What does the Vulture Droid represent?

It's a Separatist droid starfighter from the Star Wars prequels that can fly or walk on two clawed legs. Set 75041 recreates that switch between flight and walker mode.

How many pieces and minifigures does the set include?

The set has 205 pieces with 52 different elements and comes with three minifigures.

Which colours make up the model?

Light bluish grey, dark blue, black and dark bluish grey dominate, matching the droid's screen-accurate look. The exact breakdown is in the parts list on this page.

Star Wars

Vulture Droid

The Vulture Droid 75041 recreates one of the Separatist Alliance's signature starfighters from the Star Wars prequels. This 2014 set packs 205 pieces and three minifigures into a model that switches between flight and walker mode. Below you'll find the complete parts list with every colour used.

Set number: 75041
Year: 2014
Pieces: 205
Minifigures: 3
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 52

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 52

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 (7)

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

Minifigures 3

Battle Droid Pilot, Blue Torso with Tan Print, One Bent Arm, One Straight Arm fig-0037985 pieces × 1
Neimoidian Warrior fig-0040254 pieces × 1
Buzz Droid with Zip Line Handle fig-01045716 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.

All 3 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

From starfighter to walker

In the films, the Vulture Droid flies as a starfighter and then lands to walk forward on two clawed legs, using its wings as legs. The LEGO version captures that transformation: you can fold the wings down and swap between a sleek fighter silhouette and a hunched walker stance. At 205 pieces it stays compact, but the hinges and panelling give it a surprisingly accurate profile for its size. For prequel-era fans it's a hands-on way to explore Separatist droid technology, rebuildable and repositionable rather than fixed in one pose.

Piece count and colour palette

The model uses 52 different elements across its 205 pieces, a healthy ratio for a set this size that keeps the build varied rather than repetitive. Light bluish grey and dark blue dominate the colour scheme, offset by black and dark bluish grey detailing, matching the droid's cold, mechanical look from the screen. The parts list further down this page breaks down every element and colour, handy if you want to source spares or reuse pieces in another droid build.

Three minifigures included

Three minifigures ship with the set, adding crew and scale to the droid fighter beyond the model itself. Paired with other prequel-era Star Wars sets, they let you stage a small Separatist scene rather than displaying the ship on its own. The Vulture Droid remains the centrepiece, and because the wings and legs genuinely articulate, it stays play-friendly after the build is finished instead of becoming a static shelf piece.

Who this set suits

At 205 pieces and 52 unique elements, the Vulture Droid is a manageable build that works well as an entry point into Star Wars vehicles or as a compact addition to a larger collection. The folding mechanism keeps the build engaging without becoming fiddly, so it also suits younger builders with some experience under their belt. Working through the parts list on this page shows which colours and specialist pieces carry over well to other droid or Separatist projects.

FAQ

What does the Vulture Droid represent?: It's a Separatist droid starfighter from the Star Wars prequels that can fly or walk on two clawed legs. Set 75041 recreates that switch between flight and walker mode.
How many pieces and minifigures does the set include?: The set has 205 pieces with 52 different elements and comes with three minifigures.
Which colours make up the model?: Light bluish grey, dark blue, black and dark bluish grey dominate, matching the droid's screen-accurate look. The exact breakdown is in the parts list on this page.