Clone Trooper, 501st Legion (Phase 2) - Blue Arms, Plain Crotch
sw1094 · Star Wars
The Clone Wars · 2020 (Released in the 501st Legion Clone Troopers set #75280)
Figure ID
sw1094
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2020 (Released in the 501st Legion Clone Troopers set #75280)
Rarity
Common to Uncommon. While mass-produced in a popular battle pack, high demand for army building keeps individual supply moving fast.
Head
Classic 'Angry Clone' or 'Nougat' face with black visor line (depending on specific production run), covered by a Phase II helmet with 501st blue markings.
Torso
White torso with 501st Legion blue armor markings, utility belt, and detailed plating printing. Features blue arms and black hands.
Legs
White legs with blue armor highlights on the knees and shins. Features a plain white hip/crotch piece with printed belt detail.
Accessories
Typically comes with a DC-15S blaster carbine or a DC-15A blaster rifle (not pictured in image).
Color Scheme
Primary white and blue with black accents for the undersuit joints and visor.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the helmet, torso, and legs. Includes detailed 'battle-scuffed' edges on the blue markings and back printing on the torso.
Variants
Similar to sw1245 (2023 version) which features specialized helmet holes for accessories and revised printing details.
Condition Notes
Check for 'arm cracks' (vertical splits in the torso sides) and heel cracks on the legs. Blue printing on the knees is prone to rubbing off.
Estimated Value
Used: $5 - $8 USD; New: $10 - $12 USD. Value varies based on bulk purchases for army building.
Price (New)
Originally part of set 75280 retailing for $29.99 USD, which included four clones (approx. $7.50 retail value per figure).
Compatible Sets
75280 501st Legion Clone Troopers, 75345 501st Clone Troopers Battle Pack (Related), 912282 Foil Pack.
Character Background
Soldiers of the 501st Legion, led by Captain Rex and Anakin Skywalker, famous for their bravery in the Clone Wars and later involvement in Order 66.
Design Notes
This 2020 redesign updated the Phase II mold with more accurate proportions and the distinctive 'The Clone Wars' aesthetic without 'cartoonish' eyes.
Similar Minifigures
sw0445 (501st Legion Clone Trooper 2013), sw1245 (501st Officer), sw1248 (501st Specialist).
Collectibility
Extremely high. This is one of the most 'army-built' minifigures in LEGO history due to the popularity of the 501st Legion.
History
Followed a massive 'MandRproductions' fan campaign to get a 501st Battle Pack produced, ending a 7-year drought of 501st figures.
Interesting Facts
The set this figure comes in was so popular it was frequently sold out for the first 6 months of its release in 2020.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in large ranks/formation on grey baseplates to simulate a military march or 'March on the Jedi Temple' scene.
Modification Potential
Highly compatible with third-party cloth waists (kamas) and pauldrons to create custom officers or Captain Rex variants.
Overall Assessment
A modern classic. Excellent printing quality and a must-have for any Star Wars fan. 9/10 for utility and design.