Is the blue box Falcon different to build?

No. According to the catalogue data, both 4504 versions have identical pieces and minifigures; only the packaging differs.

How many pieces does set 4504 have?

It has 997 pieces, drawn from 167 unique parts, plus 5 minifigures.

Which films feature the Millennium Falcon?

It appears throughout the original trilogy and returns in later films of the saga.

Star Wars

Millennium Falcon (Blue Box Version)

Han Solo's Millennium Falcon, the battered freighter of the original trilogy, was released as set 4504 in 2004 with 997 pieces and 5 minifigures. This entry covers the blue box version.

Set number: 4504
Year: 2004
Pieces: 997
Minifigures: 5
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 167

What can I build with it?

Parts list 167

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 (5)

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

Minifigures 5

Chewbacca, Reddish Brown fig-0001243 pieces × 1
C-3PO, Pearl Light Gold fig-0035093 pieces × 1
Princess Leia, Hoth Outfit, Tan Jacket, Reddish Brown Hair fig-0035374 pieces × 1
Han Solo, Hoth Outfit, Dark Blue Jacket, Tan Legs fig-0035614 pieces × 1
Snowtrooper, Light Bluish Gray Hips, Plain Black Head, Black Hands fig-0035624 pieces × 1

Description

One set, two boxes

The catalogue lists 4504 twice, and the names make the distinction clear: a blue box version and a black box version. Everything else in the data is the same for both, from the 997 pieces to the five minifigures and the 167 unique parts. In other words, the model you end up building does not change. The split matters mainly to collectors who keep sealed sets or original packaging, where the box itself adds to the story of a copy.

The ship itself

Few vehicles in film are as recognisable as the Falcon. It carries Han Solo, Chewbacca and their passengers through A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, usually one step ahead of the Empire. The model captures the saucer shape, the offset cockpit and the forward mandibles in light bluish grey and dark bluish grey, with tan and black adding the patched, worn look that makes the ship feel lived in.

Size and handling

At just under a thousand pieces, this is a mid-sized Falcon that you can finish in an afternoon. The round, flat hull still asks for some care with angled plates and connections. Five minifigures let you stage scenes on board or around the ship, and the model stays compact enough for an ordinary shelf. That balance makes it a good choice for fans who want a Falcon they can actually pick up and play with.

Completing a used copy

Two decades on, most copies of 4504 come from the second-hand market, often without instructions or with a few pieces missing. The full inventory on this page lets you check a lot quickly and order only what is absent. Since the blue and black versions share the same contents, the list works for either. Pay particular attention to the tan elements, which are less common in most collections than grey. You can also see which other models your spare parts could help to complete.

FAQ

Is the blue box Falcon different to build?: No. According to the catalogue data, both 4504 versions have identical pieces and minifigures; only the packaging differs.
How many pieces does set 4504 have?: It has 997 pieces, drawn from 167 unique parts, plus 5 minifigures.
Which films feature the Millennium Falcon?: It appears throughout the original trilogy and returns in later films of the saga.