Are the black box and blue box Falcons the same model?

Yes. Both 4504 entries share the same pieces and minifigures according to the catalogue; only the box differs.

How long does the Falcon 4504 take to build?

With 997 pieces, most builders complete it in a single afternoon or evening.

Which colours are used most?

Light bluish grey and dark bluish grey dominate, with tan and black as secondary colours.

Star Wars

Millennium Falcon (Black Box Version)

This is the black box release of set 4504, the 2004 Millennium Falcon. It shares its 997 pieces, 167 unique parts and 5 minifigures with the blue box version listed separately.

Set number: 4504-2
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 (3)

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

Telling the versions apart

If you have a loose, unboxed Falcon 4504, there is no way to tell from the bricks whether it came in the blue or the black box, because the catalogue data for both is identical. The only difference named in the set titles is the packaging. That makes this entry chiefly interesting to collectors who want a specific box, or who are buying a sealed copy and need to know exactly what they are getting before money changes hands.

Han Solo's freighter in brick form

The Millennium Falcon is the light freighter flown by Han Solo and Chewbacca in the original trilogy, the ship that outruns Star Destroyers and slips through asteroid fields. This model reproduces its disc-shaped hull, the cockpit tube on the starboard side and the twin forward prongs. Light bluish grey and dark bluish grey form the base, while tan and black break up the surface into the patchwork panels that give the Falcon its well-used character.

A sensible size

With 997 pieces, this Falcon falls into the medium category: substantial enough to feel like a proper project, small enough to finish in one sitting and keep on a shelf without rearranging the room. The five minifigures turn it into a playset as much as a display model. It suits younger fans with some building experience as well as adults looking for a manageable version of the ship rather than a huge collector's piece.

Getting the most from your parts

Retired for many years, 4504 now turns up mostly in second-hand bundles, sometimes mixed with parts from other sets. The parts list on this page makes it easy to spot what is missing and replace just those elements rather than buying a second copy. Afterwards, the greys and blacks are welcome in almost any spacecraft build, and the tan pieces work well for desert settings. The build tool on this page shows which other models your current collection could already cover.

FAQ

Are the black box and blue box Falcons the same model?: Yes. Both 4504 entries share the same pieces and minifigures according to the catalogue; only the box differs.
How long does the Falcon 4504 take to build?: With 997 pieces, most builders complete it in a single afternoon or evening.
Which colours are used most?: Light bluish grey and dark bluish grey dominate, with tan and black as secondary colours.

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