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LEGO Star Wars 30242 Republic Frigate

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LEGO 30242 Republic Frigate

Specifications

Set number30242
Release year2013
Piece count45
Minifigures0
ThemeStar Wars
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 30242 Republic Frigate, released in 2013 as part of the Star Wars line, has 45 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 25 different lots, across 5 colors.

Inventory of set 30242

The inventory of set 30242 lists 45 pieces, spare parts excluded: 25 different lots (one shape in one color) for 24 part shapes. The box also contains 2 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 30242

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 56% of the parts, followed by dark red (22%) and dark bluish gray (13%).

ColorPartsShare
Light Bluish Gray2556%
Dark Red1022%
Dark Bluish Gray613%
Trans-Neon Green36.7%
Trans-Clear12.2%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Plates920%
Plates Special920%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes818%
Plates Wedged48.9%
Tiles48.9%
Bricks Curved48.9%

Most common parts in set 30242

PartColorQuantity
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141Light Bluish Gray5
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted 99207Light Bluish Gray4
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412bDark Red3
Brick Curved 2 x 2, Two Top Studs 30165Dark Bluish Gray3
Plate 2 x 2 3022Light Bluish Gray3
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] 4740Trans-Neon Green3
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580Light Bluish Gray3
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431Dark Red2
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069bDark Red2
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) 3794bDark Bluish Gray2

24 of the 24 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 30242 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 30242 from another set

Share of the parts of set 30242 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
8085 Freeco Speeder29%1772010
75077 Homing Spider Droid27%1022015

No similarly sized set goes above 29%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 30242 within its line

With 45 pieces, set 30242 ranks #751 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 356 sets released in 2013, it ranks #287. That is less than half the average Star Wars set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 30242 Republic Frigate have?

LEGO set 30242 Republic Frigate has 45 pieces. It was released in 2013 as part of the Star Wars theme.

What year was LEGO set 30242 released?

Set 30242 Republic Frigate was released in 2013 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 30242?

LEGO set 30242 Republic Frigate does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 30242?

The instructions for LEGO set 30242 Republic Frigate can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 30242.

What is the main color of LEGO set 30242?

Light bluish gray, with 25 out of 45 pieces, or 56%. Next come dark red (22%) and dark bluish gray (13%).

How many different parts does set 30242 contain?

Set 30242 has 25 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 24 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in light bluish gray, with 5 copies.

Does LEGO set 30242 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 30242?

Set 8085 Freeco Speeder, released in 2010: it supplies 29%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number30242
Release year2013
ThemeStar Wars
Piece count45
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30