Imperial Night Trooper
sw1304 · Star Wars
Ahsoka · 2024 (January)
Figure ID
sw1304
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2024 (January)
Rarity
Uncommon; currently exclusive to a single mid-range set, but widely produced as part of the current wave.
Head
Standard black 'corn on the cob' head element used to fill the helmet; the standout feature is the dual-molded weathered gray and black helmet with gold 'Kintsugi' crack printing.
Torso
White torso with Stormtrooper armor detail, featuring dark red fabric wraps (bandages) and gold metallic crack effects; back printing continues the wrap and armor detail.
Legs
White legs with hip printing; includes wrap details on the left thigh and gold crack effects on the shins, following the aesthetic of the Great Mothers' reanimation magic.
Accessories
Typically comes with a standard black medium blaster (E-11 style), though not pictured in the provided image.
Color Scheme
Primary white and black with accent colors of dark red (wraps), gold (Kintsugi repair lines), and sand blue/gray (weathered helmet).
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing featuring intricate metallic gold lines and distressed texture on the helmet; printing covers the front and back of the torso and front of the legs.
Variants
There are minor printing variations in the gold crack patterns across different Night Trooper figures in the set, but sw1304 is the primary referenced ID.
Condition Notes
Check for 'helmet gap' common in dual-molded pieces and ensuring the metallic gold print isn't scratched, as thin metallic lines are prone to friction wear.
Estimated Value
Used: $5.00 - $8.00 USD; New: $9.00 - $12.00 USD. Prices are currently stable as the source set is still in retail circulation.
Price (New)
Included in set 75385 which retails for $54.99 USD, containing 5 minifigures (approx. $11 per figure value).
Compatible Sets
75385 Ahsoka Tano's Duel on Peridea.
Character Background
Undead Stormtroopers serving Grand Admiral Thrawn on the planet Peridea, resurrected or sustained by the Great Mothers' Nightsister magick in the Ahsoka Disney+ series.
Design Notes
Significant for the 'Kintsugi' (Japanese gold repair) aesthetic. It uses the newer 2019-style dual-molded Stormtrooper helmet mold which remains controversial among 'purist' collectors for its lack of swivel.
Similar Minifigures
Standard Imperial Stormtrooper (sw0997), Captain Enoch (sw1305), Zombie Trooper (vintage custom), shadow troopers.
Collectibility
High for army builders. Collectors often seek multiples to recreate the army on Peridea, making individual figures highly liquid in the secondary market.
History
Represents the first official 'Zombie' style trooper in the LEGO Star Wars line since the non-canon death troopers in previous sets.
Interesting Facts
The red bands are a reference to the 'Threads of Fate' used by Nightsisters. The gold cracks on the armor suggest the armor is literally being held together by magic.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a light gray or 'wasteland' tan baseplate to mimic the Peridea landscape, ideally alongside Grand Admiral Thrawn and Captain Enoch.
Modification Potential
Excellent for post-apocalyptic Star Wars MOCs or custom horror-themed Star Wars dioramas due to the distressed armor printing.
Overall Assessment
An excellent 9/10 figure for detail and accuracy to the source material. A must-have for fans of the Ahsoka series and Imperial army collectors.