Clone Trooper (Phase 1) - Lime Green Markings
sw0438 · Star Wars
Star Wars Episode 2 / The Clone Wars · 2013: Part of the Clone Trooper vs. Droidekas battle pack era.
Figure ID
sw0438
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2013: Part of the Clone Trooper vs. Droidekas battle pack era.
Rarity
Uncommon: Exclusive to two sets during the peak of the 2013-2015 Clone Wars waves.
Head
Standard black head piece (no face/solid black) used in this era to create a 'visor look' when the helmet is on.
Torso
White torso with Clone Trooper Phase 1 armor printing; features lime green details around the neck/collar. White arms and black hands.
Legs
White legs with black hip piece; no leg printing, representing basic phase 1 trooper gear.
Accessories
Missing blaster (originally would have come with a small blaster or DC-15 rifle depending on the set). Helmet has lime green sun visor markings.
Color Scheme
Mainly white with black accents and distinctive lime green markings on the helmet and collar.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing typical of 2013; features crisp lines on the chest armor and the specific lime green battalion insignia.
Variants
Distinct from sw0442 (Clone Trooper Sergeant) which has more extensive green markings, and sw0201 (2008 version).
Condition Notes
Susceptible to yellowing if exposed to sunlight; lime green paint on the helmet can scratch or chip if played with heavily.
Estimated Value
Used: $12 - $18 USD. New/Mint: $25+ USD. Price is driven by 'Army Building' demand.
Price (New)
Retail set 75000 was $12.99; set 75015 was $19.99.
Compatible Sets
75000 Clone Troopers vs. Droidekas; 75015 Corporate Alliance Tank Droid.
Character Background
Standard Clone Trooper during the Battle of Geonosis; lime green often designates a Sergeant in the Grand Army of the Republic.
Design Notes
Updated armor printing compared to the 2008 Clone Wars style, returning to a more movie-accurate 'realistic' aesthetic.
Similar Minifigures
sw0442 (Clone Sergeant), sw0492 (Clone Captain), sw0126 (Classic Clone Sergeant).
Collectibility
High: Troopers with specific color markings are highly sought after by collectors creating large-scale battle dioramas.
History
Represents the shift from the 'big-eyed' Clone Wars animation style back to a realistic Episode II style in the 2013 LEGO range.
Interesting Facts
The lime green ink can vary slightly in opacity across different production batches of the 75000 set.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in groups or alongside a Phase 1 Republic Gunship or Corporate Alliance Tank.
Modification Potential
Excellent for purist customs; legs can be swapped with printed versions from newer 2020+ trooper designs.
Overall Assessment
A solid, mid-tier collectible figure that serves as a cornerstone for Episode II army builders. High desirability score due to the specific lime color.