How many pieces are in the Hailfire Droid?

Hailfire Droid contains 681 pieces.

When was the Hailfire Droid released?

Hailfire Droid was released in 2003.

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🏛 Star Wars

Set #4481

Hailfire Droid

The Hailfire Droid is a unique and imposing vehicle from the Star Wars prequels.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Intermediate build Perfect for teens and adults who love Star Wars and Technic building
Build: 681 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $49.99 list price · 7.3¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.1 community rating from 88 ratings

Fans appreciate the unique design and solid build of the Hailfire Droid, noting its accurate representation of the vehicle from the Star Wars prequels. Some find the lack of minifigures disappointing, and others feel the price is a bit high for what you get.

$49.99

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📝 Our Take

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The Hailfire Droid is a unique and imposing vehicle from the Star Wars prequels. This set accurately captures the droid's distinctive wheel-based design and missile racks, making it a memorable addition to any Separatist army.

This set is perfect for Star Wars fans looking for a fun and engaging Technic build. The building experience is challenging enough to be rewarding, and the finished model is great for display.

Skip this if you are only interested in minifigure-focused sets. This set is primarily a vehicle build, and you might prefer sets with more minifigures or play features; consider some of the battle pack offerings.

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🧱 Building Experience

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681

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Building the complex wheel and axle system
Assembling the missile racks
The use of Technic beams to create a sturdy structure
The imposing size and distinctive appearance of the finished model

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Hailfire Droid (4481-1) presents a mixed investment profile. As a Star Wars set from the early 2000s, it benefits from nostalgia and the enduring popularity of the prequel trilogy. Its piece count and unique design contribute to its collectibility. However, its relatively high current price compared to its original MSRP suggests that much of its appreciation may have already occurred. While the set is retired and unlikely to be re-released in its exact form, potential investors should monitor market trends and condition of available sets to make informed decisions. The stable price trend indicates a consistent demand.

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Compared to other Star Wars vehicle sets in a similar price range, the Hailfire Droid offers a unique building experience focused on Technic elements and functional features. While sets like the AT-TE (75019-1) provide a more traditional minifigure-scale vehicle, the Hailfire Droid stands out for its distinctive design and focus on the vehicle itself. Collectors interested in accurate representations of vehicles from the prequel trilogy may prefer this set over others with a greater emphasis on minifigure play.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 681
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 61 unique parts, 680 pieces

LEGO counts 681 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 680; 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.

Technic Axle Towball

Part #: 2736 1× Light Gray

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 74× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 2825 12× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32009 16× Brown

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 7× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 4× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32016 2× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32034 1× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32034 16× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 32039 1× Black

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32054 30× Black

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32056 4× Black

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 31× Black

Technic Axle 5

Part #: 32073 18× Light Gray

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123a 2× Light Gray

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 1× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32184 2× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32184 4× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32184 24× Brown

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32192 2× Black

Axle Hose, Soft 14L

Part #: 32201 4× Pearl Light Gray

Axle Hose, Soft 16L

Part #: 32202 2× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Gear 12 T...

Part #: 32270 8× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32278 2× Brown

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32278 1× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32291 4× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32291 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32316 4× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32348 1× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32449 2× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32523 2× Brown

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 4× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 8× Brown

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32525 8× Brown

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32526 2× Black

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32526 4× Brown

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32526 4× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 32527 3× Brown

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 32528 3× Brown

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 32534 1× Brown

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 32535 1× Brown

Technic Gear 8 Tooth

Part #: 3647 4× Light Gray

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 4× Light Gray

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 31× Black

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 4× Black

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 24× Light Gray

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 12× Black

Technic Axle 10

Part #: 3737 2× Black

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 3749 20× Tan

Technic Gear 16 T...

Part #: 4019 4× Light Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 40490 2× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 40490 2× Black

Large Figure Shie...

Part #: 41660 4× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Tooth 1 x...

Part #: 41669 4× Trans-Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41677 2× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41677 16× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 42003 11× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 42003 6× Black

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 8× Light Gray

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 4× Blue

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 43857 2× Brown

Large Figure Weap...

Part #: 44033 2× Pearl Light Gray

Wheel 22 x 172 wi...

Part #: 44556 2× Dark Gray

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 43× Light Gray

Large Figure Shie...

Part #: 45274 4× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 8× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 9× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 6538b 2× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 6538b 1× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 6538b 30× Light Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 6558 31× Black

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 6587 32× Dark Gray

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 6628 4× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 6629 3× Brown

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 6632 4× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 6632 10× Black

Rubber Band Small...

Part #: 71509 3× Black

Hose, Ribbed 7mm ...

Part #: 78c04 4× Pearl Light Gray

This set features a large number of Technic pins and axles, useful for MOC builders looking to add mechanical functionality to their creations. The brown Technic beams are particularly useful for creating sturdy frames.