Clone Airborne Trooper, 212th Attack Battalion (Phase 2 Armor)
sw0647 · Star Wars
Star Wars: Episode III / The Clone Wars · 2015
Figure ID
sw0647
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2015
Rarity
Rare
Head
Standard clone trooper head with black angry expression, stubble, and white skin tone underneath the removable helmet.
Torso
White Phase 2 clone armor with detailed 212th orange markings, grey strap details, black undersuit, black arms, and black hands.
Legs
White legs with black hip piece, grey and orange printing on the feet, and side leg printing representing armor plating.
Accessories
Dark grey cloth kama (waist cape) and a standard Phase 2 clone trooper helmet with 212th orange stripe and arrow markings.
Color Scheme
Primary white with orange accents, dark grey cloth, and black details representing the standard 212th Attack Battalion color coordination.
Printing Details
High-detail pad printing featuring complex geometric orange and grey chest armor lines, helmet visor details, and specialized leg side printing.
Variants
Standard Phase 2 212th clone trooper (sw0522) lacks the airborne helmet and kama. This specific variant is the Airborne Trooper specific to the Utapau Troopers battle pack.
Condition Notes
The pictured figure shows moderate play wear, including scuffs and scratches on the helmet print, torso, and legs, along with slight fraying on the dark grey cloth kama.
Estimated Value
Used complete condition ranges from 15 to 25 USD depending on wear, while mint condition figures can fetch slightly more due to high army-builder demand.
Price (New)
Originally available in 2015 via a battle pack retailing for approximately 12.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
75036 Utapau Troopers (2014) - wait, this specific figure debuted in set 75036 Utapau Troopers released in 2014.
Character Background
Airborne Troopers were specialized clone troopers utilized by the Grand Army of the Republic, notably serving under Jedi General Obi-Wan Kenobi and Commander Cody during the Battle of Utapau in Revenge of the Sith.
Design Notes
Features a unique specialized Phase 2 airborne helmet mold designed with integrated breathing vents and distinct printing for the Utapau airborne units.
Similar Minifigures
Clone Trooper 212th Attack Battalion (sw0522), Commander Cody (sw0611), and various other Phase 2 clone troopers from the 2014-2015 battle packs.
Collectibility
High demand among Star Wars army builders and clone collector communities, maintaining a strong secondary market value due to being limited to a single battle pack.
History
First introduced in the 2014 wave of Star Wars sets, representing LEGO's expansion of specialized clone trooper legions from Revenge of the Sith.
Interesting Facts
The 212th Airborne Trooper is one of the few ways to get the specialized parachute drop helmet molded specifically for Clone Wars era collections.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for display on a custom Utapau MOC baseplate alongside standard 212th clones and General Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Modification Potential
Highly popular for purist custom figure creation, adding custom shoulder pauldrons or swapping weapons to create custom squad leaders.
Overall Assessment
A fantastic and highly sought-after army builder figure with great detailing, excellent play value, and strong collectibility for Star Wars fans.