What does this set represent?

It recreates the Trade Federation Troop Carrier from Star Wars Episode I, a vehicle that deploys Battle Droids onto the battlefield in the film.

How many minifigures come with it?

The set includes 8 minifigures, noticeably more than most sets of this size, which suits building up a droid formation.

Which colours define the model?

Reddish brown and dark bluish grey make up most of the hull, with black and light bluish grey used for technical details.

Star Wars

Trade Federation Troop Carrier

The Trade Federation Troop Carrier recreates a classic vehicle from the Episode I era of Star Wars in a compact set. With 262 pieces and 8 minifigures, it focuses on the moment the transport lands and deploys its Battle Droids, just as in the film.

Set number: 40686
Year: 2024
Pieces: 262
Minifigures: 8
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 68

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 68

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 (8)

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

Minifigures 8

Battle Droid, One Bent Arm, One Straight Arm fig-0023305 pieces × 6
Pilot Battle Droid, Insigna print fig-0149655 pieces × 2

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 2 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A vehicle from the prequel era

In the film, the Trade Federation Troop Carrier drops entire waves of Battle Droids onto a planet's surface, a scene familiar from Episode I. The set captures that role: the squat, wide-fronted silhouette reads clearly despite the 262-piece model being more compact than its on-screen counterpart. Reddish brown and dark bluish grey dominate the hull, while black and light bluish grey mark struts and drive components. The colour choice follows the rusty, organic look that sets Federation technology apart from the cleaner designs of other factions in the saga. A hinged front section, typical of this design, lets the droid figures step straight out of the carrier.

Eight minifigures for a proper droid squad

With 8 minifigures, this is one of the more densely populated smaller Star Wars sets, making it well suited to building up a larger droid formation without buying several sets at once. That matches the transport's role on screen, where it exists purely as a mobile troop depot. Anyone who already owns other Trade Federation or prequel-era sets can fold these figures straight into a bigger diorama or play scene, alongside landing craft or base builds from the same period. For collectors specifically building up a droid army, the high minifigure count per set is a clear advantage over sets that include only one or two figures.

Pieces, colours and where it fits

At 262 pieces with 68 distinct elements, the carrier is a manageable build that goes together quickly, yet the high minifigure count gives it more play potential than a vehicle-only set of similar size. The relatively low number of unique part types also points to a solid, blocky construction that suits the original's boxy silhouette well. As part of the long-running LEGO® Star Wars range, the carrier slots into a wider lineup of prequel-era vehicles. The parts list on this page shows every element and its colour, useful for tracking down reddish brown or dark bluish grey pieces for other builds.

FAQ

What does this set represent?: It recreates the Trade Federation Troop Carrier from Star Wars Episode I, a vehicle that deploys Battle Droids onto the battlefield in the film.
How many minifigures come with it?: The set includes 8 minifigures, noticeably more than most sets of this size, which suits building up a droid formation.
Which colours define the model?: Reddish brown and dark bluish grey make up most of the hull, with black and light bluish grey used for technical details.