Super Battle Droid - Dark Bluish Gray
sw0229 · Star Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars · 2009
Figure ID
sw0229
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2009
Rarity
Common
Head
Integrated into the single torso mold, featuring a narrow optical sensor slit and simple mechanical ridges.
Torso
Specialized single-piece skeletal body representing the torso, head, and shoulders molded together in dark bluish gray with molded ribbed mechanical chest details and no separate printing.
Legs
Specialized single-piece lower leg and hip assembly molded in dark bluish gray, attached via a clip to the torso, featuring thin skeletal legs and joined feet.
Accessories
Typically comes with a standard black or dark bluish gray blaster rifle, though none are pictured in this specific image.
Color Scheme
Dark bluish gray monochromatic color scheme with a metallic sheen representing heavy battle droid armor.
Printing Details
Unprinted figure; all details are exclusively achieved through specialized mold texturing and shaping rather than pad printing.
Variants
Appears in standard tan (original Episode II version), dark bluish gray (Clone Wars heavy/rocket version), and pearled dark gray.
Condition Notes
Prone to loose hip and shoulder joints due to the specialized thin clip connections, and stress marks on the arm bars.
Estimated Value
Estimated between $1.00 and $3.00 USD for a used complete figure in good condition.
Price (New)
Originally included in sets ranging from $15 to $100+ during the 2009 Clone Wars wave.
Compatible Sets
7748 Corporate Alliance Tank Droid, 8014 Clone Walker Battle Pack, 8018 Armored Assault Tank (AAT), and several other 2009-2014 Clone Wars sets.
Character Background
Super Battle Droids are heavier, more durable combat units used by the Confederacy of Independent Systems (Separatists) during the Clone Wars.
Design Notes
Introduced a completely new non-standard minifigure mold in 2008/2009 to accurately capture the slender, non-humanoid proportions of the prequel trilogy droids.
Similar Minifigures
Standard B1 Battle Droid (sw0001c), Rocket Battle Droid, and Commando Droid.
Collectibility
Moderate demand for army building among Star Wars fans, though very common and mass-produced.
History
First introduced in tan in 2002 for Episode II sets, the dark bluish gray variant debuted in 2009 to match the darker aesthetic of The Clone Wars animated series.
Interesting Facts
The Super Battle Droid mold completely abandons traditional LEGO arms and legs in favor of specialized clip-and-bar connections.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in large rows or squads alongside Clone Troopers to recreate massive battles from The Clone Wars.
Modification Potential
Can be easily integrated into custom Separatist MOCs, space battle scenes, or factory dioramas.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential army-building figure from the Clone Wars era, essential for any Separatist collection despite lacking traditional minifigure articulation.