Taun We
sw0430 · Star Wars
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones · 2013
Figure ID
sw0430
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2013
Rarity
Rare
Head
Unique molded elongated white head piece with black and grey printing for the large eyes, narrow mouth, and facial structure features, matching the Kaminoan species.
Torso
Sand blue torso integrated with an elongated neck piece, featuring white armor panels and silver/grey line details matching the Kaminoan tunic. White arms and white hands.
Legs
Standard white legs with sand blue and white printed tunic extensions continuing down the front, showing a belt buckle detail with three circular buttons.
Accessories
None included in the standard set appearance, though sometimes paired with a holocron or Kamino saberdart in broader scenes.
Color Scheme
Primarily white and sand blue, with dark grey and black accent lines for printing details.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on a specialized tall head mold and torso/neck combination, accurately capturing the slender alien proportions.
Variants
Only one official version of Taun We has been produced by LEGO.
Condition Notes
Susceptible to cracking at the specialized tall neck piece attachment points and wear on the white plastic yellowing over time.
Estimated Value
$15 - $25 USD depending on condition and completeness.
Price (New)
Came in a set originally retailed around $39.99 USD in 2013.
Compatible Sets
75006 Jedi Starfighter & Planet Kamino (2013)
Character Background
Taun We was a Kaminoan administrator who greeted Obi-Wan Kenobi upon his arrival on Kamino to inspect the clone army in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.
Design Notes
Features a specialized custom-molded head and integrated neck/torso piece designed specifically to recreate the extremely tall, slender proportions of the Kaminoan species without relying on standard minifigure proportions.
Similar Minifigures
Jocasta Nu, Lama Su, and other prequel-era unique alien characters.
Collectibility
Moderately high among Star Wars troop builder and prequel completionist collectors due to appearing in only one small planet set.
History
Released in the 2013 Planet Series 3 wave, which paired a mini-model, a planet sphere, and an exclusive minifigure.
Interesting Facts
The elongated neck and unique head mold make this one of the most physically distinct and non-standard LEGO Star Wars alien minifigures ever produced.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside Obi-Wan Kenobi and clone trooper minifigures on a transparent stand to highlight the unique height and proportions.
Modification Potential
Limited modification potential due to the highly specialized unique molds for the head and neck pieces.
Overall Assessment
An exceptional and unique alien figure that accurately translates a distinctive creature design into LEGO form, making it a must-have for prequel era fans.