Who flies the ARC-170 in the film?

Clone pilots of the Republic, most visibly during the battle over Coruscant at the start of Revenge of the Sith.

How does 7259 differ from set 8088?

Set 7259 is the original 2005 version, while 8088 is a later model from 2010. Their colour schemes differ, with 8088 adding dark red as a main colour.

Star Wars

ARC-170 Starfighter

Set 7259 was released in 2005 alongside Revenge of the Sith and recreates the clone pilots' heavy starfighter. It has 400 pieces, four minifigures and a crisp white and grey colour scheme.

Set number: 7259
Year: 2005
Pieces: 400
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 139

What can I build with it?

Parts list 139

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Spare parts (7)

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

Minifigures 4

Clone Pilot, Plain Black Head fig-0006644 pieces × 3
Astromech Droid, R5-D4, Short Stripes, 30361c Body fig-0036224 pieces × 1

Description

Over the skies of Coruscant

The opening minutes of Revenge of the Sith throw the audience into a huge space battle above Coruscant, and ARC-170 fighters fly alongside the Jedi as the Republic fleet fights the Separatists. Crewed by clones, the ARC-170 is heavier and more heavily armed than the nimble Jedi interceptors, with long wings carrying large cannons and a distinctive split tail. Its look bridges the prequel and original trilogies, and many fans see echoes of it in later Rebel fighters.

The first version

This was the first time the ARC-170 appeared as a set, arriving in the same year as the film. It was later revisited in 2010 as set 8088, so collectors often compare the two. The 2005 model keeps to white, black, dark bluish grey and light bluish grey, giving it a clean, restrained look. At 400 pieces it sits comfortably in the mid-size range, with a wide wingspan that still builds in a single sitting.

What you get in the box

Among the 400 pieces are 139 different part designs, a high number for a set of this size. The variety keeps the build interesting, since you rarely repeat the same sequence for long. Four minifigures give the fighter a crew and a bit of context, which helps if you want to play with it rather than just display it. It is a sensible pick for anyone building up a prequel-era fleet on a shelf or table.

Parts list and next builds

The full inventory of set 7259 is listed below, with every element broken down by colour and quantity. For a set from 2005, that list is the easiest way to check whether a second-hand copy is complete. Once you know what you have, the What can I build? tool suggests other models your collection could cover. White and grey parts in particular are easy to reuse in space stations, vehicles and modern architecture.

FAQ

Who flies the ARC-170 in the film?: Clone pilots of the Republic, most visibly during the battle over Coruscant at the start of Revenge of the Sith.
How does 7259 differ from set 8088?: Set 7259 is the original 2005 version, while 8088 is a later model from 2010. Their colour schemes differ, with 8088 adding dark red as a main colour.
What are the main colours of this set?: White, black, dark bluish grey and light bluish grey.

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