Wat Tambor
sw0824 · Star Wars
The Clone Wars · 2017 - Debuted in the LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar (Set 75184)
Figure ID
sw0824
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2017 - Debuted in the LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar (Set 75184)
Rarity
Rare. This minifigure has only ever appeared in one single set (an Advent Calendar), which makes it a high-demand character for completionists.
Head
Unique Sand Blue molded head with printing for the respirator/voice modulator and yellow trifoil-shaped eyes/sensors.
Torso
Sand Blue mechanical torso with specific printing depicting his control box, chest dials, and technical piping. It uses standard droids arms in Light Bluish Gray.
Legs
Standard Droid legs in Dark Bluish Gray. These are non-articulated single-piece elements common to battle droids.
Accessories
None included in the original set, though character often wields a hologram projector or technical tools in media.
Color Scheme
A mix of Sand Blue (head/torso), Light Bluish Gray (arms), and Dark Bluish Gray (legs), reflecting the Skakoan's pressure suit.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the front of the head and torso. No back printing as the torso mold is a standard thin droid-style frame.
Variants
There are no official LEGO variants. This is the only version of Wat Tambor produced to date.
Condition Notes
The thin 'neck' area and the arm clips are common failure points. Droid arms are prone to stress marks or snapping if pivoted too often.
Estimated Value
Used: $15–$25 USD; New (taken from sealed box): $30–$40 USD. Value fluctuates based on demand for Clone Wars era characters.
Price (New)
Originally available in Set 75184 (2017 Advent Calendar) retailing for $39.99 USD, which included 24 total builds/figures.
Compatible Sets
75184: Star Wars Advent Calendar (2017).
Character Background
Wat Tambor was the Foreman of the Techno Union and a member of the Separatist Council during the Clone Wars. He is known for his unique pressure suit and mechanical voice.
Design Notes
Uses a custom head mold specifically for this character. The use of a droid-style body instead of a standard minifigure body was a design choice to reflect his slender, mechanical-suit look.
Similar Minifigures
General Grievous (sw0515), Poggle the Lesser (sw0474), and other Separatist leaders or mechanical droids.
Collectibility
High. As a unique Separatist leader from a one-off appearance, he is essential for Star Wars fans building a full CIS council or army.
History
Released during a peak period of Clone Wars nostalgia, this figure finally gave fans a long-requested Separatist villain in a relatively affordable format.
Interesting Facts
The printing on his chest actually represents the dials he used to adjust his suit to Skako's atmospheric pressure to prevent his body from exploding in other environments.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside other Separatist leaders like Count Dooku or Nute Gunray, preferably in a Geonosis or technical diorama.
Modification Potential
Some collectors swap the dark gray legs for light blue or custom-printed ones to better match his screen appearance, but 'purity' collectors prefer the original.
Overall Assessment
A standout 'exclusive' for an Advent Calendar. While the droid body is a bit thin, the unique head mold makes it a top-tier collectible for the Star Wars theme.