Which film is the set connected to?

It was released in 1999 alongside The Phantom Menace, the film known for its lightsaber duels with Darth Maul.

52 pieces and two minifigures, arranged as a small duel scene.

Is it one of the earliest Star Wars sets?

Yes, it belongs to the first year of LEGO® Star Wars sets, 1999.

Star Wars

Lightsaber Duel

Lightsaber Duel belongs to the very first wave of Star Wars sets from 1999. Its 52 pieces and two minifigures set up a small battle scene rather than a vehicle.

Set number: 7101
Year: 1999
Pieces: 52
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 21

What can I build with it?

Parts list 21

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Minifigures 2

Darth Maul, Black Hood and Cape fig-0035165 pieces × 1
Qui-Gon Jinn, Yellow Skin fig-0036145 pieces × 1

Description

Where it all began

The first LEGO® Star Wars sets arrived in 1999 alongside The Phantom Menace, and Lightsaber Duel was part of that opening line-up. That alone gives it a special place for collectors who want to trace the theme back to its roots. The film itself is remembered for its lightsaber fights, above all the clashes between the Jedi and Darth Maul. This set turns that idea into a compact scene with two figures facing each other, built for play rather than display.

Two figures and a setting

With two minifigures in a 52-piece set, the bricks are there mainly to frame the duel. There is no ship or large building here, only a small piece of scenery for the fight to take place in. The catalogue lists 21 different elements, so a number of parts appear more than once. The build is over quickly, which suits younger fans who want to get straight to the action, while collectors tend to value the set for its age and figures.

Late-nineties palette

Dark grey, tan, light grey and brown are the main colours. The greys and the brown are the older shades that LEGO® replaced a few years later, while tan remains in use today. That difference becomes obvious if you repair a used copy with modern parts, so it is worth looking for replacements in the original colours. Taken on their own, the muted, earthy tones make a good base for desert, rock or ruin scenery in your own creations.

Completing a vintage set

A set from 1999 is almost always bought second hand now, and small parts or figures are frequently missing. The full inventory of all 52 pieces on this page shows exactly what should be there. Beyond that, the What can I build? tool compares your own bricks with other sets and points out which ones you could already complete, giving older parts like these a second life. Keep the original greys and brown together, though, as they rarely match newer builds.

FAQ

Which film is the set connected to?: It was released in 1999 alongside The Phantom Menace, the film known for its lightsaber duels with Darth Maul.
What is in the box?: 52 pieces and two minifigures, arranged as a small duel scene.
Is it one of the earliest Star Wars sets?: Yes, it belongs to the first year of LEGO® Star Wars sets, 1999.

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