How many pieces are in the Droid Gunship?

Droid Gunship contains 439 pieces.

When was the Droid Gunship released?

Droid Gunship was released in 2014.

🏛 Star Wars

Set #75042

Droid Gunship

The Droid Gunship is a solid mid-range Star Wars set.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Intermediate build Perfect for Star Wars fans aged 9+ who enjoy building vehicles and playing out scenes from the Clone Wars.
Build: 439 pieces · about 3 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

★★★☆☆ 3.8 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Fans appreciate the accurate design of the Droid Gunship and the inclusion of key Clone Wars characters. Some criticisms include the repetitive building steps and the somewhat fragile nature of certain sections.

Best Price

$97.97

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📝 Our Take

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The Droid Gunship is a solid mid-range Star Wars set. Released in 2014, it offers a good representation of the vehicle from the Clone Wars era, with decent play features and a reasonable piece count for its price point.

This set is perfect for Star Wars fans, especially those interested in army building or recreating Clone Wars battles. The inclusion of Clone Trooper and Battle Droid minifigures adds to the playability and display value.

Skip this if you're looking for a more complex building experience or a larger, more detailed model. Consider the Republic Gunship (75309-1) for a more challenging and impressive display piece.

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🧱 Building Experience

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439

Pieces

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3.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Construction of the gunship's distinctive shape and weaponry
Incorporation of flick-fire missiles for playability
Assembly of the landing gear and cockpit area
Adding details like the droid rack

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Droid Gunship (75042-1) presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired Star Wars set, it benefits from the theme's consistent popularity. While not as iconic as some other vehicles, its reasonable piece count and inclusion of desirable minifigures contribute to its potential for appreciation. However, its original MSRP might limit significant gains compared to larger, rarer sets. Monitor market trends and condition carefully before investing.

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The Droid Gunship (75042-1) offers a more compact and affordable alternative to the larger Republic Gunship sets. While it lacks the scale and detail of those sets, it provides a good representation of the vehicle at a more accessible price point. Collectors interested in army building may prefer this set for its inclusion of Clone Trooper and Battle Droid minifigures.

4 Minifigures Included

Chewbacca, Dark Brown - Long Lines on Legs on Inside

3 parts

Battle Droid, One Bent Arm, One Straight Arm

5 parts

Clone Trooper, 41st Elite Corps Scout Battalion Armor (Kashyyyk)

4 parts

A-

Super Battle Droid, Pearl Titanium

4 parts

B+

The inclusion of the 41st Elite Corps Clone Trooper makes this set desirable for minifigure collectors, while Chewbacca provides cross-theme appeal. The Super Battle Droid is a nice addition for army building.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 439
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 115 unique parts, 423 pieces
Minifigures: 4

The piece count includes the 16 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. 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.

Animal Body Part,...

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Bar Holder with Clip

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Part #: 11477 2× Black

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Part #: 11477 4× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 15303 3× Trans-Red

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Part #: 15400 2× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 2412b 11× Flat Silver

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Part #: 2419 1× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 2570 1× Pearl Titanium

Plate 4 x 4 Corner

Part #: 2639 6× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 2654 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin with ...

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Brick 1 x 8

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Brick 1 x 6

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Plate 2 x 4

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Plate 2 x 4

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Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 6× Dark Blue

Plate 2 x 2

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Plate 1 x 2

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Plate 1 x 2

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Plate 1 x 1

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Plate 4 x 10

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Plate 4 x 4

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Part #: 3069b 8× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 32062 11× Red

Technic Axle 5

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Technic Bush 1/2 ...

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Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32523 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 8

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Brick 1 x 3

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Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 1× Black

Technic Axle 8

Part #: 3707 2× Black

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Part #: 3709 6× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

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Plate Special 1 x...

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Plate 2 x 6

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Plate 2 x 10

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Plate 2 x 10

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Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44567a 4× Black

Hinge Plate 3 x 4...

Part #: 44570 4× Dark Bluish Gray

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Technic Axle 3

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Part #: 45590 2× Black

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Part #: 47457 1× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 50745 2× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 50950 2× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 51739 1× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 57909b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Weapon Gun / Blas...

Part #: 58247 2× Black

Brick Round Corne...

Part #: 58846 4× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 59900 6× Trans-Red

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Part #: 64727 2× Dark Blue

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 6558 2× Blue

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Part #: 6636 4× Dark Blue

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Part #: 72454 2× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 87083 6× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 93273 4× Dark Blue

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Part #: 93606 1× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 93606 11× Dark Blue

Brick Round Corne...

Part #: 95188 4× Light Bluish Gray

Arm Mechanical wi...

Part #: 98313 2× Blue

Arm Mechanical wi...

Part #: 98313 1× Dark Bluish Gray

The set contains a good selection of Technic pieces and slopes in dark blue and dark bluish gray, useful for building vehicles and adding structural elements to MOCs.

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 4 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

LEGO YouTubers offer mixed reviews of the Droid Gunship (75042-1), with many providing neutral build and review videos. MandRproductions compares different versions of the Droid Gunship, while other channels like Brick Builder and Solid Brix Studios offer standard reviews without strong positive or negative opinions.

Lego Star Wars 75042 Droid Gunship Build and review

Brick Builder • 768.6K views Review

LEGO Star Wars Droid Gunship Review 75042

Solid Brix Studios • 84.9K views Review

[HD]Droid Gunship- 75042- Lego Star Wars Review[German/Deutsch]

Chaoz Brick • 47.2K views Review

Community Sentiment

Based on 4 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

4 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

Brick Builder provides a complete build and review, showcasing the set's functions. SLM444 offers a review in Russian, expanding the audience for this set's analysis.