Tusken Raider - Short Legs / Child
sw0054 · Star Wars
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope · 1999
Figure ID
sw0054
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
1999
Rarity
Rare
Head
Tan head wrapped in bandages with goggled mask and breathing apparatus printing, matching the classic 1999 Tusken Raider design.
Torso
Tan torso with brown crisscrossed leather bandoliers, pouches, and ragged wrapping details printed on front.
Legs
Plain tan short legs with dark grey/bluish-grey hips.
Accessories
Missing accessories in image; standard version usually includes a gaffi stick (brick-built staff) and sometimes a rifle.
Color Scheme
Tan, dark brown, and dark grey.
Printing Details
Classic 1999 style simple block printing with black outlines and minimal shading, typical of early LEGO Star Wars figures.
Variants
Variants exist with standard regular-sized legs (sw0005) released in the same era.
Condition Notes
Check for fading, scratches on the early-style head wrap print, yellowing of tan plastic, and cracks around the short legs hip area.
Estimated Value
USD $10 - $25 depending on condition and presence of the gaffi stick accessory.
Price (New)
Originally available only as part of 1999 sets retailing around $20 - $30.
Compatible Sets
7113 Tusken Raider Encounter (1999)
Character Background
Tusken Raiders, also known as Sand People, are a culture of nomadic, primitive sentient raiders indigenous to the planet Tatooine in the Star Wars universe.
Design Notes
Uses the classic old-style non-molded head wrapping piece printed directly onto a standard cylindrical minifigure head, distinguishing it from later specialized molded masks.
Similar Minifigures
sw0005 Tusken Raider (Regular Legs), sw0506 Tusken Raider (Updated 2014 printing).
Collectibility
Moderately high for vintage 1999 LEGO Star Wars collectors seeking complete vintage character runs, especially due to the short legs variant uniqueness.
History
Introduced in the inaugural wave of LEGO Star Wars in 1999, marking the very first iteration of the Tusken Raider in LEGO form.
Interesting Facts
The short legs variant in set 7113 represents a young Tusken Raider or child, making it a unique character inclusion compared to standard adult Tusken Raiders.
Display Suggestions
Display on a Tatooine desert MOC baseplate alongside early 1999 Luke Skywalker in his landspeeder or traditional bantha builds.
Modification Potential
Can be upgraded with modern cloth capes or combined with newer Tusken Raider parts, though purists prefer keeping the 1999 vintage parts together.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and charming piece of early LEGO Star Wars history. While print quality is primitive by modern standards, its vintage charm and short-leg uniqueness make it a desirable addition for retro collectors.