LEGO Set 7259 ARC-170 Starfighter: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	7259
Release year	2005
Piece count	400
Minifigures	2
Theme	Star Wars
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 7259, “ARC-170 Starfighter”, represents the Star Wars starfighter of the same name. Released in 2005 in the Star Wars theme, it contains 400 pieces and presents a brick-built version of this Republic spacecraft.

Set 7259 is part of the Star Wars theme and depicts the ARC-170 Starfighter, a spacecraft associated with the Galactic Republic in the licence. Its broad profile, cockpit area and wings make it identifiable as a Star Wars combat craft for a vehicle-focused collection.

The set contains 400 pieces and 2 minifigures. The included characters are “Clone Pilot, Plain Black Head” and “Astromech Droid, R5-D4, Short Stripes, 30361c Body”.

It is suitable for display or for play scenes involving Republic ships, pilots and droids. In a Star Wars collection, it fits alongside other starfighters and spacecraft from the theme. It is also a useful reference point for collectors sorting their Star Wars sets by releases from 2005.

Inventory of set 7259

The inventory of set 7259 lists 400 pieces, spare parts excluded: 146 different lots (one shape in one color) for 130 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 7259

Main color: white, making up 32% of the parts, followed by black (17%) and dark bluish gray (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	127	32%
Black	69	17%
Dark Bluish Gray	55	14%
Light Bluish Gray	46	12%
Dark Red	46	12%
Tan	15	3.8%
Trans-Light Blue	7	1.8%
Blue	6	1.5%
Dark Green	5	1.2%
Yellow	5	1.2%
Other colors (7)	19	4.8%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	56	14%
Technic Pins	36	9%
Bricks Sloped	30	7.5%
Bricks Round and Cones	28	7%
Tiles	27	6.8%
Plates Wedged	27	6.8%

Most common parts in set 7259

Part	Color	Quantity
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	White	12
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Red	11
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	10
Technic Axle 3 4519	Light Bluish Gray	10
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole 3941	Dark Bluish Gray	8
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base 3937	White	7
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin 3938	Black	7
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Light Bluish Gray	6
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054	Dark Bluish Gray	6
Technic Bush 3713	Light Bluish Gray	6

114 of the 130 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 7259

7 part shapes in set 7259 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, 8 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 with SW Droid Tri-Fighter Print 3039pr9961	Black
Technic Disc 5 x 5 Notched, No Pin with ARC-170 Starfighter Print 32439apr0002	Dark Red
Brick Wedged, Curved 6 x 2 Right with ARC-170 Print 41747pr0018	White
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 6 with ARC-170 Right Print 3939pr0005	Trans-Brown
Tile 2 x 2 with Dark Green Half-Ellipse Print 3068bpr9944	White
Brick Wedged, Curved 6 x 2 Left with ARC-170 Print 41748pr0018	White
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 6 with ARC-170 Left Print 3939pr0004	Trans-Brown

Rebuilding set 7259 from another set

Share of the parts of set 7259 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
8088 ARC-170 Starfighter	32%	396	2010

No similarly sized set goes above 32%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 7259 within its line

With 400 pieces, set 7259 ranks #305 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 #40.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 7259 ARC-170 Starfighter have?

LEGO set 7259 ARC-170 Starfighter has 400 pieces. It was released in 2005 as part of the Star Wars theme.

What year was LEGO set 7259 released?

Set 7259 ARC-170 Starfighter was released in 2005 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 7259?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 7259 ARC-170 Starfighter: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 7259?

The instructions for LEGO set 7259 ARC-170 Starfighter can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7259.

What is the main color of LEGO set 7259?

White, with 127 out of 400 pieces, or 32%. Next come black (17%) and dark bluish gray (14%).

How many different parts does set 7259 contain?

Set 7259 has 146 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 130 part shapes. Most common part: Tile 1 x 4 with Groove in white, with 12 copies.

Does LEGO set 7259 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 7 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 with SW Droid Tri-Fighter Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 7259?

Set 8088 ARC-170 Starfighter, released in 2010: it supplies 32%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.