LEGO Star Wars 75218 X-Wing Starfighter

Specifications
| Set number | 75218 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2018 |
| Piece count | 730 |
| Minifigures | 4 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Star Wars set 75218, X-Wing Starfighter, represents the Rebel fighter associated with Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance. Released in 2018, it belongs to the Star Wars theme and uses 730 pieces to build a recognizable starfighter from the saga.
The X-Wing Starfighter is one of the defining Rebel vehicles in Star Wars. Within the LEGO Star Wars theme, it links space battle scenes with Rebel pilots and astromech droids, making it a familiar subject for builders who focus on the original conflict of the saga.
Set 75218 is a 730 piece build focused on the starfighter, with room for a pilot and an astromech droid.
The model suits both play and display, especially for collections centered on Star Wars vehicles. It can stand on its own as a Rebel fighter or be placed with other Star Wars sets to show the contrast between Rebel craft, Imperial forces, pilots, and droids.
Inventory of set 75218
The inventory of set 75218 lists 730 pieces, spare parts excluded: 225 different lots (one shape in one color) for 164 part shapes. The box also contains 19 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 75218
Main color: white, making up 26% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (24%) and light bluish gray (20%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 192 | 26% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 172 | 24% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 146 | 20% | |
| Black | 57 | 7.8% | |
| Dark Red | 28 | 3.8% | |
| Flat Silver | 22 | 3% | |
| Red | 20 | 2.7% | |
| Tan | 17 | 2.3% | |
| Sand Blue | 16 | 2.2% | |
| Trans-Red | 10 | 1.4% | |
| Other colors (15) | 49 | 6.7% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 197 | 27% | |
| Plates Special | 66 | 9% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 53 | 7.3% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 52 | 7.1% | |
| Tiles | 41 | 5.6% | |
| Technic Connectors | 31 | 4.2% |
Most common parts in set 75218
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Dark Bluish Gray | 35 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top 11458 | Dark Bluish Gray | 28 |
| Plate 1 x 4 3710 | Dark Bluish Gray | 26 |
| Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477 | Light Bluish Gray | 12 |
| Window 1 x 4 x 1 2/3 with Spoked Rounded Top 20309 | White | 12 |
| Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420 | Light Bluish Gray | 12 |
| Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Inverted Cutout and no stud 28192 | White | 12 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Light Bluish Gray | 12 |
| Tile 1 x 1 with Groove 3070b | Sand Blue | 11 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Dark Bluish Gray | 10 |
151 of the 164 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 75218
5 part shapes in set 75218 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 |
|---|---|
| Helmet with Visor Rebel Pilot, Center Ridge, Trans-Orange Visor, Yellow Black Squares, Checkered Print 37630pr0002 | White |
| Helmet with Visor Rebel Pilot, Center Ridge, Trans-Orange Visor, Red Stripes, Rebel Logo Print 37630pr0001 | White |
| Sticker Sheet for Set 75218-1 39626 | |
| Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Hollow Stud with Astromech Droid Print (R2-Q2) 30367cpr1017 | Flat Silver |
| Brick Round 2 x 2 x 2 Robot Body, Axle Holder '+' Orientation with Black And White Astromech Droid Print (R2-Q2) 30361cpr1015 | Dark Bluish Gray |
Rebuilding set 75218 from another set
Share of the parts of set 75218 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4002019 Yuletide Squadron Xmas-Wing Starfighter | 46% | 1,039 | 2019 |
| 75222 Betrayal at Cloud City | 32% | 2,812 | 2018 |
| 75098 Assault on Hoth | 30% | 2,144 | 2016 |
| 10240 Red Five X-Wing Starfighter | 29% | 1,558 | 2013 |
| 75244 Tantive IV | 28% | 1,768 | 2019 |
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 75218 within its line
With 730 pieces, set 75218 ranks #159 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2018, it ranks #55.
Included minifigures
Astromech Droid, R2-Q2 with Large Red DotsQuantity : 1
Biggs Darklighter, Helmet with Trans-Yellow VisorQuantity : 1
Luke Skywalker, Orange Rebel Pilot Outfit, Light Bluish Gray Hips, Black Hands, Helmet with VisorQuantity : 1
Astromech Droid, R2-D2, Flat Silver Dome, Dark Blue Print with Lavender DotsQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 75218 X-Wing Starfighter have?
LEGO set 75218 X-Wing Starfighter has 730 pieces. It was released in 2018 as part of the Star Wars theme.
What year was LEGO set 75218 released?
Set 75218 X-Wing Starfighter was released in 2018 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 75218?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 75218 X-Wing Starfighter: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 75218?
The instructions for LEGO set 75218 X-Wing Starfighter can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 75218.
What is the main color of LEGO set 75218?
White, with 192 out of 730 pieces, or 26%. Next come dark bluish gray (24%) and light bluish gray (20%).
How many different parts does set 75218 contain?
Set 75218 has 225 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 164 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in dark bluish gray, with 35 copies.
Does LEGO set 75218 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 5 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Helmet with Visor Rebel Pilot, Center Ridge, Trans-Orange Visor, Yellow Black Squares, Checkered Print.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 75218?
Set 4002019 Yuletide Squadron Xmas-Wing Starfighter, released in 2019: it supplies 46%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Which pilot minifigures are included in LEGO 75218?
The set includes Biggs Darklighter with a helmet and trans-yellow visor, and Luke Skywalker in an orange Rebel pilot outfit with helmet and visor.
Which astromech droids come with the X-Wing Starfighter?
The included astromech droids are R2-Q2 with large red dots and R2-D2 with a flat silver dome, dark blue printing, and lavender dots.
See also
Sets from the same theme
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75230 Porg2018 · 811 pieces
75221 Imperial Landing Craft2018 · 636 pieces
75219 Imperial AT-Hauler2018 · 829 pieces
75217 Imperial Conveyex Transport2018 · 622 pieces
75211 Imperial TIE Fighter2018 · 519 pieces
75216 Snoke's Throne Room2018 · 492 pieces
75210 Moloch's Landspeeder2018 · 464 pieces
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75201 First Order AT-ST2018 · 370 pieces
75215 Cloud-Rider Swoop Bikes2018 · 355 pieces
75209 Han Solo's Landspeeder2018 · 345 pieces
75204 Sandspeeder2018 · 278 pieces
75203 Hoth Medical Chamber2018 · 255 pieces
75214 Anakin's Jedi Starfighter2018 · 247 pieces
