C-3PO (Pearl Gold, Printed Arms and Legs)
sw0158a · Star Wars
Classic Trilogy / Clone Wars · 2007
Figure ID
sw0158a
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2007
Rarity
Common
Head
Pearl gold head with yellow printed eyes and black mechanical details, single-sided printing.
Torso
Pearl gold torso with detailed black and dark gray wiring and chest plate printing, pearl gold arms and hands.
Legs
Pearl gold legs with black and dark gray mechanical wire and panel printing on the front.
Accessories
None included in this specific image, though often paired with a silver right leg in later variations.
Color Scheme
Pearl gold primary color with black and dark gray accent printing for mechanical details.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing featuring intricate mechanical wiring on the torso and legs, standard for mid-2000s LEGO Star Wars sets.
Variants
Includes versions with a solid silver right leg (sw0158b) and older unprinted yellow or gold variants.
Condition Notes
Pearl gold plastic is prone to minor scratching and wear on the printed lines of the torso and legs. Check for fading or discoloration.
Estimated Value
5.00 USD to 10.00 USD depending on condition.
Price (New)
Came included in sets ranging from 30.00 USD to 100.00 USD originally.
Compatible Sets
7662 Trade Federation MTT, 10188 Death Star, 8092 Luke's Landspeeder, and others from the 2007-2009 era.
Character Background
C-3PO is a protocol droid fluent in over six million forms of communication, serving alongside R2-D2 and the Jedi in the Star Wars saga.
Design Notes
Introduced a much higher level of detail to the C-3PO figure compared to the plain unprinted versions from the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Minifigures
Other C-3PO variants including sw0067, sw0158b, and sw0987.
Collectibility
Moderate demand as a staple character, though very common and easy to acquire.
History
First released in 2007, this version marked a major upgrade in detail for standard C-3PO minifigures across the Star Wars line.
Interesting Facts
Despite being covered in gold plating in the films, C-3PO notoriously features a mismatched silver right leg below the knee for a portion of the original trilogy, which LEGO later captured in specific variants.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside R2-D2 and classic Rebel or Imperial minifigures on a standard black LEGO display plate.
Modification Potential
Can be easily swapped with a silver leg piece to create the classic mismatched-leg movie-accurate variant.
Overall Assessment
An essential and iconic staple of any LEGO Star Wars collection, offering great detail for its era while remaining very affordable.