How many pieces are in the Republic Gunship?

Republic Gunship contains 686 pieces.

When was the Republic Gunship released?

Republic Gunship was released in 2002.

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🏛 Star Wars

Set #7163

Republic Gunship

The Republic Gunship is a classic Star Wars set and a must-have for Clone Wars fans.

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Who it's for: Intermediate build Perfect for teens and adults who enjoy Star Wars vehicles and classic LEGO sets.
Build: 686 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $89.99 list price · 13.1¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.3 community rating from 189 ratings

Fans praise the 7163 Republic Gunship for its classic design and iconic minifigures, particularly Jedi Bob. Criticisms often focus on the set's age showing in some building techniques and the high cost of acquiring it on the secondary market.

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📝 Our Take

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The Republic Gunship is a classic Star Wars set and a must-have for Clone Wars fans. Released in 2002, it perfectly captures the iconic vehicle from Episode II: Attack of the Clones, and features a great selection of minifigures.

This set is perfect for Star Wars fans who appreciate the prequels and enjoy collecting classic sets. The build provides a good balance of complexity and playability, making it suitable for both display and recreating scenes from the movie.

Skip this if you are primarily interested in the most recent LEGO Star Wars sets. Newer versions like the 75309 Republic Gunship offer updated designs and building techniques, though this original has its own charm and collectibility.

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686

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Detailed cockpit construction
Incorporation of Technic elements for stability
Moving gun turrets and missile launchers
Sturdy construction for swooshing and play

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The 7163 Republic Gunship is a strong investment due to its status as a classic Star Wars set from the prequel era. Its minifigure selection, including Jedi Bob, and the iconic design contribute to its desirability among collectors. The rising price trend indicates increasing demand. However, potential investors should be aware of the high current price and factor in the risk of newer versions impacting its value. Overall, its historical significance and increasing rarity make it a promising investment, provided it's acquired at a reasonable price relative to its condition.

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Compared to the newer 75309 Republic Gunship, this original version offers a more classic, blocky aesthetic that appeals to some collectors. While the newer version boasts improved building techniques and more accurate details, the original has the advantage of being a vintage set with nostalgic value. The 75309 is a more readily available alternative, while this 7163 set is for collectors seeking a piece of LEGO Star Wars history.

8 Minifigures Included

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4x included

B+

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The inclusion of Jedi Bob makes this set highly desirable, as he is a rare and sought-after minifigure. The Clone Troopers and Super Battle Droids add to the playability and collectibility of the set.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 686
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 161 unique parts, 643 pieces
Minifigures: 8

LEGO counts 686 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 698, including the 55 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.

Weapon Lightsaber...

Part #: 23306 1× Chrome Silver

Flag 2 x 2 Square...

Part #: 2335 1× White

Brick 4 x 6

Part #: 2356 2× White

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

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Part #: 2412b 5× Dark Gray

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Plate 2 x 2 Corner

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Part #: 2445 2× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 12

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Magnet Holder 2 x 3

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Wheel 30 x 13 Mod...

Part #: 2695 2× Dark Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 2730 4× White

Technic Slope Lon...

Part #: 2744 4× Red

Technic Pin with ...

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Brick Special 1 x...

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Lever Small Base ...

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Wheel Rim 24 x 14...

Part #: 2994 5× Light Gray

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Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Dark Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Blue

Brick 1 x 1

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Part #: 3007 2× Black

Brick 1 x 8

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Part #: 30083pr0001 4× Trans-Brown

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 9× White

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 6× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 4

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Plate 2 x 4

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Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Black

Plate 2 x 2

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Plate 1 x 2

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Plate 6 x 12

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Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 2× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× Dark Gray

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Part #: 30355 1× White

Wedge Plate 6 x 1...

Part #: 30356 1× White

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 30357 1× Light Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 30364 4× Dark Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 30365 6× Light Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30367b 5× Light Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 30373 2× Light Gray

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 1× Trans-Neon Green

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

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Arm Mechanical wi...

Part #: 30377 1× Light Gray

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Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Technic Link 1 x 5

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Part #: 30625 2× Trans-Brown

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Part #: 3065 2× Trans-Red

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

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Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...

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Technic Ball Joint

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Plate 1 x 6

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Plate 1 x 6

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Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 3678a 8× White

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 5× Green

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 4× Black

Plate 1 x 4

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Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 8× Medium Orange

Technic Axle 10

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Brick Sloped Inve...

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Brick Sloped Inve...

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Plate 2 x 6

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Bar 6.6L with Sto...

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Plate Special 8 x...

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Technic Cylinder ...

Part #: 41531 6× White

Hinge Cylinder 1 ...

Part #: 41532 2× Black

Plate 8 x 8

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Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 4× Dark Gray

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 41747 1× Light Gray

Brick Wedged, Cur...

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Brick Wedged, Cur...

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Windscreen 2 x 6 ...

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Brick Wedged, Cur...

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Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 41765 1× White

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41769 1× Dark Red

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

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Windscreen 6 x 4 ...

Part #: 41883 2× Trans-Brown

Brick Curved 6 x 1

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Part #: 42022pr0003 1× White

Hinge Vehicle Roo...

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Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 42589a 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 4× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4287a 2× White

Hinge Vehicle Roo...

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Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...

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Equipment Weapon,...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Plate 1 x 10

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Brick Sloped 10° ...

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Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...

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Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...

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Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

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Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

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Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4623 1× Light Gray

Hinge Tile 1 x 4

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Brick Sloped Inve...

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Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

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Brick Sloped Inve...

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Tool Hammer Cross...

Part #: 55295 1× Black

Tool Oil Can [Smo...

Part #: 55296 1× Black

Tool Drill, Electric

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Tool Screwdriver ...

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Tool Wrench / Spa...

Part #: 55299 1× Black

Tool Wrench / Spa...

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Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 8× Dark Red

Brick 1 x 12

Part #: 6112 2× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

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Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Green

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 3× Trans-Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Light Gray

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 6179 6× White

Plate Special 4 x...

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Part #: 6180 1× White

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 6192a 1× Trans-Light Blue

Cone 3 x 3 x 2

Part #: 6233 2× Dark Red

Cylinder Half 2 x...

Part #: 6259 2× White

Cylinder Half 2 x...

Part #: 6259 2× Dark Red

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 4× Blue

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 6538b 4× Light Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 3× Blue

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 4× Dark Red

Magnet Cylindrical

Part #: 73092 2× Black

Hose, Ribbed 7mm ...

Part #: 78c08 2× Pearl Light Gray

The set includes a good selection of white and light gray pieces, useful for constructing vehicles and spacecraft. The lime green slopes and dark red curved bricks offer some interesting color accents for MOC builders.

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 6 videos

3.3 /5

Mixed

17% positive

BlockTalk AI

The 2002 LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunship (7163) is viewed as a classic, with reviewers like BrickQueen and MAGMA-Studios showcasing its original design and minifigure selection. MandRproductions also reviews several gunship iterations, highlighting how the design and value have evolved over time, including the 2008 and 2013 versions. While the set is appreciated for its nostalgia, newer versions are also reviewed and compared.

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LEGO 7163 Republic Gunship 2002 LEGO Star Wars Review - BrickQueen

BrickQueen • 84.5K views Review

LEGO Star Wars: 7163 Republic Gunship Review!!! From 2002

MAGMA- Studios • 41.5K views Review

Community Sentiment

Based on 6 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.3 /5

Mixed

17% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

4 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

BrickQueen's review focuses on the original 2002 Republic Gunship (7163), emphasizing the set's unique features at the time of release. MandRproductions' reviews cover multiple versions (75021, 7676, 75354), offering a comparative analysis of the gunship's evolution and highlighting specific strengths and weaknesses of each iteration.