Anakin Skywalker (Short Legs, Bowl Cut Hair)
sw0159 · Star Wars
Episode I: The Phantom Menace · 2007 (First appearance in this specific design)
Figure ID
sw0159
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2007 (First appearance in this specific design)
Rarity
Uncommon; it was available in a highly popular yet specific play set, making it accessible on the secondary market but increasingly desirable for Episode I collectors.
Head
Light Flesh, black eyes with white pupils, small smiling mouth. Single-sided printing. Topped with Tan 'Bowl Cut' hair mold (part 30608).
Torso
Tan torso with Light Flesh hands. Printing depicts a Jedi tunic with a belt, brown sash details, and a high-collared undershirt shown at the neck. Back printing is simple, showing the continuation of the belt.
Legs
Standard Tan short legs (fixed/unarticulated). These represent Anakin's childhood height in The Phantom Menace.
Accessories
Typically paired with a light bluish gray wrench or a chrome/silver lightsaber (not pictured in the user image). The figure in the image is missing the leg assembly and accessories.
Color Scheme
Primarily Tan and Light Flesh, with Dark Brown and Black printing accents. This reflects the humble slave attire worn on Tatooine.
Printing Details
Standard mid-2000s pad printing quality. Features clean lines on the tunic wrap and belt. No arm or side-leg printing, which was standard for the era.
Variants
Derived from the earlier yellow-skinned sw0011 (1999). Other variants include the 20th Anniversary version with back printing and the 'Sebulba's Podracer' versions with goggles.
Condition Notes
The tan hair piece is prone to nicks. The torso print can fade with play, and the neck peg often develops stress marks. This specific unit is missing its lower half (legs).
Estimated Value
$4.00 - $7.00 for a complete used figure; $12.00+ for new. In its current incomplete state (missing legs), value is approximately $2.00 - $3.00.
Price (New)
Included in set 7660 (Naboo N-1 Starfighter with Vulture Droid) which retailed for $29.99 in 2007.
Compatible Sets
7660 Naboo N-1 Starfighter with Vulture Droid (2007).
Character Background
Anakin Skywalker as a young slave on Tatooine before being discovered by Qui-Gon Jinn. This version represents his role as a pilot during the Battle of Naboo.
Design Notes
This figure marks the transition from the classic yellow 'Star Wars' figures to the realistic light-flesh skin tones while maintaining the original 1999 torso aesthetic.
Similar Minifigures
sw0011 (Yellow Anakin), sw0327 (Anakin with Goggles), sw1030 (20th Anniversary Anakin).
Collectibility
High for 'The Phantom Menace' completionists. It represents a bridge between 'classic' and 'modern' LEGO Star Wars aesthetics.
History
Followed the 1999 launch version; updated in 2007 with flesh tones to match the changing LEGO Star Wars branding standard for licensed themes.
Interesting Facts
The hair piece used for young Anakin was originally designed for the 1990s 'Harry Potter' line and 'Life on Mars' before becoming synonymous with this character.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside a Naboo Starfighter or within a Tatooine Mos Espa MOC. Needs a clear acrylic case if the tan plastic begins to show UV yellowing.
Modification Potential
Excellent for purist customs; the torso is a versatile 'beggar' or 'peasant' garment for Castle or other Star Wars MOCs.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential 'Nostalgia' figure. While incomplete in the provided image, a full sw0159 is a solid B-tier collectible for Star Wars fans.