Mortar Stormtrooper
sw1166 · Star Wars
The Mandalorian · 2021 (Set 75311)
Figure ID
sw1166
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2021 (Set 75311)
Rarity
Uncommon. While exclusive to one specific set, that set was widely available. It is now retired, which is slowly increasing its rarity.
Head
Features the Standard Clone Trooper / Stormtrooper 'Angry Clone' or 'Jango Fett' fleshy head with a determined expression. It is covered by a specialized Stormtrooper helmet with yellow markings.
Torso
Standard Stormtrooper armor print but with distinct yellow markings on the front and back to denote the Mortar Specialist rank. Includes black arms and white hands.
Legs
White legs with standard Stormtrooper armor printing, featuring additional yellow accents on the knee areas and hips.
Accessories
Includes a black blaster pistol, a white and black brick-built mortar backpack with a projectile/mortar tube, and a yellow fabric pauldron (shoulder cloth).
Color Scheme
Primary white and black with striking 'Highlight Yellow' markings which differentiate it from a standard Imperial Stormtrooper.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the helmet, torso, and legs. Alignment is typically precise, featuring weathered or battle-worn yellow markings rather than solid blocks of color.
Variants
This is the only official variant of the Mortar Stormtrooper. It is distinct from the Artillery Stormtrooper with orange markings (sw1101) seen in other media.
Condition Notes
Watch for fraying on the yellow cloth pauldron and stress marks on the white clips of the brick-built backpack. Yellow printing on the helmet can sometimes show minor scratches with play.
Estimated Value
Used: $8 - $12 USD; New: $14 - $20 USD. Value is rising slightly since the retirement of set 75311.
Price (New)
Available in set 75311 (Imperial Armored Marauder) which retailed for $39.99 USD. The figure's value was roughly $7 at launch.
Compatible Sets
75311 Imperial Armored Marauder (2021).
Character Background
Appeared in Season 2, Episode 6 ('The Tragedy') of The Mandalorian. These specialists use long-range indirect fire to suppress targets and were part of the Imperial remnant forces.
Design Notes
The helmet use the modern dual-molded design (introduced in 2019) with the addition of specific yellow 'splatter' rank patterns. The yellow pauldron is a key design feature.
Similar Minifigures
Imperial Stormtrooper (sw0997), Artillery Stormtrooper, Sandtrooper (sw0383), and Shock Trooper (sw0531).
Collectibility
High demand among Mandalorian fans and 'Army Builders' who enjoy collecting various Stormtrooper ranks and specialized units.
History
Represents the first and only time the Mortar specialist from live-action media has been produced in LEGO form, marking the expansion of Mandalorian-era Imperial troops.
Interesting Facts
The yellow color was chosen by showrunners to mirror the look of the 'Artillery Stormtrooper' but adapted for the mortar role; many fans initially confused it with a Shoretrooper or a Sandtrooper variant.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside the Imperial Armored Marauder or in a Tython-inspired rocky MOC alongside Moff Gideon and standard Stormtroopers.
Modification Potential
The yellow pauldron and yellow-printed torso are often used by customizers to create specialized 'Heavy' or 'Commander' class troopers for MOCs.
Overall Assessment
An excellent, highly detailed minifigure for any Star Wars collector. The unique yellow markings and fabric pauldron make it stand out visually in a sea of monochrome Stormtroopers.