How does this differ from the blue box version?

Mainly in the packaging. The catalogue also lists one piece fewer for this edition, 196 instead of 197.

How many minifigures come with it?

The set includes five minifigures.

Can I use the parts list to complete a loose copy?

Yes, the list on this page shows every element with its colour and quantity. You can tick off what you have and see what is missing.

Star Wars

Mos Eisley Cantina, Original Trilogy Edition box

This is the Original Trilogy Edition release of the Mos Eisley Cantina, sold in 2004. It contains 196 pieces and five minifigures, and the build matches the blue box version almost exactly.

Set number: 4501-2
Year: 2004
Pieces: 196
Minifigures: 5
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 89

What can I build with it?

Parts list 89

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (2)

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

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

Why the packaging matters

Set 4501 was sold in two different boxes in the same year. This version carries the Original Trilogy Edition branding, while the other came in a blue box. Inside, the model is the same, although the catalogue lists 196 pieces here and 197 for the blue box. For most builders that makes no real difference, but collectors who want sealed or boxed copies treat them as separate items, and the box is the only easy way to tell which one you are looking at.

Tatooine's most famous bar

Mos Eisley is where A New Hope takes Luke and Obi-Wan in search of passage off Tatooine. The cantina is crowded with smugglers, bounty hunters and aliens of every shape, and it is here that the pair meet Han Solo and Chewbacca. A brief fight at the bar, settled by Obi-Wan's lightsaber, shows how dangerous the place is. With five minifigures, this set gives you enough of a cast to restage the moment or build your own stories around the spaceport.

Colours and parts

Tan, dark red, light bluish grey and dark bluish grey make up the palette. The tan gives you the sandy walls typical of Tatooine, the greys cover floors and technical details, and the dark red provides a warm contrast. There are 89 unique elements across 196 pieces, a broad selection that makes the set good for parts harvesting. Use the parts list on this page to check a used copy for completeness or to find the pieces you need for your own desert creations.

Beyond the cantina

Once the model has had its time on the shelf, the bricks can go into something new. Desert colours like these are handy for landscapes, market stalls or other buildings in a Tatooine town. If you want a ready-made plan instead, the What can I build? tool compares the parts you own with other sets and shows how close you are to completing each one. That makes it easy to see which projects your collection already supports and what is still missing.

FAQ

How does this differ from the blue box version?: Mainly in the packaging. The catalogue also lists one piece fewer for this edition, 196 instead of 197.
How many minifigures come with it?: The set includes five minifigures.
Can I use the parts list to complete a loose copy?: Yes, the list on this page shows every element with its colour and quantity. You can tick off what you have and see what is missing.

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