How many pieces are in the BB-8 Astromech Droid?

BB-8 Astromech Droid contains 569 pieces.

What age is the BB-8 Astromech Droid recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 10+.

When was the BB-8 Astromech Droid released?

BB-8 Astromech Droid was released in 2026.

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🏛 Star Wars

Set #75452

BB-8 Astromech Droid

BB-8 Astromech Droid is a delightful addition to any Star Wars collection.

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Who it's for: Ages 10+ · Intermediate build Perfect for teens and adults who love Star Wars and enjoy building detailed models
Build: 569 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $89.99 list price · 15.8¢ per piece
Availability: Current release · expected exit Dec 31, 2028

★★★☆☆ 3.9 community rating from 22 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's accurate representation of BB-8 and the engaging building experience. Some reviewers note that the head rotation mechanism could be smoother, but overall, it's considered a worthwhile addition to any Star Wars collection.

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📝 Our Take

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BB-8 Astromech Droid is a delightful addition to any Star Wars collection. Capturing the charm and personality of the beloved droid, this set offers a fun and engaging building experience.

This set is perfect for Star Wars fans of all ages and skill levels. The build is challenging enough to be interesting, but not so complex as to be frustrating, and the finished model makes a great display piece.

Skip this if you're looking for a set with high playability or a large number of minifigures. Consider a smaller playset with multiple characters if you want more interactive features.

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🧱 Building Experience

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569

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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10+

Ages

Build Highlights:

Clever use of slopes and curved elements to create BB-8's rounded shape
Internal Technic frame provides structural integrity
Rotating head adds a dynamic element to the display
Accurate recreation of BB-8's distinctive features and markings

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Investment Grade

⏳ Current release

This BB-8 set has good investment potential, driven by the enduring popularity of the Star Wars franchise. Its moderate piece count and reasonable price point make it accessible to a wide range of collectors. The set features a faithful recreation of a memorable character, increasing its appeal and long-term value. While not a limited edition, its retirement will likely lead to price appreciation, especially if kept in mint condition. However, it's important to acknowledge that the market can fluctuate, and returns are not guaranteed.

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This BB-8 set offers a detailed display model at a mid-range price point. Compared to larger, more expensive UCS sets, it's more accessible for casual collectors. While it doesn't have the play features of smaller playsets, it stands out as a faithful recreation of a beloved character. Consider the LEGO D-O (75278-1) for a smaller, more affordable droid build, or the UCS R2-D2 (75308-1) for a larger, more complex model.

1 Minifigure Included

BB-8

2 parts

The set includes a BB-8 figure, which is brick-built and not a traditional minifigure. It's a unique rendition of the character, adding to the set's collectibility.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 569
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 113 unique parts, 567 pieces
Minifigures: 1

The official piece count includes the 2 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.

Bar Holder with Clip

Part #: 11090 1× Light Bluish Gray

Bar Holder with Clip

Part #: 11090 1× White

Bar Holder with Clip

Part #: 11090 1× Black

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 11203 4× Reddish Brown

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 11455 1× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 1× White

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 1× Orange

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 13548 32× White

Brick Wedged 4 x ...

Part #: 14413 4× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 14769 8× White

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 16× White

Road Sign Clip-on...

Part #: 15210 8× White

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 15535 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 4× Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15712 2× White

Plate Round Half ...

Part #: 18646 2× Black

Plate Round Half ...

Part #: 18646 2× Orange

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 20482 8× Red

Bar Holder with H...

Part #: 23443 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 18× Tan

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× White

Wedge Plate 3 x 3...

Part #: 2450 20× White

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 3× Red

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 1× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 8× White

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 26601 22× White

Tile 4 x 4 Curved...

Part #: 27507 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 29119 1× White

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 2× Tan

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Bright Pink

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 6× Reddish Brown

Plate Special / S...

Part #: 30166 8× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 8× Dark Tan

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 13× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 9× Tan

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 18× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 9× Orange

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 7× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 24× Blue

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3037 8× White

Arm Mechanical wi...

Part #: 30377 1× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 30383 2× Black

Tyre 43.2 x 14

Part #: 30699 1× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 4× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Lime

Technic Pin 3/4

Part #: 32002 2× Tan

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 6× Blue

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32017 1× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 32028 4× Green

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 1× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064a 7× Yellow

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 2× Dark Pink

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32523 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 32802 2× Black

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 32828 1× Black

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 32828 2× White

Cone 1 1/2 x 1 1/...

Part #: 33492 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Bar 1L with Clip ...

Part #: 3484 1× Light Bluish Gray

Bar 1L with Clip ...

Part #: 3484 8× Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 35480 4× Black

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Tan

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 1× Yellow

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 4× Red

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3679 3× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 3705 3× Black

Part #: 3710 7× Medium Azure

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× White

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 3× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 3738 1× Bright Green

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 3749 1× Tan

Wave / Flame Smal...

Part #: 37775 1× Trans-Light Blue

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3894 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Antenna 1 x 4 wit...

Part #: 3957b 1× Black

Dish 8 x 8 Invert...

Part #: 3961 1× White

Dish 8 x 8 Invert...

Part #: 3961pr0018 2× White

Dish 8 x 8 Invert...

Part #: 3961pr0019 2× White

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 3× Orange

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 40490 4× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 2× Black

Technic Wedge Bel...

Part #: 4185 1× Green

Technic Wedge Bel...

Part #: 4185 1× Red

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 1× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 4304 2× Yellow

Technic Axle 7

Part #: 44294 1× Yellow

Pneumatic T-Piece...

Part #: 4697b 1× Pearl Gold

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× White

Wedge Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 51739 8× White

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 54657 2× Black

Wheel 30 x 14

Part #: 56904 1× Black

Brick Round Corne...

Part #: 5852 1× White

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 1× Black

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 1× White

Plate Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 60474 9× White

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 61332 24× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 19× Tan

Plate Special 6 x...

Part #: 6178pr0008 1× Black

Technic Universal...

Part #: 61903 1× Light Bluish Gray

Bar 6L with Stop ...

Part #: 63965 1× White

Equipment Telesco...

Part #: 64644 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 64799 1× White

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 65487 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Gearbox 4 x 4 x 1...

Part #: 6585 1× Black

Part #: 68013 2× Yellow

Brick Round 3 x 6...

Part #: 6957pr0003 3× White

Brick Round 3 x 6...

Part #: 6957pr0004 2× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 72132 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 7229 1× Dark Turquoise

Plate 3 x 3 Corner

Part #: 77844 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 77850 8× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 78256 2× Black

Tile 3 x 3 Curved...

Part #: 79393 4× Light Bluish Gray

Rubber Belt Small...

Part #: 85543 2× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 4× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 17× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 1 x 2/3...

Part #: 86996 4× Tan

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Black

Cylinder 1 x 5 1/...

Part #: 87617 1× Black

Bar 5L with Handl...

Part #: 87618 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged 2 x ...

Part #: 87620 3× White

Bar 3L

Part #: 87994 1× White

Part #: 96874 1× Dark Turquoise

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 1× Trans-Black

The set is predominantly white, providing a large quantity of useful white slopes, wedges, and plates for MOC builders. The inclusion of Technic pins adds to the set's structural integrity and offers possibilities for incorporating movement into custom creations.

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💎 Notable Parts

White Wedge Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Corner (32x) $1.60

Black Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots (24x) $0.72

White Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole (9x) $0.90

White Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder (8x) $1.20

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$4.42

💡 MOC Potential

🤖 Rebuild into a different astromech droid, like R2-D2 or a custom design

🚗 Create a small Star Wars vehicle, like a landspeeder or probe droid

🏛 Use the white pieces to construct a scaled-down version of a famous sci-fi structure

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📖 Building Instructions 2

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Inventory Statistics

113

Unique Parts

569

Official Piece Count

567

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

The official piece count includes the 2 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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