How many pieces are in the Sandcrawler?

Sandcrawler contains 1,669 pieces.

What age is the Sandcrawler recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 12+.

When was the Sandcrawler released?

Sandcrawler was released in 2005.

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🏛 Ultimate Collector Series

Set #10144

Sandcrawler

The Sandcrawler is a landmark Ultimate Collector Series set.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 12+ · Advanced build Ideal for adult Star Wars fans and experienced LEGO builders who appreciate detailed models and are looking for a challenging and rewarding building experience.
Build: 1,669 pieces · about 8 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $139.99 list price · 8.4¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.3 community rating from 143 ratings

Praised for its accuracy to the source material and impressive size, though some find the interior lacking in detail and the build repetitive. The minifigure selection is a major draw for collectors.

$139.99

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📝 Our Take

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The Sandcrawler is a landmark Ultimate Collector Series set. Released in 2005, it perfectly captures the utilitarian aesthetic of the iconic vehicle from Star Wars: A New Hope, offering a detailed interior and a diverse cast of minifigures.

This set is perfect for Star Wars collectors and fans of the original trilogy. The build provides a rewarding experience, and the finished model makes an impressive display piece, evoking nostalgic memories of Tatooine.

Skip this if you're looking for a more modern, detailed Sandcrawler or are put off by the high price on the secondary market. Consider waiting for a potential future release or exploring other UCS sets like the Millennium Falcon for a more complex build.

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1,669

Pieces

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Estimated Build Time

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Advanced

Difficulty

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12+

Ages

Build Highlights:

Constructing the intricate internal mechanisms of the Sandcrawler, including the droid lift.
Replicating the weathered and functional exterior of the vehicle using various brick techniques.
Assembling the diverse assortment of droids and Jawas that populate the Sandcrawler.
Opening the Sandcrawler to reveal the interior, allowing for interactive play and display.

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Sandcrawler (10144-1) is a highly sought-after set due to its status as a classic UCS model from the early 2000s. Its age and rarity contribute to its significant value on the secondary market. The Star Wars theme remains incredibly popular, and the Sandcrawler's iconic status further enhances its investment potential. However, the high price point and potential for future remakes are factors to consider. Given its age and condition become critical factors in valuations. A sealed copy will command a premium. The set's unique minifigure selection and substantial piece count also contribute to its value.

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📖 About This Set

Luke Skywalker's Uncle Owen is shopping for some new droids at the Jawa Sandcrawler. There are plenty to choose from, including R2-D2 and C-3PO. But the Jawas drive a hard bargain and danger is never far away. Recreate this classic scene from Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope with this incredibly detailed model! Includes a total of 11 minifigures and droids: Uncle Owen Lars, 3 Jawas, R2-D2, C-3PO, R5-D4, R1-G4, ASP droid, gonk droid and Treadwell droid. Remove the center section of the Sandcrawler to reveal the Jawa workshop! Use the crane to load droids into the Sandcrawler! Open the hatch to reveal the inside! Cockpit opens to load a driver! Steering mechanism lets you guide the Jawa vehicle to its next adventure! Measures 15 in/38 cm long, 7.5 in/19 cm wide and 9 in/22 cm high.

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Compared to modern UCS sets, the Sandcrawler might seem less refined in its building techniques. However, its charm lies in its vintage appeal and the nostalgia it evokes for older LEGO Star Wars sets. While newer sets may offer greater detail and complexity, the Sandcrawler remains a unique and iconic piece in LEGO Star Wars history. The 75059-1 Sandcrawler is a more recent version of the vehicle, but lacks the scale and minifigure selection of this older UCS set.

11 Minifigures Included

Jawa, Cape

3x included

Astromech Droid, R2-D2, White Dome, 30361c Body

Astromech Droid, R5-D4, Plain Dome

GNK Power Droid (Gonk) - Dark Bluish Grey

Astromech Droid, R1-G4, Plain Dome

12 parts

B+

The Sandcrawler includes a valuable assortment of minifigures, including Uncle Owen, three Jawas, and a variety of droids like R2-D2, C-3PO, and R5-D4. The inclusion of these droids makes this set highly desirable for collectors.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 1,669
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 151 unique parts, 1,607 pieces
Minifigures: 11

LEGO counts 1,669 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 1,681, including the 74 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...

Part #: 2339 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 4 x 6

Part #: 2356 2× Black

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 8× Dark Orange

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 31× Reddish Brown

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 2376 2× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 16× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 2412b 10× Tan

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 40× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Reddish Brown

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 18× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 2449 12× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 4× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 4× Reddish Brown

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 6× Reddish Brown

String Reel 2 x 2...

Part #: 2584 1× Black

String Reel 2 x 2...

Part #: 2585 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 6× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 4× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 4× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2921 14× Reddish Brown

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 6× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 6× Tan

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 14× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

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Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 24× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 11× Tan

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 10× Dark Orange

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 17× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 9× Black

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 10× Dark Orange

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 18× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 30× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 8× Tan

Brick 12 x 24

Part #: 30072 1× Black

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 6× Tan

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 6× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 11× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× Tan

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 18× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Black

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 6× Dark Orange

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 3× Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 3× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30137 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Tan

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 4× Reddish Brown

Part #: 3022 6× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 10× Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30236 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 6 x 16

Part #: 3027 2× Black

Plate 6 x 12

Part #: 3028 6× Black

Plate 6 x 12

Part #: 3028 5× Reddish Brown

Plate 4 x 12

Part #: 3029 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 4 x 12

Part #: 3029 2× Black

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 2× White

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Black

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× Tan

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 4× Black

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 7× Reddish Brown

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 6× Black

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 6× Reddish Brown

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 30363 18× Reddish Brown

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3037 6× Reddish Brown

Hinge Brick 1 x 6...

Part #: 30388 2× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 30389b 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 3× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 11× Reddish Brown

Hook with Towball

Part #: 30395 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 4× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30414 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30414 1× Tan

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3045 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 4 x 4...

Part #: 30503 2× Reddish Brown

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 30540 4× Black

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 30541 4× Black

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 5× Tan

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 16× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 2× Trans-Yellow

Steering Wheel Sm...

Part #: 30663 1× Black

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 12× Reddish Brown

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 3× Reddish Brown

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Reddish Brown

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 32001 6× Yellow

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32054 8× Black

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 4× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064b 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 20 T...

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Brick Arch 1 x 6

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Plate 1 x 8

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Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 7× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 48× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 8× Dark Orange

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 8 Tooth

Part #: 3647 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Arch 1 x 4

Part #: 3659 1× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 34× Reddish Brown

Brick Sloped Inve...

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Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 12× Dark Orange

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Black

Plate 1 x 6

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Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3679 3× Light Bluish Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3680 3× Black

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 3684 10× Reddish Brown

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 7× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

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Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3702 2× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3702 8× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3703 5× Black

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 3× Black

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 18× Black

Technic Axle 12

Part #: 3708 1× Black

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 3709 6× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 8× Tan

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 33× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Gear Rack...

Part #: 3743 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 3749 8× Tan

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 4× Reddish Brown

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3830 2× Reddish Brown

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3831 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 2× Black

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 5× Tan

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 2× Reddish Brown

Weapon Lance

Part #: 3849 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Link Tread

Part #: 3873 272× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3894 2× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3895 8× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 8× Tan

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 7× Dark Bluish Gray

Weapon Gun / Torc...

Part #: 3959 3× Black

Dish 4 x 4 Invert...

Part #: 3960 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 16 T...

Part #: 4019 32× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 4× Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 40× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 6× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081b 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Bar 1 x 4 x 2 wit...

Part #: 4083 2× Tan

Hinge 1 x 3 Locki...

Part #: 41529 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Ang...

Part #: 41767 1× Reddish Brown

Brick Wedged, Ang...

Part #: 41768 1× Reddish Brown

Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...

Part #: 4215b 16× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 1× White

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 6× Reddish Brown

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4287b 22× Reddish Brown

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 2× Blue

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 43720 1× Black

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 43721 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 4445 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 3 x 4...

Part #: 44570 1× Reddish Brown

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 4460a 2× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 44675 4× Black

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 2× Black

Hinge Tile 1 x 4 ...

Part #: 44822 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...

Part #: 4599a 10× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4623 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Bar 1 x 3 [Clip /...

Part #: 4735 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 8× Reddish Brown

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

Part #: 4864b 16× Reddish Brown

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

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Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

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Wedge Plate 8 x 3...

Part #: 50304 2× Reddish Brown

Wedge Plate 8 x 3...

Part #: 50305 2× Reddish Brown

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 53390 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Tool Hammer Cross...

Part #: 55295 1× Black

Tool Oil Can [Smo...

Part #: 55296 1× Black

Tool Drill, Electric

Part #: 55297 1× Black

Tool Screwdriver ...

Part #: 55298 1× Black

Tool Wrench / Spa...

Part #: 55299 1× Black

Tool Wrench / Spa...

Part #: 55300 1× Black

String Cord Thin ...

Part #: 56823c50 1× Black

Bracket 5 x 2 x 2...

Part #: 6087 1× Black

Wedge Plate 6 x 6...

Part #: 6106 2× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 10

Part #: 6111 6× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 12

Part #: 6112 2× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 12

Part #: 6112 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 12

Part #: 6112 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Yellow

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 16× Reddish Brown

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 5× Trans-Neon Orange

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 18× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Green

Cylinder Half 2 x...

Part #: 6259 4× Reddish Brown

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 6558 2× Black

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 14× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 4× Black

The set is a great source of reddish-brown pieces in various sizes, perfect for building desert landscapes or other earth-toned models. The Technic gears and axles are also useful for adding functionality to MOCs.