Who pilots the Warp Stinger?

The Warp Stinger belongs to the alien insectoid faction (Buggoids) in Galaxy Squad and fights against human ships like the Star Slicer.

How many pieces and minifigures does set 70702 include?

The set has 310 pieces in 94 unique parts and colours, plus 3 minifigures.

Does the Warp Stinger have moving parts?

Yes, the pincer-like elements at the front open and close.

Galaxy Squad

Warp Stinger

The Warp Stinger is the alien insectoid ship from the 2013 LEGO® Galaxy Squad range, built as an opponent for human vehicles like the Star Slicer. Dark red, dark tan, black and dark bluish grey give it an organic, insect-like look rather than the smooth panelling of human technology. At 310 pieces and 3 minifigures, it sits among the mid-sized ships in the line.

Set number: 70702
Year: 2013
Pieces: 310
Minifigures: 3
Theme: Galaxy Squad
Different parts: 94

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 94

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 (11)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 3

Mosquitoid with Wings fig-0069996 pieces × 1
Robot, Red with Neck Bracket fig-0070044 pieces × 1
Billy Starbeam fig-0070055 pieces × 1

Description

Insect styling over standard spaceship shapes

Rather than symmetrical wings and flat hull plates, the Warp Stinger uses curved, armoured segments that echo an insect's body, finished off with sharp, pincer-like elements at the front. Dark red and dark tan cover most of the outer shell, while black and dark bluish grey frame the cockpit, engines and joints. This shaping is a deliberate choice within Galaxy Squad, setting the alien Buggoid faction clearly apart from the clean, technical look of human ships such as the Star Slicer. Even without knowing the story, the curved silhouette reads as strange and slightly threatening at a glance.

Few parts, strong character

With 94 unique parts across 310 pieces, the Warp Stinger reaches its organic shape mainly through clever combinations of standard bricks rather than a large number of specialised pieces, keeping the build fairly approachable. Moveable pincer arms at the front open and close, and the cockpit seats the insectoid faction's pilot. This mix of a small part count and careful arrangement shows how much character a build can carry even with a fairly compact selection of shapes.

Colours and parts

The dark red and tan combination is fairly uncommon across LEGO sets generally, which makes it interesting for other organic or creature-style builds beyond Galaxy Squad, such as custom monster or bug-inspired models. This page lists all 94 unique parts with their colours, making it easy to search for armour, pincer or cockpit pieces without going through the whole set again. The dark red armour pieces in particular turn up rarely in other themes.

Who this set suits

The Warp Stinger suits fans of alien creatures and unusual colour palettes who want something that stands apart from classic spaceship design. At 310 pieces and a manageable build, the set comes together quickly, and the three minifigures represent the insectoid faction's crew. Paired with a human ship like the Star Slicer, it sets up a small conflict scene between the two factions and works well as an addition to a larger space battle.

FAQ

Who pilots the Warp Stinger?: The Warp Stinger belongs to the alien insectoid faction (Buggoids) in Galaxy Squad and fights against human ships like the Star Slicer.
How many pieces and minifigures does set 70702 include?: The set has 310 pieces in 94 unique parts and colours, plus 3 minifigures.
Does the Warp Stinger have moving parts?: Yes, the pincer-like elements at the front open and close.