Blast off to 2009!
Recreate Anakin's Y-wing Starfighter

Return to the Clone Wars era with this classic 570-piece set! Featuring Anakin, Ahsoka, and R2-D2 minifigures, it's a nostalgic build for Star Wars collectors.

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Set #8037

Anakin's Y-wing Starfighter

Anakin's Y-wing Starfighter is a solid rendition of a Clone Wars era vehicle.

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Who it's for
Ages 8+ · Intermediate build Perfect for teens and adults who enjoy Star Wars: The Clone Wars and want a detailed, playable model.
Build
570 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price
$59.99 list price · 10.5¢ per piece
Availability
Retired at LEGO
★★★★☆ 4.1 community rating from 252 ratings

Fans praise the accurate representation of Anakin's Y-wing and the inclusion of Ahsoka Tano. However, some criticize the set for its relatively simple build and consider it overpriced compared to similar sets with more pieces.

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📝 Our Take

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Anakin's Y-wing Starfighter is a solid rendition of a Clone Wars era vehicle. This set offers a great balance of playability and display, capturing the sleek design of the Y-wing with its distinctive yellow accents and greebling.

This set is perfect for Star Wars fans and collectors looking to expand their Clone Wars collection. The build is engaging and not overly complex, making it suitable for a wide range of builders, plus it features key characters from the animated series.

Skip this if you're only interested in the most recent LEGO Star Wars sets or prefer larger, more detailed models. Consider newer Y-wing versions like the 75172-1 for updated designs or the UCS Y-Wing for a more complex build.

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🧱 Building Experience

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570
Pieces
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4.5h
Estimated Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
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8-14
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Engaging construction with Technic elements for structural integrity.
  • Incorporates smooth curves and detailed greebling for accurate aesthetics.
  • Features a firing missile mechanism and a secret lightsaber storage compartment.
  • Designed for both display and play, with sturdy construction and interactive features.

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Anakin's Y-wing Starfighter (8037-1) presents a compelling investment opportunity within the LEGO Star Wars theme. Released in 2009 during the height of the Clone Wars animated series' popularity, this set features exclusive minifigures, including Ahsoka Tano and a Clone Wars-specific R2-D2, which significantly boosts its collectibility. The set's age, combined with its reasonable piece count and iconic vehicle design, contributes to its increasing value on the secondary market. While fluctuations are always possible, the consistent demand for Star Wars LEGO, especially those with unique character variants, suggests a positive long-term trajectory.

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📖 About This Set

Anakin's sleek new Y-wing Starfighter blasts through space on a daring Jedi mission! With Ahsoka in the laser turret and R2-D2 to navigate, this all-new version of the classic starfighter features a firing missile and a secret lightsaber storage compartment. Includes Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano and all-new R2-D2 with Star Wars: The Clone Wars design. Includes 3 minifigures: Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka, and R2-D2 with Clone Wars decoration! Missile launched when R2-D2 pulled backward! Both cockpits can be opened! Y-wing Starfighter measures 17" (43cm) long by 7" (18cm) wide

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Anakin's Y-wing Starfighter stands out due to its Clone Wars-era design and exclusive minifigures. While newer Y-wing sets like 75172-1 offer updated building techniques and aesthetics, this set's rarity and unique character variants make it a desirable addition for collectors. The price point is higher due to its retired status, but the investment potential and nostalgia factor may justify the cost for dedicated fans.

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes three minifigures: Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, and R2-D2 with Clone Wars decoration. The Ahsoka Tano minifigure is particularly valuable due to its exclusivity to this set and the character's popularity.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
570
Parts cataloged in this inventory
107 unique parts, 558 pieces
Minifigures
3

The official piece count includes the 12 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 2× Yellow
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 5× Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 8× White
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 2× Yellow
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 1× Reddish Brown
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2444 5× Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2555 4× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 4× Black
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 6× Yellow
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 4× Yellow
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 1× White
Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
Part #: 3007 6× Yellow
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 3× White
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 3× Yellow
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 3× White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 7× Yellow
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 5× Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 4× Trans-Clear
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 11× White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 6× Yellow
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 12× White
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 1× White
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 3× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 4× White
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Blocked Open Stud, Bottom Axle Holder Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30367b 2× Yellow
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 4 Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3037 2× Yellow
Windscreen 7 x 4 x 1 2/3 with Hinges with Yellow Cockpit Frame Print Windscreen 7 x 4 ...
Part #: 30372pr0002 1× Trans-Brown
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 1× Light Bluish Gray
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 1× Trans-Light Blue
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 1× Trans-Neon Green
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On Top Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 30383 2× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3039 1× Reddish Brown
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3039 2× White
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Double Convex Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3045 4× Yellow
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 6× Yellow
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 17× White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 12× Yellow
Tile 1 x 2 with Avionics Copper, Red & Silver Controls Print Tile 1 x 2 with A...
Part #: 3069bpr0070 2× Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32000 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 1× Black
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 32054 2× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 2× Red
Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32449 1× Black
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Axle Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245b 2× Yellow
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32526 1× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 4 x 6 with 2 x 4 Opening Technic Brick 4 x...
Part #: 32531 2× Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 2× White
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 8× White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 2 x 3 [Hollow Studs] Brick Sloped 75° ...
Part #: 3684 4× Yellow
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 6× Yellow
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 1× Black
Technic Axle 12 Technic Axle 12
Part #: 3708 2× Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 5× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped Inverted 33° 3 x 2, Connections between Studs, Ovoid Bottom Pin Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3747b 2× White
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 3749 2× Tan
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 3× White
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 3× Yellow
Technic Brick 1 x 6 [5 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3894 2× Yellow
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3938 1× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 6× Tan
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 4× Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 2× White
Technic Cylinder 4 x 4 with Pin Holes and Centre Bar, Closed Sides on Bar Technic Cylinder ...
Part #: 41531 6× Yellow
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 41677 2× Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 2× Yellow
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41770 2× Yellow
Brick Curved Inverted 6 x 1 Brick Curved Inve...
Part #: 42023 4× White
Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 4274 42× Blue
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 4× Blue
Panel 1 x 4 x 1 with Rounded Corners [Thick Wall] Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...
Part #: 43337 2× Yellow
Brick Curved 6 x 2 Brick Curved 6 x 2
Part #: 44126 4× Yellow
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 17× Tan
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 19× White
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 1× Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 12 x 3 Left Wedge Plate 12 x ...
Part #: 47397 1× White
Wedge Plate 12 x 3 Right Wedge Plate 12 x ...
Part #: 47398 1× White
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 4× Trans-Dark Pink
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 1× Light Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 4864b 1× White
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Square Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865a 2× Trans-Brown
Bar 1L with Clip Bar 1L with Clip
Part #: 48729a 2× Black
Brick Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Brick Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 16× White
Wedge Plate 2 x 4 Wedge Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 51739 2× Yellow
Brick Wedged, Curved Triple 4 x 6 x 2/3 with 4 Studs Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 52031 1× White
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 14× White
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 14× Yellow
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Right Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54383 2× White
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Right Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54383 1× Yellow
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Left Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54384 2× White
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Left Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54384 1× Yellow
Wheel 30.4 x 20 without Pinholes, with Reinforced Rim Wheel 30.4 x 20 w...
Part #: 56145 2× Light Bluish Gray
Projectile, Technic Competition Arrow, Liftarm Shaft with Hollow Black Rubber End Projectile, Techn...
Part #: 57028c01 1× Light Bluish Gray
Windscreen 3 x 4 x 1 1/3 Large Glass Surface Windscreen 3 x 4 ...
Part #: 57783 1× Trans-Brown
Launcher, Technic Competition Cannon Flat Bottom [Complete Assembly] Launcher, Technic...
Part #: 57796 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Wheel 31 x 15 Technic, 7 Pin Holes Wheel 31 x 15 Tec...
Part #: 60208 2× Yellow
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 8× Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 2× Black
Brick 1 x 10 Brick 1 x 10
Part #: 6111 4× Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 6134 1× Black
Brick Sloped 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Brick Sloped 18° ...
Part #: 61409 4× Yellow
Brick Sloped 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Brick Sloped 18° ...
Part #: 61409 6× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 29× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges] Brick Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 61678 4× Yellow
Brick Round 4 x 4 with 4 Side Pin Holes and Center Axle Hole Brick Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 6222 8× Light Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 1 x 1 Corner Panel 1 x 1 x 1 C...
Part #: 6231 4× Yellow
Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 6232 2× Yellow
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 62462 2× White
Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 4 Cylinder Half 2 x...
Part #: 6259 8× Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 2× Yellow
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 2× Black
Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Bottom Ring Weapon Lightsaber...
Part #: 64567 2× Metallic Silver
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 Equipment Telesco...
Part #: 64644 2× Black
Plate Special 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Opening Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 64799 1× Yellow
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 6558 6× Blue
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 20× White
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 6× Yellow
Brick Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch and Reinforced Underside [New Style] Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 85080 16× Yellow
Dome Hemisphere 4 x 4 Dome Hemisphere 4...
Part #: 86500 2× White
Dome Hemisphere 4 x 4 Dome Hemisphere 4...
Part #: 86500 1× Trans-Clear
Sticker Sheet for Set 8037-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 86761 1× [No Color/Any Color]
The set contains a substantial quantity of yellow and white pieces, useful for creating custom Star Wars vehicles or adding details to existing MOCs. The inclusion of Technic pins adds structural integrity to builds.

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💎 Notable Parts

Yellow Brick Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch and Reinforced Underside [New Style] (16x) $2.40
White Tile 1 x 6 with Groove (20x) $1.00
Tan Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 (17x) $2.55
Yellow Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole (8x) $1.60
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$7.55

💡 MOC Potential

🚀 Create a larger, more detailed Y-wing variant with custom modifications.
🚢 Build a Rebel transport ship or a smaller fighter craft using the set's components.
🏙 Expand a LEGO Star Wars diorama with a hangar bay or a spaceport scene.

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JediJACPenguin highly praises the 2009 Anakin's Y-Wing Starfighter (8037) for its design and exclusive printed pieces. They specifically call out the inclusion of Anakin, Ahsoka, and the exclusive Clone Wars-style R2-D2 minifigure, while also expressing a desire for a remake in a blue color scheme from a later Clone Wars season.

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JediJACPenguin highly praises the 2009 Anakin's Y-Wing Starfighter (8037) for its design and exclusive printed pieces. They specifically call out the inclusion of Anakin, Ahsoka, and the exclusive Clone Wars-style R2-D2 minifigure, while also expressing a desire for a remake in a blue color scheme from a later Clone Wars season.

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📖 Building Instructions 1

Anakin's Y-wing Starfighter Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

107
Unique Parts
570
Official Piece Count
558
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
3
Minifigures
12
Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 12 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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