Droid Fighter

Description

Swarms over Naboo

In Episode I the Trade Federation sends its droid starfighters into battle in large numbers, most memorably in the space battle above Naboo. These craft carry no pilot and are controlled remotely, which is why they appear in swarms rather than as individual heroes or villains. Their curved wings and forward-pointing cannons give them a shape that is instantly recognisable. This small model captures that outline without any minifigures at all, which suits a ship that never needed a crew in the first place.

An early palette

Brown, dark grey, black and tan dominate the parts list. Anyone who builds with modern sets will notice that the old dark grey and brown were later replaced by newer shades, so pieces from this period are easy to spot in a mixed collection. Among the 62 pieces there are 28 different elements, meaning many parts are repeated across the symmetrical wings. That makes checking a second-hand copy straightforward, especially with the complete list on this page showing colours and quantities for every element.

Who it suits

With just 62 pieces, the build is short and friendly for younger children or for anyone who wants a quick project. It holds together well enough to fly around the room, yet it also works as a small display piece next to other Episode I vehicles. Collectors of early Star Wars sets often look for models like this one because they show how the theme started out. If you want a fuller scene, several droid fighters side by side echo the way they fill the screen in the film.

Beyond the original build

Older brown and dark grey parts are useful when restoring other sets from the same era, since those colours are no longer produced. Once the droid fighter has had its time on the shelf, its pieces can go back into your collection. The What can I build? tool on this page compares your parts with other sets and shows which models you could put together, so a small 1999 set can become the starting point for something new.

FAQ

Which ship does set 7111 depict?

It shows a droid starfighter used by the Trade Federation in The Phantom Menace. These unmanned fighters attack in large groups during the battle above Naboo.

How many pieces does the Droid Fighter have?

It has 62 pieces, 28 of which are different elements. There are no minifigures included.

Is this one of the first Star Wars sets?

Yes, it was released in 1999, the year the Star Wars theme began. It belongs to the range launched alongside Episode I.