Is the blue box AT-AT different from the black box version?

The packaging and release year differ, with the black box in 2003 and the blue box in 2004. The catalogue lists the same pieces, minifigures and colours for both.

How many pieces does the set have?

It contains 1,070 pieces made up of 179 unique part types.

Which film is the AT-AT from?

It comes from The Empire Strikes Back, where AT-ATs lead the attack on the Rebel base on Hoth.

Star Wars

AT-AT [Blue Box]

This entry covers the blue box edition of AT-AT 4483, released in 2004. According to the catalogue data, the model inside matches the 2003 black box release: 1,070 pieces, four minifigures and 179 unique parts.

Set number: 4483-2
Year: 2004
Pieces: 1,070
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 179

What can I build with it?

Parts list 179

As BrickLink list (XML)

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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

What the box colour means

Set 4483 exists in two packaging variants. The black box came first in 2003, and the blue box followed a year later. For anyone collecting sealed or boxed sets, that difference matters, since the two are listed and valued as separate items. For builders, it barely matters at all: piece count, minifigures, unique parts and main colours are the same in both. If you simply want the walker on your shelf, either version will do, and the parts list on this page applies to both.

The Empire's heavy walker

The AT-AT is the four-legged giant that marches on Echo Base during the Battle of Hoth in The Empire Strikes Back. Its slow, relentless advance through the snow is one of the defining images of the original trilogy. This version belongs to the regular Star Wars range rather than the collector line, so it is built with play in mind, and four minifigures come with it to crew the walker or defend against it. The figure overview on this page shows exactly who is included.

Old grey, new grey

The palette is led by light grey and dark grey, followed by black and blue. These are the older greys, replaced by bluish shades soon afterwards, so modern pieces will not match perfectly if you need to replace something. Across 1,070 pieces there are 179 unique part types, a healthy mix that keeps the build varied. After dismantling, you get a useful stock of classic grey elements, and the ‘What can I build?’ tool shows which other sets they could help you complete.

Checking a copy that is over 20 years old

Whichever box you find, a set from 2004 will almost always be second-hand, and completeness is the main question. Legs, joints and small accessories are the kind of parts that drift away over the years, and figures are often sold on separately. The inventory on this page lets you work through a copy element by element, with colours listed so you do not mix up old and new greys. It is also useful if you are rebuilding the walker from a mixed tub of older parts.

FAQ

Is the blue box AT-AT different from the black box version?: The packaging and release year differ, with the black box in 2003 and the blue box in 2004. The catalogue lists the same pieces, minifigures and colours for both.
How many pieces does the set have?: It contains 1,070 pieces made up of 179 unique part types.
Which film is the AT-AT from?: It comes from The Empire Strikes Back, where AT-ATs lead the attack on the Rebel base on Hoth.