LEGO Star Wars 75052 Mos Eisley Cantina

Specifications
| Set number | 75052 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2014 |
| Piece count | 616 |
| Minifigures | 6 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Star Wars set 75052, Mos Eisley Cantina, depicts the Mos Eisley cantina, a Tatooine location from the Star Wars saga. Released in 2014, it belongs to the Star Wars theme and uses 616 pieces to build a scene based around that setting.
Set 75052 focuses on the Mos Eisley cantina as a location based LEGO Star Wars model rather than a starship or a battle vehicle. Within the Star Wars theme, it represents a recognizable setting from the licence, giving the included characters a defined place and context.
The set contains 616 pieces and 6 minifigures. The line-up includes Luke Skywalker in white robe and white legs, Han Solo with black vest, dark blue legs and smooth hair, old Obi-Wan Kenobi with a long dark brown robe, a Bith Musician, Greedo with sand green skin, and a Sandtrooper with black pauldron and a neck bracket with single stud.
This model is suited to builders who want a Tatooine location in a LEGO Star Wars display or play layout. It offers a scene for character interaction rather than a standalone vehicle build. Among sets in the same theme, it is best understood as a location set, useful for collection display and for recreating moments built around minifigures.
Inventory of set 75052
The inventory of set 75052 lists 616 pieces, spare parts excluded: 214 different lots (one shape in one color) for 151 part shapes. The box also contains 28 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 75052
Main color: tan, making up 25% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (20%) and dark bluish gray (8.9%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tan | 154 | 25% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 121 | 20% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 55 | 8.9% | |
| Dark Tan | 50 | 8.1% | |
| Dark Red | 47 | 7.6% | |
| Black | 41 | 6.7% | |
| Reddish Brown | 36 | 5.8% | |
| White | 29 | 4.7% | |
| Trans-Clear | 20 | 3.2% | |
| Nougat | 13 | 2.1% | |
| Other colors (15) | 49 | 8% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 117 | 19% | |
| Bricks | 74 | 12% | |
| Bricks Special | 52 | 8.4% | |
| Bricks Curved | 38 | 6.2% | |
| Plates Special | 35 | 5.7% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 32 | 5.2% |
Most common parts in set 75052
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Tan | 24 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Light Bluish Gray | 24 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | Tan | 21 |
| Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille 2877 | Tan | 20 |
| Brick Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] 11153 | Dark Tan | 17 |
| Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b | Dark Red | 11 |
| Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654 | Trans-Clear | 10 |
| Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip [Thick U Clip] 30237a | Tan | 9 |
| Plate 1 x 4 3710 | Tan | 9 |
| Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Rounded Corners] 4865b | Light Bluish Gray | 9 |
125 of the 151 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 75052
6 part shapes in set 75052 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.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Hips and Medium Azure Legs with Reddish Brown Straps and Silver Belt Print 970c42pr0691 | Medium Azure |
| Creature Body Part, Dewback Body, Claws and Short Tail, with Eyes and Nostrils and Leg Spots Print 16875pr0001 | Olive Green |
| Animal / Creature Accessory Bridle 16877 | Reddish Brown |
| Sticker Sheet for Set 75052-1 17594 | |
| Torso Vest with Pockets and Medium Blue Shirt Print (Greedo), Medium Azure Arms, Sand Green Hands 973c42h25pr2717 | Medium Nougat |
| Torso Armor Stormtrooper, Black Pocket Device and Tan Dirt Stains Print, White Arms, Black Hands 973c27h03pr2698 | White |
Rebuilding set 75052 from another set
Share of the parts of set 75052 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10292 Friends - The Apartments | 25% | 2,048 | 2021 |
| 10232 Palace Cinema | 25% | 2,194 | 2013 |
No similarly sized set goes above 25%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 75052 within its line
With 616 pieces, set 75052 ranks #206 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 #52.
Included minifigures
Luke Skywalker, White Robe, White Legs, Cheek LinesQuantity : 1
Han Solo, Black Vest, Dark Blue Legs, Smooth Hair, Cheek LinesQuantity : 1
Obi-Wan Kenobi, Old, Long Dark Brown RobeQuantity : 1
Bith MusicianQuantity : 3
Greedo, Sand Green Skin, No Knee StrapQuantity : 1
Sandtrooper, Black Pauldron, Neck Bracket with Single StudQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 75052 Mos Eisley Cantina have?
LEGO set 75052 Mos Eisley Cantina has 616 pieces. It was released in 2014 as part of the Star Wars theme.
What year was LEGO set 75052 released?
Set 75052 Mos Eisley Cantina was released in 2014 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 75052?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 75052 Mos Eisley Cantina: 6. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 75052?
The instructions for LEGO set 75052 Mos Eisley Cantina can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 75052.
What is the main color of LEGO set 75052?
Tan, with 154 out of 616 pieces, or 25%. Next come light bluish gray (20%) and dark bluish gray (8.9%).
How many different parts does set 75052 contain?
Set 75052 has 214 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 151 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in tan, with 24 copies.
Does LEGO set 75052 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 6 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Hips and Medium Azure Legs with Reddish Brown Straps and Silver Belt Print.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 75052?
Set 10292 Friends - The Apartments, released in 2021: it supplies 25%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Which minifigures most clearly connect the set to the cantina scene?
Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Greedo and the Bith Musician are the figures that most strongly identify the Mos Eisley cantina setting.
Is set 75052 mainly a vehicle build or a location build?
It is mainly a location build. The Mos Eisley cantina and its character line-up define the set.
See also
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