Geonosian Warrior with Wings
sw0061 · Star Wars
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones · 2002
Figure ID
sw0061
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2002
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Unique molded dark bluish gray Geonosian head with elongated snout and molded crest, no face printing.
Torso
Dark bluish gray torso with detailed black and gold insectoid muscle and chitinous armor printing, featuring a circular collar emblem on the front.
Legs
Dark bluish gray standard legs with matching gold and black chitinous hip and leg top printing.
Accessories
Translucent plastic wing piece with detailed brown and orange insect wing membrane printing, fitting between the head and torso.
Color Scheme
Dark bluish gray, gold, black, and translucent orange-brown wings.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on torso and hips featuring metallic gold and black linework representing alien insect armor.
Variants
Variants include Geonosian Warriors with slightly different wing styles or head molds found in later sets, as well as the Geonosian Commander variant (sw0062).
Condition Notes
Common wear points include stress marks on the translucent plastic wing attachment tab, scratching on the printed wing surfaces, and fading or scratching of the gold metallic torso printing.
Estimated Value
$5 to $12 USD depending on condition and whether the delicate plastic wings are intact and uncreased.
Price (New)
Originally available in 2002 sets ranging from $20 to $100 depending on the set size.
Compatible Sets
7103 Jedi Duel, 4478 Geonosian Fighter
Character Background
Geonosians are a winged, insectoid sentient species native to the planet Geonosis, known for their elaborate hive society, arena blood sports, and for designing the Death Star plans for the Confederacy of Independent Systems.
Design Notes
Features a specialized custom-molded head piece representing the alien's organic anatomy, paired with large printed plastic wing elements characteristic of early 2000s LEGO Star Wars alien designs.
Similar Minifigures
Geonosian Commander (sw0062), Poggle the Lesser (sw0454), and various other insectoid Star Wars aliens.
Collectibility
Moderately high collectibility among vintage LEGO Star Wars completionists and fans of Attack of the Clones era sets.
History
Released during the initial wave of Attack of the Clones sets in 2002, marking one of the earliest alien insect molds introduced in the LEGO Star Wars theme.
Interesting Facts
The delicate plastic wings are notorious for tearing around the neck hole if the minifigure is disassembled improperly.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed dynamically on a transparent flight stand to simulate flight alongside Clone Troopers or Jedi in an arena or Geonosian hive diorama.
Modification Potential
Great for custom Star Wars MOCs involving Geonosis battle scenes or hive interiors, though the vintage parts are often preserved by collectors.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and well-designed early 2000s Star Wars alien minifigure featuring unique molded components and distinctive printed wings, making it a great addition to any prequel-era collection.