LEGO 4500 Rebel Snowspeeder [Redesign]

Specifications

Set number	4500
Release year	2004
Piece count	217
Minifigures	3
Theme	Star Wars
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4500 Rebel Snowspeeder [Redesign] - Blue box, released in 2004 as part of the Star Wars line, has 217 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 106 different lots, across 10 colors.

Inventory of set 4500

The inventory of set 4500 lists 217 pieces, spare parts excluded: 106 different lots (one shape in one color) for 95 part shapes. The box also contains 3 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4500

Main color: white, making up 31% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (23%) and light bluish gray (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	67	31%
Dark Bluish Gray	50	23%
Light Bluish Gray	30	14%
Black	27	12%
Tan	22	10%
Orange	14	6.5%
Yellow	3	1.4%
Trans-Brown	2	0.9%
Chrome Silver	1	0.5%
Trans-Light Blue	1	0.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	42	19%
Bricks Sloped	24	11%
Plates Special	21	9.7%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	14	6.5%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	14	6.5%
Tiles Special	13	6%

Most common parts in set 4500

Part	Color	Quantity
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Dark Bluish Gray	7
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Dark Bluish Gray	6
Plate 4 x 4 3031	Dark Bluish Gray	6
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End, with Groove 44301a	Tan	6
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 44728	Light Bluish Gray	6
Plate 2 x 4 3020	White	5
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Black	4
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654	Light Bluish Gray	4
Brick Sloped 18° 4 x 2 30363	Dark Bluish Gray	4
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039	White	4

81 of the 95 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 4500

2 part shapes in set 4500 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, 3 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Tile 2 x 2 with Snowspeeder Vent Print 3068bpr0350	White
Brick Wedged, Sloped 4 x 4 Taper with Snowspeeder Vent Print 4858pr0006	White

Rebuilding set 4500 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4500 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
7666 Hoth Rebel Base	44%	496	2007
8089 Hoth Wampa Cave	40%	297	2010
75014 Battle Of Hoth	31%	422	2013

No similarly sized set goes above 44%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 4500 within its line

With 217 pieces, set 4500 ranks #433 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 227 sets released in 2004, it ranks #57. That is less than half the average Star Wars set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4500 Rebel Snowspeeder [Redesign] - Blue box have?

LEGO set 4500 Rebel Snowspeeder [Redesign] - Blue box has 217 pieces. It was released in 2004 as part of the Star Wars theme.

What year was LEGO set 4500 released?

Set 4500 Rebel Snowspeeder [Redesign] - Blue box was released in 2004 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4500?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4500 Rebel Snowspeeder [Redesign] - Blue box: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4500?

The instructions for LEGO set 4500 Rebel Snowspeeder [Redesign] - Blue box can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4500.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4500?

White, with 67 out of 217 pieces, or 31%. Next come dark bluish gray (23%) and light bluish gray (14%).

How many different parts does set 4500 contain?

Set 4500 has 106 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 95 part shapes. Most common part: Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove in dark bluish gray, with 7 copies.

Does LEGO set 4500 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile 2 x 2 with Snowspeeder Vent Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 4500?

Set 7666 Hoth Rebel Base, released in 2007: it supplies 44%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.