LEGO Set 75042 Droid Gunship: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	75042
Release year	2014
Piece count	439
Minifigures	4
Theme	Star Wars
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Star Wars set 75042, Droid Gunship, depicts a droid gunship from the Star Wars universe. Released in 2014, it contains 439 pieces and belongs to the Star Wars root theme.

Droid Gunship 75042 represents a Separatist droid vehicle within the Star Wars setting. In the LEGO Star Wars theme, it sits with models focused on droid forces and works naturally beside scenes involving battle droids, clone troopers and characters connected with Kashyyyk.

The build is centered on the gunship itself, using 439 pieces to create a recognizable vehicle for display or play.

This set suits collectors who want to add a droid vehicle to a LEGO Star Wars lineup, as well as builders looking for a compact conflict scene. On display, it reads clearly as a vehicle model, while the included figures help place it among other Star Wars sets with related troops and characters.

Inventory of set 75042

The inventory of set 75042 lists 439 pieces, spare parts excluded: 145 different lots (one shape in one color) for 130 part shapes. The box also contains 10 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 75042

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 28% of the parts, followed by black (18%) and dark bluish gray (17%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Bluish Gray	121	28%
Black	80	18%
Dark Bluish Gray	76	17%
Dark Blue	53	12%
Blue	23	5.2%
Red	19	4.3%
Trans-Red	11	2.5%
Flat Silver	11	2.5%
Tan	11	2.5%
Trans-Yellow	10	2.3%
Other colors (7)	23	5.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	62	14%
Plates Special	57	13%
Bricks Curved	30	6.8%
Technic Axles	30	6.8%
Tiles	26	5.9%
Technic Beams	24	5.5%

Most common parts in set 75042

Part	Color	Quantity
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] 59443	Black	14
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Flat Silver	11
Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062	Red	11
Brick Curved 4 x 2 No Studs 93606	Dark Blue	11
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Yellow	10
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	8
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	Light Bluish Gray	8
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) 3794b	Dark Blue	8
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole 60483	Black	8
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [Original Version] 92946	Dark Bluish Gray	8

117 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 75042

One part shape in set 75042 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Sticker Sheet for Set 75042-1 16417

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 75042 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 75042 within its line

With 439 pieces, set 75042 ranks #287 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 478 sets released in 2014, it ranks #78.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 75042 Droid Gunship have?

LEGO set 75042 Droid Gunship has 439 pieces. It was released in 2014 as part of the Star Wars theme.

What year was LEGO set 75042 released?

Set 75042 Droid Gunship was released in 2014 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 75042?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 75042 Droid Gunship: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 75042?

The instructions for LEGO set 75042 Droid Gunship can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 75042.

What is the main color of LEGO set 75042?

Light bluish gray, with 121 out of 439 pieces, or 28%. Next come black (18%) and dark bluish gray (17%).

How many different parts does set 75042 contain?

Set 75042 has 145 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 130 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] in black, with 14 copies.

Does LEGO set 75042 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 75042-1.

Which sides are represented in set 75042 Droid Gunship?

The set includes droid forces through the Battle Droid and Super Battle Droid, opposed by Chewbacca and a Clone Trooper in 41st Elite Corps Scout Battalion armor.

Is set 75042 mainly about the vehicle or the included figures?

The main subject is the Droid Gunship vehicle. The 4 figures give it a clear Star Wars conflict context and broaden its use for play or display.