Does this set include a minifigure?

No, Yoda's Lightsaber is designed purely as a display model with no minifigure.

How many pieces does it have?

Set 5006290 contains 140 pieces, including 43 distinct part types.

What colours make up the model?

Black, light and dark bluish grey form the base, with blue used as an accent for the blade.

Star Wars

Yoda's Lightsaber

Yoda's Lightsaber is a compact LEGO® Star Wars build modelled on the hilt of the character's signature weapon, designed as a display piece rather than a play set. It comes in at 140 pieces with no minifigure included, putting the focus squarely on the build itself. This page lists all 43 distinct parts used to construct it.

Set number: 5006290
Year: 2020
Pieces: 140
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 43

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 43

As BrickLink list (XML)

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

Description

A display piece, not a play scene

Rather than shipping with a minifigure and a scene to act out, this set is built purely as a standalone display model of Yoda's lightsaber hilt. That focus suits collectors looking to add a detailed prop-style build to a shelf alongside other Star Wars models, rather than builders after a figure to play with. It's a set defined by what it represents rather than by any accompanying story, which keeps the experience concentrated entirely on the construction and the finished object.

A high ratio of unique parts

With 140 pieces made up of 43 distinct part types, the build leans more on variety than repetition, which is typical of a set focused on capturing fine detail rather than bulk. That ratio suggests a more varied, engaging construction process than a same-sized set built from mostly repeated basic bricks. For builders who enjoy smaller sets that still demand attention throughout the build, rather than a quick repetitive stack, that variety is a meaningful part of the appeal.

A colour scheme built around hilt and blade

Black, light bluish grey and dark bluish grey form the metallic base of the model, representing the handle, while blue is used more sparingly as an accent to suggest the glowing blade the lightsaber is known for. That restrained palette keeps the model visually coherent and instantly recognisable, standing in contrast to the brighter, more varied colour schemes found in many other Star Wars sets. It's a good example of colour doing a lot of the storytelling work in a small build.

A compact parts list worth checking

The 43 distinct parts here are worth a closer look for anyone collecting hilt- or lightsaber-style details across different Star Wars sets, since several shapes are specific to this kind of prop build. The full parts list on this page breaks down exactly what's included, which is useful both for comparing this set against other compact Star Wars models and for tracking down individual pieces for separate projects.

FAQ

Does this set include a minifigure?: No, Yoda's Lightsaber is designed purely as a display model with no minifigure.
How many pieces does it have?: Set 5006290 contains 140 pieces, including 43 distinct part types.
What colours make up the model?: Black, light and dark bluish grey form the base, with blue used as an accent for the blade.