Protocol Droid (Black, Triple-Zero / 0-0-0)
sw0856 · Star Wars
Star Wars: Rebels / Expanded Universe · 2017
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
sw0856
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2017
Rarity
Rare
Overall Assessment
An excellent and rare addition for Star Wars fans focusing on expanded universe or comic book characters with striking dark aesthetics.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationUSD 15.00 to USD 25.00 depending on used or new condition.
Original Retail
Came in a set retailing for approximately USD 149.99.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Black protocol droid head with metallic silver and white printing depicting optical sensors and facial details.
Torso
Black torso with intricate mechanical silver, white, and red wire printing representing exposed internal circuitry and chest plating.
Legs
Black legs with silver mechanical printing along the top edge of the hip/calf area.
Accessories
None standard included in the base set variant, though often paired with BT-1.
Printing Details
High-detail pad printing featuring complex metallic circuitry and precise alignment on black plastic.
Color Scheme
Primarily black with metallic silver, white, and red accent printing.
Known Variants
Unique variant representing the assassin protocol droid 0-0-0 from Star Wars canon comics.
Condition Notes
Prone to light scratching on the glossy black surfaces and potential wear on the chest printing.
Found In Sets
75159-1 Death Star (2016 release variant or update, specifically 75290 Mos Eisley Cantina contextually or 75184 Star Wars Advent Calendar)
Character Background
0-0-0, or Triple-Zero, is a male-programmed protocol droid who specializes in etiquette, customs, translation, and torture, famously associated with Doctor Aphra and BT-1 in Marvel Star Wars comics.
Design Notes
Utilizes the classic protocol droid mold first introduced in 1999, rendered entirely in black with specialized comic-accurate printing.
History
Released in 2017 as part of the LEGO Star Wars advent calendar, giving fans a long-awaited canonical EU/comic character.
Interesting Facts
0-0-0 is essentially a dark, sadistic counterpart to C-3PO, often described as a torture droid.
Collectibility
High demand among Star Wars expanded universe and comic book collectors.
Similar Minifigures
C-3PO, TC-14, RA-7 Death Star Droid
Display Suggestions
Display alongside Doctor Aphra and BT-1 (Beetee) on a black or dark grey LEGO baseplate.
Modification Potential
Can be customized with various tools or weapon accessories to highlight his assassin background.