Jedi Starfighter - Mini

Description

One pilot, one droid

The Jedi starfighters of the prequel films are compact interceptors built for a single pilot, usually with an astromech droid riding along. Obi-Wan Kenobi flies one to Kamino and Geonosis in Attack of the Clones, and both he and Anakin lead the space battle over Coruscant in Revenge of the Sith. The ships are fast, fragile and easy to recognise by their flat, arrowhead shape. That clear outline is exactly what makes them work so well as small brick models.

Reading the inventory

Set 6966 contains 38 pieces drawn from 18 different parts, and no minifigure is included. Nearly half the elements are unique, which is a high ratio for something this small and means the short build still has some variety. The main colours are dark bluish grey, yellow, black and light bluish grey. The name alone does not say which film version the model follows, so the most reliable reference for checking a copy is the parts list further down this page.

A 2005 release

The year matters here. 2005 was when Revenge of the Sith reached cinemas and closed the prequel trilogy, and Star Wars merchandise was everywhere. Small sets from that period now mostly turn up second-hand, often mixed into bulk lots without their instructions. If you have found one that way, sorting it against the inventory is straightforward: with only 18 distinct parts to identify, you can see within minutes whether anything is missing or whether you need to hunt down a replacement.

After the build

A starfighter this size makes a tidy desk model, but it also has value as a small parts source. Yellow elements are handy for hazard markings, lights and vehicles, while the greys and black blend into almost any spacecraft. If you track your sets on this site, the ‘What can I build?’ tool shows which other models your pieces could already make. It is a practical way to see how a handful of small kits adds up across a growing collection.

FAQ

Is set 6966 hard to build?

No. With 38 pieces and 18 distinct parts, it is a short build that suits beginners.

What are the main colours of 6966?

Dark bluish grey, yellow, black and light bluish grey are the four main colours.

Does the set include a minifigure?

No, the catalogue lists no minifigures for this set.