LEGO Star Wars 7256 Jedi Starfighter & Vulture Droid

Specifications
| Set number | 7256 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2005 |
| Piece count | 203 |
| Minifigures | 1 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Star Wars set 7256, Jedi Starfighter & Vulture Droid, depicts Anakin Skywalker’s Jedi starfighter together with a vulture droid. Released in 2005, it belongs to the Star Wars theme and contains 203 pieces for a compact space conflict.
Jedi Starfighter & Vulture Droid brings together two craft from the Star Wars licence: a Jedi starfighter and a vulture droid. Its subject is therefore a direct vehicle pairing rather than a location, using the contrast between a Jedi craft and a droid opponent to define the scene.
The build uses 203 pieces and is divided between two separate models. The only listed minifigure is Anakin Skywalker, Black Robe, Black Eyes.
This set is suited to LEGO Star Wars collectors looking for a 2005 release with a clear vehicle focus. It can also support play, since the starfighter and vulture droid create an obvious opposing pair, or display, with the two craft presented together. Within the wider Star Wars theme, 7256 sits as a compact space combat set rather than a base, building, or large character scene.
Inventory of set 7256
The inventory of set 7256 lists 203 pieces, spare parts excluded: 97 different lots (one shape in one color) for 82 part shapes. The box also contains 4 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 7256
Main color: dark bluish gray, making up 29% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (21%) and black (17%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Bluish Gray | 58 | 29% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 42 | 21% | |
| Black | 35 | 17% | |
| Yellow | 19 | 9.4% | |
| Dark Blue | 10 | 4.9% | |
| Tan | 8 | 3.9% | |
| Sand Blue | 6 | 3% | |
| Trans-Red | 6 | 3% | |
| White | 5 | 2.5% | |
| Trans-Light Blue | 5 | 2.5% | |
| Other colors (6) | 8 | 3.9% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 27 | 13% | |
| Hinges, Arms and Turntables | 20 | 9.9% | |
| Plates Special | 18 | 8.9% | |
| Tiles | 17 | 8.4% | |
| Plates Wedged | 14 | 6.9% | |
| Bricks Round and Cones | 13 | 6.4% |
Most common parts in set 7256
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b | Dark Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] 4085c | Dark Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] 4081b | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] 4589 | Trans-Red | 6 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Dark Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Brick 1 x 4 3010 | Dark Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Plate 2 x 2 3022 | Dark Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Plate 4 x 4 3031 | Black | 4 |
| Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) 30374 | Black | 4 |
| Brick Wedged, Sloped 2 x 16 Triple 30382 | Sand Blue | 4 |
70 of the 82 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
No part in set 7256 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 7256 from another set
Share of the parts of set 7256 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7283 Ultimate Space Battle | 99% | 567 | 2005 |
| 7661 Jedi Starfighter with Hyperdrive Booster Ring | 29% | 575 | 2007 |
Set 7283 Ultimate Space Battle supplies 99% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 7256 within its line
With 203 pieces, set 7256 ranks #449 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 208 sets released in 2005, it ranks #73. That is less than half the average Star Wars set size.
Included minifigures
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 7256 Jedi Starfighter & Vulture Droid have?
LEGO set 7256 Jedi Starfighter & Vulture Droid has 203 pieces. It was released in 2005 as part of the Star Wars theme.
What year was LEGO set 7256 released?
Set 7256 Jedi Starfighter & Vulture Droid was released in 2005 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 7256?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 7256 Jedi Starfighter & Vulture Droid: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 7256?
The instructions for LEGO set 7256 Jedi Starfighter & Vulture Droid can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7256.
What is the main color of LEGO set 7256?
Dark bluish gray, with 58 out of 203 pieces, or 29%. Next come light bluish gray (21%) and black (17%).
How many different parts does set 7256 contain?
Set 7256 has 97 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 82 part shapes. Most common part: Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove in dark bluish gray, with 8 copies.
Does LEGO set 7256 contain any exclusive parts?
No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 7256?
Set 7283 Ultimate Space Battle, released in 2005: it supplies 99%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Does the set focus on a single spacecraft?
No. The set name identifies both a Jedi Starfighter and a Vulture Droid, making the pairing the core subject.
See also
Sets from the same theme
7263 TIE Fighter2005 · 161 pieces
7252 Droid Tri-Fighter2005 · 148 pieces
7257 Ultimate Lightsaber Duel2005 · 280 pieces
7255 General Grievous Chase2005 · 112 pieces
7250 Clone Scout Walker2005 · 109 pieces
7251 Darth Vader Transformation2005 · 59 pieces
6968 Mini Wookiee Attack2005 · 48 pieces
3D6967 ARC-170 Starfighter - Mini2005 · 42 pieces
Sets from the same year
3D6966 Jedi Starfighter - Mini2005 · 38 pieces
7258 Wookiee Attack2005 · 368 pieces
7264 Imperial Inspection2005 · 379 pieces
7260 Wookiee Catamaran2005 · 380 pieces
7259 ARC-170 Starfighter2005 · 400 pieces
7283 Ultimate Space Battle2005 · 567 pieces
7261 Clone Turbo Tank [Light-Up Mace Windu]2005 · 810 pieces
10144 Sandcrawler2005 · 1,681 pieces

