How many pieces and minifigures does set 75040 include?

The Wheel Bike contains 261 pieces across 66 unique parts and colours, plus two minifigures.

Which scene does the set depict?

It shows General Grievous' single-wheeled vehicle from the chase across Utapau in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.

What makes the model's construction unusual?

The large, rotating wheel forms the central building element, setting the vehicle apart from standard four-wheeled LEGO® models.

Star Wars

LEGO® General Grievous' Wheel Bike

General Grievous' Wheel Bike is the single-wheeled vehicle the Separatist general rides in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. LEGO® set 75040 has 261 pieces, 66 unique parts and two minifigures. This page lists every part and colour used in the model.

Set number: 75040
Year: 2014
Pieces: 261
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 66

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 66

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 (10)

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

Minifigures 2

General Grievous, Printed, White fig-0040278 pieces × 1
Obi-Wan Kenobi, Dark Tan Printed Legs fig-0040284 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

A vehicle balanced on one wheel

In the film, the Wheel Bike is what General Grievous rides during the chase across Utapau while fleeing Obi-Wan Kenobi. The single large wheel partly encloses the rider and allows tight turns and high speed over rough terrain. The LEGO® model recreates this unusual layout with one large, rotating wheel that houses the minifigure's seating position at its centre. Two minifigures let builders recreate the well-known chase scene directly, including the Jedi pursuing him on foot across the rocky terrain.

Engineering over piece count

At 261 pieces across 66 unique parts, the focus clearly sits on the wheel's function rather than sheer part count. The build has to connect a round, rotating element securely to the rest of the vehicle body, which is more technically demanding than a standard four-wheeled design. That makes the set interesting from a building-technique standpoint for anyone drawn to vehicles that move away from conventional wheels and axles, and it rewards a closer look at how the rotating hub stays connected.

Greys with a blue accent

The light bluish grey, black, dark bluish grey and sand blue colour scheme matches the battle-worn, metallic look of Separatist technology in the film. Sand blue provides targeted accents, while the greys and black cover most of the surface, giving the mechanism a rugged, technical character. The full parts list, covering all 66 unique elements, is further down this page, useful for anyone matching bricks for other Separatist-themed builds.

Built for the chase scene

The set suits fans of the prequel trilogy who know the Utapau chase and want a compact, playable vehicle to go with it. Its modest part count keeps the build suitable for a shorter afternoon session, after which the rotating wheel drives the play value. Paired with other Clone Wars vehicles, it lets builders recreate the full chase scene, and it stands well on its own as a display piece too.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does set 75040 include?: The Wheel Bike contains 261 pieces across 66 unique parts and colours, plus two minifigures.
Which scene does the set depict?: It shows General Grievous' single-wheeled vehicle from the chase across Utapau in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.
What makes the model's construction unusual?: The large, rotating wheel forms the central building element, setting the vehicle apart from standard four-wheeled LEGO® models.

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