Was set 7140 part of the first LEGO® Star Wars wave?

Yes, it was released in 1999, the year the theme began.

How many pieces and minifigures does it have?

271 pieces and four minifigures.

Does the set use old or new grey?

It uses the original light and dark grey. These shades differ from the bluish greys introduced later.

Star Wars

X-wing Fighter

When the Star Wars theme launched in 1999, the Rebel X-wing was part of the opening wave. Set 7140 builds it from 271 pieces and includes four minifigures. It is a snapshot of how the theme looked on day one.

Set number: 7140
Year: 1999
Pieces: 271
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 104

What can I build with it?

Parts list 104

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (1)

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

Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud 6141 Light Gray No longer produced · last seen 2004 × 1

Minifigures 4

Astromech Droid, R2-D2, White Dome, 30361a Body fig-0035084 pieces × 1
Luke Skywalker, Orange Rebel Pilot Outfit, Yellow Skin, Dark Gray Hips fig-0035264 pieces × 1
Rebel Technician / Ground Crew, Yellow Skin, Large Moustache fig-0036254 pieces × 1
Biggs Darklighter, Yellow Skin fig-0036264 pieces × 1

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

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What can I build with it?

Description

From the first wave

Set 7140 belongs to the very first year of LEGO® Star Wars, which makes it a landmark for collectors interested in how the theme developed. Later X-wings grew larger, gained more detail and used newer parts, but this version shows how designers approached the ship with the elements available at the end of the 1990s. Placed next to a modern model, it tells a clear story about how brick-built starfighters have changed over more than two decades.

Rebel colours in the original greys

Light grey and dark grey form the hull, with black details and red squadron stripes. These are the old greys, retired a few years later in favour of bluish shades, so replacement parts need to match the right family. The 271 pieces cover 104 different designs, a wide spread for a set of this size. A later release, set 7142 from 2002, shows exactly the same figures in the catalogue, so the two are close relatives.

Building, playing, displaying

At this size the X-wing is a manageable build for younger fans while still being a proper model of the famous fighter from A New Hope. The four minifigures make it good for play, whether that means recreating the trench run on the Death Star or inventing new missions. Adult collectors often keep early sets like this for display. The complete parts list below helps with both, whether you are sorting a box of loose bricks or checking a sealed copy.

Parts for new projects

If the X-wing is already in your collection, the What can I build? feature on this page compares your parts with other sets. It shows which models you could complete and which pieces are still missing. That is particularly handy for vintage sets whose original greys are harder to combine with newer bricks. It can also tell you whether a mixed box of old parts is closer to a finished model than you thought, before you spend anything on replacements.

FAQ

Was set 7140 part of the first LEGO® Star Wars wave?: Yes, it was released in 1999, the year the theme began.
How many pieces and minifigures does it have?: 271 pieces and four minifigures.
Does the set use old or new grey?: It uses the original light and dark grey. These shades differ from the bluish greys introduced later.

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