Clone Trooper (Phase 1) - Yellow Markings, 327th Star Corps / 41st Elite Corps Design
sw0221 · Star Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars · 2009
Figure ID
sw0221
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2009
Rarity
Rare
Head
Standard clone trooper flesh head with angry expression and stubble, underneath a Phase 1 clone helmet with yellow crest and red Republic symbols.
Torso
White torso with Phase 1 armor printing, detailed black suit lines, and a chest control panel with green/grey details.
Legs
White legs with black knee and shin armor printing matching the standard 2008-2013 Clone Wars style.
Accessories
Black LEGO standard blaster pistol.
Color Scheme
Primary white with black line art, yellow helmet crest markings, and red accent symbols.
Printing Details
Classic 2009 Clone Wars animated style pad printing with sharp black outlines, colored chest console accents, and specialized helmet printing.
Variants
Appears with minor head variations over the years, specifically standard solid flesh head vs dual-expression heads in later battle packs.
Condition Notes
Check for helmet yellowing due to UV exposure, looseness in arm joints, and fading of the torso or leg prints.
Estimated Value
Used complete ranges from $15 to $25 USD depending on condition; new/sealed is not applicable as it comes from a specific set.
Price (New)
Originally part of a set retailing around $40 to $50 USD during its initial 2009 run.
Compatible Sets
7748 Corporate Alliance Tank Droid (2009)
Character Background
Represents a clone trooper soldier serving in the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars, featured heavily in the animated TV series.
Design Notes
Features the distinctive stylized Clone Wars animated aesthetic with larger eyes on the helmet compared to the realistic movie-style variants.
Similar Minifigures
sw0222 Clone Trooper (Green Markings), sw0126 Phase 1 Clone Trooper.
Collectibility
High demand among Clone Wars and army-building collectors due to the specific colored markings and age of the set.
History
Released during the peak of the 2009 Clone Wars wave, representing an era when LEGO expanded significantly on specific legion color codings.
Interesting Facts
The yellow markings on this specific helmet design closely associate it with early Clone Wars commander/trooper variants before specialized legion packs became mainstream.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a standard black LEGO baseplate alongside other Clone Wars era troopers and a Corporate Alliance Tank Droid.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom Clone Army MOCs, diorama building, and purist custom creations.
Overall Assessment
A fantastic, highly sought-after classic Clone Wars minifigure that adds great value and nostalgia to any Star Wars collection.