Chewbacca (Reddish Brown)
sw0011a · Star Wars
Classic Episodes IV-VI · First appeared in 2004 (set 10123/4504). This variant was the standard Wookiee for nearly a decade.
Figure ID
sw0011a
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
First appeared in 2004 (set 10123/4504). This variant was the standard Wookiee for nearly a decade.
Rarity
Common. This specific design was produced for many years across numerous Star Wars sets, making it widely available on the secondary market.
Head
The head is an integrated component of a single rubberized 'head-and-torso' cover piece featuring molded fur texture, printed black eyes, and visible teeth.
Torso
The torso is a plain Reddish Brown core covered by a specialized molded hair overlay. The overlay includes a silver and black printed bandolier (ammunition belt) draped from the left shoulder to the right hip.
Legs
Plain Reddish Brown unprinted legs. They feature the standard 2004+ Reddish Brown color tone which replaced the original 'Brown' used in earlier versions.
Accessories
Usually paired with a black bowcaster (crossbolt blaster), though this specific loose figure in the image is missing its weapon.
Color Scheme
Monochromatic Reddish Brown with accents of silver, black, and light gray for the bandolier printing and facial features.
Printing Details
Minimal printing. High-quality pad printing on the bandolier and face. Note that the 'eyes' on this era's Chewbacca are often small white pinpricks within black circles.
Variants
sw0011 (original Brown color), sw0011b (Light Bluish Gray bandolier), and later sw0532 (modern detailed version with back printing and distinct toe moldings).
Condition Notes
Watch for 'hand cracks' in the brown arms and stiffness in the rubber head-cover. The Reddish Brown plastic from this mid-2000s era can sometimes be brittle.
Estimated Value
Used: $3.00 - $6.00 USD. New/Unassembled: $8.00 - $12.00 USD. It is one of the most affordable Star Wars figures due to its massive production run.
Price (New)
N/A (Included in sets ranging from $10 Microfighters to $100+ Starships).
Compatible Sets
7190 Millennium Falcon, 4504 Millennium Falcon, 8038 Battle of Endor, 10188 Death Star, 75042 Droid Gunship, and many others.
Character Background
Chewbacca is a Wookiee warrior and co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon. He is Han Solo's loyal companion and a hero of the Rebel Alliance.
Design Notes
This design utilized a 'helmet-torso' hybrid piece. Later designs (post-2014) moved toward a more realistic, detailed fur printing and a taller head mold to match movie proportions.
Similar Minifigures
Wullffwarro (sw0629), Tarfful (sw0530), or the classic sw0011 (Brown version).
Collectibility
Low to Moderate. While essential for any collection, it is not an investment piece due to high supply. Every Star Wars fan likely owns at least one.
History
This represents the 'second generation' of LEGO Wookiees, transitioning from 'Brown' to 'Reddish Brown' in 2004/2005 as LEGO revitalized its color palette.
Interesting Facts
The mold for this figure is famous for hiding the underlying plain torso; because it is a rubber sleeve, the torso underneath is often a blank 'factory' brown part.
Display Suggestions
Place in the cockpit of any Millennium Falcon model or alongside a 2000s-era Han Solo. Best displayed on a simple gray baseplate to let the dark brown pop.
Modification Potential
The head-and-torso piece can be easily removed and placed on generic brown legs to create background Wookiee soldiers for a Kashyyyk MOC.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential LEGO Star Wars figure. While simple compared to modern standards, it remains the 'nostalgic' version for many who grew up during the 2000s prequel and trilogy releases.