LEGO Star Wars 4481 Hailfire Droid

Specifications
| Set number | 4481 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2003 |
| Piece count | 680 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 4481 Hailfire Droid, released in 2003 as part of the Star Wars line, has 680 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 78 different lots, across 8 colors.
Inventory of set 4481
The inventory of set 4481 lists 680 pieces, spare parts excluded: 78 different lots (one shape in one color) for 61 part shapes. The box also contains 9 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 4481
Main color: black, making up 49% of the parts, followed by light gray (20%) and brown (11%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 330 | 49% | |
| Light Gray | 138 | 20% | |
| Brown | 77 | 11% | |
| Pearl Light Gray | 73 | 11% | |
| Dark Gray | 34 | 5% | |
| Tan | 20 | 2.9% | |
| Trans-Red | 4 | 0.6% | |
| Blue | 4 | 0.6% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 176 | 26% | |
| Technic Axles | 161 | 24% | |
| Technic Connectors | 136 | 20% | |
| Technic Beams | 116 | 17% | |
| Technic Bushes | 38 | 5.6% | |
| Technic Gears | 18 | 2.6% |
Most common parts in set 4481
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 74 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Gray | 43 |
| Technic Axle 3 with Stud 6587 | Dark Gray | 32 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Black | 31 |
| Technic Axle 4 3705 | Black | 31 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Black | 31 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Black | 30 |
| Technic Axle Connector Ridged [with x Hole x Orientation] 6538b | Light Gray | 30 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole 32184 | Brown | 24 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Gray | 24 |
57 of the 61 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 4481
One part shape in set 4481 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. Counting colors, 12 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Wheel 22 x 172 with Fins and Inner 168 Tooth Gear (Hailfire Droid Wheel) 44556 | Dark Gray |
Rebuilding set 4481 from another set
Share of the parts of set 4481 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8458 Silver Champion | 49% | 1,433 | 2000 |
| 8461 Williams F1 Team Racer | 49% | 1,484 | 2002 |
| 9761 No Limits Challenge Kit | 47% | 1,437 | 2004 |
| 8466 4x4 Off Roader | 46% | 1,103 | 2001 |
| 8455 Backhoe Loader | 46% | 704 | 2003 |
No similarly sized set goes above 49%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 4481 within its line
With 680 pieces, set 4481 ranks #179 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 #23.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 4481 Hailfire Droid have?
LEGO set 4481 Hailfire Droid has 680 pieces. It was released in 2003 as part of the Star Wars theme.
What year was LEGO set 4481 released?
Set 4481 Hailfire Droid was released in 2003 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 4481?
LEGO set 4481 Hailfire Droid does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 4481?
The instructions for LEGO set 4481 Hailfire Droid can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4481.
What is the main color of LEGO set 4481?
Black, with 330 out of 680 pieces, or 49%. Next come light gray (20%) and brown (11%).
How many different parts does set 4481 contain?
Set 4481 has 78 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 61 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 74 copies.
Does LEGO set 4481 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Wheel 22 x 172 with Fins and Inner 168 Tooth Gear (Hailfire Droid Wheel).
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 4481?
Set 8458 Silver Champion, released in 2000: it supplies 49%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
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