LEGO Set 4479 TIE Bomber: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4479
Release year	2003
Piece count	229
Minifigures	1
Theme	Star Wars
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4479 TIE Bomber, released in 2003 as part of the Star Wars line, has 229 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 61 different lots, across 11 colors.

Inventory of set 4479

The inventory of set 4479 lists 229 pieces, spare parts excluded: 61 different lots (one shape in one color) for 60 part shapes. The box also contains 6 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4479

Main color: light gray, making up 28% of the parts, followed by blue (24%) and black (20%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Gray	64	28%
Blue	56	24%
Black	46	20%
Dark Gray	35	15%
Tan	11	4.8%
Trans-Red	6	2.6%
Trans-Light Blue	3	1.3%
Trans-Dark Blue	3	1.3%
Brown	2	0.9%
Yellow	2	0.9%
Other colors (1)	1	0.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	62	27%
Bricks Sloped	38	17%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	20	8.7%
Bricks	18	7.9%
Bricks Special	15	6.6%
Tiles Special	13	5.7%

Most common parts in set 4479

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 10 4477	Blue	14
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Blue	13
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Blue	9
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039	Light Gray	9
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	8
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical End 30364	Dark Gray	8
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Vertical End, 9 Teeth 30365	Light Gray	8
Wedge Plate 4 x 4 Cut Corner 30503	Black	8
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Light Gray	8
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] 3660	Black	8

54 of the 60 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 4479

One part shape in set 4479 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
Flag 2 x 2 Square [Thin Clips] with SW TIE Bomber Rectangles Print 2335pr0023	Light Gray

Rebuilding set 4479 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4479 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
7152 TIE Fighter & Y-wing	38%	410	2002
7150 TIE Fighter & Y-wing	38%	410	1999
10131 TIE Fighter Collection	33%	685	2004

No similarly sized set goes above 38%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 4479 within its line

With 229 pieces, set 4479 ranks #425 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 241 sets released in 2003, it ranks #67. That is less than half the average Star Wars set size.

Included minifigures

TIE Pilot, Plain Legs, Plain Brown HeadQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4479 TIE Bomber have?

LEGO set 4479 TIE Bomber has 229 pieces. It was released in 2003 as part of the Star Wars theme.

What year was LEGO set 4479 released?

Set 4479 TIE Bomber was released in 2003 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4479?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4479 TIE Bomber: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4479?

The instructions for LEGO set 4479 TIE Bomber can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4479.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4479?

Light gray, with 64 out of 229 pieces, or 28%. Next come blue (24%) and black (20%).

How many different parts does set 4479 contain?

Set 4479 has 61 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 60 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 10 in blue, with 14 copies.

Does LEGO set 4479 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Flag 2 x 2 Square [Thin Clips] with SW TIE Bomber Rectangles Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 4479?

Set 7152 TIE Fighter & Y-wing, released in 2002: it supplies 38%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.