Which film does the landspeeder come from?

It appears in A New Hope, the first Star Wars film. Luke drives it across Tatooine.

What colours dominate the set?

Dark red leads, followed by black, dark bluish grey and light bluish grey.

How long does the build take?

With 149 pieces and 57 unique parts, it is a short build that most people finish in one sitting.

Star Wars

Luke's Landspeeder

Luke's landspeeder is one of the first vehicles viewers ever saw in Star Wars, skimming across the Tatooine desert in A New Hope. The 2017 version, set 75173, builds it from 149 pieces and adds four minifigures.

Set number: 75173
Year: 2017
Pieces: 149
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 57

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 57

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (8)

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

Minifigures 4

Luke Skywalker, White Robe, White Legs, No Cheek Lines fig-0019394 pieces × 1
C-3PO, Pearl Gold, Colorful Wires, Printed Legs fig-0025143 pieces × 1
Obi-Wan Kenobi, Old, Long Dark Brown Robe fig-0025234 pieces × 1
Tusken Raider, Head Spikes, Crossed Shoulder Belts fig-0040933 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

Where it fits in the story

Before X-wings and the Death Star, there is a farm boy and his speeder. Luke uses it to get around Tatooine, and it carries him, Obi-Wan and the droids to Mos Eisley, where the search for a ship begins. That makes the landspeeder a symbol of the saga's quiet opening. The 2017 set captures the open cockpit and the rear engines in a shape that is instantly familiar to anyone who has seen the original film, even as a small model.

Colours and parts

Dark red is the leading colour, joined by black, dark bluish grey and light bluish grey. That palette gives the speeder its weathered desert look. The 149 pieces include 57 unique parts, a moderate mix that keeps the build tidy without too much repetition. Dark red is not a colour every collection has in quantity, so the parts from this set can be useful later if you like to design your own vehicles or buildings in a warmer tone.

More figures than you might expect

Four minifigures is a generous count for a set of this size. It means the speeder comes with enough characters to act out a scene rather than just a pilot. For children who enjoy play more than building, that balance is appealing. The build itself is quick, so the model is ready to use within a short time. On a shelf it stays compact and sits well next to other vehicles from A New Hope.

Beyond the instructions

The parts list on this page shows every element by colour and quantity, useful for checking a used set or ordering a missing piece. With the What can I build? tool you can compare your own parts with other sets and see which ones you could already assemble. It is a practical way to find out whether this landspeeder, combined with what you already own, could become the starting point for another build.

FAQ

Which film does the landspeeder come from?: It appears in A New Hope, the first Star Wars film. Luke drives it across Tatooine.
What colours dominate the set?: Dark red leads, followed by black, dark bluish grey and light bluish grey.
How long does the build take?: With 149 pieces and 57 unique parts, it is a short build that most people finish in one sitting.

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