First Order Heavy Artillery Stormtrooper
sw0701 · Star Wars
Sequel Trilogy / The Force Awakens · 2015
Figure ID
sw0701
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2015
Rarity
Common
Head
Standard black head with angry male clone/stormtrooper expression and stern facial features, shared broadly across First Order troopers.
Torso
White torso with intricate First Order armor plating, black accents, chest insignia printing, and grey back printing with matching arm and light bluish grey hand colors.
Legs
White legs with black hip piece and detailed leg armor printing featuring a knee plate and holster outline on the left leg.
Accessories
Typically comes with a First Order heavy blaster or megablaster, though none are shown in the handheld view.
Color Scheme
Primary white with black and light bluish grey accent printing.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing with crisp black lines, grey metallic highlights on armor panels, and dual-sided torso detailing.
Variants
Standard First Order stormtrooper variants include regular stormtroopers, snowtroopers, and executioners; this specific variant is designated by the printed heavy gear accents on the torso and legs.
Condition Notes
Moderate play wear visible with minor scuffs and faint scratching on the torso and helmet; white pieces show slight potential for yellowing if exposed to direct UV light over time.
Estimated Value
$3.00 to $6.00 USD depending on condition and presence of the blaster accessory.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets priced from $40.00 to $150.00 USD during the 2015-2016 theatrical release wave.
Compatible Sets
75103-1: First Order Transporter, 75114: First Order Stormtrooper buildable figure wave context, and battle packs.
Character Background
Specialized foot soldiers of the First Order military during the sequel trilogy, deployed for heavy combat and artillery support operations.
Design Notes
Features the specialized First Order helmet mold introduced in 2015 alongside unique torso and leg printing to distinguish heavy artillery classes from standard infantry.
Similar Minifigures
First Order Stormtrooper (sw0668), First Order Flametrooper (sw0669), and First Order Officer.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility among Star Wars army builders and Sequel Trilogy completionists, though mass production keeps market prices accessible.
History
Introduced alongside the premiere of Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens in late 2015, representing LEGO's expansion into modern sequel trilogy designs.
Interesting Facts
The distinctive First Order bucket helmet design was praised by fans for its sleek throwback to original trilogy aesthetics while incorporating modern angular styling.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in an army-building row alongside standard First Order stormtroopers on a clean black or grey LEGO baseplate.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom First Order dioramas, army building displays, or mixing and matching parts with other imperial and first order factions.
Overall Assessment
A solid, well-printed troop builder figure from the Sequel Trilogy era offering good detail and classic army-building appeal for Star Wars collectors.