Ahsoka Tano (Padawan) - Back Printing, Small Eyes
sw0452 · Star Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars · 2013 (Released in the set 75013 UMHC Mobile Heavy Cannon)
Figure ID
sw0452
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2013 (Released in the set 75013 UMHC Mobile Heavy Cannon)
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While the figure was widely available in 2013, it only appeared in one set (75013) during a critical design transition period for LEGO Star Wars.
Head
Orange head with blue eyes, white facial markings, and dark orange lips. It features the 'smaller eyes' style common in the later Clone Wars era. Includes a medium-sized lekku/montral piece with blue and white stripes and a green decorative headband.
Torso
Dark orange torso with a brown tube-top style print, dark brown belt with blue and gray pouches, and exposed midriff. It features detailed back printing of the tube-top and belt.
Legs
Light bluish gray legs with a dark brown hip piece. There is no printing on the legs for this specific variant.
Accessories
Originally included two lightsabers: one with a standard length lime green blade and one shorter 'shoto' style lightsaber with a lime green blade, both with metallic silver hilts.
Color Scheme
Primary colors are bright orange and light bluish gray, accented by dark brown, blue, and white. This reflects her later-season Clone Wars outfit (Seasons 3-5).
Printing Details
Pad-printed head and torso. The 'small eye' style is a significant design shift away from the large, 'bug-eyed' stylized prints seen from 2008-2012, moving toward the modern standard.
Variants
This is a variant of sw0192 (Original 2008 version) and differs from sw0452a, which has larger eyes. This version is often preferred by collectors for its more realistic proportions.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the rubbery lekku piece, which can attract dust or suffer from paint wear on the blue stripes. Check for torso cracks under the arms and friction wear on the hilt-holding hands.
Estimated Value
New: $70 - $90 USD; Used (Complete): $45 - $60 USD; Incomplete (as shown in image): $35 - $45 USD. Value has risen steadily with the popularity of the Ahsoka Disney+ series.
Price (New)
The set 75013 UMHC Mobile Heavy Cannon retailed for $49.99 USD in 2013, making the current used value of this figure nearly equal to the original price of the entire set.
Compatible Sets
75013-1: UMHC (Umbaran Mobile Heavy Cannon)
Character Background
Ahsoka Tano, the Togruta Padawan of Anakin Skywalker. This figure represents her more mature 'older' Padawan design used before she left the Jedi Order near the end of the Clone Wars.
Design Notes
The lekku piece was a specialized mold for the Clone Wars line. This figure is notable for bridging the gap between stylized 'The Clone Wars' faces and the standardized minifigure faces used today.
Similar Minifigures
sw0192 (Original 2008 Ahsoka), sw0759 (Adult Ahsoka/Rebels), sw1096 (Season 7 Ahsoka), and sw1298 (Ahsoka series white outfit).
Collectibility
High. Ahsoka is one of the most beloved characters in the Star Wars mythos, and this specific outfit version is iconic to the middle seasons of the show.
History
First debuted in a 2008 set with highly stylized large eyes. This 2013 version updated the look to be more consistent with the rest of the LEGO Star Wars lineup before the theme moved away from Clone Wars sets for several years.
Interesting Facts
The 'Small Eyes' vs 'Large Eyes' debate is a significant piece of LEGO trivia; collectors often specifically hunt for the sw0452 variant because it fits better visually with modern Marvel and Star Wars figures.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside Anakin Skywalker (sw0488) and Captain Rex. Use a transparent 'action stand' to pose her mid-air with both lightsabers to highlight her unique reverse-grip fighting style.
Modification Potential
The head and lekku can be easily swapped onto a newer torso (like the sw1096 body) to create a custom hybrid look. compatible with many Cape Cantina or BrickArms lightsaber hilt upgrades.
Overall Assessment
A standout figure from the late Clone Wars era. Due to her importance in the Star Wars canon and the limited release of set 75013, she remains a blue-chip investment for LEGO Star Wars collectors.