When was the black box AT-AT released?

It came out in 2003, a year before the blue box edition.

How many minifigures are included?

The set includes four minifigures.

What are the main colours?

Light grey, dark grey, black and blue, using the older grey shades.

Star Wars

AT-AT [Black Box]

AT-AT 4483 first went on sale in 2003 in a black box, with a blue box edition following in 2004. This page covers the original black box release, a 1,070-piece walker with four minifigures.

Set number: 4483
Year: 2003
Pieces: 1,070
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 179

What can I build with it?

Parts list 179

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Spare parts (5)

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

Minifigures 4

Snowtrooper, Light Gray Hips fig-0035244 pieces × 2
AT-AT Driver, White Uniform, Plain Yellow Head fig-0035254 pieces × 1
Luke Skywalker, Orange Rebel Pilot Outfit, Yellow Skin, Dark Gray Hips fig-0035264 pieces × 1

Description

An early take on the Hoth walker

The AT-AT is one of the most famous vehicles in the original trilogy, leading the Imperial assault on Echo Base in The Empire Strikes Back. Rebel pilots in snowspeeders buy time for the evacuation while the walkers grind forward through the snow. This 2003 set translates that battle into a play model from the regular Star Wars range, with four minifigures to crew it or to defend the base. The figure overview on this page lists them in full.

Black box or blue box?

Collectors distinguish between the two editions of 4483 by their packaging. The black box is the original, the blue box a later release. The catalogue data shows no difference in the model itself: both have 1,070 pieces, four minifigures and 179 unique parts, with the same main colours. So the choice mainly matters if you collect boxed sets. If you are after the walker to build and display, the parts list here covers what you need either way.

Building with the classic greys

Light grey and dark grey lead the colour list, followed by black and blue. These are the older shades, used before bluish greys took over, and they give the walker a slightly warmer tone than modern sets. When hunting for replacements, look specifically for the old colours, or your repairs will stand out. The 179 unique part types keep the build reasonably varied, even though the four legs are naturally quite similar to one another.

Beyond the original model

Once a set this old comes apart, it becomes a handy supply of classic grey pieces for walkers, vehicles and bases of your own design. The complete inventory on this page lists each element with colour and quantity, which also helps when checking a second-hand copy for gaps. The ‘What can I build?’ tool compares the parts with your wider collection, so you can see which other sets from the same era might be within reach.

FAQ

When was the black box AT-AT released?: It came out in 2003, a year before the blue box edition.
How many minifigures are included?: The set includes four minifigures.
What are the main colours?: Light grey, dark grey, black and blue, using the older grey shades.

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