AT-AT Walker

Description

Why a small AT-AT works

Some vehicles need hundreds of pieces before they look right. The AT-AT is not one of them. Its boxy body, head on a short neck and four long legs form such a strong outline that even a small model reads clearly from across the room. With 83 pieces and 33 unique elements, set 20018 relies on that silhouette rather than fine detail, repeating many parts across the four legs. The result is quick to build yet unmistakable once finished.

The walkers of Hoth

The AT-AT's defining moment comes early in The Empire Strikes Back, when Imperial forces advance across the snowfields of Hoth towards the Rebel base. Slow and heavily armoured, the walkers seem unstoppable until Rebel snowspeeders use tow cables to trip one of them. That sequence is among the most memorable in the original trilogy, and it explains why the AT-AT has been built in so many sizes over the years, from large display models to small ones like this.

An Imperial palette

The colours are exactly what you would expect from the Empire: light bluish grey, dark bluish grey and black. Nothing bright interrupts the scheme, which matches the functional look of Imperial machinery on screen. For builders this is a practical selection, since grey pieces fit into almost any project, from starships and bases to industrial scenery. If you design your own Star Wars vehicles, these are the shades that will help them sit comfortably alongside official models.

Checking and reusing parts

Without a minifigure, the model stands entirely on its own, though it pairs well with small Rebel craft if you want to stage a miniature Hoth. The parts list on this page lists all 83 pieces with colour and quantity, useful for verifying a second-hand copy. What can I build? compares your collection with other sets and shows which ones you can already assemble, as well as those that need only a few more pieces to complete.

FAQ

Where does the AT-AT appear in Star Wars?

Most famously in the Battle of Hoth at the start of The Empire Strikes Back.

How many pieces does set 20018 have?

It has 83 pieces, including 33 unique elements, and no minifigure.

Is this a large display model?

No. It is a small model that focuses on the walker's recognisable shape rather than detail.