Snowtrooper, Cold Weather Gear - Printed Legs
sw0524 · Star Wars
Original Trilogy · 2014
Figure ID
sw0524
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2014
Rarity
Common
Head
Plain white head underneath the specialized two-piece snowtrooper helmet with built-in cloth kama shroud.
Torso
White torso with intricate grey and black printing depicting Imperial cold-weather armor details, control panel, and belt, with white arms and dark tan (flesh) hands representing gloves.
Legs
White hips and white legs with detailed grey and black printing depicting continuous armor plates and knee guards extending from the torso.
Accessories
Typically comes with a standard black stud shooter or classic blaster, though none are pictured in the current view.
Color Scheme
Predominantly white with dark bluish-grey accent lines and dark tan hands.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the front of the torso and legs, featuring fine line work for armor plating and mechanical details.
Variants
There are several iterations of the Snowtrooper across different eras of LEGO Star Wars, including versions without leg printing and newer versions with dual-molded helmets.
Condition Notes
Check for yellowing on the white plastic parts due to UV exposure, wear on the torso and leg print lines, and loose clutch power in the arms or legs.
Estimated Value
3 to 6 USD for a used complete figure depending on condition.
Price (New)
Originally available in battle packs and sets ranging from 12 to 150 USD during its active production run.
Compatible Sets
75054 AT-AT, 75031 Hoth Battle Pack, 75098 Assault on Hoth
Character Background
Imperial Snowtroopers are specialized stormtroopers trained and equipped for operations in severe cold environments, most famously deployed during the Battle of Hoth in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
Design Notes
Features the classic multi-piece snowtrooper helmet configuration with a soft fabric skirt piece that fits between the head and torso.
Similar Minifigures
Other Imperial troops such as standard Stormtroopers, Scout Troopers, and earlier non-leg-printed Snowtroopers.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility as a troop builder, highly sought after by army builders creating Hoth dioramas.
History
Snowtroopers have been a staple of the LEGO Star Wars theme since the early 2000s, with this specific version introducing detailed leg printing to the standard army builder.
Interesting Facts
The fabric kama piece on the helmet is one of the few soft goods components used on basic army builder figures from this era.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a snowy Hoth diorama alongside AT-AT walkers and other Rebel defenders.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom Imperial army building and creating custom snow-themed MOCs.
Overall Assessment
A solid, highly detailed army builder figure that significantly upgraded the visual appeal of Imperial Hoth forces upon its 2014 release.