Clone Trooper (501st Legion) - Phase 2 (2020 Design)
sw1094 · Star Wars
The Clone Wars · 2020 - Released in the 501st Legion Clone Troopers set (75280), a set produced specifically due to massive fan demand on social media. This period marked LEGO's shift toward highly detailed trooper designs with consistent leg and arm printing.
Figure ID
sw1094
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2020 - Released in the 501st Legion Clone Troopers set (75280), a set produced specifically due to massive fan demand on social media. This period marked LEGO's shift toward highly detailed trooper designs with consistent leg and arm printing.
Rarity
Common - While extremely popular, this figure was mass-produced in a high-volume battle pack and was widely available at retail for several years. Its value remains stable because many collectors own them in large quantities (army building).
Head
Standard 'Nouveau' Clone Trooper face released post-2020. Features a more diverse, realistic skin tone (flesh) with a printed expression modeled after actor Temuera Morrison. The helmet is the Phase 2 design with dual-vent printing and no side-holes (on the original 2020 version).
Torso
White Phase 2 armor with 501st Legion blue markings on the chest and belt areas. Detailed back printing featuring oxygen tanks and back plating. Black hands and white arms.
Legs
White hips and legs with highly detailed blue markings indicating 501st affiliation. Features toe printing and knee pad details, which was a significant upgrade over previous Phase 2 clones.
Accessories
This figure typically includes a DC-15 or DC-15S blaster (standard black). The figure in the photo is shown wearing an orange visor, which is an add-on from a Clone Trooper accessory pack, usually found in set 75345 or similar Command Trooper sets.
Color Scheme
Mainly white with blue ('501st blue') accents. Secondary accents in light/dark bluish gray and black for armor joint lines. The visor shown is orange.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the front and back of the torso, the front of the legs/hips, and the helmet. Print alignment is generally excellent on this era of figure, though helmet print centeredness can vary slightly between batches.
Variants
A newer variant (sw1240) was released in 2023 which features holes on the side of the helmet to accommodate accessories like the visor shown (the figure in the photo is a hybrid or from the 2023 version if the helmet has holes).
Condition Notes
Check for 'heel cracks' on the back of the legs and torso cracks under the arms. The white plastic is prone to yellowing if exposed to direct sunlight for long periods. Black hand parts should have firm clutch power.
Estimated Value
New: $5.00 - $7.00; Used: $3.00 - $4.00. As these are frequent targets for 'army building,' they are sold in bulk lots which can lower the per-figure price.
Price (New)
$29.99 for set 75280 (included 4 clones and 2 droids), making the initial per-figure cost roughly $5.00.
Compatible Sets
75280 501st Legion Clone Troopers, 75345 501st Clone Troopers Battle Pack, and Advent Calendars.
Character Background
Members of the 501st Legion, an elite unit led by Captain Rex and Anakin Skywalker during the Clone Wars. They are famous for their blue armor markings and for their eventual role in Order 66.
Design Notes
Represents the 'modern' standard for Clone Troopers, moving away from the animated 'Clone Wars' style eyes to a more movie-accurate visor and armor geometry.
Similar Minifigures
sw0445 (Old 501st Clone), sw1170 (501st Pilot), sw1245 (501st Officer), and Captain Rex (sw1315).
Collectibility
High demand for army building purposes. While not rare, it is an essential 'staple' figure for any LEGO Star Wars collector.
History
The 501st trooper was first released in 2013 with a different design. This 2020 update was a major milestone for the LEGO Star Wars community after a multi-year campaign to get a 501st battle pack.
Interesting Facts
The set this figure comes in (75280) broke sales records upon release, with many stores selling out instantly as collectors bought dozens at a time for their displays.
Display Suggestions
Looks best when displayed in ranks of 10-20 figures. Compatible with the 501st AT-RT or specialized acrylic display cases for 'Clone Armies.'
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'purist' customs. The orange visor seen in the photo is a classic example of using official accessory packs to create specialist roles like Combat Engineers.
Overall Assessment
A top-tier 'army builder' figure. Excellent printing and accuracy. While it lacks the rarity of a 'white whale,' its design quality and importance to fans make it a hallmark of modern LEGO Star Wars.