Chewbacca (Reddish Brown / Classic Version with Bowcaster)
sw0011a · Star Wars
Classic Trilogy · 2002
Figure ID
sw0011a
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2002
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Unique molded reddish-brown Wookiee head piece featuring molded fur texture, black dot eyes, and a painted mouth with silver/white teeth details.
Torso
Reddish-brown torso with detailed black fur lines and a prominent metallic silver and gold shoulder satchel bandolier printed across the front.
Legs
Plain reddish-brown standard legs with no printing, matching the reddish-brown color scheme.
Accessories
Typically accompanied by a black standard bowcaster weapon piece, though none is currently equipped in the photo.
Color Scheme
Monochromatic reddish-brown primary body color with silver and gold metallic ink accents for the bandolier.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the torso front for the bandolier; the head relies primarily on the specialized plastic mold with minimal surface paint.
Variants
Early 2000s variants featured slightly different shades of brown plastic and minor hand/arm mold variations before later updates introduced dual-molding and more detailed facial printing.
Condition Notes
Check for fading on the metallic silver bandolier printing, bite marks or scratches on the specialized Wookiee head mold, and loose clutch power in the arms and legs due to age.
Estimated Value
$5 to $12 USD depending on overall condition and whether the original bowcaster accessory is included.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets retailing between $30 and $100+ USD during the early 2000s Star Wars wave.
Compatible Sets
7190 Millennium Falcon (2000/2002 editions), 4483 AT-ST, and other early classic trilogy sets.
Character Background
Chewbacca is the legendary Wookiee warrior from Kashyyyk, co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon, and loyal companion to Han Solo, known for his distinctive roar and mechanical expertise.
Design Notes
Utilizes one of LEGO's earliest specialized head molds designed to capture non-human character shapes without standard minifigure proportions.
Similar Minifigures
Later versions of Chewbacca (such as sw0545 from 2014 onwards) which feature more refined fur printing and updated molds.
Collectibility
Moderately high for vintage Star Wars collectors seeking the early era of LEGO Star Wars history (2000-2002 variants).
History
First introduced in 2000 as one of the staple original trilogy characters that established the LEGO Star Wars theme's initial roster.
Interesting Facts
Early Wookiee figures lacked back printing and used a specialized solid head piece that completely replaced standard neck attachment points.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside classic Han Solo and Millennium Falcon crew members on a clean black LEGO baseplate inside a dust-free acrylic case.
Modification Potential
Great for purist customs or vintage diorama setups depicting classic scenes from A New Hope or The Empire Strikes Back.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and essential piece for any vintage LEGO Star Wars collector, representing the foundational design era of licensed themes.