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![Weapon Gun / Torch (Space) [with Grooves] Dark Gray](/media/parts/3959/8/weapon-gun-torch-space-with-grooves-dark-gray.jpg)
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![Weapon Gun / Torch (Space) [with Grooves] Dark Gray](/media/parts/3959/8/weapon-gun-torch-space-with-grooves-dark-gray.xs.webp)
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Spare parts (2)
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Minifigures 4
Description
The stolen shuttle
Return of the Jedi puts the Imperial shuttle at the centre of the Rebel plan. Using a captured craft called Tydirium and a stolen clearance code, a strike team slips through the Imperial fleet to reach the forest moon of Endor, where they intend to bring down the Death Star's shield generator. Earlier in the film, the Emperor arrives on the second Death Star aboard a shuttle of the same type. That double role, Imperial transport and Rebel disguise, makes it one of the more interesting ships of the trilogy.
A white ship from the Empire
Unlike most Imperial designs, the shuttle is largely white, and the set reflects that: white is the leading colour, supported by the original light grey and dark grey and by tan. White parts are among the most versatile you can own, suitable for spacecraft, modern architecture, snow scenes and more. One practical note for older copies: white elements can yellow over time, so it is worth checking their condition when buying second-hand.
A varied early build
The set's 238 pieces include 82 different part designs, which keeps the build varied from start to finish. It comes from the early years of the theme, and it is interesting to see how the shuttle's distinctive silhouette was achieved with the parts of the time. Four minifigures give you enough of a crew to recreate the landing on the Death Star or the tense approach to Endor. On a shelf next to other ships from the original trilogy, its upright wings make it stand out immediately.
Your parts, reused
The full inventory for set 7166 is listed on this page by colour and quantity, which is handy for checking completeness or sourcing a replacement in the right shade. If you already own the shuttle, What can I build? compares your parts with other sets and shows which ones you could finish. Its generous supply of white bricks could turn out to be the start of something quite different, perhaps a spacecraft or building of your own design.
FAQ
- What is the Tydirium?
- It is the name of the captured Imperial shuttle the Rebels use to reach Endor in Return of the Jedi.
- How many minifigures are included in set 7166?
- Four minifigures, together with 238 pieces.
- Why is the model mostly white?
- The Lambda-class shuttle is white in the film, so the set follows that colour scheme.
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