Hoth Rebel Trooper - Dark Tan Jacket, White Helmet, Goggles
sw0849 · Star Wars
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back · 2017
Figure ID
sw0849
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2017
Rarity
Common
Head
Light flesh tone with dual-sided printing featuring a determined expression on one side and an alternate expression or communication headset on the reverse.
Torso
Dark tan jacket with detailed pouches, belt, insignia badge, and a white patterned scarf around the neck. White hands and arms.
Legs
Dark tan standard unprinted legs.
Accessories
White rebel trooper helmet with attached white snow goggles.
Color Scheme
Dark tan, white, and light flesh tones, representing the harsh snowy environment and cold-weather gear of the Rebel Alliance on Hoth.
Printing Details
High quality modern pad printing featuring fine lines for pouches, belt buckles, and scarf textures, with clean alignment on both front and back.
Variants
There are multiple versions of Hoth Rebel Troopers across different eras of LEGO Star Wars, varying by helmet style, jacket color, and face prints. This specific variant features the dark tan jacket introduced around 2017.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include potential scratching on the white helmet or goggles, torso print fading from heavy friction, and loosening clutch power over time.
Estimated Value
Approximately $3 to $5 USD for a complete used figure in good condition, and up to $7 USD for new.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets priced between $20 and $120 USD depending on the set size.
Compatible Sets
75189 First Order Heavy Assault Walker (bonus figure), 75138 Hoth Attack, and various LEGO Star Wars advent calendars or battle packs from the era.
Character Background
Represents the brave soldiers of the Rebel Alliance stationed at Echo Base on the ice planet Hoth, featured prominently in the opening acts of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
Design Notes
Represents a significant upgrade from earlier 2000s Hoth trooper designs, featuring more realistic cloth folding details, molded goggles, and dual-molded or dual-sided printing components.
Similar Minifigures
Other Hoth Rebel Troopers from earlier waves (sw0520, sw0220) and Echo Base defense personnel.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility as a troop-builder figure. Highly sought after by army builders who want to amass large dioramas of the Battle of Hoth.
History
LEGO has produced various iterations of Hoth Rebel Troopers since the early 2000s, gradually evolving from simple solid-color parkas to highly detailed printed jackets with distinct helmets.
Interesting Facts
The white scarf printed on the torso perfectly aligns with the neck area, creating a seamless layered look even when the helmet and head are removed.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for snow-themed MOCs, especially Battle of Hoth dioramas using white baseplates and white sloping bricks to simulate drifts.
Modification Potential
Excellent for army building and custom Rebel faction scenes, blending easily with other modern LEGO Star Wars military figures.
Overall Assessment
An essential troop-builder figure with great print detail and classic nostalgic appeal for fans of The Empire Strikes Back.