LEGO 4504 Millennium Falcon (Blue Box Version): Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	4504
Release year	2004
Piece count	997
Minifigures	5
Theme	Star Wars
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4504, Millennium Falcon (Blue Box Version), depicts the Corellian freighter from Star Wars in the Blue Box Version. Released in 2004, it belongs to the Star Wars theme and contains 997 pieces.

Set 4504 is a LEGO interpretation of the Millennium Falcon, one of the central spacecraft associated with the Star Wars saga. Within the LEGO Star Wars theme, it sits among vehicle focused models based on major subjects from the licence, using a build that evokes the freighter’s broad, rounded profile.

The model is built from 997 pieces and offers a substantial construction for play or display. This character selection combines key heroes with an Imperial trooper.

The set suits LEGO Star Wars collectors, builders looking for a playable Millennium Falcon, and fans who want a recognizable spacecraft for display. It can act as a focal model in a group of Star Wars vehicles or support scenes built around the included figures. Compared with other sets in the theme, its identity comes from the central ship and the mix of main characters and Imperial opposition.

Inventory of set 4504

The inventory of set 4504 lists 997 pieces, spare parts excluded: 185 different lots (one shape in one color) for 174 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4504

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 31% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (25%) and tan (19%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Bluish Gray	307	31%
Dark Bluish Gray	251	25%
Tan	188	19%
Black	103	10%
Dark Red	44	4.4%
Reddish Brown	23	2.3%
Dark Orange	20	2%
Blue	20	2%
Yellow	11	1.1%
Trans-Light Blue	9	0.9%
Other colors (6)	20	2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	180	18%
Plates Special	116	12%
Bricks Sloped	109	11%
Bricks	89	8.9%
Tiles	64	6.4%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	64	6.4%

Most common parts in set 4504

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] 6019	Light Bluish Gray	35
Plate 2 x 3 3021	Dark Bluish Gray	33
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Red	33
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654	Tan	29
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Black	27
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove 6636	Light Bluish Gray	27
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove 3068b	Dark Bluish Gray	26
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Tan	24
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] 48336	Tan	24
Brick 1 x 6 3009	Light Bluish Gray	23

146 of the 174 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 4504

3 part shapes in set 4504 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
Sticker Sheet for Sets 4504-1, 4504-2 48980
Cone Half 8 x 4 x 6 with Millennium Falcon Cockpit Print 47543pr0009	Trans-Clear
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted [Radar] with Millennium Falcon Cockpit Print 3960pr9980	Trans-Clear

Rebuilding set 4504 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4504 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
7965 Millennium Falcon	26%	1,254	2011
10188 Death Star	25%	3,807	2008

No similarly sized set goes above 26%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 4504 within its line

With 997 pieces, set 4504 ranks #105 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 #12. That is 2 times the average Star Wars set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4504 Millennium Falcon (Blue Box Version) have?

LEGO set 4504 Millennium Falcon (Blue Box Version) has 997 pieces. It was released in 2004 as part of the Star Wars theme.

What year was LEGO set 4504 released?

Set 4504 Millennium Falcon (Blue Box Version) was released in 2004 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4504?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4504 Millennium Falcon (Blue Box Version): 5. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4504?

The instructions for LEGO set 4504 Millennium Falcon (Blue Box Version) can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4504.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4504?

Light bluish gray, with 307 out of 997 pieces, or 31%. Next come dark bluish gray (25%) and tan (19%).

How many different parts does set 4504 contain?

Set 4504 has 185 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 174 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] in light bluish gray, with 35 copies.

Does LEGO set 4504 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Sticker Sheet for Sets 4504-1, 4504-2.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 4504?

Set 7965 Millennium Falcon, released in 2011: it supplies 26%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Does the minifigure selection focus only on the main crew?

No. It includes Chewbacca, C-3PO, Princess Leia, and Han Solo, but also a Snowtrooper, adding an Imperial figure to the set.