Yoda (The Clone Wars, Medium Stone Green Head Mold)
sw0261 · Star Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars · 2010
Figure ID
sw0261
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2010
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Custom molded soft plastic head piece in Sand Green with long ears drooping down, printed yellow eyes with black pupils and aggressive expression, unique to The Clone Wars Yoda figure variant.
Torso
Dark brown tunic with printed tan undergarment and belt, detailed front and back printing.
Legs
Short unprinted medium dark flesh or dark brown legs standard for Yoda figures of this era.
Accessories
Green lightsaber with chrome/silver hilt.
Color Scheme
Sand green, dark brown, tan, and yellow.
Printing Details
Pad-printed eyes and facial features on a specialized rubbery mold, high durability.
Variants
Differs from the classic original trilogy Yoda head mold which features upright ears and a lighter green color.
Condition Notes
Prone to wear on the soft plastic ear tips and slight paint chipping on the yellow eye prints.
Estimated Value
4.00 USD to 8.00 USD used complete
Price (New)
Retail price context tied to 2010 Star Wars sets averaging 39.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
7964 Republic Frigate (2011), 8018 Armored Assault Tank (AAT) (2009)
Character Background
Yoda from the animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars movie and television series, serving as Grand Master of the Jedi Order.
Design Notes
Distinctive animated styling featuring a stylized larger head and drooping ears to match the CGI television show aesthetics.
Similar Minifigures
Original Trilogy Yoda (sw0057), Rebels Yoda (sw0687).
Collectibility
Moderate demand among Clone Wars completists and Star Wars minifigure completionists.
History
Released during the peak of The Clone Wars animated series wave which introduced specialized animated molds.
Interesting Facts
The soft plastic mold was chosen to prevent ear breakage which was a common issue with hard plastic variants.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed with other Clone Wars Jedi generals like Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Modification Potential
Part can be used for custom Star Wars alien MOCs or stop-motion animations.
Overall Assessment
An iconic representation of the Clone Wars era Yoda with a unique mold that polarizes classic purists.