Death Watch Warrior
sw0493 · Star Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars · 2013
Figure ID
sw0493
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2013
Rarity
Rare
Head
Light flesh head with standard Clone Trooper neutral expression, male, dual-sided printing not present on this specific version
Torso
Dark bluish gray torso with intricate silver Mandalorian armor chest plates, black belt with pouches, detailed back printing with Mandalorian symbol
Legs
Dark bluish gray legs with detailed silver armor plating printing on the knees and hips
Accessories
Standard flat silver blaster rifle and a metallic silver Mandalorian helmet with blue markings and a light gray rangefinder attached
Color Scheme
Dark bluish gray, blue, silver, and black accents
Printing Details
High quality pad printing with sharp lines, detailed chest armor, utility belt, and leg armor plating
Variants
Appears as a standard Death Watch Warrior variant with the blue-marked helmet from the 2013 battle pack wave
Condition Notes
Check for print wear on the helmet's blue and silver paint, arm looseness, and potential cracking around the torso side cracks
Estimated Value
Used complete ranges from $15 to $25 USD depending on condition
Price (New)
Originally released in a battle pack retailing for around $12.99 to $14.99 USD
Compatible Sets
75022 Mandalorian Speeder
Character Background
Death Watch was a radical terrorist group of Mandalorian traditionalists who opposed the pacifist government of Mandalore during the Clone Wars
Design Notes
Features the classic phase-style Mandalorian helmet mold with unique blue pad printing unique to the Death Watch faction
Similar Minifigures
Jango Fett, Boba Fett, standard Mandalorian Super Commandos, and other Clone Wars era troopers
Collectibility
High demand among army builders and Star Wars Mandalorian collectors due to the troop-builder nature of the set
History
Debuted in 2013 as part of The Clone Wars wave, representing the militant faction prominently featured in the animated series
Interesting Facts
The Death Watch helmet mold is one of the most beloved and reused basic designs for custom Mandalorian armies
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Death Watch warriors and Darth Maul's Shadow Collective figures for an authentic Clone Wars display
Modification Potential
Great for creating custom Mandalorian warriors by swapping out capes, jetpacks, or mixing armor colors
Overall Assessment
An essential troop builder for Star Wars fans, holding steady value and sporting fantastic detailed printing across the torso and legs