C-3PO - Red Eyes (The Force Awakens)
sw1074 · Star Wars
Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker · 2019 (October). Released as part of the Triple Force Friday wave for The Rise of Skywalker.
Figure ID
sw1074
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2019 (October). Released as part of the Triple Force Friday wave for The Rise of Skywalker.
Rarity
Uncommon. While exclusive to one specific set, it was widely available during its shelf life from 2019-2021.
Head
Pearl Gold droid head mold with specific red eye printing representing the 'Sith translation' scene. No hair or headgear.
Torso
Pearl Gold with intricate wire and plate printing. Signature left Red-Black arm (representing his appearance in The Force Awakens/Rise of Skywalker). Red, silver, and black wire details in the abdominal gap.
Legs
Pearl Gold legs with toe and shin printing. Includes the iconic silver right lower-leg detail printed on the foot and shin area.
Accessories
None included by default in the set, though the character is often paired with a bowcaster or droid terminal in MOCs.
Color Scheme
Primary Pearl Gold with a contrasting Flat Silver right foot-print and a Black/Dark Grey left arm. Accents of red and orange in the wiring prints.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on head, torso (front and back), and legs (front). Notable for the specific red eye dots and the dual-colored arm configuration.
Variants
This is a specific variant of sw0700 (The Force Awakens C-3PO). The primary difference is the red eye printing versus the standard yellow/gold eyes.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the 'neck' portion of the torso which can crack, and the Pearl Gold plastic which is prone to showing fine scratches or swirling.
Estimated Value
Used: $5.00 - $8.00 USD; New: $10.00 - $15.00 USD. Prices fluctuate based on the popularity of Sequel Trilogy collectibles.
Price (New)
Included in set 75249 (Resistance Y-Wing Starfighter) which retailed for $69.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
75249 Resistance Y-Wing Starfighter (2019).
Character Background
Represents C-3PO from 'The Rise of Skywalker' when his memory is bypassed by Babu Frik to translate a Sith inscription, causing his eyes to glow red.
Design Notes
Uses the modern 2016-era C-3PO mold pattern. The designers opted for red circular dots over the existing eye molds rather than a new head mold.
Similar Minifigures
sw0700 (C-3PO with Red Arm), sw1202 (C-3PO with side leg printing), sw0161a (Pearl Gold classic C-3PO).
Collectibility
Moderate. It is a 'scene-specific' variant, making it desirable for completionists but less iconic than the standard gold-eyed version.
History
Follows the evolution of C-3PO starting from the 1999 yellow version, moving to chrome in 2007, and eventually the highly detailed printed versions of the 2010s.
Interesting Facts
Despite having a red arm (from The Force Awakens era), this specific 'Red Eye' version only occurs in The Rise of Skywalker where C-3PO actually had two gold arms. This is considered a slight continuity error in the LEGO figure design to reuse the 'Red Arm' torso.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed inside a Resistance Y-Wing or alongside a Babu Frik diminutive figure (appearing in set 75249).
Modification Potential
The head can be swapped onto a body with two gold arms to make a more 'movie-accurate' Rise of Skywalker C-3PO.
Overall Assessment
A solid variant for collectors of Droids or the Sequel Trilogy. The unique eye printing makes it stand out in a crowd of protocol droids.