Is the Blue Box version different inside?

According to the catalogue, no. Pieces, minifigures and colours match the 2003 Black Box edition; the packaging and year differ.

Where does the Geonosian fighter appear?

In Attack of the Clones, during the battle on Geonosis at the end of the film.

How many minifigures are included?

Four minifigures come with the 170-piece set.

Star Wars

Geonosian Fighter (Blue Box)

The Geonosian Fighter was released twice, and this entry covers the 2004 edition in blue packaging. Inside are 170 pieces and 4 minifigures from the arena planet of Attack of the Clones.

Set number: 4478-2
Year: 2004
Pieces: 170
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 53

What can I build with it?

Parts list 53

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (2)

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

Minifigures 4

Geonosian, Dark Gray, Wings fig-0035044 pieces × 1
Geonosian, Dark Gray fig-0035053 pieces × 1
Battle Droid, Geonosian fig-0035066 pieces × 2

Description

Two boxes, one model

Catalogue data for this edition matches the 2003 original exactly: 170 pieces, 53 unique parts, 4 minifigures and the same four main colours. What sets it apart is the packaging and the year. For builders that makes no practical difference, and the instructions and parts list apply equally to both. Boxed-set collectors, however, treat the two as separate items, so it helps to know which version you are holding before you buy, sell or catalogue a copy.

An insect-like starfighter

Geonosians are winged, insectoid beings whose foundries supply battle droids to the Separatists. Attack of the Clones ends on their desert world with the battle that opens the Clone Wars, and their slender fighters dart through the skies above it. The ship's shape is closer to a creature than a machine, with a narrow body and long forward arms. The model uses tan, dark orange and grey to suggest the rust-coloured landscape of Geonosis and the fighter's organic look.

Figures and building

Four minifigures are a generous number for a set of 170 pieces and give plenty of scope for a small battle scene. The build uses just 53 unique parts, so it moves along quickly and suits younger builders. Note that the grey tones listed are the older light grey and dark grey rather than today's bluish greys, which matters if you mix in replacement parts from newer sets. The parts list names each colour precisely.

Checking a used copy

Sets from this period often turn up incomplete. The parts list on this page lets you check every element by colour, and because the Black Box edition shares the same inventory, the list serves both versions. The tan and dark orange pieces are also handy for desert scenery or rock work. Use What can I build? to see which other sets you could complete from these parts, whether you intend to keep the fighter together or not.

FAQ

Is the Blue Box version different inside?: According to the catalogue, no. Pieces, minifigures and colours match the 2003 Black Box edition; the packaging and year differ.
Where does the Geonosian fighter appear?: In Attack of the Clones, during the battle on Geonosis at the end of the film.
How many minifigures are included?: Four minifigures come with the 170-piece set.

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