How many pieces are in the Droid Gunship?

Droid Gunship contains 329 pieces.

When was the Droid Gunship released?

Droid Gunship was released in 2008.

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🏛 Star Wars

Set #7678

Droid Gunship

The Droid Gunship is a classic vehicle from the Clone Wars era.

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Who it's for: Intermediate build Perfect for Star Wars fans looking for a detailed and recognizable vehicle from the Clone Wars era.
Build: 329 pieces · about 4 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $29.99 list price · 9.1¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating from 103 ratings

Fans appreciate the Droid Gunship's accurate design and sturdy build, making it a great display piece. Some find the minifigure selection basic, but overall it's considered a good representation of the vehicle from the Clone Wars.

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📝 Our Take

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The Droid Gunship is a classic vehicle from the Clone Wars era. This set accurately captures the menacing look of the Separatist war machine, featuring rotating gun turrets and a sleek design that stands out in any LEGO Star Wars collection.

This set is perfect for Star Wars enthusiasts and army builders. The build is straightforward and rewarding, making it a great addition to any collection focused on the Clone Wars era. It also provides a good source of battle droids for expanding your Separatist forces.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex build experience or a large, imposing model. Consider larger vehicles like the Republic Gunship or AT-TE for a more challenging and visually impressive display piece.

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🧱 Building Experience

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329

Pieces

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4.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Rotating gun turrets add playability and display options
Clever use of grille bricks and headlight bricks creates a detailed surface
Sturdy construction allows for swooshing and posing
Accurate representation of the Droid Gunship's unique shape

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Droid Gunship (7678-1) presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired set from 2008, its value has steadily increased over time, driven by the enduring popularity of the Star Wars theme, particularly the Clone Wars era. The inclusion of battle droids further enhances its appeal to collectors. However, the set's relatively small size and piece count may limit its long-term appreciation compared to larger, more complex sets. Potential investors should monitor market trends and consider the set's condition and completeness to maximize returns. The current price trend indicates continued interest, but diversification is always recommended to mitigate risk.

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📖 About This Set

The Separatists strike back with the mighty Droid Gunship! This heavily-armed vehicle straight out of the Clone Wars features wing-mounted laser cannons, movable nose-mounted blaster turrets, retractable landing gear, an opening cockpit, and 'bombs' that automatically drop with the turn of a gear. Includes Droid Pilot and 2 Battle Droid minifigures! Open the cockpit the put the Droid Pilot at the controls! Turn the gear to drop the "bombs"! Rotate the blaster turrets! Measures 10" (25cm) long and 9" (23cm) wide!

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The Droid Gunship offers a more compact and affordable alternative to larger LEGO Star Wars vehicles. While it lacks the size and complexity of sets like the Republic Gunship, its accurate design and playability make it a worthwhile addition to any Clone Wars collection. Collectors seeking a larger display piece may prefer the Republic Gunship, while those prioritizing affordability and army building will find the Droid Gunship a more appealing option.

3 Minifigures Included

Battle Droid, Two Straight Arms with Clips at 90°

2x included

Battle Droid, Two Bent Arms

5 parts

Includes two standard Battle Droids with straight arms and one with bent arms, common for this era of LEGO Star Wars sets.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 329
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 94 unique parts, 314 pieces
Minifigures: 3

The official piece count includes the 15 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.

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 6× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 6...

Part #: 2419 2× Dark Blue

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Dark Blue

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2444 2× Black

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 2× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 3...

Part #: 2450 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 4× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 4× Black

Bar 8L - Two Stop...

Part #: 2714a 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Disc 3 x 3

Part #: 2723 2× Black

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 2× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2817 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 1× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Blue

Brick 2 x 8

Part #: 3007 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 5× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 14× Blue

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× Trans-Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 6× Dark Blue

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 30350b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 30365 2× Black

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 4× Blue

Wedge Plate 4 x 4...

Part #: 30503 4× Black

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 2× Reddish Brown

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 11× Dark Blue

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 5× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 4× Dark Blue

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32054 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 2× Red

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32126 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 24 T...

Part #: 3648b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Blue

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 5× Light Bluish Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3679 2× Light Bluish Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3680 2× Blue

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 1× Black

Technic Axle 8

Part #: 3707 2× Black

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 3736 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3839b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 3× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 4095 2× Black

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 4150 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 8 x...

Part #: 4151b 1× Black

Technic Tooth 1 x...

Part #: 41669 4× Pearl Light Gray

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41769 2× Dark Blue

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41769 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41770 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41770 2× Dark Blue

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 42003 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Dish 6 x 6 Invert...

Part #: 4285b 1× Black

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 2× Blue

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 43713 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 4 x 4...

Part #: 43719 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43722 3× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43723 3× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 43857 2× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44301a 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Cylinder Hemisphe...

Part #: 44358 2× Light Bluish Gray

Dome Hemisphere 3...

Part #: 44359 4× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44567a 2× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 44675 2× Dark Blue

Flag 2 x 2 Trapez...

Part #: 44676 2× Dark Blue

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 10× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 6× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 4588 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 47457 2× Blue

Wheel Arch, Curve...

Part #: 47755 4× Dark Blue

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865a 1× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4871 2× Dark Blue

Bar 1L with Clip

Part #: 48729a 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 50745 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 4× Dark Blue

Weapon Gun / Blas...

Part #: 58247 2× Black

Brick Round Corne...

Part #: 58846 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 6× Black

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 6× Black

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 2× Blue

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 60471 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 4× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 6134 3× Blue

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 64286 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 4× Black

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Rubber Be...

Part #: 85544 1× Blue

Features a good selection of dark and light bluish gray plates and tiles, useful for building Star Wars vehicles and other spacecraft. The blue elements add some color highlights.

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💎 Notable Parts

Blue Plate 1 x 2 (14x) $0.70

Dark Bluish Gray Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 (10x) $1.50

Dark Bluish Gray Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille (8x) $1.20

Black Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] (6x) $0.90

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$4.30

💡 MOC Potential

🚀 Create a larger, more detailed version of the Droid Gunship

🚢 Design a Separatist landing craft or transport

🤖 Build a custom battle droid walker or artillery platform

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 9 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

LEGO Droid Gunship reviews are mixed, with MandRproductions offering comparisons across the 2008, 2014, and 2019 versions, noting the 2019 model is the smallest. MAGMA-Studios finds the 2008 set (7678) unremarkable, while Five Lonely Clones provides reviews for both the 2008 and 2019 versions.

LEGO Star Wars 2019 Droid Gunship Review! Set 75233!

MandRproductions • 137.3K views Review

LEGO Star Wars: Droid Gunship 7678 Review

MAGMA- Studios • 13.1K views Review

LEGO Star Wars 75233: Droid Gunship Review! (2019)

Five Lonely Clones • 7.1K views Review

Community Sentiment

Based on 9 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

6 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

MandRproductions' comparison videos are popular, but even the reviewer notes the 2019 version is the smallest. Other reviewers like MAGMA-Studios provide more basic overviews, and JANG's LEGO Reviews re-uploaded their 2014 review, suggesting continued interest in that particular model.

Reddit Reviews

No Reddit reviews found

YouTube Reviews

6 videos

LEGO Star Wars 2019 Droid Gunship Review! Set 75233!

MandRproductions

137.3K views Review

LEGO Star Wars: Droid Gunship 7678 Review

MAGMA- Studios

13.1K views Review

LEGO Star Wars 75233: Droid Gunship Review! (2019)

Five Lonely Clones

7.1K views Review

LEGO Star Wars 7678: Droid Gunship Review! (2008)

Five Lonely Clones

2.1K 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 1

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

329

Official Piece Count

314

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 15 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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