Is this the same model as the Original Trilogy Edition?

Yes, the build is essentially the same. The difference lies in the packaging, and the catalogue lists 197 pieces here against 196 for the other version.

Which film does the cantina come from?

The Mos Eisley cantina appears in A New Hope, the first Star Wars film from 1977.

How many different elements does the set use?

It uses 89 unique elements across its 197 pieces.

Star Wars

Mos Eisley Cantina, Blue box

Set 4501 recreates the Mos Eisley cantina, the rough spaceport bar on Tatooine. This is the 2004 release in the blue box, with 197 pieces and five minifigures.

Set number: 4501
Year: 2004
Pieces: 197
Minifigures: 5
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 89

What can I build with it?

Parts list 89

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Spare parts (2)

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Minifigures 5

Luke Skywalker, White Robe, Yellow Skin (3626b Head) fig-0014194 pieces × 1
Greedo, Dark Turquoise Skin fig-0035303 pieces × 1
Han Solo, Black Vest, Yellow Skin, Dark Blue Legs fig-0035314 pieces × 1
Obi-Wan Kenobi, Old, Yellow Skin, Light Bluish Gray Hair (3626b Head) fig-0035324 pieces × 1
Sandtrooper Squad Leader / Captain, Orange Pauldron, Neck Bracket, Plain Yellow Head fig-0035336 pieces × 1

Description

Two boxes, one model

In 2004 the set appeared in two packaging variants. This entry covers the blue box; the other came in Original Trilogy Edition packaging. The contents are almost identical, with the catalogue listing one piece more for this version, so the difference matters mainly to collectors who buy sealed or complete boxed copies. If you own a loose copy and are unsure which one you have, the box is the only reliable clue, while the parts list below lets you confirm that every element is present.

A wretched hive of scum and villainy

That is how Obi-Wan Kenobi describes Mos Eisley in A New Hope, shortly before he and Luke walk into the cantina looking for a pilot. Inside they find Han Solo and Chewbacca, but not before a scuffle at the bar ends with Obi-Wan drawing his lightsaber. The scene packs a crowd of strange aliens and a jazzy house band into a few minutes and remains one of the best-loved moments of the original film. The set turns that location into a small, playable build.

Sand, stone and dark red

Tan and two bluish greys form the base of the palette, matching the adobe buildings and worn surfaces of Tatooine. Dark red adds a warmer note and stands out against the desert tones. With 89 unique elements across 197 pieces, the variety is high for a set of this size, which makes it a useful source of parts for your own desert scenes or a wider spaceport street. The parts list sorts every element by colour and quantity.

Five minifigures for the scene

Five minifigures give you enough characters to act out the cantina encounter or populate a larger Tatooine layout. For display, the set works well next to other desert builds from the same era, since the colours line up closely. If you are looking for your next project, the What can I build? feature on this page compares your collection with other sets and shows which ones you could complete with the parts you already have, including many from this one.

FAQ

Is this the same model as the Original Trilogy Edition?: Yes, the build is essentially the same. The difference lies in the packaging, and the catalogue lists 197 pieces here against 196 for the other version.
Which film does the cantina come from?: The Mos Eisley cantina appears in A New Hope, the first Star Wars film from 1977.
How many different elements does the set use?: It uses 89 unique elements across its 197 pieces.

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