LEGO Set 10198 Tantive IV: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	10198
Release year	2009
Piece count	1,408
Minifigures	5
Theme	Star Wars
Subtheme	Ultimate Collector Series
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Star Wars set 10198, Tantive IV, represents the Rebel consular ship from the Star Wars saga.

Set 10198 Tantive IV depicts a vessel closely associated with the Rebel Alliance and Princess Leia in Star Wars. Within LEGO Star Wars, it fits among larger licensed spacecraft models, using the long white hull and distinctive rear section to make the subject immediately identifiable.

The build uses 1408 pieces and focuses on the ship’s overall outline, with exterior detailing spread across the elongated body.

This set suits LEGO Star Wars collectors who want a recognizable Rebel ship for display, while the included character lineup also supports play scenes connected to the vessel.

Inventory of set 10198

The inventory of set 10198 lists 1,408 pieces, spare parts excluded: 196 different lots (one shape in one color) for 165 part shapes. The box also contains 16 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 10198

Main color: white, making up 42% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (23%) and dark bluish gray (10%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	592	42%
Light Bluish Gray	317	23%
Dark Bluish Gray	145	10%
Black	105	7.5%
Tan	103	7.3%
Dark Red	39	2.8%
Red	28	2%
Blue	25	1.8%
Trans-Yellow	14	1%
Trans-Clear	9	0.6%
Other colors (8)	31	2.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	229	16%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	172	12%
Bricks Sloped	133	9.4%
Tiles	113	8%
Bricks	106	7.5%
Tiles Special	94	6.7%

Most common parts in set 10198

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Light Bluish Gray	87
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	49
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	White	36
Plate 1 x 4 3710	White	35
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole 6541	White	32
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips 2555	Light Bluish Gray	30
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Light Bluish Gray	29
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	White	25
Plate 1 x 6 3666	White	25
Brick 2 x 4 3001	White	24

145 of the 165 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 10198

4 part shapes in set 10198 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 5 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Cone Half 8 x 4 x 6 with Dark Red Stripe Tantive Bridge Bottom Print 47543pr0002	White
Cone Half 8 x 4 x 6 with Dark Red Stripe Tantive Bridge Top Print 47543pr0008	Trans-Clear
Minifig Head Captain Antilles, Dual Sided, Brown Eyebrows and Black Chin Strap Smiling / Worried Print [Blocked Open Stud] 3626bpr0612	Light Nougat
Torso Shirt Open with Pockets and Gray T-Shirt Print (Captain Antilles), Tan Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c26h02pr1527	Tan

Rebuilding set 10198 from another set

Share of the parts of set 10198 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
10225 R2-D2	31%	2,127	2012
10212 Imperial Shuttle	28%	2,503	2010

No similarly sized set goes above 31%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 10198 within its line

With 1,408 pieces, set 10198 ranks #52 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 254 sets released in 2009, it ranks #7. That is 2.8 times the average Star Wars set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 10198 Tantive IV have?

LEGO set 10198 Tantive IV has 1,408 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the Star Wars theme.

What year was LEGO set 10198 released?

Set 10198 Tantive IV was released in 2009 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 10198?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 10198 Tantive IV: 5. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 10198?

The instructions for LEGO set 10198 Tantive IV can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 10198.

What is the main color of LEGO set 10198?

White, with 592 out of 1,408 pieces, or 42%. Next come light bluish gray (23%) and dark bluish gray (10%).

How many different parts does set 10198 contain?

Set 10198 has 196 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 165 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in light bluish gray, with 87 copies.

Does LEGO set 10198 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Cone Half 8 x 4 x 6 with Dark Red Stripe Tantive Bridge Bottom Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 10198?

Set 10225 R2-D2, released in 2012: it supplies 31%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Which minifigures are included with Tantive IV 10198?

The set includes Rebel Trooper / Rebel Fleet Trooper, R2-D2, Princess Leia in a white robe, C-3PO in pearl gold, and Captain Antilles.