Obi-Wan Kenobi (Young, Tan Tunic)
sw0197 · Star Wars
The Clone Wars · 2008 - Debuted in set 7676 (Republic Attack Gunship) during the launch of the Clone Wars theatrical movie and TV series.
Figure ID
sw0197
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2008 - Debuted in set 7676 (Republic Attack Gunship) during the launch of the Clone Wars theatrical movie and TV series.
Rarity
Uncommon. While common in 2008, it is now discontinued and highly sought after by collectors for its iconic 'stylized' Clone Wars eyes.
Head
Light flesh tone with specific 'Clone Wars' large eye style. Dual-sided: one side has a determined grimace, the reverse has a concentrated look. Features a reddish-brown beard and mustache.
Torso
Tan tunic with crossover Jedi robes. Dark brown belt with metallic silver buckle and various painted pouches. Plain tan arms and light flesh hands.
Legs
Tan, unprinted legs. Some versions include a tan hip piece with slight printing detail for the tunic tail.
Accessories
Typically came with a medium azure (blue) lightsaber with a chrome or metallic silver hilt. This specific image shows the figure without accessories.
Color Scheme
Primary tan and light flesh color scheme with dark brown and reddish-brown accents.
Printing Details
Features the highly controversial but distinctive 'wide-eyed' facial printing used exclusively for the 2008-2013 Clone Wars sub-theme. High-quality pad printing on the torso and head.
Variants
Variants include sw0202 (with headset) and sw0418 (updated skin tone and eye style in 2012). This figure is the classic 2008 base variant.
Condition Notes
Check for silver paint wear on the belt buckle. The reddish-brown hair piece (part 64798) is prone to minor scratching. Cracks are common on the sides of the torso near the arm joints.
Estimated Value
Used Complete: $10.00–$15.00 USD. New/Mint: $25.00+ USD. Prices have stabilized as many collectors prefer the later, more realistic face prints.
Price (New)
Available in set 7676 ($119.99) and 7753 ($44.99). Not sold individually.
Compatible Sets
7676 Republic Attack Gunship; 7753 Pirate Tank; 7667 Imperial Dropship (as a bonus/alternate kit in some regions); 30005 Imperial Speeder Bike polybag.
Character Background
Depicts Obi-Wan Kenobi as he appeared in the early seasons of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series, serving as a General in the Grand Army of the Republic.
Design Notes
Significant for being the first iteration of Obi-Wan using the 'big eye' animation art style which divided the LEGO Star Wars community for years.
Similar Minifigures
sw0174 (Jedi Starfighter version), sw0482 (Episode II version), sw0191 (Anakin Skywalker - Clone Wars).
Collectibility
High for completionists of the 2008 Clone Wars wave. Medium-low for general Star Wars fans who prefer the film-style face prints.
History
Represents a transition period where LEGO experimented with line-specific art styles (2008-2013) before returning to a unified 'dotted eye' look.
Interesting Facts
The hair piece was a new mold in 2008 designed specifically to capture the blocky, animated look of Obi-Wan’s hair in the CGI show.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside the 2008 Clone Wars Anakin (sw0183) and a squad of Phase 1 Clone Troopers.
Modification Potential
Commonly used for MOCs by swapping the head for a standard 'Luke Skywalker' style head to make the figure match modern realistic LEGO Star Wars aesthetics.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic staple of the late 2000s LEGO era. While the face print is dated, the figure remains an essential piece of Star Wars LEGO history.