LEGO Star Wars 75072 ARC-170 Starfighter

Specifications
| Set number | 75072 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2015 |
| Piece count | 95 |
| Minifigures | 1 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 75072, “ARC-170 Starfighter,” depicts the Star Wars starfighter in a compact build. Released in 2015, it belongs to the Star Wars theme and uses 95 pieces to represent a vehicle associated with Episode 3.
The model represents the ARC-170 Starfighter, a combat craft connected with the final period of the Galactic Republic. Within the LEGO Star Wars theme, it sits among smaller interpretations of recognizable vehicles, focusing on the overall outline and identity of the ship rather than a large scale or highly detailed treatment.
The build suggests the fighter’s compact body, wing layout, and cockpit area. Its construction is straightforward, matching the reduced format and the set’s emphasis on a single, identifiable vehicle.
It can be used for play, displayed as a small Star Wars model, or added to a vehicle based collection. The set is best understood as a condensed version of the ARC-170, useful when space is limited or when a collection aims to cover several ships from the same theme in a consistent small format.
Inventory of set 75072
The inventory of set 75072 lists 95 pieces, spare parts excluded: 51 different lots (one shape in one color) for 45 part shapes. The box also contains 6 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 75072
Main color: white, making up 35% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (18%) and dark bluish gray (16%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 35% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 17 | 18% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 15 | 16% | |
| Black | 9 | 9.5% | |
| Dark Red | 9 | 9.5% | |
| Trans-Bright Green | 4 | 4.2% | |
| Trans-Brown | 3 | 3.2% | |
| Blue | 2 | 2.1% | |
| Trans-Dark Pink | 2 | 2.1% | |
| Light Nougat | 1 | 1.1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates Special | 22 | 23% | |
| Plates | 16 | 17% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 16 | 17% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 8 | 8.4% | |
| Technic Pins | 6 | 6.3% | |
| Bars, Ladders and Fences | 5 | 5.3% |
Most common parts in set 75072
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Dark Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) 15573 | White | 4 |
| Flag 2 x 2 Trapezoid with Flat Area between Clips 44676 | White | 4 |
| Technic Pin 1/2 with 2L Bar Extension 61184 | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420 | Dark Red | 3 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Dark Bluish Gray | 3 |
| Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200 | Trans-Brown | 3 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top 11458 | White | 2 |
| Tile Round 2 x 2 with ARC-170 Engine Inlet Print 14769pr1005 | White | 2 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole Underneath 18677 | Light Bluish Gray | 2 |
40 of the 45 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 75072
3 part shapes in set 75072 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 |
|---|---|
| Tile Round 2 x 2 with ARC-170 Engine Inlet Print 14769pr1005 | White |
| Minifig Head Clone Pilot, Dual Sided, Orange Visor, Eyebrows, Determined / Angry Print [Hollow Stud] 3626cpr1553 | Light Nougat |
| Helmet Clone Pilot with Open Visor and Yellow and Red Markings Print 87557pr0005 | White |
Rebuilding set 75072 from another set
Share of the parts of set 75072 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7958 Star Wars Advent Calendar 2011 | 30% | 267 | 2011 |
| 75056 Star Wars Advent Calendar 2014 | 27% | 275 | 2014 |
| 21104 NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover | 25% | 295 | 2014 |
No similarly sized set goes above 30%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 75072 within its line
With 95 pieces, set 75072 ranks #582 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 448 sets released in 2015, it ranks #271. That is less than half the average Star Wars set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 75072 ARC-170 Starfighter have?
LEGO set 75072 ARC-170 Starfighter has 95 pieces. It was released in 2015 as part of the Star Wars theme.
What year was LEGO set 75072 released?
Set 75072 ARC-170 Starfighter was released in 2015 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 75072?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 75072 ARC-170 Starfighter: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 75072?
The instructions for LEGO set 75072 ARC-170 Starfighter can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 75072.
What is the main color of LEGO set 75072?
White, with 33 out of 95 pieces, or 35%. Next come light bluish gray (18%) and dark bluish gray (16%).
How many different parts does set 75072 contain?
Set 75072 has 51 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 45 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in dark bluish gray, with 6 copies.
Does LEGO set 75072 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile Round 2 x 2 with ARC-170 Engine Inlet Print.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 75072?
Set 7958 Star Wars Advent Calendar 2011, released in 2011: it supplies 30%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Does set 75072 represent a specific Star Wars vehicle?
Yes, it represents the ARC-170 Starfighter from the Star Wars universe.
See also
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75074 Snowspeeder2015 · 97 pieces
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75077 Homing Spider Droid2015 · 102 pieces
75076 Republic Gunship2015 · 105 pieces
75089 Geonosis Troopers2015 · 105 pieces
75107 Jango Fett2015 · 85 pieces
75088 Senate Commando Troopers2015 · 106 pieces
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75108 Clone Commander Cody2015 · 82 pieces
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