Battle Droid Tan with One Bent Arm and One Straight Arm
sw0001c · Star Wars
The Phantom Menace / Clone Wars · First appeared in 1999/2000. This specific variant (sw0001c) has been in production for over 20 years across various sets.
Figure ID
sw0001c
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
First appeared in 1999/2000. This specific variant (sw0001c) has been in production for over 20 years across various sets.
Rarity
Common. This is one of the most mass-produced minifigures in LEGO history, often appearing in multiples within single sets as 'army builders'.
Head
Tan Ovoid Droid Head with two small dot-printed eyes (photograph shows eyes faded or missing). Features a thin, elongated shape unique to the Battle Droid mold.
Torso
Tan Skeleton-style Droid Torso with vertical clip for head and two horizontal clips for arms. No printing.
Legs
Tan Battle Droid Legs; a single molded piece consisting of two thin legs connected to a common hip clip and half-circular feet. No printing.
Accessories
None pictured. Typically issued with a Black Blaster (medium or small) or occasionally a 'backpack' composed of a tan 1x2 plate and 1x1 tile.
Color Scheme
Monochromatic Tan (BrickLink color: Tan / LEGO color: Brick Yellow). The color represents the desert-camo standard used by the Trade Federation.
Printing Details
Extremely minimal. Only the two black dots for eyes are printed. The rest of the detail is achieved through the mechanical sculpt of the plastic parts.
Variants
Numerous variants exist: sw0001 (two straight arms), sw0001b (two bent arms), sw0001c (one of each - pictured), Security (Red torso), Commander (Yellow markings), and Pilot (Blue markings).
Condition Notes
Common wear points include loose arm clips (leading to 'limp' arms), stress marks on the leg clips, and fading of the eye print. The tan plastic is relatively sturdy but can yellow with UV exposure.
Estimated Value
Used: $1.00 - $2.00 USD. New: Rarely sold individually as 'new' outside of sets, but mint examples fetch $3.00 - $5.00 USD.
Price (New)
N/A (Individually). Usually found in sets ranging from $10.00 (Battle Packs) to $400.00+ (UCS sets).
Compatible Sets
Appears in dozens of sets including 75086 Battle Droid Troop Carrier, 7654 Droids Battle Pack, and 75058 MTT.
Character Background
B1 Battle Droids were the main foot soldiers of the Trade Federation and later the Confederacy of Independent Systems (CIS) during the Clone Wars, known for their 'Roger Roger' catchphrase.
Design Notes
One of the most radical departures from the standard 'minifigure' template when introduced in 1999 to accurately reflect the spindly CGI droids from Episode I.
Similar Minifigures
Super Battle Droid (sw0092), Commando Droid (sw0442), and the Geonosian Battle Droid (sw1063).
Collectibility
Low individual value but high 'army building' demand. Most Star Wars collectors own dozens, if not hundreds, of this specific figure.
History
Debuted in 1999 for the launch of LEGO Star Wars. The 'one bent arm' version became the standard to allow the droid to hold a blaster in a more natural horizontal position.
Interesting Facts
The Battle Droid head is one of the few pieces designed in the 90s that is still in active use with virtually zero mold changes for over two decades.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in large ranks on a tan or gray baseplate to simulate an invasion force. Use in dioramas featuring Jedi like Obi-Wan or Qui-Gon Jinn.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'battle damage' customs using a hobby knife or silver paint. Parts are interchangeable with other B1 droid variants for custom rank structures.
Overall Assessment
A foundational piece of the LEGO Star Wars line. While common and low-value, its iconic design is essential for any collector of the Prequel Era.