LEGO Star Wars 6208 B-wing Fighter

Specifications
| Set number | 6208 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2006 |
| Piece count | 440 |
| Minifigures | 2 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Star Wars set 6208, B-wing Fighter, represents the Rebel starfighter from the Star Wars universe. Released in 2006, it belongs to the Star Wars theme and contains 440 pieces for building the spacecraft with its minifigures.
The B-wing Fighter has a distinctive place among Rebel Alliance starfighters, with a vertical, asymmetric outline that sets it apart from more familiar craft. In the LEGO Star Wars range, set 6208 provides a buildable version of this ship for a Rebel fleet, a hangar display, or space battle play.
The build uses 440 pieces and focuses on the main traits of the subject, including an elongated structure, an offset cockpit, and surfaces that suggest the fighter’s wing arrangement.
This set suits Star Wars collectors as well as builders who want Rebel pilot scenarios for play. It fits most naturally beside other Alliance spacecraft rather than in an Imperial display.
Inventory of set 6208
The inventory of set 6208 lists 440 pieces, spare parts excluded: 155 different lots (one shape in one color) for 149 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 6208
Main color: light bluish gray, making up 31% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (27%) and black (15%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bluish Gray | 137 | 31% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 119 | 27% | |
| Black | 66 | 15% | |
| Yellow | 42 | 9.5% | |
| Tan | 35 | 8% | |
| Trans-Neon Orange | 13 | 3% | |
| Trans-Yellow | 6 | 1.4% | |
| Trans-Red | 5 | 1.1% | |
| Blue | 4 | 0.9% | |
| Red | 3 | 0.7% | |
| Other colors (4) | 9 | 2% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 70 | 16% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 46 | 10% | |
| Hinges, Arms and Turntables | 34 | 7.7% | |
| Technic Bricks | 31 | 7% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 27 | 6.1% | |
| Bricks Wedged | 26 | 5.9% |
Most common parts in set 6208
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Tan | 15 |
| Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b | Dark Bluish Gray | 12 |
| Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) 4032a | Light Bluish Gray | 11 |
| Plate 2 x 8 3034 | Dark Bluish Gray | 9 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Trans-Neon Orange | 9 |
| Plate 2 x 4 3020 | Dark Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Vertical End, 9 Teeth 30365 | Dark Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Cross 4150 | Light Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039 | Yellow | 7 |
| Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] 3700 | Light Bluish Gray | 7 |
143 of the 149 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 6208
4 part shapes in set 6208 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, 7 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 6208-1 54914 | |
| Torso Flight Suit Print (Ten Numb), White Arms, Black Hands 973c27h03pr1242 | White |
| Minifig Head Ten Numb, Large Black Eyes, Breathing Apparatus Print [Blocked Open Stud] 3626bpr0448 | Light Nougat |
| Helmet, Standard with Black and Yellow B-Wing Pilot Print 2446pr0022 | Light Bluish Gray |
No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 6208 relies on a little-shared assortment.
Size of set 6208 within its line
With 440 pieces, set 6208 ranks #286 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 192 sets released in 2006, it ranks #56.
The set in 3D
Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.
Load the 3D model3D model: Merlijn Wissink, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 6208 B-wing Fighter have?
LEGO set 6208 B-wing Fighter has 440 pieces. It was released in 2006 as part of the Star Wars theme.
What year was LEGO set 6208 released?
Set 6208 B-wing Fighter was released in 2006 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 6208?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6208 B-wing Fighter: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 6208?
The instructions for LEGO set 6208 B-wing Fighter can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6208.
What is the main color of LEGO set 6208?
Light bluish gray, with 137 out of 440 pieces, or 31%. Next come dark bluish gray (27%) and black (15%).
How many different parts does set 6208 contain?
Set 6208 has 155 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 149 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in tan, with 15 copies.
Does LEGO set 6208 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Sticker Sheet for Set 6208-1.
Which minifigures are included with B-wing Fighter 6208?
The set includes Ten Numb, White Outfit, and Rebel Pilot B-wing, Red Flight Suit, Black Eyes.
See also
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