The 2014 Star Wars The Black Series Sandtrooper (Corporal) represents the Phase 2 continuation of one of the most important trooper sculpts in the early 6‑inch line. Released as part of the Blue Line, this figure reuses the strong Phase 1 Sandtrooper tooling introduced in 2013 but updates it with a white corporal pauldron, refreshed paint applications, and the refined packaging style that defined the 2014–2015 era.

Where the Orange Line Sandtrooper established the Black Series’ ability to deliver gritty, weathered armor at a premium scale, the Blue Line Corporal expanded the ranks and demonstrated Hasbro’s commitment to building out full Imperial squads. The white pauldron variant is screen‑accurate to the Tatooine patrol units seen in A New Hope, and its cleaner deco and sharper paint separation reflect the incremental improvements Hasbro made during the transition from Phase 1 to Phase 2.

For collectors, the Sandtrooper Corporal became a key troop‑builder — a mid‑rank figure that visually bridges the orange squad leader and black sergeant variants. Its presence in the Blue Line helped solidify the Black Series as a line capable of supporting deep Original Trilogy world‑building and multi‑rank Imperial displays.

Technical Details & Sculpt

• Armor Sculpt & Proportions:
  The figure uses the same Phase 1 Sandtrooper body introduced in 2013, featuring sharply defined armor plates, ribbed undersuit textures, and accurate OT proportions. The sculpt remains one of the strongest early trooper bodies, with layered armor and a robust silhouette that reads well from any angle.

• Weathering & Deco:
  The Blue Line version features slightly cleaner, more controlled weathering than the Orange Line release. The dirt patterns are still asymmetrical and screen‑inspired, but the application is more consistent, reflecting Hasbro’s improving paint processes during 2014.

• Helmet Design:
  The helmet retains the correct Sandtrooper modifications:

  • widened brow trim
  • recessed frown vents
  • black aerators
  • subtle grime buildup

  Paint separation is crisp, with improved edge definition compared to the 2013 version.

• Backpack Sculpt:
  The large survival backpack returns with its multi‑panel sculpt, featuring canisters, filters, and comms equipment. It attaches securely and dramatically expands the figure’s silhouette.

• Articulation:
  As a Phase 2 figure, articulation includes:

  • ball‑jointed head and neck
  • hinged shoulders and elbows
  • double‑jointed knees
  • rocker ankles
  • torso ball joint

  The articulation supports wide patrol stances, rifle‑ready poses, and forward‑leaning search positions.

• Display Utility:
  The white pauldron makes this figure ideal for mid‑rank squad placement, visually balancing the orange and black variants in multi‑trooper displays.

Accessories & Equipment

Sandtrooper (Corporal) includes:

• E‑11 blaster — compact, cleanly sculpted sidearm
• T‑21 light repeating blaster — long‑barrel heavy weapon with ribbed detailing
• Backpack — large survival pack with multi‑panel sculpt
• White corporal pauldron — removable, with accurate OT shape and color

The T‑21 remains one of the most impressive early Black Series heavy weapons, enabling dynamic heavy‑gunner poses. The white pauldron is the defining accessory of this release, instantly identifying the corporal rank and giving the figure a distinct visual identity within Sandtrooper squads.