Chewbacca (Goggles)
sw0958 · Star Wars
Solo: A Star Wars Story · Released in 2018; debuted in the Kessel Run Millennium Falcon during the period when LEGO was transitioning to highly detailed, movie-accurate fur textures.
Figure ID
sw0958
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
Released in 2018; debuted in the Kessel Run Millennium Falcon during the period when LEGO was transitioning to highly detailed, movie-accurate fur textures.
Rarity
Uncommon. It is specific to sets released for the 'Solo' movie tie-in, which had a shorter shelf life compared to main saga sets.
Head
Features a unique molded head/torso cover piece in reddish brown. It includes printed goggles (silver/tan) around the eyes and exposed white fangs.
Torso
The torso printing is integrated into the wrap-around fur piece with dual metallic silver bandoliers and dark brown fur highlights. Simple brown arms.
Legs
Standard dark brown legs with no additional printing, matching the base color of the Chewbacca mold.
Accessories
Equipped with a black stud-shooter cross-bow (Bowcaster) featuring a transparent-red round 1x1 stud as ammunition.
Color Scheme
Primary color is Reddish Brown with Dark Brown accents. Metallic Silver for the bandolier and Tan/White for face details.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the molded rubber/plastic head piece. Detail is concentrated on the face and the bandolier pouches.
Variants
This is a specific variant representing a younger Chewbacca. Other versions include the classic tan-faced version and the 2014 updated fur-texture version without goggles.
Condition Notes
The molded head piece is made of a slightly softer plastic/rubber material which can attract dust or suffer from 'tacky' aging if stored poorly. Check the stud-shooter trigger for stress marks.
Estimated Value
Approximately $8.00 - $12.00 USD for used complete; $15.00+ for new/mint condition. Highly dependent on the condition of the head printing.
Price (New)
Included in set 75212 (Retail $159.99), making the figure an expensive acquisition at the time of release despite moderate market value today.
Compatible Sets
75212 Kessel Run Millennium Falcon, 75245 Star Wars Advent Calendar 2019 (variation), and 75209 Han Solo's Landspeeder (promotional context).
Character Background
Represents Chewbacca during his early years meeting Han Solo, as seen in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' during the Kessel Run heist.
Design Notes
Incorporates the 'modern' Chewbacca mold that covers the entire upper torso, allowing for a seamless fur look rather than a flat printed torso.
Similar Minifigures
sw0535 Chewbacca (Standard), sw0922 Chewbacca (Porg incident), and sw1011 Chewbacca (Snow-dusted).
Collectibility
Moderate. Essential for completing the 'Solo' crew but less iconic than the Classic Trilogy versions of the character.
History
Follows the evolution of the Chewbacca figure from the simple 1999 version to the sophisticated 3D textured molds introduced in the mid-2010s.
Interesting Facts
This specific figure has appeared in seasonal calendars, making it one of the more accessible 'detailed' Wookiees for budget collectors.
Display Suggestions
Display with Han Solo (Young) and Lando Calrissian (Young) to recreate the Millennium Falcon cockpit scenes from the Solo movie.
Modification Potential
The head/shoulder piece can be swapped onto other brick-built figures to create custom Wookiee warriors for Mocs.
Overall Assessment
A solid 7/10 figure. The goggle printing is crisp and adds character, though the reliance on the stud-shooter rather than a classic bowcaster is a polarizing design choice.