What is special about the B-wing's design?

Its asymmetric, cross-shaped wing layout, with the cockpit at one end of the main wing. In the film the wings rotate around the cockpit.

How many unique parts does 10227 use?

It uses 285 unique parts across 1,487 pieces.

Does the set include a pilot minifigure?

No, the catalogue lists no minifigures for this set.

Ultimate Collector Series

B-wing Starfighter

Set 10227 turns the rebels' strangest-looking fighter into a 2012 Ultimate Collector Series model. It has 1,487 pieces and a silhouette unlike anything else in the fleet.

Set number: 10227
Year: 2012
Pieces: 1,487
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Ultimate Collector Series
Different parts: 285

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 285

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 (13)

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

Description

An awkward shape, handled well

The B-wing's cross-shaped profile is a real challenge for builders. A long main wing with the cockpit at one end has to stay rigid, while two smaller wings project at right angles. That explains the broad inventory, with 285 unique parts across 1,487 pieces, and the need for internal bracing that is largely hidden once the outer panels are fitted. The build keeps you busy with new techniques almost to the end, rather than repeating the same sections.

Endor's heavy hitter

The B-wing appears in Return of the Jedi during the Battle of Endor, where the rebel fleet takes on the Imperial Navy above the forest moon. In the film, the ship's wings rotate around the cockpit so the pilot stays level, which gives it a distinctive look in flight. It is not as famous as the X-wing, but many fans consider it one of the most striking designs of the original trilogy.

Colour notes

Light and dark bluish grey carry most of the model, with black for detailing. Tan also appears among the main colours, which may seem odd for a grey fighter. In large display models, such colours are often used for hidden structural parts, where their contrast makes sorting easier during the build. There are no minifigures, so the ship itself has to carry the display, which its unusual outline does comfortably.

Using the inventory

A varied parts list like this one is excellent raw material for your own spacecraft, especially designs with unusual angles, and the connection techniques you learn along the way transfer well to other projects. Use What can I build? on this page to see which other sets draw on a similar mix of parts. If you are checking a second-hand copy, go through the parts list below colour by colour to catch anything missing, paying particular attention to the hidden tan elements.

FAQ

What is special about the B-wing's design?: Its asymmetric, cross-shaped wing layout, with the cockpit at one end of the main wing. In the film the wings rotate around the cockpit.
How many unique parts does 10227 use?: It uses 285 unique parts across 1,487 pieces.
Does the set include a pilot minifigure?: No, the catalogue lists no minifigures for this set.

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