LEGO Star Wars 75121 Imperial Death Trooper

Specifications
| Set number | 75121 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2016 |
| Piece count | 106 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 75121, Imperial Death Trooper, represents an Imperial soldier from the Star Wars universe as a buildable model. Released in 2016, it belongs to the Star Wars theme and contains 106 pieces, with no separate minifigures.
Imperial Death Trooper sits within LEGO Star Wars as a character focused build rather than a ship, vehicle or location. The subject is an Imperial soldier, presented through a dark armored silhouette and a military appearance. Its connection to the licence comes from the character type and its place among Imperial forces in the Star Wars setting.
The set uses 106 pieces to build the trooper’s body, armor and visible equipment. The contents therefore focus on the main buildable character, not on a minifigure scale scene or an accompanying cast.
This set suits collectors who display LEGO Star Wars characters alongside ships and scene based sets. It can also support play centered on Imperial troops, while remaining a single character model. In a wider collection, it is best grouped with buildable figure sets and other character representations rather than with playsets built around minifigures.
Inventory of set 75121
The inventory of set 75121 lists 106 pieces, spare parts excluded: 52 different lots (one shape in one color) for 52 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 75121
Main color: black, making up 66% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (11%) and flat silver (6.6%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70 | 66% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 12 | 11% | |
| Flat Silver | 7 | 6.6% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 6 | 5.7% | |
| Red | 5 | 4.7% | |
| Trans-Red | 3 | 2.8% | |
| Blue | 2 | 1.9% | |
| Trans-Clear | 1 | 0.9% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Buildable Figures | 36 | 34% | |
| Technic Pins | 18 | 17% | |
| Technic Connectors | 10 | 9.4% | |
| Technic Beams | 9 | 8.5% | |
| Technic Axles | 6 | 5.7% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 6 | 5.7% |
Most common parts in set 75121
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 11 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Flat Silver | 6 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 5 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin 32449 | Black | 4 |
| Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274 | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Large Figure Skeletal, Joint Extender [High Friction] 74261 | Dark Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Large Figure Limb Cover, Size 5, Armor with Ball Joint Socket 90639 | Black | 4 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick 32523 | Black | 3 |
| Plate 1 x 3 3623 | Black | 3 |
| Tile 1 x 3 with Silver Belt Pouch Print 63864pr0010 | Black | 3 |
44 of the 52 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 75121
4 part shapes in set 75121 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 |
|---|---|
| Large Figure Shoulder Cover, Armor, Round, Smooth with Silver Lines print 21560pr0004 | Black |
| Large Figure Pauldron with Imperial Death Trooper Print 28091 | Trans-Clear |
| Large Figure Head Imperial Death Trooper 26911 | Black |
| Large Figure Torso Cover with Raised Belt and Death Trooper Print 21561pr0018 | Black |
Rebuilding set 75121 from another set
Share of the parts of set 75121 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75110 Luke Skywalker | 46% | 83 | 2015 |
| 75111 Darth Vader | 46% | 160 | 2015 |
| 75534 Darth Vader | 43% | 168 | 2018 |
| 75120 K-2SO | 42% | 169 | 2016 |
| 75117 Kylo Ren | 41% | 86 | 2016 |
No similarly sized set goes above 46%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 75121 within its line
With 106 pieces, set 75121 ranks #547 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2016, it ranks #259. That is less than half the average Star Wars set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 75121 Imperial Death Trooper have?
LEGO set 75121 Imperial Death Trooper has 106 pieces. It was released in 2016 as part of the Star Wars theme.
What year was LEGO set 75121 released?
Set 75121 Imperial Death Trooper was released in 2016 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 75121?
LEGO set 75121 Imperial Death Trooper does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 75121?
The instructions for LEGO set 75121 Imperial Death Trooper can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 75121.
What is the main color of LEGO set 75121?
Black, with 70 out of 106 pieces, or 66%. Next come dark bluish gray (11%) and flat silver (6.6%).
How many different parts does set 75121 contain?
Set 75121 has 52 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 52 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 11 copies.
Does LEGO set 75121 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Large Figure Shoulder Cover, Armor, Round, Smooth with Silver Lines print.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 75121?
Set 75110 Luke Skywalker, released in 2015: it supplies 46%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Is this set a Star Wars vehicle?
No. It represents an Imperial Death Trooper, a character, rather than a vehicle or location.
See also
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75127 The Ghost2016 · 104 pieces
75134 Galactic Empire Battle Pack2016 · 109 pieces
75115 Poe Dameron2016 · 102 pieces
75133 Rebel Alliance Battle Pack2016 · 101 pieces
75131 Resistance Trooper Battle Pack2016 · 112 pieces
75116 Finn2016 · 98 pieces
75128 TIE Advanced Prototype2016 · 93 pieces
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75125 Resistance X-Wing Fighter2016 · 87 pieces
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75118 Captain Phasma2016 · 82 pieces
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