Clone Trooper (Phase 1, Coruscant Guard / Shock Trooper Prototype Style - White Armor with Red Triangle)
sw0221 · Star Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars · 2009
Figure ID
sw0221
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2009
Rarity
Rare
Head
Standard light flesh clone head with stubble and grimace expression, standard Phase 1 clone helmet in white with a red triangle on the crest and grey markings.
Torso
White torso with Clone Trooper armor detailing, grey linework, black belt, and communications gear. Back printing includes armor straps and plate details.
Legs
White legs with black and grey armor panel printing on the hips and left knee holster detail.
Accessories
Missing standard weapon (typically a black LEGO blaster).
Color Scheme
Primarily white with black and grey printed linework and a small red triangle accent on the helmet.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing with fine black and grey lines characteristic of the 2008-2010 Clone Wars animated style waves.
Variants
Standard Clone Trooper has variations with different colored squadron markings (red for Coruscant Guard, green, blue, yellow) and Phase 1 vs Phase 2 helmet molds.
Condition Notes
Good used condition. Check for minor scuffs on the helmet print, torso yellowing due to white plastic age, and clutch power on the arms and legs.
Estimated Value
Estimated used complete value ranges between $15 to $25 USD depending on marketplace and exact condition.
Price (New)
Originally available in 2009 sets priced around $10 to $50 depending on the set size.
Compatible Sets
7748 Corporate Alliance Tank Droid (2009), 8014 Clone Walker Battle Pack (2009)
Character Background
Generic Clone Troopers of the Grand Army of the Republic serving the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars, depicted here in the stylized animated aesthetic from the 2008 Star Wars: The Clone Wars television series.
Design Notes
Features the signature large-eyed animated Clone Wars helmet mold and stylized armor prints distinctive of early Clone Wars sets.
Similar Minifigures
sw0201 Clone Trooper (Clone Wars), sw0126 Clone Trooper (Phase 1 Realistic), sw0522 501st Legion Clone Trooper
Collectibility
High demand among army builders and Star Wars prequel-era collectors, especially figures from the original 2008-2009 Clone Wars waves.
History
Introduced in the initial 2009 wave of LEGO Star Wars sets dedicated to The Clone Wars animated movie and series, bridging the gap between realistic film designs and animated stylization.
Interesting Facts
The animated style Clone Wars figures featured uniquely oversized eyes printed on the helmets to match the look of the CGI show, which polarized some purist collectors at the time.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Republic Clone Wars vehicles like the 7748 Tank Droid or 8014 Clone Walker on a clean black baseplate.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom army building, swap-outs with realistic phase 1 armor, or creating custom legion squads using official parts.
Overall Assessment
A classic and nostalgic army-builder figure from the golden era of LEGO Star Wars Clone Wars sets, highly recommended for fans of the 2008 animated series.