 battle droid head piece with optical sensor printing.
Torso
Standard blue B1 battle droid skeletal torso with yellow/red printing details.
Legs
Standard blue B1 battle droid joined leg and hip assembly.
Accessories
None visible in the image, typically includes a black blastech E-5 blaster rifle.
Color Scheme
Dark Blue primarily, with minor accent markings.
Printing Details
Simple faction logo and optical details, characteristic of late 1990s LEGO Star Wars printing.
Variants
Standard tan battle droid, red security droid, yellow pilot droid, and heavy droid variants.
Condition Notes
Heavy wear visible, scratched plastic, missing arms and blaster. Common structural fragility in early 1999 droid clip connections.
Estimated Value
Used incomplete: $1 - $3, Used complete: $5 - $10, New: N/A
Price (New)
Originally included in sets retailing between $20 and $100 in 1999.
Compatible Sets
7184 Trade Federation MTT, 7126 Battle Droid Carrier, 7155 AAT
Character Background
Command battle droids are programmed to lead tactical units of standard B1 battle droids in the Separatist Droid Army during the Clone Wars.
Design Notes
Uses the iconic first-generation skeletal battle droid mold introduced in 1999, which revolutionized specialized non-humanoid figures.
Similar Minifigures
sw0001 (Standard Tan Battle Droid), sw0008 (Pilot Battle Droid), sw0009 (Security Battle Droid)
Collectibility
Moderate demand among vintage Star Wars collectors, though incomplete condition significantly lowers value.
History
Introduced in the inaugural 1999 LEGO Star Wars wave alongside Episode I sets, establishing the classic non-minifigure humanoid design template.
Interesting Facts
The blue commander droid was one of the earliest colored variants of the original skeletal droid mold, making it a nostalgic piece for early collectors.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other 1999 Episode I trade federation sets or inside a specialized Star Wars droid army build.
Modification Potential
Can be used for custom Separatist army building or retro MOCs, though original vintage pieces are typically preserved by collectors.
Overall Assessment
An iconic vintage 1999 Star Wars figure, but the specimen shown is heavily worn and incomplete, severely reducing its collector value.