Tusken Raider - Short Skirt, Spikes on Head
sw0050 · Star Wars
Classic Trilogy · 2002
Figure ID
sw0050
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2002
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Tan head wrap printing with large round eyes and mouth grill details, topped with two small grey spike horns molded into the specialized head piece.
Torso
Tan torso with dark brown bandolier straps and pouches printing on both front and back, reddish-brown arms and hands.
Legs
Tan legs with printed ragged skirt/robes wrapping around the lower waist and leg base.
Accessories
Typically comes with a Gaderffii stick (Tusken gaffi stick), though none is pictured here.
Color Scheme
Tan, dark brown, reddish-brown, and metallic grey accents.
Printing Details
Classic 2002 Star Wars era printing style, simple pad printing for bandoliers, face wrappings, and robes.
Variants
There are several iterations of Tusken Raiders across LEGO Star Wars history; this specific version features the molded horn/spike head piece unique to early 2000s variants.
Condition Notes
Wear points include fading on the reddish-brown hands and arms, scratching on the printed torso straps, and potential yellowing of tan plastic over time.
Estimated Value
Between $5.00 and $15.00 USD depending on condition and whether the gaffi stick accessory is included.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets priced around $20.00 to $50.00 USD in 2002.
Compatible Sets
7113 Tusken Raider Encounter (2002), 4480 Jabba's Palace (2003)
Character Background
Tusken Raiders, also known as Sand People, are a culture of sentient, nomadic humanoid indigenes indigenous to the planet Tatooine, notorious for attacking local settlers.
Design Notes
Utilizes a specialized head mold with integrated spikes representing their traditional headgear, a staple of early LEGO Star Wars design evolution.
Similar Minifigures
Later versions of Tusken Raiders (such as sw0530 and sw1135) which feature dual-molded pieces and updated face printing.
Collectibility
Moderately high for nostalgic LEGO Star Wars collectors seeking early 2000s classics, though common enough not to command ultra-rare prices.
History
First introduced in 2002 during the major expansion of the LEGO Star Wars theme into Attack of the Clones and Classic Trilogy sets.
Interesting Facts
The molded grey spikes on the head piece often get mistaken by casual fans for broken or chewed plastic elements.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a Tatooine desert MOC baseplate alongside Luke Skywalker's landspeeder or other Mos Eisley inhabitants.
Modification Potential
Can be easily integrated into custom Tatooine desert dioramas or upgraded with modern fabric capes and modern gaffi stick weapons.
Overall Assessment
A charming, nostalgic piece of early LEGO Star Wars history that holds great sentimental value for veteran collectors, despite being technologically surpassed by modern figures.