Which film does the snowspeeder come from?

It comes from The Empire Strikes Back, where Rebel pilots use it against the Imperial walkers on Hoth.

How many pieces and minifigures does set 7130 have?

It has 217 pieces and three minifigures.

Why do the grey parts look different from newer sets?

This 1999 set uses the original light and dark grey. Later sets switched to bluish greys, which look cooler in tone.

Star Wars

Snowspeeder

When the Star Wars theme launched in 1999, the Rebel snowspeeder was part of that very first wave. Set 7130 builds it from 217 pieces and includes three minifigures for the defence of Echo Base.

Set number: 7130
Year: 1999
Pieces: 217
Minifigures: 3
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 87

What can I build with it?

Parts list 87

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 (3)

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

Minifigures 3

Luke Skywalker, Orange Rebel Pilot Outfit, Yellow Skin, Dark Gray Hips fig-0035264 pieces × 1
Rebel Trooper in Hoth Uniform, White Hat, Yellow Skin, Backpack, Brown Visor fig-0036086 pieces × 1
Dak Ralter, Yellow Skin, Dark Gray Hips fig-0036094 pieces × 1

Description

The Battle of Hoth

The Empire Strikes Back opens with the Rebels hiding on the ice planet Hoth until Imperial walkers march on their base. Snowspeeders are the Rebel answer: small, fast airspeeders that fly low over the snow, harass the AT-ATs and, in the film's standout moment, trip one with a tow cable wrapped around its legs. That image made the snowspeeder a fan favourite, and it is no surprise it was chosen for the theme's opening year. With three minifigures, you can crew the craft and stage the battle.

A piece of theme history

Sets from 1999 show where the whole Star Wars line began. Shapes are simpler, special parts are fewer and the models rely more on classic bricks and plates than on the purpose-made pieces that came later. For collectors, that makes set 7130 a benchmark. Put it next to a newer snowspeeder and you can see how much the design approach changed over the years, while recognising the same basic outline. It also has plenty of appeal for anyone who grew up with these first sets.

Original greys, and some tan

Dark grey, light grey, black and tan make up the palette. The greys are the original shades that were later replaced by bluish variants, so modern parts will not blend in perfectly if you are completing a used copy. Tan is a slightly surprising colour for a snow vehicle, and the parts list on this page shows exactly which elements use it. With 87 unique elements across 217 pieces, the set offers good variety, especially for a model from the theme's first year.

Restoring and reusing

Old grey elements are worth keeping together, because they are what you need to restore other sets from the same period without mismatched colours. If you have a partial snowspeeder, the parts list below tells you exactly which pieces are missing. For broader ideas, the What can I build? feature compares your collection with other sets and highlights models you could complete now or with only a few extra parts. It is a practical way to give early sets like this a new purpose.

FAQ

Which film does the snowspeeder come from?: It comes from The Empire Strikes Back, where Rebel pilots use it against the Imperial walkers on Hoth.
How many pieces and minifigures does set 7130 have?: It has 217 pieces and three minifigures.
Why do the grey parts look different from newer sets?: This 1999 set uses the original light and dark grey. Later sets switched to bluish greys, which look cooler in tone.