What does the Republic gunship do in Attack of the Clones?

It carries clone troopers into the Battle of Geonosis and rescues the Jedi from the arena.

How many pieces are in set 4490?

There are 102 pieces, 56 of them unique elements, and no minifigures.

Why does the grey look different from modern sets?

The set uses the original light grey, which was phased out around 2004 in favour of light bluish grey.

Star Wars

Republic Gunship

Few images define the Clone Wars like a fleet of Republic gunships sweeping over Geonosis. This 2003 set captures the transport as a small model made from 102 pieces.

Set number: 4490
Year: 2003
Pieces: 102
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 56

What can I build with it?

Parts list 56

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Spare parts (7)

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

Description

Old grey, new grey

The most interesting detail in the parts list is the colour. The set uses the original light grey, which was replaced by light bluish grey around 2004, so it belongs to the last generation of sets in the old palette. White, dark red and black complete the main colours. If you are rebuilding or completing a copy, look specifically for parts in the older shade, because the two greys look noticeably different when placed side by side on the same model.

The clones arrive

In the climax of Attack of the Clones, gunships descend on the Geonosian arena to rescue the trapped Jedi, then ferry clone troopers and walkers into the battle beyond. The ship went on to become one of the defining vehicles of the Clone Wars and appears constantly in The Clone Wars animated series. For collectors of the prequel era it is close to essential, and a small version like this one offers an easy way to include it.

Small model, varied parts

Set 4490 was one of the miniature Star Wars models released in 2003, focusing entirely on the vehicle. There are no minifigures. Of its 102 pieces, 56 are unique elements, more than half, which is a high share for such a compact build. The build is quick yet asks for some care, and the finished ship is better suited to a shelf than to play. The full parts list on this page gives every element with colour and quantity.

Finding a use for older parts

Parts in the old grey do not always blend with newer bricks, but they are perfect for restoring or expanding models from the same period. What can I build? on this page compares your inventory with other sets and shows which ones you could complete now, as well as those missing only a few elements. If you have a box of bricks from the early 2000s, it is a quick way to find out what else is hiding in it.

FAQ

What does the Republic gunship do in Attack of the Clones?: It carries clone troopers into the Battle of Geonosis and rescues the Jedi from the arena.
How many pieces are in set 4490?: There are 102 pieces, 56 of them unique elements, and no minifigures.
Why does the grey look different from modern sets?: The set uses the original light grey, which was phased out around 2004 in favour of light bluish grey.

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