How many pieces are in the Droid Developer Kit?

Droid Developer Kit contains 657 pieces.

When was the Droid Developer Kit released?

Droid Developer Kit was released in 1999.

🏛 Star Wars

Set #9748

Droid Developer Kit

The Droid Developer Kit is a pioneering LEGO set from the early days of the LEGO Star Wars and Robotics themes.

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Who it's for: Intermediate build Perfect for teens and adults interested in robotics and Star Wars
Build: 657 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating

Fans appreciate the unique combination of Star Wars and robotics, but some find the programming aspect challenging. The set is praised for its historical significance and the opportunity to build functional droids.

Best Price

$119.00

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📝 Our Take

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The Droid Developer Kit is a pioneering LEGO set from the early days of the LEGO Star Wars and Robotics themes. This set uniquely combines Technic building with programmable robotics, allowing builders to create and control their own droids using the included microcomputer. It's a fascinating blend of creativity and technology.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts interested in robotics and programming, as well as Star Wars fans who enjoy building and customizing their own droids. The building experience is challenging but rewarding, offering a hands-on introduction to basic programming concepts. The finished models offer interactive play and customization potential.

Skip this if you're primarily interested in display models or detailed minifigure collections. This set focuses on functionality and play over aesthetics. Consider sets like the more recent LEGO Boost Droid Commander set (75253-1) for a modern take on LEGO robotics or the UCS Millennium Falcon (75192-1) for a display-focused Star Wars build.

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657

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Programming the droids using the included microcomputer
Building different droid models with varying functions
Learning basic robotics and programming concepts
Customizing droid behavior through code

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Droid Developer Kit holds moderate investment potential. As an early LEGO Star Wars set with a unique robotics component, it appeals to both LEGO and Star Wars collectors. The set's age and relative rarity contribute to its value, though the specialized nature of the robotics components may limit its broader appeal. Keeping the set complete with all original components, including the microcomputer and software, is crucial for maximizing its value. The stable price trend suggests a steady appreciation over time.

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The Droid Developer Kit is unique in its combination of LEGO Star Wars and programmable robotics. While the LEGO Boost Droid Commander (75253-1) offers a more modern robotics experience, this set provides a glimpse into the early days of LEGO robotics. Collectors interested in display models might prefer the UCS Millennium Falcon (75192-1) or other large-scale Star Wars sets.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 657
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 106 unique parts, 658 pieces

LEGO counts 657 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 658; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. 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.

Tyre 30 x 10.5 Of...

Part #: 2346 4× Light Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 2× White

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Part #: 2412b 4× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 4× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 4× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2444 2× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 4× White

Technic Axle Towball

Part #: 2736 4× Light Gray

Technic Slope Lon...

Part #: 2744 2× White

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 34× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 2825 1× Light Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 2825 7× White

Technic Beam Tria...

Part #: 2905 2× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× White

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 4× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 6× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 2

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Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 7× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 8

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 2× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 4× White

Technic Pin 3/4

Part #: 32002 16× Dark Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32009 4× Blue

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32009 3× White

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 6× White

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 4× Blue

Technic Axle and ...

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Technic Axle and ...

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Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32016 2× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32017 5× Light Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32017 4× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 32028 8× Light Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32034 3× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32034 4× White

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 32039 6× Blue

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 32039 8× Light Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32054 8× Blue

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32054 8× Dark Turquoise

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32056 4× White

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 19× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32063 8× Light Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064c 2× Light Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

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Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32065 2× Light Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32068 2× Light Gray

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 32069 2× Black

Technic Axle 5

Part #: 32073 5× Black

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123a 21× Light Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32126 5× Light Gray

Technic Pin Doubl...

Part #: 32138 4× White

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 5× Light Gray

Technic Gearbox Half

Part #: 32166 2× White

Large Figure Skel...

Part #: 32173 2× White

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 32174 4× White

Technic Connector...

Part #: 32175 2× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32177 2× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32177 2× Blue

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 32188 2× White

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 32189 2× White

Axle Hose, Soft 11L

Part #: 32199 4× White

Axle Hose, Soft 11L

Part #: 32199 4× Dark Gray

Axle Hose, Soft 12L

Part #: 32200 1× Light Gray

Axle Hose, Soft 19L

Part #: 32235 1× Light Gray

Technic Gear 20 T...

Part #: 32269 3× Light Gray

Technic Gear 12 T...

Part #: 32270 2× Light Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32271 2× Light Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32271 7× White

Technic Turntable...

Part #: 32273c01 1× Blue

Hub, Micro Scout ...

Part #: 32344c01 1× White

Wheel with Split ...

Part #: 3482 4× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Light Gray

Technic Gear 8 Tooth

Part #: 3647 1× Light Gray

Technic Gear 24 T...

Part #: 3648b 3× Light Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 5× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3701 12× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3702 2× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3703 4× White

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 12× Black

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 9× Black

Technic Axle 8

Part #: 3707 3× Black

Technic Axle 12

Part #: 3708 1× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 6× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Light Gray

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 17× Light Gray

Technic Axle 10

Part #: 3737 2× Black

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 3749 33× Light Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 2× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 2× Light Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3894 8× White

Technic Gear 16 T...

Part #: 4019 4× Light Gray

CD-Rom, for 9748

Part #: 4128535 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Technic Wedge Bel...

Part #: 4185 4× Light Gray

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 12× Light Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4287a 2× White

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 4× White

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 19× Black

Technic Worm Gear

Part #: 4716 1× Light Gray

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 2× White

Technic Panel Dom...

Part #: 51pr0001 1× Metallic Silver

Technic Panel Dom...

Part #: 51pr0002 1× Metallic Silver

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 18× Light Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Red

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 11× Light Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 14× White

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 2× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

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Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 6538b 10× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 6× Light Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 6558 20× Black

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 6587 3× Dark Gray

Technic Gear 12 T...

Part #: 6589 6× Light Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 6632 2× Light Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 6632 12× White

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 4× White

Technic Flex Cabl...

Part #: 6644 4× Black

Rubber Band Small...

Part #: 71509 2× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 75535 2× White

Hose Rigid 3mm D....

Part #: 75c03 2× Dark Gray

Hose, Ribbed 7mm ...

Part #: 78c04 2× Light Gray

Hose, Ribbed 7mm ...

Part #: 78c08 2× Blue

Hose, Ribbed 7mm ...

Part #: 78c08 1× White

Technic Rubber Be...

Part #: 85545 2× Blue

Technic Flex Cabl...

Part #: flex08c05 2× Light Gray

This set features a wide array of Technic pieces, making it a great source for builders interested in creating functional models. The light gray and white color palette is suitable for various MOC projects.

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💎 Notable Parts

Light Gray Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise (33x) $1.65

Black Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots (20x) $1.00

White Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] (12x) $0.60

Blue Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] (8x) $0.80

Dark Turquoise Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] (8x) $1.20

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$5.25

💡 MOC Potential

🤖 Custom droids with unique functions and designs

🚗 Programmable rovers or robotic arms

🏙 Automated city systems, such as traffic lights or delivery robots

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

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What YouTubers Say

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BlockTalk AI

Nonsense Wars provides an in-depth look at the Droid Developer Kit (9748), noting the Micro Scout's pre-programmed functions and digital instructions within the DDK app. The reviewer highlights the ability to build R2-D2, but also points out some oddities in the construction process.