LEGO Set 7171 Mos Espa Podrace: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	7171
Release year	1999
Piece count	907
Minifigures	9
Theme	Star Wars
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Star Wars 7171 Mos Espa Podrace represents the Mos Espa podrace from the Star Wars licence. Released in 1999, the set contains 907 pieces and belongs to the Star Wars root theme.

Set 7171 Mos Espa Podrace depicts a race scene from Mos Espa and places it firmly within the Star Wars setting. In the LEGO Star Wars theme, it functions as a scene based set, combining racers, supporting characters and droids rather than focusing on a single isolated subject.

The set contains 907 pieces and 9 minifigures or figures. The selection supports a broader Mos Espa display.

Among sets in the same theme, it is best understood as a podrace scene with multiple roles represented, useful for display, narrative play or a focused Star Wars collection.

Inventory of set 7171

The inventory of set 7171 lists 907 pieces, spare parts excluded: 216 different lots (one shape in one color) for 155 part shapes. The box also contains 13 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 7171

Main color: light gray, making up 23% of the parts, followed by black (20%) and dark gray (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Gray	213	23%
Black	185	20%
Dark Gray	111	12%
Orange	90	9.9%
Green	89	9.8%
Tan	86	9.5%
Blue	30	3.3%
Brown	22	2.4%
White	21	2.3%
Purple	17	1.9%
Other colors (6)	43	4.7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	184	20%
Bricks Round and Cones	105	12%
Plates Special	84	9.3%
Bricks	74	8.2%
Tiles Special	68	7.5%
Bricks Special	54	6%

Most common parts in set 7171

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Light Gray	48
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Light Gray	29
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Dark Gray	24
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille 2877	Light Gray	23
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Tan	18
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Green	16
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight 4070	Black	16
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Tan	15
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Black	14
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips 2555	Light Gray	14

119 of the 155 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 7171

6 part shapes in set 7171 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
Tile 2 x 2 with SW Orange and White Print Star Wars, set 7171, Mos Espa Pod Race, Sebulba 3068bpr0357	Black
Flag 2 x 2 Square [Thin Clips] with Orange and Silver Circuitry Print 2335pr0028	Light Gray
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 2 with White and Black Print 3298pr0052	Orange
Brick 1 x 2 with Purple Snake Print 3004pr9987	Green
Minifig Head Gasgano, Large Black Eyes, Eyebrows, Pupils Print [Blocked Open Stud] 3626bpr0273	White
Minifig Sebulba 30411	Dark Gray

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 7171 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 7171 within its line

With 907 pieces, set 7171 ranks #122 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #2.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 7171 Mos Espa Podrace have?

LEGO set 7171 Mos Espa Podrace has 907 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Star Wars theme.

What year was LEGO set 7171 released?

Set 7171 Mos Espa Podrace was released in 1999 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 7171?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 7171 Mos Espa Podrace: 9. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 7171?

The instructions for LEGO set 7171 Mos Espa Podrace can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7171.

What is the main color of LEGO set 7171?

Light gray, with 213 out of 907 pieces, or 23%. Next come black (20%) and dark gray (12%).

How many different parts does set 7171 contain?

Set 7171 has 216 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 155 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud in light gray, with 48 copies.

Does LEGO set 7171 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 6 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile 2 x 2 with SW Orange and White Print Star Wars, set 7171, Mos Espa Pod Race, Sebulba.

Does the set include pit droids for more than one team?

Yes. The listed pit droids are associated with Anakin, Gasgano and Sebulba, giving the scene a broader race support element.