Clone Trooper (Phase 1) - Dark Gray Rangefinder and Pauldron
sw0442 · Star Wars
Star Wars Episode 2 / The Clone Wars · 2013 (First appeared in set 75000)
Figure ID
sw0442
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2013 (First appeared in set 75000)
Rarity
Uncommon. This specific configuration with official armor attachments was only found in one battle pack, though the base trooper is common.
Head
Plain light flesh head with a standard stoic Clone Trooper expression. The helmet is the Phase 1 mold with small holes for the rangefinder attachment.
Torso
White torso with Clone Trooper Phase 1 armor printing: chest plates, utility belt, and back plating details. Arms are plain white with black hands.
Legs
Plain white legs with a black hip piece. No printing on the legs, which was standard for basic 2013-era clones.
Accessories
Equipped with a dark gray plastic pauldron (neck armor), a dark gray rangefinder attached to the helmet, and a standard small black blaster pistol.
Color Scheme
Primary white with black and dark gray accents. The dark gray accessories provide the only color distinction from a standard grunt.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso and head. The helmet features the iconic black T-visor and gray cheek vents. No leg or arm printing is present.
Variants
This is a variant of the standard sw0442; other versions include the standard Phase 1 trooper (sw0442 white) and various ranked versions with colored markings (Commanders, Captains).
Condition Notes
Look for cracks in the heels and torso sides. The pauldron is rigid plastic and can show stress marks if bent. Rangefinders are small and frequently lost.
Estimated Value
$10.00 - $15.00 USD for a used complete figure. New condition can reach $20.00 USD. Value is driven by the specific armor pieces.
Price (New)
Included in set 75000 (Clone Troopers vs. Droidekas) which retailed for $12.99 USD in 2013.
Compatible Sets
75000 Clone Troopers vs. Droidekas; also compatible with various Clone Wars era MOCs and sets like 75019 AT-TE.
Character Background
Standard Republic Clone Troopers bred from Jango Fett's DNA. This configuration represents an NCO or specialist officer during the early stages of the Clone Wars.
Design Notes
Incorporates the 'modern' Phase 1 helmet mold introduced in 2012, which added holes for accessories, a major upgrade over the 2008-2011 The Clone Wars style.
Similar Minifigures
sw0442 (Standard Phase 1 Clone), sw0438 (Clone Sergeant), sw0541 (Clone Trooper Episode 2).
Collectibility
High for army builders but moderate as a standalone investment. It is a staple of 'Prequel Trilogy' collections and highly modular.
History
This figure represents the transition from the stylized 'The Clone Wars' animated look back toward a realistic movie-accurate aesthetic for Episode II.
Interesting Facts
The pauldron used here is the same mold used for Sandtroopers, but molded in dark gray for the first time in this specific set's production run.
Display Suggestions
Display in a rank-and-file formation with other Phase 1 clones or alongside a Jedi General like Yoda or Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Modification Potential
Great for 'purist' customs; the accessories can be swapped onto any clone to denote higher rank or specialized roles like ARCs.
Overall Assessment
A solid 7/10 figure. It is a vital piece for Clone Wars enthusiasts, valued for its accuracy to the Battle of Geonosis and its modular accessory parts.