Clone Walker

The Clone Walker was a tough two-man bipedal vehicle used by the Republic during the Clone Wars.

Overview
The Clone Walker, possibly related to the AT-RT, had a two-man open cockpit mounted upon two slender legs. On either side of the cockpit were signal lights and a missile launcher, which were used in combat against CIS artillery and tanks. The cockpit itself was similar in design to that of the LAAT/i gunship, with the gunner seat perched slightly higher than that of the driver. Both operators could use the open cockpit as a sniping perch to remove key enemy officers from the battlefield; however, both troopers were vulnerable to both aerial and blaster attacks, and could be easily shot from their vehicle.

The Walker was used as both a tactical and defense powerhorse, with thick armor shielding it from virtually any destructive weapon the CIS wielded. At the front of the walker was a repeating blaster cannon that was capable of smashing through enemy ranks quickly. Any Clone Commander who put the Clone Walker into play had a major tactical edge over the enemy: it was compact, light, and virtually indestructable - as far as armor went. The Clone Walker could tear past enemy defenses and execute orders that would turn the tide of battle against the enemy.

Behind the Scenes
In mid-December 2008, LEGO.com released a new wave of Clone Wars sets with the Clone Walker being one of the previews. As a companion to a separate Assasin Droid Battle Pack, the Clone Walker was released in a Battle Pack with two Clone Troopers, a Clone Gunner, and an ARC Trooper. The pack was intended to help consumers "build their army" with the walker and clones.