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Construct your own detailed BB-8 model with over 1,100 pieces, featuring a rotating head and opening hatch with a welding torch. Perfect for Star Wars fans and LEGO collectors!

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🏛 Star Wars
Set #75187

BB-8

BB-8 is a charming and surprisingly detailed LEGO recreation of the beloved Star Wars droid.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for teens and adults who love Star Wars and enjoy a moderately challenging build ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 1,106 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.2

Fans appreciate the accuracy and detail of the BB-8 model, praising its rotating head and internal mechanisms. Some find the build repetitive in sections, but overall consider it a worthwhile addition to their Star Wars collection.

📝 Our Take

BB-8 is a charming and surprisingly detailed LEGO recreation of the beloved Star Wars droid. Capturing the character's spherical shape and quirky personality, this set offers a unique building experience and a delightful display piece for fans of all ages.

This set is perfect for Star Wars enthusiasts and intermediate LEGO builders. The build is engaging without being overly complex, and the finished model makes a great addition to any Star Wars collection, offering a fun conversation starter.

Skip this if you prefer minifigure-scale models or are looking for extensive play features. While BB-8 has some moving parts, it's primarily a display piece; consider smaller, more interactive Star Wars sets if playability is your priority.

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🧱 Building Experience

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1,106
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
📊
Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Clever use of Technic elements to create the internal structure
  • Intricate layering of plates to achieve the spherical shape
  • Rotating head and opening compartment for tools
  • Display stand with informational plaque adds to the presentation

📈 Investment Analysis

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B+
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The LEGO BB-8 (75187) set presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired set from the ever-popular Star Wars theme, it benefits from strong brand recognition and collector demand. The set's piece count and unique design contribute to its desirability. However, its initial widespread availability may limit significant price appreciation in the short term. Long-term, its value should steadily increase as it becomes harder to find in new condition. Investors should monitor market trends and consider purchasing sealed copies for optimal returns. The current price is already significantly higher than the MSRP, indicating positive investment potential. Be aware that market fluctuations and the release of similar products could impact its future value.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Star Wars display models, BB-8 offers a unique spherical design. While the UCS R2-D2 (75308) is a similar droid build, BB-8 provides a different aesthetic and a slightly less complex building experience. For those seeking minifigure-scale play, smaller Star Wars sets like the Millennium Falcon Microfighter (75193) offer an alternative.

1 Minifigures Included

Includes a BB-8 figure, which is a brick-built character rather than a traditional minifigure.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 131 unique parts • 924 total pieces

Plate 3 x 3 Plate 3 x 3
Part #: 11212 14× White
Plate Round 6 x 6 with Hole Plate Round 6 x 6...
Part #: 11213 White
Plate Round 6 x 6 with Hole Plate Round 6 x 6...
Part #: 11213 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 24× Orange
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 White
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 13547 Black
Tile 2 x 2 Corner Tile 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 14719 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769 White
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 White
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 15100 Black
Technic Axle 5 with Stop Technic Axle 5 wi...
Part #: 15462 Reddish Brown
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Hole Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 15535 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Orange
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] Technic Gear 20 T...
Part #: 18575 Tan
Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 18651 Black
Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 18654 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole Underneath Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 18677 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 10× White
Large Figure Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Axle Hole and Two Bar Holders Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 24122 Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Green
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 42× White
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Blue
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Yellow
Slope Curved 2 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 24201 16× Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 24246 White
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24307 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24307 White
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 3 with Stop Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 24316 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 White
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 White
Plate 4 x 4 Corner Plate 4 x 4 Corner
Part #: 2639 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Black
Weapon Pike / Spear Tip with Bar Weapon Pike / Spe...
Part #: 27257 Trans-Medium Blue
Tile 4 x 4 Curved, Macaroni Tile 4 x 4 Curved...
Part #: 27507 20× White
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 Black
Tile 2 x 2 Curved, Macaroni Tile 2 x 2 Curved...
Part #: 27925 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Yellow
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 White
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Tan
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 White
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Orange
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Blue
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Yellow
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 White
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Blue
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Tan
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Yellow
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 11× Orange
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Blue
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 23× White
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 35× White
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 11× Orange
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 36× White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Orange
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Brown
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 18× Orange
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Light Blue
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Clear
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 White
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Tan
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 White
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 32× White
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 12× White
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 Black
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On Top Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 30383 Black
Plate Round Corner 4 x 4 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30565 24× Orange
Plate Round Corner 4 x 4 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30565 White
Plate Round Corner 4 x 4 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30565 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Yellow
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Green
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Blue
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Orange
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b White
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Orange
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b White
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Trans-Red
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Trans-Clear
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Trans-Light Blue
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 3176 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32000 32× Tan
Technic Plate 2 x 6 [5 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 32001 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32015 Black
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 32039 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 32054 Red
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Red
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 32140 Yellow
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 32140 Blue
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel Technic Gear 12 T...
Part #: 32270 Black
Technic Gear 36 Tooth Double Bevel Technic Gear 36 T...
Part #: 32498 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32523 White
Technic Beam 1 x 11 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32525 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32526 Red
Technic Brick 6 x 8 with 4 x 6 Opening Technic Brick 6 x...
Part #: 32532 Light Bluish Gray
Sticker Sheet for Set 75187-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 35567 [No Color/Any Color]
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 12× White
Slope 65° 2 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube Slope 65° 2 x 2 x...
Part #: 3678b Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 12× Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 White
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3701 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 Red
Technic Axle 6 Technic Axle 6
Part #: 3706 Black
Technic Plate 2 x 4 [3 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3709 Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 38× White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Yellow
Technic Bush Technic Bush
Part #: 3713 Red
Technic Plate 2 x 8 [7 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3738 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Plate 2 x 8 [7 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3738 Red
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 3749 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794b 28× White
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Black
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 11× White
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Yellow
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Dark Bluish Gray
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted [Radar] Dish 4 x 4 Invert...
Part #: 3960 White
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Red
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 10× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 10× Orange
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 41677 Blue
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double Split Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 41678 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 42003 Yellow
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Blue
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 16 Plate 2 x 16
Part #: 4282 Black
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 Blue
Dish 3 x 3 Inverted [Radar] Dish 3 x 3 Invert...
Part #: 43898 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 7 Technic Axle 7
Part #: 44294 Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, with Groove, 9 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44302a Black
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 Light Bluish Gray
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 2 x 4 Wedge Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 51739 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 White
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Orange
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Yellow
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 White
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Black
Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Curved Top Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...
Part #: 6005 White
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 60483 Orange
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 White
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 6134 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 6 x 12 with Studs on 3 Edges Plate Special 6 x...
Part #: 6178 Black
Panel 1 x 1 x 1 Corner Panel 1 x 1 x 1 C...
Part #: 6231 White
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Black
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 White
Technic Gear Rack 1 x 13 with Axle and Pin Holes Technic Gear Rack...
Part #: 64781 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 6536 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 6558 Blue
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Towball Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 6628 Black
Technic Rubber Belt Large [33mm ID] [Round Cross Section] Technic Rubber Be...
Part #: 85546 Yellow
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 White
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Black
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 4 with Stop Technic Axle 4 wi...
Part #: 87083 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Red
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Black
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 White
Brick Arch 1 x 6 Raised Arch Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 92950 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 White
Brick and Axle Separator v2.0 Brick and Axle Se...
Part #: 96874 Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Dark Blue
The set features a substantial number of white and orange plates, useful for creating curved surfaces and geometric designs. The abundance of white plates makes this set a good source for builders working on architectural models or snowy landscapes.

💎 Notable Parts

White Plate 2 x 2 Corner (42x) $2.10
Orange Plate Round Corner 4 x 4 (24x) $3.60
White Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) (28x) $4.20
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$9.90

💡 MOC Potential

🤖 Custom astromech droids in different color schemes
🚀 BB-8 themed rocket or spacecraft
🚗 BB-8 modified into a landspeeder or other vehicle

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Charts Inventory Statistics

131
Unique Parts
924
Total Pieces
1
Minifigures
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