Final Duel I

Description

Characters first

Most small Star Wars sets revolve around a fighter or a speeder, but this one puts two minifigures at the heart of the box and adds a compact build around them. The title points to a final duel, a theme the saga returns to in its most memorable lightsaber battles. Rather than guess at the exact line-up, check the parts list on this page, which shows both figures. It is also the quickest way to confirm that a second-hand copy still has them.

A snapshot of 2002 colours

Black, dark grey, light grey and chrome silver make up the main palette. The two greys are the older shades that were replaced by bluish greys shortly after this set appeared, so the model carries a clear sign of its age. Chrome silver adds a metallic shine that is rare in small sets. Spread across 32 pieces are 16 unique elements, a high ratio for a set this size that keeps each step from feeling repetitive.

Early days of the theme

In 2002 the Star Wars line was only a few years old, and sets from this period appeal to collectors because they represent some of the earliest takes on familiar scenes. Small boxes like Final Duel I were a compact way to grow a figure collection without buying a large vehicle. Today they mostly change hands second-hand, often incomplete. Sorting is easier than you might expect, though: the old greys look noticeably different from modern bluish greys, so parts from this set stand out in a mixed tub.

For play and for completists

Building takes only a few minutes, after which the figures take over and children can restage a duel straight away. Collectors look at the set differently: loose copies from the early 2000s often lack small parts or one of the figures, so completeness is what matters. Use the parts list here to go through every element and colour. What can I build? then shows which other sets you could assemble from the pieces you already own, including older sets that use the same greys.

FAQ

What makes the greys in 7200 unusual?

The set uses the original dark grey and light grey. These shades were replaced by bluish greys soon after 2002, which makes them easy to date.

How many figures come with the set?

Two minifigures are included alongside the 32 pieces.

How varied is the parts selection?

There are 16 unique elements among 32 pieces, so half of the parts are different from one another.