Battle Droid Tan with One Bent Arm
sw0001c · Star Wars
Episode I / The Clone Wars · 2007-current (modern variant)
Figure ID
sw0001c
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2007-current (modern variant)
Rarity
Common; widely produced in massive quantities for army building across dozens of sets over nearly two decades.
Head
Tan Battle Droid head mold with two small black dots for eyes; no dual-sided printing; piece remains largely unchanged since 1999.
Torso
Tan mechanical Battle Droid torso; lacks printing; features a vertical clip on the back for backpack accessories or weapon storage.
Legs
Tan mechanical Battle Droid legs; two separate leg pieces connected to the torso via a friction bar; non-articulated at the knees.
Accessories
Standard black blaster (small). Some variants in sets include backpacks with colored plates or binoculars.
Color Scheme
Primary color is Tan (Brick Yellow). Accent color is Black for the eyes and the blaster accessory.
Printing Details
Minimal printing; only features two small dots for eyes on the head piece. Most details are achieved through the unique plastic mold shape.
Variants
sw0001 (Two straight arms), sw0001a (One straight/one bent arm), sw0001c (Two bent arms / improved plastic). Also exists in Security (Red), Pilot (Blue), and Commander (Yellow) variants.
Condition Notes
Common issues include loose arm joints (sway), hairline fractures in the plastic clips that hold the blaster, and 'limp' legs that don't hold positions well. Suspended head can become loose.
Estimated Value
$1.50 - $3.00 USD (Used); $4.00 - $6.00 USD (New). Value is low due to extreme saturation in the market.
Price (New)
N/A (Individually); usually bundled in Battle Packs ($10-$20) or large sets ($100+). Price per figure in sets is very low.
Compatible Sets
75337 AT-TE Walker, 75283 Armored Assault Tank (AAT), 75280 501st Legion Clone Troopers, 75086 Battle Droid Troop Carrier, and many others.
Character Background
B1 Battle Droids are the main infantry of the Confederacy of Independent Systems (CIS). Known for their 'Roger Roger' catchphrase and high-frequency, comedic deaths in the Prequels and Clone Wars series.
Design Notes
One of the most iconic non-standard minifigure molds. The design has remained 95% identical for 25 years, a testament to its efficient LEGO engineering.
Similar Minifigures
sw0001 (Original 1999 version), sw0095a (Battle Droid Pilot), sw1161 (Geonosian Battle Droid).
Collectibility
High volume/Low individual value. Collectors typically seek these in 'armies' of 20 to 100+ rather than as single investment pieces.
History
Debuted in 1999 for the launch of LEGO Star Wars. The 'Bent Arm' version (seen here) was introduced to allow the droid to hold a blaster horizontally across its chest.
Interesting Facts
The Battle Droid was one of the first LEGO figures to use a completely unique mold that did not share parts with the standard ‘Minifigure’ template (torso/legs).
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in large ranks/grids to simulate a Droid Army. Complements 'Jedi' or 'Clone Trooper' minifigures in battle dioramas.
Modification Potential
Excellent for MOCs (My Own Creations); arms and legs are easily swappable to create 'destroyed' droid debris or custom droid variants.
Overall Assessment
The backbone of any LEGO Star Wars collection. While individually inexpensive and common, its design is a masterpiece of LEGO Star Wars history. Rating: 8/10 for iconic status.