Clone Trooper (Episode 2, Yellow Hands Variation)
sw0058 · Star Wars
Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones · 2002
Figure ID
sw0058
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2002
Rarity
Uncommon / Rare. While many were produced, finding them in good condition or complete is difficult. The yellow hands on this specific specimen are a non-standard part swap.
Head
Missing from image. Originally would have featured a solid black head with no printing to create the visor effect.
Torso
White torso with Episode II Clone Trooper armor printing (front and back). Thick black lines define the pectoral plates and utility belt. White arms with yellow hands attached.
Legs
White legs and hips with black hip joint. Printing on the knees and thighs representing Phase I clone armor plates.
Accessories
None pictured. Originally included a black Mega-Blaster (long) or standard blaster.
Color Scheme
Primary white and black. The yellow hands are a deviation from the official black hands of sw0058.
Printing Details
Simple, high-contrast black line printing typical of the early 2000s. No arm or side leg printing. Features the classic 'gritty' texture feel of vintage pad printing.
Variants
Standard version (sw0058) has black hands. A Pilot variant (sw0033) features different torso printing and a special helmet.
Condition Notes
Significant yellowing visible on the white plastic. The torso has side-cracks potential. The yellow hands are incorrect parts. Heavy play wear visible on the leg printing.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $8.00 USD in current incomplete/yellowed state. A mint, complete version is valued around $35.00 - $45.00 USD.
Price (New)
7143 Jedi Duel ($10) or 7163 Republic Gunship ($90) in 2002.
Compatible Sets
7163 Republic Gunship, 7143 Jedi Duel, 4482 AT-TE.
Character Background
The Grand Army of the Republic's first generation of soldiers, cloned from Jango Fett on Kamino for the Battle of Geonosis.
Design Notes
Early LEGO Star Wars design used a solid black head piece underneath an open-slit helmet to create the visor, rather than printing the visor on the helmet mold.
Similar Minifigures
sw0033 (Clone Pilot), sw0126 (Clone Trooper Episode 3 with sand green markings), sw0129 (Clone Trooper Ep 3).
Collectibility
High for 'Classic' Star Wars collectors despite the lack of modern detail. The 'honeycomb' helmet era is iconic for AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO).
History
This was the very first iteration of the Clone Trooper minifigure, coinciding with the theatrical release of Attack of the Clones.
Interesting Facts
The torso print for this figure was one of the most accurate for its time, and the design did not change significantly for nearly 10 years until the 2012 redesign.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a Geonosis MOC or on a vintage grayscale baseplate. Requires a replacement black head and Phase I helmet.
Modification Potential
The yellow hands indicate this figure has been 'frankensteined'. It is a prime candidate for restoration by swapping black hands back on and retrobrighting the yellowed white plastic.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic but poorly preserved specimen of a legendary minifigure. The mismatched hands and yellowing significantly impact its value, putting it in the 'well-played' category.