What scene does this set recreate?

It is based on the classic detention block rescue from the original Star Wars trilogy, where a prisoner is freed.

How many pieces and minifigures does it have?

220 pieces with 51 unique parts and 2 minifigures.

Why does it have so few unique parts?

The cell block is largely made up of repeating wall and floor elements, which keeps the count of unique parts low.

Star Wars

Detention Block Rescue

Set 6211760 is built around one of the most recognisable scenes from the original Star Wars trilogy: a prisoner freed from a detention block by rescuers in disguise. At 220 pieces with 2 minifigures, it condenses that scene into a compact section of the Death Star.

Set number: 6211760
Year: 2017
Pieces: 220
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 51

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 51

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Minifigures 2

Han Solo, Stormtrooper Disguise, White Pupils fig-0025284 pieces × 1
Luke Skywalker, Stormtrooper Disguise, Printed Legs fig-0025294 pieces × 1

Description

A famous scene from the Star Wars saga

The set's name points directly to one of the best-known moments from the original Star Wars trilogy: freeing a prisoner from a cell block while disguised as enemy troops. Scenes from the original trilogy are among the most popular subjects in the LEGO Star Wars range and get revisited repeatedly at different set sizes, from small builds like this one up to much larger models with fuller interior detail and extra connecting rooms. For fans of the original films, it is one of the more affordable ways to recreate a familiar scene at home.

A cell block as a compact section

The build centres on a corridor or cell section, complete with bars or a cell door in the style seen in the film. At 220 pieces, the model stays a manageable size, working as a single section of a larger facility rather than a full building. The two included minifigures typically cover both the prisoner and at least one guard, so the rescue scene can be acted out directly on a desk or shelf. The section can also be extended later with further corridor or space-station parts for a larger facility.

Few unique parts, used repeatedly

With only 51 unique parts spread across 220 pieces, the set relies heavily on repetition, typical of corridor and wall-style builds where the same plates and tiles are used many times over. The colours, light bluish grey, dark bluish grey, white and black, give the interior its plain, technical look and set up a clear contrast against the more colourful minifigures and their accessories. That repetition also makes long, realistic-looking corridors easier to build from several sets combined.

Parts list and where it fits

For a 220-piece Star Wars set, 51 unique parts is on the low side, a direct result of the corridor and wall theme running through the build. The parts list on this page breaks every element down by colour and quantity, useful for anyone after grey plates or tiles for their own building or space-station projects, rather than hunting through the whole set by eye. That also makes 6211760 a reasonable source of spare parts for larger Star Wars projects.

FAQ

What scene does this set recreate?: It is based on the classic detention block rescue from the original Star Wars trilogy, where a prisoner is freed.
How many pieces and minifigures does it have?: 220 pieces with 51 unique parts and 2 minifigures.
Why does it have so few unique parts?: The cell block is largely made up of repeating wall and floor elements, which keeps the count of unique parts low.

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