C-3PO - Pearl Gold with Plain Legs
sw0069 · Star Wars
Original Trilogy / Classic Sets · 2002
Figure ID
sw0069
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2002
Rarity
Common
Head
Pearl Gold head piece with white round eyes, black pupils, and mechanical face printing detailing his metallic structure.
Torso
Pearl Gold torso with intricate black, yellow, and red wiring and plating details on the front, representing his exposed midsection.
Legs
Plain Pearl Gold legs with no side or front printing.
Accessories
None included with this specific variant.
Color Scheme
Pearl Gold primary body with black, white, red, and yellow accent print details.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the head and front torso, characteristic of early 2000s LEGO Star Wars minifigures.
Variants
Includes versions with chrome gold finish, dual-molded silver leg variants, and later versions featuring printed arms and legs.
Condition Notes
Common wear includes scratching on the pearl gold finish, fading of the torso print, and micro-cracking around the torso neck.
Estimated Value
Used complete estimated at $3 to $8 USD depending on condition.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $20 to $100+ USD in 2002.
Compatible Sets
Appears in classic Star Wars sets from the early 2000s such as 7103 Jedi Duel, 7119 Twin-Pod Cloud Car, and 7133 Bounty Hunter Pursuit.
Character Background
C-3PO is a protocol droid programmed for etiquette and protocol, fluent in over six million forms of communication, and a central character in the Star Wars saga.
Design Notes
Represents the standard pearl gold era of C-3PO before LEGO introduced dual-molded silver legs for his right leg in later iterations.
Similar Minifigures
Other C-3PO variants including sw0158 and sw0360.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility as a staple character, though widely produced.
History
One of the foundational C-3PO designs used extensively throughout the early LEGO Star Wars line.
Interesting Facts
Early pearl gold plastic used by LEGO was occasionally prone to swirling color variations and slight fading over time.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside R2-D2 on a standard black LEGO display plate within an Original Trilogy diorama.
Modification Potential
Can be upgraded with modern printed arms or swapped into various classic Tatooine MOCs.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and essential foundational figure for any classic LEGO Star Wars collection.