How many pieces are in the Snowspeeder?

Snowspeeder contains 279 pieces.

What age is the Snowspeeder recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7-12.

When was the Snowspeeder released?

Snowspeeder was released in 2014.

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🏛 Star Wars

Set #75049

Snowspeeder

The 75049 Snowspeeder is a solid, updated rendition of a Star Wars classic.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Intermediate build Perfect for Star Wars fans of all ages who enjoy building vehicles
Build: 279 pieces · about 2.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $29.99 list price · 10.7¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.1 community rating from 531 ratings

Fans appreciate the updated design and improved accuracy compared to older Snowspeeder models. Some criticisms include a slightly repetitive build process and limited interior space for the minifigures.

$29.99

Best Price

$85.00

📝 Our Take

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The 75049 Snowspeeder is a solid, updated rendition of a Star Wars classic. This set captures the sleek design of the Rebel Alliance's snow-worthy vehicle with improved building techniques and updated minifigures compared to previous iterations.

This set is perfect for Star Wars fans looking for an iconic vehicle at a reasonable price point. The build offers a satisfying experience without being overly complex, making it suitable for both younger builders and adult collectors.

Skip this if you already own multiple Snowspeeder LEGO sets. If you're looking for a more challenging build, consider the UCS Snowspeeder (75144) or focus on acquiring other Rebel vehicles like the X-Wing or Y-Wing.

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279

Pieces

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2.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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7-12

Ages

Build Highlights:

SNOT (Studs Not On Top) techniques create smooth surfaces
Clever use of angles to capture the Snowspeeder's distinctive shape
Functional harpoon launcher adds playability
Sturdy construction allows for swooshing and display

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⏳ Retired

The 75049 Snowspeeder, being a retired Star Wars set, has demonstrated steady appreciation in value. Its relatively low piece count and original MSRP make it an accessible entry point for LEGO investors. The enduring popularity of the Star Wars theme, combined with the Snowspeeder's iconic status, suggests continued growth, although returns may be moderate compared to larger, more exclusive sets. Monitor market trends and condition carefully to maximize potential returns. This set's value is tied to the overall Star Wars LEGO market, so major shifts in the franchise could impact its performance.

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📖 About This Set

Battle the Imperial Forces with the super-sleek Snowspeeder™!

Lead Rogue Squadron with Luke Skywalker™ in the streamlined Snowspeeder™! Place him and gunner Dak Ralter™ in the dual cockpit with their weapons and attack with the spring-loaded shooters hidden under each wing. Target the Imperial Snowtrooper™ with the rear stud blaster or convert it to fire the harpoon hook and take down the 75054 AT-AT™ (sold separately). Then take the action to the ground with the tripod gun. Recreate the classic Battle of Hoth from Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back!

Includes 3 minifigures with assorted weapons: Luke Skywalker™, Dak Ralter™ and a Snowtrooper™
Features an opening dual cockpit for 2 minifigures with weapons, rear stud blaster with 5 studs plus cable and harpoon attachment, 2 hidden spring-loaded shooters with spare missile, and opening wing flaps with engine details
Also includes a tripod gun
Weapons include a blue lightsaber for Luke Skywalker™, blaster for Dak Ralter™ and a blaster rifle for the Snowtrooper™
Pilot the streamlined Snowspeeder™ with Luke Skywalker™
Fire the hidden spring-loaded shooters
Fend off Snowtrooper™ attacks with the stud blaster
Convert the stud blaster to fire the harpoon
Measures over 1” (5cm) high, 7” (18cm) long and 5” (14cm) wide
Collect the 75054 AT-AT™ and recreate the classic Battle of Hoth from Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back!

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Compared to the UCS Snowspeeder (75144), this set is smaller, less detailed, and more affordable. It's a good alternative for those who want a Snowspeeder without the high price tag or display space requirements. Other similar sets in this price range include smaller Star Wars vehicles like the A-Wing or Y-Wing, but the Snowspeeder's classic design gives it an edge for many collectors.

3 Minifigures Included

Snowtrooper, Light Bluish Gray Hips, Neck Bracket with Printed 1 x 1 Tile and 1 x 1 Plate with Clip Light, Kama

8 parts

Dak Ralter, Printed Visor, White Hands

4 parts

Luke Skywalker, Orange Rebel Pilot Outfit, Light Bluish Gray Hips, White Hands, Visor on Both Sides of Head

4 parts

Includes three minifigures: Luke Skywalker in his orange Rebel pilot suit, Dak Ralter (exclusive to this set), and a Snowtrooper. Dak Ralter's unique printed visor adds to the set's collectibility.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 279
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 95 unique parts, 263 pieces
Minifigures: 3

The official 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.

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 10201 2× White

Flag 2 x 2 Square...

Part #: 11055 2× White

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 2× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 12825 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 13349 1× White

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 14769 2× White

Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...

Part #: 15207 4× White

Projectile, Sprin...

Part #: 15303 3× Trans-Red

Launcher, Weapon ...

Part #: 15391 1× Black

Launcher Trigger,...

Part #: 15392 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Launcher, Brick S...

Part #: 15400 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 8× White

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 17620 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 6× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× White

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 2× White

Equipment Whip [a...

Part #: 2488 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 2× Dark Bluish Gray

String Reel 2 x 2...

Part #: 2584 1× Black

String Reel 2 x 2...

Part #: 2585 1× Light Bluish Gray

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 3× Black

Handlebars

Part #: 30031 1× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 3× Black

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× White

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tool Grappling Hook

Part #: 30192 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 5× Tan

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 5× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 7× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 12

Part #: 3029 1× White

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 6 x 1...

Part #: 30355 1× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 6 x 1...

Part #: 30356 1× Light Bluish Gray

Bar 1 x 8 with Br...

Part #: 30359b 2× Light Bluish Gray

Windscreen 7 x 4 ...

Part #: 30372pr0001 1× Trans-Brown

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 1× Reddish Brown

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 1× Trans-Light Blue

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 30383 2× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× White

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 1× Black

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 2× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Dark Red

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 7× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 4× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 32028 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 12 T...

Part #: 32270 2× Black

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298 6× White

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 1× Black

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 6× Tan

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 1× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 4× White

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 1× Red

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3938 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 6× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 2× Black

Wheel 11 x 8 with...

Part #: 42610 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4287b 3× White

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43722 2× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43722 1× White

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43723 1× White

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43723 2× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44567a 4× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4510 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4595 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4733 1× Light Bluish Gray

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 2× White

Bar 1L with Clip ...

Part #: 48729b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Black

Wedge Plate 6 x 3...

Part #: 54383 2× White

Wedge Plate 6 x 3...

Part #: 54384 2× White

String Cord Thin ...

Part #: 56823c50 1× Black

Weapon Gun / Blas...

Part #: 58247 1× Black

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60470b 1× Black

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 60471 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 60477 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 12

Part #: 60479 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60897 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 2× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 5× Trans-Light Blue

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Light Bluish Gray

Windscreen 4 x 4 x 1

Part #: 6238 1× Trans-Brown

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 1× Black

Weapon Lightsaber...

Part #: 64567 1× Metallic Silver

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 1× White

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 3 x 4...

Part #: 90194 1× White

Weapon Gun / Blas...

Part #: 92738 1× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 92947 2× Light Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 w...

Part #: 93095 2× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 93274 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 93348 1× White

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 98100 4× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 99207 2× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 2× Yellow

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99781 2× Black

The set offers a good selection of white and light bluish gray plates and slopes, useful for building spacecraft and other vehicles. The inclusion of jumper plates and grille tiles adds detail and texture to MOC builds.

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

LEGO Snowspeeder sets have been reviewed extensively, with MandRproductions offering comparisons across multiple versions, including UCS sets and 20th Anniversary editions. While opinions vary, the UCS Snowspeeder (75144) is generally viewed as a significant improvement over older models, while the 20th Anniversary edition (75259) received mixed reactions.

LEGO Star Wars Snowspeeders Sets Compared! | 7130, 4500, 7666,8089, 75014, 75049, 75098 |

MandRproductions • 143.9K views Comparison

LEGO Star Wars SnowSpeeder Review - Set 75049

Solid Brix Studios • 93.1K views Review

🔄 LEGO Star Wars 2017 UCS Snowspeeder review! 75144

JANG's LEGO Reviews • 2.6K 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

5 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

MandRproductions highlights the Force Burner Snowspeeder (75414) as a standout playset, paying homage to "Rebuild the Galaxy" Season 2. Solid Brix Studios provides an upfront look at the Snowspeeder (75049), while JANG's LEGO Reviews offers independent reviews of both the UCS Snowspeeder and the 20th Anniversary edition.

Reddit Reviews

No Reddit reviews found

YouTube Reviews

5 videos

LEGO Star Wars Snowspeeders Sets Compared! | 7130, 4500, 7666,8089, 75014, 75049, 75098 |

MandRproductions

143.9K views Comparison

LEGO Star Wars SnowSpeeder Review - Set 75049

Solid Brix Studios

93.1K views Review

🔄 LEGO Star Wars 2017 UCS Snowspeeder review! 75144

JANG's LEGO Reviews

2.6K views Review

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SchmidtProjects

1.2K views Review

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Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

📖 Building Instructions 2

BI 3017 / 60 - 65g 75049 V29

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BI 3017 / 60 - 65g 75049 V39

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

279

Official Piece Count

263

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 16 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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