LEGO Star Wars 75142 Homing Spider Droid

Specifications
| Set number | 75142 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2016 |
| Piece count | 310 |
| Minifigures | 4 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Star Wars set 75142, Homing Spider Droid, depicts a combat spider droid from the Star Wars universe. Released in 2016, it belongs to the Star Wars theme and contains 310 pieces with 4 included figures.
Homing Spider Droid represents a droid unit associated with the Separatist forces in the Star Wars licence. Set 75142 focuses on a ground based walker rather than a starship, placing it among Star Wars releases built around surface battles and mechanical combat units. Its subject is therefore closely tied to battlefield display and play scenes.
The build uses 310 pieces to assemble the main spider droid and to support it with a small figure selection. The included characters and figures are Yoda, Olive Green Head, Dark Tan Undershirt, Thick Creases, a Battle Droid with one bent arm and one straight arm, a Clone Trooper in 41st Elite Corps Ranger Platoon Armor, Kashyyyk, and a Dwarf Spider Droid with a dark bluish gray dome and shooter cannon.
This set suits LEGO Star Wars collectors who want Separatist droids, clone forces and Jedi presence in one compact ground battle setup. For display, the main appeal is the droid silhouette, while for play the figure mix creates a clear conflict. In a Star Wars collection, it fits especially well beside Kashyyyk focused scenes and other droid units.
Inventory of set 75142
The inventory of set 75142 lists 310 pieces, spare parts excluded: 97 different lots (one shape in one color) for 90 part shapes.
Colors of set 75142
Main color: dark bluish gray, making up 30% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (27%) and black (15%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Bluish Gray | 94 | 30% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 85 | 27% | |
| Black | 47 | 15% | |
| Trans-Red | 19 | 6.1% | |
| Tan | 16 | 5.2% | |
| Flat Silver | 13 | 4.2% | |
| Red | 12 | 3.9% | |
| Blue | 9 | 2.9% | |
| Reddish Brown | 5 | 1.6% | |
| Olive Green | 4 | 1.3% | |
| Other colors (5) | 6 | 1.9% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Connectors | 41 | 13% | |
| Technic Pins | 36 | 12% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 32 | 10% | |
| Plates Special | 28 | 9% | |
| Technic Axles | 26 | 8.4% | |
| Tubes and Hoses | 14 | 4.5% |
Most common parts in set 75142
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Trans-Red | 19 |
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 18 |
| Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Curved Top 6005 | Light Bluish Gray | 12 |
| Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 2L / 1.6cm 78c02 | Flat Silver | 12 |
| Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] 59443 | Dark Bluish Gray | 9 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top 11458 | Dark Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 8 |
| Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3673 | Light Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick 40490 | Dark Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double Split 41678 | Dark Bluish Gray | 8 |
81 of the 90 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
No part in set 75142 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 75142 from another set
Share of the parts of set 75142 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75016 Homing Spider Droid | 73% | 295 | 2013 |
| 75151 Clone Turbo Tank | 29% | 903 | 2016 |
| 75234 AT-AP Walker | 27% | 689 | 2019 |
| 75043 AT-AP | 27% | 717 | 2014 |
| 42068 Airport Rescue Vehicle | 27% | 1,106 | 2017 |
Set 75016 Homing Spider Droid supplies 73% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 75142 within its line
With 310 pieces, set 75142 ranks #350 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 #133.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 75142 Homing Spider Droid have?
LEGO set 75142 Homing Spider Droid has 310 pieces. It was released in 2016 as part of the Star Wars theme.
What year was LEGO set 75142 released?
Set 75142 Homing Spider Droid was released in 2016 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 75142?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 75142 Homing Spider Droid: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 75142?
The instructions for LEGO set 75142 Homing Spider Droid can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 75142.
What is the main color of LEGO set 75142?
Dark bluish gray, with 94 out of 310 pieces, or 30%. Next come light bluish gray (27%) and black (15%).
How many different parts does set 75142 contain?
Set 75142 has 97 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 90 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in trans-red, with 19 copies.
Does LEGO set 75142 contain any exclusive parts?
No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 75142?
Set 75016 Homing Spider Droid, released in 2013: it supplies 73%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Which figures are included with set 75142 Homing Spider Droid?
The set includes Yoda, a Battle Droid, a Clone Trooper in 41st Elite Corps Ranger Platoon Armor, Kashyyyk, and a Dwarf Spider Droid.
Is the main model a starship?
No. The main model is a ground based spider droid, so the set is oriented toward surface battle scenes rather than space flight.
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