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The ARC-170 Starfighter is back!

Relive the epic battles of Episode III with this classic 2005 set. Includes 4 minifigures and 400 pieces of pure Star Wars nostalgia!

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Set #7259

ARC-170 Starfighter

The ARC-170 Starfighter is a classic piece of Star Wars history.

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Who it's for
Intermediate build Perfect for teens and adults who love Star Wars and enjoy a moderately challenging build.
Build
396 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price
$39.99 list price · 10.1¢ per piece
Availability
Likely retired
★★★★☆ 4.3 community rating from 309 ratings

Fans appreciate the classic design and solid construction of the ARC-170, but some find the color scheme a bit bland compared to newer sets. The inclusion of multiple minifigures is a plus, though some complain about the lack of unique printing on the clone pilots.

MSRP
$39.99
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📝 Our Take

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The ARC-170 Starfighter is a classic piece of Star Wars history. Released in 2005, this set perfectly captures the rugged aesthetic of the Republic's workhorse fighter-bomber from the Clone Wars era.

This set is perfect for Star Wars fans and collectors looking for a piece of LEGO history. The build offers a satisfying experience with a good balance of detail and playability, making it a great display piece or addition to a LEGO Star Wars fleet.

Skip this if you are only interested in the latest LEGO sets or prefer vehicles from the original trilogy. Consider newer sets like the 75301 Luke Skywalker's X-wing Fighter for a more modern building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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396
Pieces
⏱
4.5h
Estimated Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • SNOT techniques used for shaping the fuselage
  • Working flick-fire missiles add play value
  • Detailed cockpit with space for clone pilot minifigures
  • Sturdy construction allows for swooshing and display

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The 7259 ARC-170 Starfighter presents a decent investment opportunity, primarily due to its age, retired status, and the enduring popularity of the Star Wars theme, especially the Clone Wars era. Its relatively low piece count compared to its current market value suggests a good appreciation over time. However, potential investors should be aware of the risk of condition issues due to its age and the possibility of future re-releases of similar vehicles. The presence of desirable minifigures also contributes to its investment appeal. Compared to other Star Wars sets from the same period, the ARC-170 holds a strong position due to its distinctive design and role in the Star Wars saga.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to more recent LEGO Star Wars sets, the 7259 ARC-170 offers a classic building experience with a focus on playability. While newer sets might offer more intricate details and advanced building techniques, the ARC-170 provides a nostalgic feel and a sturdy design. For collectors interested in expanding their Clone Wars collection, this set is a valuable addition. An alternative could be the newer X-Wing sets, but they lack the unique design of the ARC-170.

4 Minifigures Included

The set includes three identical Clone Pilot minifigures and an R5-D4 astromech droid. The Clone Pilots are standard for the era, while the inclusion of R5-D4 adds some unique value to the set.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
396
Parts cataloged in this inventory
123 unique parts, 384 pieces
Minifigures
4

LEGO counts 396 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 400, including the 16 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 2× Tan
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 4× Dark Green
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 12× White
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2444 4× Tan
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 4× White
Technic Brick 1 x 10 [9 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 2730 4× White
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 10× Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 2 Pin Holes Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2817 4× Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2877 5× White
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 1× Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 1× Lime
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 2× Dark Red
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 6× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 1× Dark Red
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 1× White
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 11× Dark Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 2× Tan
Wheel Hard Plastic Spoked Wheel Hard Plasti...
Part #: 30324 2× White
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 2× Dark Red
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 1× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round Corner 3 x 3 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30357 2× Dark Red
Brick Round 2 x 2 x 2 Robot Body, Axle Holder '+' Orientation Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30361c 2× Black
Brick Round 2 x 2 x 2 Robot Body, Axle Holder '+' Orientation Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30361c 2× White
Brick Sloped 18° 4 x 2 Brick Sloped 18° ...
Part #: 30363 1× Yellow
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Blocked Open Stud, Bottom Axle Holder Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30367b 1× Yellow
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 3 Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3038 2× White
Windscreen 7 x 4 x 2 Round Windscreen 7 x 4 ...
Part #: 30384 3× Trans-Brown
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3039 1× Tan
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 with SW Droid Tri-Fighter Print Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3039pr9961 2× Black
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040b 2× Tan
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040b 2× White
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 2× White
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 Triple with Ovoid Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3048c 1× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b 4× Black
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b 2× Trans-Dark Blue
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 4× Dark Red
Tile 2 x 2 with Dark Green Half-Ellipse Print Tile 2 x 2 with D...
Part #: 3068bpr9944 1× White
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 3176 4× Dark Red
Technic Pin 3/4 Technic Pin 3/4
Part #: 32002 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32013 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 32039 2× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 32054 6× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b 2× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32184 4× White
Technic Disc 5 x 5 Notched, No Pin with ARC-170 Starfighter Print Technic Disc 5 x ...
Part #: 32439apr0002 2× Dark Red
Technic Ball Joint Technic Ball Joint
Part #: 32474 4× Red
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32523 2× White
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 2 Brick Sloped 33° ...
Part #: 3298 1× White
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 2× Dark Red
Technic Gear 24 Tooth [New Style with Single Axle Hole] Technic Gear 24 T...
Part #: 3648b 1× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Arch 1 x 4 Brick Arch 1 x 4
Part #: 3659 4× White
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3660 1× White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 2× White
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3679 1× Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 1× Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 3× Black
Technic Axle 8 Technic Axle 8
Part #: 3707 3× Black
Technic Axle 12 Technic Axle 12
Part #: 3708 1× Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 1× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 3× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 3× White
Technic Bush Technic Bush
Part #: 3713 6× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 10 Technic Axle 10
Part #: 3737 2× Black
Brick Sloped Inverted 33° 3 x 2, Connections between Studs, Ovoid Bottom Pin Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3747b 1× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a 1× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a 2× Yellow
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 1× Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Upper] Hinge Brick 1 x 4...
Part #: 3830 3× Dark Red
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Lower] Hinge Brick 1 x 4...
Part #: 3831 3× Dark Red
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 1× White
Weapon Lance Weapon Lance
Part #: 3849 2× Black
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 7× White
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3938 7× Black
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 6 Brick Sloped 33° ...
Part #: 3939 2× White
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 6 with ARC-170 Left Print Brick Sloped 33° ...
Part #: 3939pr0004 1× Trans-Brown
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 6 with ARC-170 Right Print Brick Sloped 33° ...
Part #: 3939pr0005 1× Trans-Brown
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 8× Dark Bluish Gray
Antenna 1 x 4 with Rounded Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957a 3× Black
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 1× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Gear 16 Tooth with Round Holes [Old Style] Technic Gear 16 T...
Part #: 4019 5× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 3× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 40490 2× White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 4× Black
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Cross Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 4150 1× Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Dark Red Semicircles Print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 4150pr0002 2× Tan
Technic Cylinder 4 x 4 with Pin Holes and Centre Bar, Closed Sides on Bar Technic Cylinder ...
Part #: 41531 2× Black
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 4× White
Technic Pin Joiner Round with Slot, Bar and Pivot Technic Pin Joine...
Part #: 41732 1× Red
Brick Wedged, Curved 6 x 2 Right with ARC-170 Print Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 41747pr0018 1× White
Brick Wedged, Curved 6 x 2 Left with ARC-170 Print Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 41748pr0018 1× White
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 2× Dark Red
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41770 2× Dark Red
Brick Curved Inverted 6 x 1 Brick Curved Inve...
Part #: 42023 4× White
Brick Sloped Inverted 34° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 4287b 2× White
Brick Sloped Inverted 34° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 4287b 4× Black
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 6× Blue
Panel 1 x 4 x 1 with Rounded Corners [Thick Wall] Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...
Part #: 43337 2× White
Equipment Weapon, Loudhailer / Speaker / Blaster / Space Gun Equipment Weapon,...
Part #: 4349 2× Black
Brick Wedged, Sloped 45° 4 x 2 Right Brick Wedged, Slo...
Part #: 43720 1× White
Brick Wedged, Sloped 45° 4 x 2 Left Brick Wedged, Slo...
Part #: 43721 1× White
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43722 3× White
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 3× White
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 8 Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 4445 2× Dark Red
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 2× White
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 2× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 10× Light Bluish Gray
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [No To...
Part #: 4589 3× Trans-Light Blue
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [No To...
Part #: 4589 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 6mm] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4623 1× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Worm Gear Technic Worm Gear
Part #: 4716 1× Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 12 x 3 Left Wedge Plate 12 x ...
Part #: 47397 5× White
Wedge Plate 12 x 3 Right Wedge Plate 12 x ...
Part #: 47398 5× White
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 2× Trans-Neon Orange
Wedge Plate 3 x 4 with Stud Notches Wedge Plate 3 x 4...
Part #: 48183 1× Dark Green
Wedge Plate 8 x 3, 22° Right Wedge Plate 8 x 3...
Part #: 50304 1× White
Wedge Plate 8 x 3, 22° Right Wedge Plate 8 x 3...
Part #: 50304 1× Dark Red
Wedge Plate 8 x 3, 22° Left Wedge Plate 8 x 3...
Part #: 50305 1× White
Wedge Plate 8 x 3, 22° Left Wedge Plate 8 x 3...
Part #: 50305 1× Dark Red
Wedge Plate 2 x 4 Wedge Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 51739 2× Dark Red
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 4× White
Brick 1 x 10 Brick 1 x 10
Part #: 6111 2× White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 4× Trans-Light Blue
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 4 x 4, Studs on One Edge Plain] Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 6179 2× White
Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 6232 1× Yellow
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 6536 4× White
Technic Axle Connector Ridged [with x Hole x Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 6538b 3× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 6558 6× Black
Technic Axle 3 with Stud Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 6587 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Gearbox 2 x 4 x 3 1/3 Technic Gearbox 2...
Part #: 6588 1× Trans-Clear
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Towball Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 6628 4× Black
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 2× Tan
Rubber Belt Small [15mm ID] [Round Cross Section] Rubber Belt Small...
Part #: 85543 3× White
The set provides a good selection of white and dark bluish gray pieces, useful for building spaceship MOCs. The hinge bricks are also valuable for creating articulated structures.

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💎 Notable Parts

White Tile 1 x 4 with Groove (12x) $0.60
Dark Red Plate 1 x 2 (11x) $0.55
Light Bluish Gray Technic Axle 3 (10x) $0.50
White Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base (7x) $0.70
Black Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin (7x) $0.70
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.05

💡 MOC Potential

🚀 Republic Gunship modifications
🚢 Alternate Clone Wars era starfighters
🚗 Sci-fi land speeder variants

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LEGO ARC-170 sets evoke mixed reactions, with reviewers like MandRproductions and OB-1 Studios favoring the 2010 version for its impressive look and accurate scale. While the 2025 set is praised for its minifigures, it's criticized for its smaller size and design compromises compared to earlier iterations.

What the Community Says

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MandRproductions compares the 2005, 2010, and 2025 ARC-170 sets, noting improvements in the wing mechanism over time but also design flaws in the 2025 model. Other reviewers like Advaitam E Learning focus on the 2005 set's printed pieces and play features, highlighting its appeal within the Revenge of the Sith LEGO lineup.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

124
Unique Parts
396
Official Piece Count
384
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
4
Minifigures
7
Spare Parts

LEGO counts 396 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 400, including the 16 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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