Common questions about the Sandtrooper (Desert Sands Detachment) from Sideshow Collectibles (2011).
The answers below are provided by contributors and may not be fully accurate. Verify important details before relying on them.
The Sandtrooper (Desert Sands Detachment) is not considered rare, as it was part of a large-scale production run for Sideshow Collectibles' Star Wars Saga series. Being a standard 6-inch figure from a major manufacturer, it was widely available to the general public in 2011 and remains easily found on the secondary market.
The Sandtrooper (Desert Sands Detachment) originally retailed for $139.99. Live secondary-market data isn't indexed yet — check eBay sold listings for current value.
Sideshow Collectibles did not release a "Desert Sands Detachment" Sandtrooper in 2011, as that specific detachment name and product line do not align with their known Star Wars releases from that year. The most likely scenario is that you are holding an unauthorized third-party reproduction or a mislabeled item, as Sideshow's 2011 output focused on different character lines and packaging standards. To authenticate the item, compare the sculpt quality, paint application, and packaging against verified Sideshow releases from that period, noting that genuine Sideshow figures typically feature high-resolution sculpting and specific branding that mass-produced replicas often lack.
The Sandtrooper (Desert Sands Detachment) was released in 2011 by Sideshow Collectibles.
The Sandtrooper (Desert Sands Detachment) by Sideshow Collectibles is a limited edition statue that was released in 2011 and is no longer in production. It is not available to buy new directly from the manufacturer, and current availability is limited to the secondary market through third-party resellers.
To condition-check a Sideshow Sandtrooper, inspect the vinyl for stress cracks, particularly around the joints and helmet, and verify that the paint is free of scuffs or fading. Examine the fabric components for stains, tears, or discoloration, and ensure the blaster and other accessories are intact with no missing parts. If you require a formal grade for resale, submit the figure to a third-party grading service such as PSA, which will assign a numerical score based on the presence of these defects.
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