LEGO Star Wars 7659 Imperial Landing Craft

Specifications
| Set number | 7659 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2007 |
| Piece count | 471 |
| Minifigures | 3 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 7659, “Imperial Landing Craft”, depicts an Imperial landing craft from the Star Wars universe. Released in 2007, it belongs to the Star Wars theme and contains 471 pieces focused on a military transport associated with the Empire.
Set 7659 presents an Imperial transport craft, fitting into the wider Star Wars focus on vehicles, troops, and faction based scenes. Within the LEGO Star Wars theme, it belongs with models that represent the Empire’s military presence rather than a character focused vignette.
The build uses 471 pieces to form a craft associated with troop deployment.
The set is relevant to collectors who focus on Imperial hardware, army building, or transport craft in LEGO Star Wars. For display, it can be grouped with other Empire themed models.
Inventory of set 7659
The inventory of set 7659 lists 471 pieces, spare parts excluded: 127 different lots (one shape in one color) for 125 part shapes. The box also contains 10 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 7659
Main color: white, making up 41% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (23%) and black (11%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 194 | 41% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 110 | 23% | |
| Black | 54 | 11% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 48 | 10% | |
| Blue | 14 | 3% | |
| Red | 13 | 2.8% | |
| Trans-Neon Green | 10 | 2.1% | |
| Yellow | 8 | 1.7% | |
| Trans-Red | 5 | 1.1% | |
| Trans-Dark Blue | 5 | 1.1% | |
| Other colors (4) | 10 | 2.1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 82 | 17% | |
| Plates Special | 47 | 10% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 33 | 7% | |
| Bricks | 26 | 5.5% | |
| Technic Axles | 26 | 5.5% | |
| Bricks Curved | 25 | 5.3% |
Most common parts in set 7659
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | White | 27 |
| Plate 1 x 4 3710 | Light Bluish Gray | 16 |
| Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Curved Top 6005 | White | 16 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] 2540 | White | 12 |
| Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] 6019 | Light Bluish Gray | 12 |
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 10 |
| Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] 4589 | Trans-Neon Green | 10 |
| Technic Axle 4 3705 | Black | 9 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) 3794a | Dark Bluish Gray | 9 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Yellow | 8 |
118 of the 125 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 7659 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 7659 from another set
Share of the parts of set 7659 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10195 Republic Dropship with AT-OT | 34% | 1,758 | 2009 |
| 75021 Republic Gunship | 27% | 1,176 | 2013 |
| 10231 Shuttle Expedition | 27% | 1,230 | 2011 |
| 10213 Shuttle Adventure | 26% | 1,204 | 2010 |
| 10240 Red Five X-Wing Starfighter | 25% | 1,558 | 2013 |
No similarly sized set goes above 34%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 7659 within its line
With 471 pieces, set 7659 ranks #268 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 #52.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 7659 Imperial Landing Craft have?
LEGO set 7659 Imperial Landing Craft has 471 pieces. It was released in 2007 as part of the Star Wars theme.
What year was LEGO set 7659 released?
Set 7659 Imperial Landing Craft was released in 2007 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 7659?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 7659 Imperial Landing Craft: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 7659?
The instructions for LEGO set 7659 Imperial Landing Craft can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7659.
What is the main color of LEGO set 7659?
White, with 194 out of 471 pieces, or 41%. Next come light bluish gray (23%) and black (11%).
How many different parts does set 7659 contain?
Set 7659 has 127 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 125 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in white, with 27 copies.
Does LEGO set 7659 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 7659?
Set 10195 Republic Dropship with AT-OT, released in 2009: it supplies 34%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
What part of Star Wars does set 7659 represent?
It represents the Imperial side of Star Wars through a landing craft and Imperial troop minifigures.
Is this set mainly a display model or a play model?
It can serve either purpose, but its combination of a transport craft and minifigures makes it especially suited to Imperial scene building.
See also
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