Darth Vader

Description

A name that needs no introduction

Darth Vader has been the face of the Empire since 1977. The reveal in The Empire Strikes Back that he is Luke Skywalker's father remains one of cinema's best-known twists, and his turn back to the light in Return of the Jedi closes the original trilogy. Few characters have appeared on as many products, and brick sets are no exception. This one sits at the small end of the range, so the catalogue data is the best guide to what you are actually getting.

High variety, low count

The inventory lists 37 pieces drawn from 26 distinct parts, and the set includes one minifigure. That ratio is striking. With so many different elements, at least 15 of them must appear just once, so the build hardly repeats itself. It will not take long, but each step tends to add something new. The exact contents, including the minifigure, are shown in the parts list further down this page, which is the most reliable way to check a copy.

An unexpected colour order

White tops the list of main colours, ahead of dark bluish grey, black and trans-red. For a set named after a character so strongly associated with black, that order is a small surprise. Trans-red is a shade many builders have only in limited quantities, and it is useful for tail lights, warning lamps and control panels in custom models. White and dark greys, meanwhile, are the backbone of almost any spacecraft or building, so none of these pieces will sit idle for long.

For collectors and parts hunters

Small sets that include a minifigure are popular with collectors because they combine a character with a short build. If you track your collection on this site, add this one so that its 26 distinct parts count towards the ‘What can I build?’ tool. It compares your saved sets with the rest of the catalogue and shows which models you could already assemble. For a second-hand copy, the parts list is the quickest way to confirm that nothing is missing.

FAQ

Does set 5005376 include a minifigure?

Yes. According to the catalogue, the set includes one minifigure.

What makes the parts list unusual?

It has 26 distinct parts among only 37 pieces, a very high share of different elements for a small set.

What are the main colours?

White, dark bluish grey, black and trans-red.