LEGO Star Wars 30055 Vulture Droid

Specifications
| Set number | 30055 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2011 |
| Piece count | 42 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 30055 Vulture Droid, released in 2011 as part of the Star Wars line, has 42 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 17 different lots, across 5 colors.
Inventory of set 30055
The inventory of set 30055 lists 42 pieces, spare parts excluded: 17 different lots (one shape in one color) for 17 part shapes. The box also contains 3 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 30055
Main color: dark blue, making up 29% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (26%) and light bluish gray (24%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Blue | 12 | 29% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 11 | 26% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 10 | 24% | |
| Black | 7 | 17% | |
| Trans-Light Blue | 2 | 4.8% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 9 | 21% | |
| Bricks Curved | 9 | 21% | |
| Plates Special | 8 | 19% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 5 | 12% | |
| Tiles Special | 4 | 9.5% | |
| Tiles | 4 | 9.5% |
Most common parts in set 30055
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges] 61678 | Dark Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Dark Blue | 5 |
| Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Plate 1 x 4 3710 | Dark Blue | 4 |
| Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654 | Light Bluish Gray | 3 |
| Tile 2 x 2 with Groove 3068b | Dark Blue | 2 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] 48336 | Black | 2 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Thick U-Clips] 60470a | Black | 2 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Trans-Light Blue | 2 |
| Tile 1 x 3 63864 | Light Bluish Gray | 2 |
17 of the 17 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
No part in set 30055 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 30055 relies on a little-shared assortment.
Size of set 30055 within its line
With 42 pieces, set 30055 ranks #767 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 276 sets released in 2011, it ranks #233. That is less than half the average Star Wars set size.
The set in 3D
Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.
Load the 3D model3D model: Jude Parrill, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 30055 Vulture Droid have?
LEGO set 30055 Vulture Droid has 42 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the Star Wars theme.
What year was LEGO set 30055 released?
Set 30055 Vulture Droid was released in 2011 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 30055?
LEGO set 30055 Vulture Droid does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 30055?
The instructions for LEGO set 30055 Vulture Droid can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 30055.
What is the main color of LEGO set 30055?
Dark blue, with 12 out of 42 pieces, or 29%. Next come dark bluish gray (26%) and light bluish gray (24%).
How many different parts does set 30055 contain?
Set 30055 has 17 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 17 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges] in dark bluish gray, with 8 copies.
Does LEGO set 30055 contain any exclusive parts?
No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.
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