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Relive the iconic Star Wars: Episode IV scene with R2-D2, C-3PO, and two Sandtroopers. A nostalgic set with 137 pieces.

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Set #9490

Droid Escape

Discover the Droid Escape from the Star Wars collection - 137 pieces of building excellence.

⏱ 1-2 hr 🧩 137 pcs 🎂 Ages 7+
★★★☆☆ 3.7 from 13 reviews
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📖 About This Set

Land the escape pod and hide from the Imperial sandtroopers!

C-3PO and R2-D2 have the secret plans to the Death Star, and must avoid capture by heading to the desert planet Tatooine in their escape pod. Will they land safely and avoid being captured by the Imperial Sandtroopers on their swoop bike? Includes 4 minifigures: C-3PO, R2-D2 and 2 Sandtroopers.

  • Includes 4 minifigures: C-3PO, R2-D2 and 2 Imperial Sandtroopers
  • Features escape pod, droid wreckage, swoop bike and 2 blasters
  • Escape pod features detachable cover
  • Includes new and improved design of C-3PO and Sandtrooper
  • Escape pod measures over 5” (15cm) long
  • Swoop bike measures over 3” (8cm) long

 

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 49 unique parts • 117 total pieces

Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Reddish Brown
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 2 x 2 with Top Pin Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 2460 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Black
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2555 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2555 Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 White
Handlebars Handlebars
Part #: 30031 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Bar Frame Octagonal Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 30033 White
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Blue
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Blue
Road Sign Clip-on 2.2 x 2.667 Triangular Road Sign Clip-on...
Part #: 30259 Reddish Brown
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Stylised Computer Console Print Tile 1 x 2 with S...
Part #: 3069bpr0086 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 3176 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b Light Bluish Gray
Technic Gear 20 Tooth Bevel Technic Gear 20 T...
Part #: 32198 Tan
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3701 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Plate 2 x 4 [3 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3709 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles [Flat Ends / Low Attachment] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3839b Dark Bluish Gray
Cone 2 x 2 x 2, Open Stud Cone 2 x 2 x 2, O...
Part #: 3942c Light Bluish Gray
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted [Radar] Dish 4 x 4 Invert...
Part #: 3960 Light Bluish Gray
Dish 8 x 8 Inverted [Radar], Solid Studs, Rounded Anti-stud Underside Dish 8 x 8 Invert...
Part #: 3961 Dark 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 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4085c Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4085c Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4085c Black
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 Blue
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43722 Blue
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 Blue
Cone Half 8 x 4 x 6 Cone Half 8 x 4 x 6
Part #: 47543 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round Corner 4 x 8 Full Brick Double Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 47974 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round Corner 4 x 4 Macaroni Wide with 3 Studs Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 48092 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 White
Weapon Gun / Blaster Long (Star Wars) Weapon Gun / Blas...
Part #: 57899 Black
Weapon Gun / Blaster Short (Star Wars) Weapon Gun / Blas...
Part #: 58247 Black
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 White
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 White
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Metallic Silver
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Light Bluish Gray
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 Black
Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Bottom Ring Weapon Lightsaber...
Part #: 64567 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 3 with Stud Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 6587 Dark Tan
Sticker Sheet for Set 9490-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 71829 [No Color/Any Color]
Technic Axle 4 with Stop Technic Axle 4 wi...
Part #: 87083 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Reddish Brown
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [Original Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 92946 Dark Bluish Gray
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Unfortunately, the provided reviews do not cover LEGO set 9490, Droid Escape. Instead, Brick Building Kids reviews set 75139 (Battle on Takodana), and BrickBros UK reviews set 75136 (Droid Escape Pod).

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BlockTalk AI Summary

Unfortunately, the provided reviews do not cover LEGO set 9490, Droid Escape. Instead, Brick Building Kids reviews set 75139 (Battle on Takodana), and BrickBros UK reviews set 75136 (Droid Escape Pod).

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

📖 Building Instructions 2

Droid Escape Instructions
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Droid Escape Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

49
Unique Parts
117
Total Pieces
4
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1