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LEGO Star Wars 7656 General Grievous Starfighter

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LEGO 7656 General Grievous Starfighter

Specifications

Set number7656
Release year2007
Piece count232
Minifigures1
ThemeStar Wars
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 7656, “General Grievous Starfighter”, represents General Grievous’s ship within the Star Wars theme. Released in 2007, it contains 232 pieces and presents a compact build of the starfighter with a related character figure.

Set 7656 belongs to the LEGO Star Wars theme and focuses on a specific vehicle from the franchise. The subject is General Grievous’s starfighter, linked to a recognizable antagonist in the Star Wars universe. Rather than depicting a broad location, the set is centered on the craft and its owner.

This set may appeal to collectors of LEGO Star Wars vehicles, fans of General Grievous, and builders looking for a moderate Star Wars model.

Inventory of set 7656

The inventory of set 7656 lists 232 pieces, spare parts excluded: 84 different lots (one shape in one color) for 78 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 7656

Main color: dark bluish gray, making up 28% of the parts, followed by black (28%) and tan (19%).

ColorPartsShare
Dark Bluish Gray6428%
Black6428%
Tan4519%
Reddish Brown219.1%
Light Bluish Gray198.2%
White73%
Red52.2%
Trans-Neon Green41.7%
Trans-Light Blue20.9%
Trans-Brown10.4%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Plates3214%
Tiles2812%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes2712%
Plates Special2511%
Bricks Sloped229.5%
Plates Wedged146%

Most common parts in set 7656

75 of the 78 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 7656 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 7656 from another set

Share of the parts of set 7656 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
4508 Titan XP26%7842004
8759 Battle of Metru Nui26%8762005

No similarly sized set goes above 26%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 7656 within its line

With 232 pieces, set 7656 ranks #422 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 194 sets released in 2007, it ranks #86. That is less than half the average Star Wars set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 7656 General Grievous Starfighter have?

LEGO set 7656 General Grievous Starfighter has 232 pieces. It was released in 2007 as part of the Star Wars theme.

What year was LEGO set 7656 released?

Set 7656 General Grievous Starfighter was released in 2007 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 7656?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 7656 General Grievous Starfighter: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 7656?

The instructions for LEGO set 7656 General Grievous Starfighter can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7656.

What is the main color of LEGO set 7656?

Dark bluish gray, with 64 out of 232 pieces, or 28%. Next come black (28%) and tan (19%).

How many different parts does set 7656 contain?

Set 7656 has 84 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 78 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) in reddish brown, with 12 copies.

Does LEGO set 7656 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 7656?

Set 4508 Titan XP, released in 2004: it supplies 26%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Is set 7656 mainly a vehicle model or a scene build?

It is mainly a vehicle model, representing General Grievous’s starfighter with the associated figure.

Set number7656
Release year2007
ThemeStar Wars
Piece count232
Minifigures1
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30