LEGO 4501 Mos Eisley Cantina, Blue box: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	4501
Release year	2004
Piece count	197
Minifigures	5
Theme	Star Wars
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Star Wars set 4501, “Mos Eisley Cantina, Blue box”, represents the Mos Eisley cantina from the Star Wars universe. Released in 2004, it belongs to the Star Wars theme and contains 197 pieces for a compact character based scene.

Set 4501 depicts a recognizable Star Wars location, the Mos Eisley cantina. Within the LEGO Star Wars theme, it sits among sets focused on a specific scene and setting rather than a single vehicle, giving the included characters a defined environment.

The build uses 197 pieces to create a small cantina setting suitable for play or display.

This set suits collectors of LEGO Star Wars scenes, minifigure focused collections, and builders looking for a compact Mos Eisley display. Among Star Wars sets, it is best understood as a location based model, notable for grouping characters associated with the cantina setting.

Inventory of set 4501

The inventory of set 4501 lists 197 pieces, spare parts excluded: 110 different lots (one shape in one color) for 93 part shapes. The box also contains 2 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4501

Main color: dark red, making up 15% of the parts, followed by tan (14%) and dark bluish gray (13%).

Color	Parts	Share
Dark Red	30	15%
Tan	28	14%
Dark Bluish Gray	25	13%
Light Bluish Gray	20	10%
Reddish Brown	19	9.6%
Black	19	9.6%
Sand Blue	13	6.6%
Sand Red	11	5.6%
Sand Green	11	5.6%
White	6	3%
Other colors (9)	15	7.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	44	22%
Bricks	14	7.1%
Panels	12	6.1%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	12	6.1%
Animal / Creature Body Parts	11	5.6%
Tiles	10	5.1%

Most common parts in set 4501

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Tan	7
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) 3794a	Sand Blue	6
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Sand Blue	5
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Red	5
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Tan	5
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Dark Red	4
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Reddish Brown	4
Weapon Lightsaber Hilt without Bottom Ring 23306	Light Bluish Gray	3
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654	Light Bluish Gray	3
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Dark Bluish Gray	3

69 of the 93 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 4501

5 part shapes in set 4501 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, 15 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Hips and Sky Blue Legs 970c54	Reddish Brown
Minifig Head Special, Rodian with Black Eyes Print (Greedo) 47545pr0003	Dark Turquoise
Torso Vest with Sky Blue Shirt Print (Greedo), Sky Blue Arms with Black Stripes Print, Dark Turquoise Hands 973c54h46pr0323	Tan
Hips and Dark Blue Legs with Gunbelt Print 970c05pr0033	Dark Blue
Creature Body Part, Dewback Head 47396	Sand Green

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 4501 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 4501 within its line

With 197 pieces, set 4501 ranks #455 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 #69. That is less than half the average Star Wars set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4501 Mos Eisley Cantina, Blue box have?

LEGO set 4501 Mos Eisley Cantina, Blue box has 197 pieces. It was released in 2004 as part of the Star Wars theme.

What year was LEGO set 4501 released?

Set 4501 Mos Eisley Cantina, Blue box was released in 2004 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4501?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4501 Mos Eisley Cantina, Blue box: 5. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4501?

The instructions for LEGO set 4501 Mos Eisley Cantina, Blue box can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4501.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4501?

Dark red, with 30 out of 197 pieces, or 15%. Next come tan (14%) and dark bluish gray (13%).

How many different parts does set 4501 contain?

Set 4501 has 110 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 93 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] in tan, with 7 copies.

Does LEGO set 4501 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 5 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Hips and Sky Blue Legs.

Which included minifigures are most directly tied to the cantina scene?

Han Solo and Greedo are the clearest pair for recreating their encounter in the Mos Eisley cantina.

Is this set mainly a vehicle build or a location build?

It is mainly a location build, presenting a small cantina setting with figures connected to Mos Eisley.