LEGO 10178 Motorized Walking AT-AT: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	10178
Release year	2007
Piece count	1,137
Minifigures	4
Theme	Star Wars
Subtheme	Ultimate Collector Series
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Star Wars set 10178, “Motorized Walking AT-AT”, represents the Imperial AT-AT transport from the Star Wars saga.

The model depicts the AT-AT, an Imperial ground vehicle strongly associated with the Hoth battle scenes in Star Wars.

The set contains 1137 pieces and 4 minifigures: Luke Skywalker in an orange Rebel pilot outfit, a Snowtrooper, an AT-AT Driver in a white uniform, and General Maximillian Veers. Its title identifies a motorized walking function, the defining feature of this version. The build also focuses on the tall, angular, four-legged profile of the Imperial walker.

This set suits Star Wars collectors who want a clearly identifiable AT-AT, as well as builders interested in a model with play value through movement.

Inventory of set 10178

The inventory of set 10178 lists 1,137 pieces, spare parts excluded: 167 different lots (one shape in one color) for 163 part shapes. The box also contains 11 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 10178

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 46% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (22%) and black (19%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Bluish Gray	523	46%
Dark Bluish Gray	252	22%
Black	213	19%
Blue	100	8.8%
Tan	28	2.5%
Red	8	0.7%
White	5	0.4%
Yellow	3	0.3%
Light Nougat	2	0.2%
Trans-Light Blue	1	0.1%
Other colors (2)	2	0.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Technic Pins	225	20%
Technic Beams	139	12%
Technic Axles	98	8.6%
Plates	89	7.8%
Technic Connectors	85	7.5%
Plates Special	74	6.5%

Most common parts in set 10178

Part	Color	Quantity
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	61
Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062	Black	43
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093	Blue	40
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Dark Bluish Gray	40
Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274	Blue	37
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536	Light Bluish Gray	33
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654	Light Bluish Gray	32
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b	Light Bluish Gray	24
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558	Blue	23
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Dark Bluish Gray	22

147 of the 163 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 10178

One part shape in set 10178 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Helmet Stormtrooper, AT-AT Driver with Large Black Triangle Print 30408pr0016	White

Rebuilding set 10178 from another set

Share of the parts of set 10178 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
42043 Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245	34%	2,793	2015
10195 Republic Dropship with AT-OT	30%	1,758	2009
76042 The SHIELD Helicarrier	29%	2,996	2015
10188 Death Star	29%	3,807	2008
45804 HYDRO DYNAMICS Challenge Kit	28%	2,052	2017

No similarly sized set goes above 34%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 10178 within its line

With 1,137 pieces, set 10178 ranks #76 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 194 sets released in 2007, it ranks #14. That is 2.3 times the average Star Wars set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 10178 Motorized Walking AT-AT have?

LEGO set 10178 Motorized Walking AT-AT has 1,137 pieces. It was released in 2007 as part of the Star Wars theme.

What year was LEGO set 10178 released?

Set 10178 Motorized Walking AT-AT was released in 2007 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 10178?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 10178 Motorized Walking AT-AT: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 10178?

The instructions for LEGO set 10178 Motorized Walking AT-AT can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 10178.

What is the main color of LEGO set 10178?

Light bluish gray, with 523 out of 1,137 pieces, or 46%. Next come dark bluish gray (22%) and black (19%).

How many different parts does set 10178 contain?

Set 10178 has 167 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 163 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 61 copies.

Does LEGO set 10178 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Helmet Stormtrooper, AT-AT Driver with Large Black Triangle Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 10178?

Set 42043 Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245, released in 2015: it supplies 34%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Which minifigures are included with set 10178?

The set includes Luke Skywalker in an orange Rebel pilot outfit, a Snowtrooper, an AT-AT Driver in a white uniform, and General Maximillian Veers.

Is this AT-AT intended to be only a static display model?

No. The title “Motorized Walking AT-AT” identifies a motorized walking function as a key feature of this version.