Clone Shock Trooper, Coruscant Guard (Phase 2) - Nougat Head
sw1284 · Star Wars
The Clone Wars · 2023. This version debuted in set 75354 Coruscant Guard Gunship, reflecting the modern shift toward higher-detail printing and flesh-toned heads for licensed characters.
Figure ID
sw1284
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2023. This version debuted in set 75354 Coruscant Guard Gunship, reflecting the modern shift toward higher-detail printing and flesh-toned heads for licensed characters.
Rarity
Uncommon. While exclusive to one mid-to-high-priced set as of its release, the popularity of the set ensures a steady supply in the secondary market, though demand remains high for army building.
Head
Features a light nougat head with a determined expression, black eyes, and white pupils. It is capped with a Phase 2 Clone Trooper helmet featuring red markings and 'sun visor' printing unique to the Shock Trooper unit.
Torso
White torso with highly detailed Phase 2 armor printing. Includes a red chest plate, red belt detail, and standard clone armor contouring. Back printing continues the armor plating and belt line. Arms are white with black hands.
Legs
White legs with red hip piece. Printing includes red knee protectors and red stripes on the thighs/shins characteristic of the Coruscant Guard rank. Not featuring side printing.
Accessories
Standard medium-sized black blaster (DC-15S). Some releases in sets include additional thermal detonators or specialized weaponry depending on the unit role.
Color Scheme
Primary white and red (Coruscant Guard colors) with black accents for the undersuit and armor gaps. Head is light nougat.
Printing Details
Pad-printed with high precision. Notable for the sharp red application on the helmet and the intricate belt detailing. Includes toe/shin printing which has become standard for modern 'premium' Star Wars clones.
Variants
This 2023 version (sw1284) is a significant upgrade over the 2014 version (sw0531), which had a yellow head, different helmet mold/print, and lacked the detailed leg printing seen here.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the neck post (cracking) and the helmet printing rubbing off. Red printing on the hip piece is susceptible to scratching from leg movement.
Estimated Value
Used: $8 - $12 USD; New/Mint: $15 - $20 USD. Prices fluctuate based on the availability of set 75354.
Price (New)
Included in set 75354 Coruscant Guard Gunship which retails for $139.99 USD. Effectively valued at roughly $10-15 of that total set price.
Compatible Sets
75354: Coruscant Guard Gunship (2023).
Character Background
Members of the Coruscant Guard, or Shock Troopers, served as elite peacekeepers and bodyguards for high-ranking Republic officials on the capital planet. They are famously led by Commander Fox and appeared extensively in 'The Clone Wars' TV series.
Design Notes
The 2023 design utilizes the updated 'all-purpose' Phase 2 helmet mold which includes holes on the sides for rangefinders or visors, a point of minor contention among some purist collectors but beneficial for customization.
Similar Minifigures
sw0531 (2014 Shock Trooper), sw1097 (501st Legion Clone), sw1146 (Clone Trooper Commander), and various 332nd Company troopers.
Collectibility
High. Clone Troopers, specifically colored variants like the Shock Troopers, are highly sought after by 'army builders' who purchase multiple copies to create dioramas.
History
Shock Troopers first appeared in LEGO in 2007 (ep3 variant). The Phase 2 version has seen radical changes in printing technique and helmet shape between 2014 and the current 2023 iteration.
Interesting Facts
This specific figure is part of the wave that transitioned clones to the more 'standardized' helmet mold with accessory holes, intended to unify the look across different clone units regardless of rank.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a Coruscant Guard Gunship or alongside Chancellor Palpatine and Padmé Amidala minifigures to recreate Senate security scenes.
Modification Potential
Excellent. The helmet holes allow for the addition of official LEGO visors or rangefinders. Parts are frequently swapped with Commander Fox (sw1283) for custom rankings.
Overall Assessment
9/10. An excellent modernization of a fan-favorite trooper. The printing detail on the legs and helmet makes it an essential piece for any modern Star Wars LEGO collection.