Taun We
sw0373 · Star Wars
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones · 2012
Figure ID
sw0373
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Rare
Head
Custom molded white elongated head with large black eyes and minimal facial features representing the Kaminoan species
Torso
Black and white tunic printing representing Kaminoan attire, with lavender and copper-orange belt buckle details
Legs
Standard black slopes/brick with printed lavender and white stripe design matching the tunic
Accessories
None standard included with the figure itself in its primary set appearance
Color Scheme
White, black, lavender, and copper-orange
Printing Details
High quality precise pad printing on torso and slope piece, with specialized custom-molded head and neck extension piece
Variants
Only one official version of this exact Taun We minifigure exists to date
Condition Notes
Susceptible to yellowing on the white specialized head and neck piece due to older ABS plastic formulations
Estimated Value
$15 to $25 USD depending on condition and completeness
Price (New)
Came in a set originally retailed at $39.99 USD in 2012
Compatible Sets
9515 Malevolence (2012)
Character Background
Taun We was a Kaminoan administrator who greeted Obi-Wan Kenobi upon his arrival on Kamino to inspect the clone army production
Design Notes
Features a unique specialized long neck and head mold designed specifically to accurately portray the tall, slender alien species from Episode II
Similar Minifigures
Jocasta Nu, Lama Su, and other Star Wars prequel era alien dignitaries
Collectibility
High demand among Star Wars completionists and Clone Wars era collectors due to its uniqueness and single-set appearance
History
Released in 2012 as part of the summer wave for The Clone Wars and Attack of the Clones 10th anniversary era
Interesting Facts
The unique neck mold makes it impossible to use standard Star Wars helmets or standard heads on this torso without modification
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside Clone Trooper figures and Obi-Wan Kenobi in a Kamino cloning facility MOC
Modification Potential
Limited due to the specialized non-standard head/neck mold and slope leg piece
Overall Assessment
An essential and uniquely designed alien minifigure that accurately captures an iconic prequel character with specialized molds