When was set 10179 released?

It was released in 2007 as part of the Ultimate Collector Series.

What colours dominate the parts list?

Mostly light bluish grey and dark bluish grey, supported by black and white. That matches the worn metal look of the ship in the films.

Is a used copy worth checking carefully?

Yes, with 5,198 pieces a few missing parts are easy to overlook. Use the parts list here to go through it colour by colour.

Ultimate Collector Series

Millennium Falcon

Set 10179 is the first Ultimate Collector Series version of the Millennium Falcon, released in 2007. At 5,198 pieces it set a new benchmark for how large a Star Wars model could be.

Set number: 10179
Year: 2007
Pieces: 5,198
Minifigures: 5
Theme: Ultimate Collector Series
Different parts: 270

What can I build with it?

Parts list 270

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (11)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 5

Chewbacca, Reddish Brown fig-0001243 pieces × 1
Princess Leia, White Robe, Reddish Brown Hair fig-0026884 pieces × 1
Han Solo, Black Vest, Reddish Brown Legs, Black Eyes fig-0038174 pieces × 1
Luke Skywalker, White Robe, Straight Tan Hair, Black Eyes fig-0039524 pieces × 1
Obi-Wan Kenobi, Old, Tan Robes, Hair, Black Eyes fig-0039534 pieces × 1

Description

Why this release still matters

Before 10179, the idea of a Star Wars set with more than five thousand pieces seemed far-fetched. This Falcon changed that and paved the way for the very large display models that followed. Collectors still talk about it as a landmark, and complete boxed copies are sought after. If you are researching the history of the Ultimate Collector Series, this is one of the entries you cannot skip. The parts list on this page is a practical companion for checking whether a second-hand copy is really complete.

The ship behind the model

The Millennium Falcon belongs to Han Solo and Chewbacca and carries Luke, Leia and Obi-Wan through the original trilogy. From the escape from Tatooine to the attack on the second Death Star, it is the rebels' most familiar ride. Its battered, patched-together look is part of its charm, and the model captures that with a hull built from many layers of grey plates and greebles rather than smooth panels. The round saucer shape with its offset cockpit is instantly recognisable, even from across a room.

Colours, parts and building rhythm

Light bluish grey and dark bluish grey make up most of the model, with black and white filling in details. With 270 unique parts spread across 5,198 pieces, many elements appear in large numbers, which gives the build a steady, repetitive rhythm in places. Sorting by colour and shape before you start pays off. Expect a long project spread over several sessions rather than a single afternoon, especially if you are rebuilding from a loose collection.

Minifigures and scale

Five minifigures come with the set. Next to a hull of this size they look tiny, which is exactly the point: they show off how big the Falcon is and give the display some life. Beyond display, the huge stock of grey parts is valuable for your own creations. The What can I build? feature on this page compares the inventory with other sets and shows what else those pieces could become.

FAQ

When was set 10179 released?: It was released in 2007 as part of the Ultimate Collector Series.
What colours dominate the parts list?: Mostly light bluish grey and dark bluish grey, supported by black and white. That matches the worn metal look of the ship in the films.
Is a used copy worth checking carefully?: Yes, with 5,198 pieces a few missing parts are easy to overlook. Use the parts list here to go through it colour by colour.