How many pieces are in the Imperial Landing Craft?

Imperial Landing Craft contains 471 pieces.

When was the Imperial Landing Craft released?

Imperial Landing Craft was released in 2007.

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🏛 Star Wars

Set #7659

Imperial Landing Craft

The Imperial Landing Craft is a solid mid-range Star Wars set from 2007.

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Who it's for: Intermediate build Perfect for teens and adults who love Star Wars, as well as older children ready for a more complex build
Build: 471 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $49.99 list price · 10.6¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.0 community rating from 279 ratings

Fans appreciate the classic design and accurate representation of the Imperial Landing Craft, with many highlighting the included minifigures as a major draw. Criticisms often focus on the simplicity of the build and the relatively high price compared to the piece count.

$49.99

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📝 Our Take

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The Imperial Landing Craft is a solid mid-range Star Wars set from 2007. It offers a good balance of play features and display appeal, capturing the utilitarian design of the Empire's troop transport.

This set is perfect for younger Star Wars fans and collectors looking for a classic vehicle. The build is straightforward, making it accessible for kids, while the included minifigures add to its playability and display value. It's a great addition to any Imperial army.

Skip this if you're looking for a challenging build or a larger, more detailed model. Consider the newer Imperial Shuttle sets for a more complex and visually impressive display piece.

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471

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

The gear system for folding the wings is a clever and engaging mechanic.
The use of Technic elements adds stability and functionality to the model.
The troop compartment allows for imaginative play scenarios.
The overall design accurately reflects the look of the Imperial Landing Craft from the movies.

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The Imperial Landing Craft (7659-1) presents a decent investment opportunity, driven by its status as a retired Star Wars set. The theme's enduring popularity provides a strong foundation for value appreciation. While not exceptionally rare, the set's age and increasing demand contribute to a positive price trend. However, potential investors should be aware that the set isn't exceptionally rare or exclusive, meaning appreciation may be gradual rather than rapid. Comparing its performance to other mid-range Star Wars sets from the same era suggests a reasonable potential for growth.

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📖 About This Set

Battle the forces of the Rebellion wherever they hide! Equipped with twin blaster cannons, 'bombs,' a troop compartment and firing rockets, the Imperial Landing Craft is ready to deploy your forces anywhere in the galaxy. Gear system lets wings fold up together at the twist of a dial! Includes Imperial pilot, 2 Sandtrooper and 2 Stormtrooper minifigures with blasters.

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This set is a good entry point into collecting Star Wars vehicles. Compared to larger sets like the Imperial Shuttle (10212-1), it's more affordable and takes up less display space. However, it lacks the intricate detail and complexity of those higher-end sets. For those seeking a similar scale but different faction, consider a Rebel transport.

5 Minifigures Included

Stormtrooper, Plain Black Head, Black Lines on Nose Vent

2x included

B+

Sandtrooper Squad Leader / Captain, Orange Pauldron, Neck Bracket, Plain Black Head, Dotted Mouth print

2x included

B+

TIE Pilot, Plain Legs, Plain Black Head (30408 Helmet)

4 parts

The set includes a TIE Pilot, two Sandtroopers (one with an orange pauldron indicating a squad leader), and two Stormtroopers. The Sandtroopers are particularly desirable due to their unique armor printing and accessories.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 471
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 117 unique parts, 449 pieces
Minifigures: 5

The official piece count includes the 22 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 1× Trans-Red

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 4× Blue

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 4× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 2436 4× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2444 4× White

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 1× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 2449 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...

Part #: 2454a 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 2460 2× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 12× White

Panel 3 x 4 x 6 C...

Part #: 2571 6× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 2730 2× White

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 10× Black

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 2876 4× White

Technic Beam Tria...

Part #: 2905 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× White

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 5× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× White

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 2× White

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 4× White

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 5× White

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 30165 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 30180 2× White

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 27× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30237a 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 55° ...

Part #: 30249 2× White

Plate 6 x 12

Part #: 3028 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× White

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× White

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 3× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 30350b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 6× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3045 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 30592 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 7× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Round Corne...

Part #: 3063b 4× White

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 3× White

Tile 1 x 2 with A...

Part #: 3069bpr0070 1× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32018 3× White

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32056 4× White

Wedge Plate 4 x 6...

Part #: 32059 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 5× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064b 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 5

Part #: 32073 4× Light Bluish Gray

Windscreen 8 x 6 ...

Part #: 32086 1× Trans-Brown

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 8× Yellow

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32192 2× Black

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32250 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 20 T...

Part #: 32269 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 12 T...

Part #: 32270 1× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32316 2× White

Technic Gear 36 T...

Part #: 32498 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3297 2× White

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 6× White

Technic Gear 8 Tooth

Part #: 3647 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 24 T...

Part #: 3650c 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Arch 1 x 4

Part #: 3659 4× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 3× White

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3702 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 9× Black

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 1× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 16× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3747b 1× White

Brick 1 x 6 x 5

Part #: 3754 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 9× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 4× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3894 1× White

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 6× White

Seat / Chair 2 x 2

Part #: 4079 2× Blue

Technic Cylinder ...

Part #: 41531 6× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41677 2× Red

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 42003 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 4× Blue

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 6× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4287b 4× White

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 4× Blue

Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...

Part #: 43337 4× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 5× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 4× White

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 7× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 45590 2× Black

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 45677 3× White

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

Part #: 4589 10× Trans-Neon Green

Technic Worm Gear

Part #: 4716 1× Black

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 5× Trans-Dark Blue

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 47905 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 1× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 8 x 3...

Part #: 50304 2× White

Wedge Plate 8 x 3...

Part #: 50305 2× White

Wedge Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 51739 2× White

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 4× Trans-Red

Projectile, Techn...

Part #: 57028c01 2× Red

Launcher, Technic...

Part #: 57796 2× Black

Weapon Gun / Blas...

Part #: 57899 2× Black

Weapon Gun / Blas...

Part #: 58247 2× Black

Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...

Part #: 6005 16× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 6019 12× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 6081 3× White

Hinge Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 6134 1× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 3× Trans-Orange

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Trans-Neon Orange

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 2× White

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 6538b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 8× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 1.5 ...

Part #: 6553 3× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 6558 4× Black

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 6572 2× Red

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 6× White

Hose Rigid 3mm D....

Part #: 75c03 2× Light Bluish Gray

The set features a good selection of white and light bluish gray plates and slopes, useful for building spacecraft or architectural models. The inclusion of Technic axles and pins adds functionality and stability to MOC designs.

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Inventory Statistics

117

Unique Parts

471

Official Piece Count

449

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 22 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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