LEGO Star Wars 75530 Chewbacca

Specifications
| Set number | 75530 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2017 |
| Piece count | 179 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Star Wars set 75530, Chewbacca, depicts the well known Wookiee as a buildable model.
Chewbacca is a familiar character within Star Wars, and set 75530 treats him as the main subject of the build. Rather than representing a ship, location or scene, the set focuses on the character himself and presents him as a standalone LEGO construction within the licensed theme.
The set is suited to Star Wars fans who collect buildable characters, display models and focused representations of individual figures. In a LEGO Star Wars collection, it sits apart from vehicles and environments because its subject is a single character. It can be placed alongside other Star Wars sets or displayed on its own as a dedicated Chewbacca model.
Inventory of set 75530
The inventory of set 75530 lists 179 pieces, spare parts excluded: 61 different lots (one shape in one color) for 60 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 75530
Main color: black, making up 33% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (17%) and reddish brown (17%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 59 | 33% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 30 | 17% | |
| Reddish Brown | 30 | 17% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 24 | 13% | |
| Dark Brown | 14 | 7.8% | |
| Blue | 11 | 6.1% | |
| Red | 9 | 5% | |
| Trans-Red | 2 | 1.1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Buildable Figures | 44 | 25% | |
| Technic Connectors | 31 | 17% | |
| Technic Pins | 31 | 17% | |
| Technic Axles | 18 | 10% | |
| Technic Beams Special | 12 | 6.7% | |
| Tiles Special | 11 | 6.1% |
Most common parts in set 75530
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 13 |
| Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges 15712 | Light Bluish Gray | 10 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 8 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Light Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 3 with Ball Joint in Middle 98577 | Dark Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 6 |
| Large Figure Skeletal, Joint Extender [High Friction] 74261 | Dark Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Large Figure Limb Cover / Claw / Spike Large with Axle 15362 | Reddish Brown | 5 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #3 - 157.5° 32016 | Black | 5 |
| Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole 32039 | Black | 5 |
49 of the 60 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 75530
4 part shapes in set 75530 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. Counting colors, 11 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Large Figure Limb Cover, Armor with Ball Joint Socket and 2 Holes with Dark Bluish Gray Roots and Medium Nougat Fur Print 26831pr0005 | Reddish Brown |
| Large Figure Limb Cover, Armor with Ball Joint Socket and 2 Holes with Medium Nougat Fur Print 26831pr0004 | Reddish Brown |
| Large Figure Torso Cover with Raised Belt and Wookie Hair Print (Chewbacca) 21561pr0013 | Reddish Brown |
| Large Figure Head Wookiee with Medium Nougat Fur Print (Chewbacca) 35031 | Reddish Brown |
Rebuilding set 75530 from another set
Share of the parts of set 75530 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75532 Scout Trooper & Speeder Bike | 40% | 452 | 2017 |
| 42062 Container Yard | 40% | 631 | 2017 |
| 75111 Darth Vader | 38% | 160 | 2015 |
| 75534 Darth Vader | 37% | 168 | 2018 |
| 71316 Umarak the Destroyer | 36% | 191 | 2016 |
No similarly sized set goes above 40%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 75530 within its line
With 179 pieces, set 75530 ranks #468 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2017, it ranks #224. That is less than half the average Star Wars set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 75530 Chewbacca have?
LEGO set 75530 Chewbacca has 179 pieces. It was released in 2017 as part of the Star Wars theme.
What year was LEGO set 75530 released?
Set 75530 Chewbacca was released in 2017 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 75530?
LEGO set 75530 Chewbacca does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 75530?
The instructions for LEGO set 75530 Chewbacca can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 75530.
What is the main color of LEGO set 75530?
Black, with 59 out of 179 pieces, or 33%. Next come dark bluish gray (17%) and reddish brown (17%).
How many different parts does set 75530 contain?
Set 75530 has 61 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 60 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 13 copies.
Does LEGO set 75530 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Large Figure Limb Cover, Armor with Ball Joint Socket and 2 Holes with Dark Bluish Gray Roots and Medium Nougat Fur Print.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 75530?
Set 75532 Scout Trooper & Speeder Bike, released in 2017: it supplies 40%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Is set 75530 a Star Wars vehicle model?
No. The set is focused on Chewbacca as a character, not on a vehicle or setting.
See also
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75169 Duel on Naboo2017 · 208 pieces
75173 Luke's Landspeeder2017 · 149 pieces
75525 Baze Malbus2017 · 148 pieces
6211760 Detention Block Rescue2017 · 220 pieces
75167 Bounty Hunter Speeder Bike Battle Pack2017 · 125 pieces
75164 Rebel Trooper Battle Pack2017 · 119 pieces
75166 First Order Transport Speeder Battle Pack2017 · 117 pieces
75165 Imperial Trooper Battle Pack2017 · 111 pieces
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75531 Stormtrooper Commander2017 · 100 pieces
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75529 Elite Praetorian Guard2017 · 92 pieces
75162 Y-Wing Microfighter2017 · 90 pieces
75170 The Phantom2017 · 269 pieces
75523 Scarif Stormtrooper2017 · 89 pieces
