LEGO Set 7163 Republic Gunship: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	7163
Release year	2002
Piece count	698
Minifigures	4
Theme	Star Wars
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Star Wars set 7163, Republic Gunship, represents the Republic assault transport from the Star Wars universe.

Republic Gunship presents a Republic vehicle from the Star Wars licence as a LEGO model. Within the Star Wars theme, it belongs to the group of sets focused on military transports and battle vehicles, with a subject closely associated with Clone Troopers and conflicts involving droid forces.

The build uses 698 pieces and focuses on the wide profile of the craft, its side volumes and the look of an armed transport. Together, these figures give the model a clear Republic versus droid context.

The set suits both play and display, since the ship can act as the centre of a scene while also standing as a recognizable vehicle in a collection. In a LEGO Star Wars line-up, 7163 is best placed among Republic vehicle sets and models representing this period of the saga rather than among location-based builds.

Inventory of set 7163

The inventory of set 7163 lists 698 pieces, spare parts excluded: 226 different lots (one shape in one color) for 179 part shapes. The box also contains 14 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 7163

Main color: white, making up 27% of the parts, followed by light gray (17%) and black (13%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	187	27%
Light Gray	121	17%
Black	89	13%
Dark Gray	82	12%
Dark Red	34	4.9%
Lime	31	4.4%
Green	26	3.7%
Blue	24	3.4%
Red	22	3.2%
Tan	21	3%
Other colors (13)	60	8.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks Sloped	93	13%
Bricks	81	12%
Plates	76	11%
Bricks Round and Cones	40	5.7%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	36	5.2%
Tiles Special	31	4.4%

Most common parts in set 7163

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille 2877	Light Gray	14
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	13
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 3665	Lime	12
Brick Curved 6 x 1 42022	White	12
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039	White	10
Brick 1 x 3 3622	White	10
Brick Sloped Inverted 33° 3 x 2, No Connections between Studs, Ovoid Bottom Pin 3747a	White	10
Wedge Plate 4 x 9 without Stud Notches 2413	White	9
Brick 1 x 6 3009	White	9
Arm Mechanical with 2 Clips [Battle Droid] 30377	Light Gray	9

159 of the 179 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 7163

5 part shapes in set 7163 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, 14 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Windscreen 6 x 6 x 3 Canopy Half Sphere with Hinge with Silver Frame Print 30083pr0001	Trans-Brown
Plate Special 4 x 4 with Studs on One Edge and Exhaust Print 6179pr9987	White
Torso Layered Shirt, White Undershirt, Silver Buckle Print, Dark Gray Arms, Yellow Hands 973c08h01pr0215	Dark Gray
Brick Curved 6 x 1 with Black Vent Print (Republic Gunship) 42022pr0003	White
Sticker Sheet for Set 7163-1 42589a

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 7163 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 7163 within its line

With 698 pieces, set 7163 ranks #172 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 269 sets released in 2002, it ranks #9.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 7163 Republic Gunship have?

LEGO set 7163 Republic Gunship has 698 pieces. It was released in 2002 as part of the Star Wars theme.

What year was LEGO set 7163 released?

Set 7163 Republic Gunship was released in 2002 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 7163?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 7163 Republic Gunship: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 7163?

The instructions for LEGO set 7163 Republic Gunship can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7163.

What is the main color of LEGO set 7163?

White, with 187 out of 698 pieces, or 27%. Next come light gray (17%) and black (13%).

How many different parts does set 7163 contain?

Set 7163 has 226 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 179 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille in light gray, with 14 copies.

Does LEGO set 7163 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 5 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Windscreen 6 x 6 x 3 Canopy Half Sphere with Hinge with Silver Frame Print.

Is Republic Gunship 7163 mainly a vehicle set?

Yes. The main subject is the Republic Gunship, while the included figures provide the cast for Republic and droid conflict scenes.