How many pieces and minifigures does the set include?

Set 75183 has 290 pieces across 88 unique shapes and comes with 6 minifigures, all listed on this page.

Which film scene does the set recreate?

It recreates the well-known transformation scene where Anakin Skywalker becomes Darth Vader on an operating table.

Why does the set include transparent pieces?

The trans-clear elements represent monitors, tubing and lighting in the medical bay, adding to the scene's clinical, technical atmosphere.

Star Wars

Darth Vader Transformation

The Darth Vader Transformation recreates one of the Star Wars saga's most recognisable turning points, the moment Anakin Skywalker becomes Darth Vader. With 290 pieces and six minifigures, the set tells the story through one central build: an operating table that switches between two positions. Grey, black and transparent pieces give the scene its cold, clinical feel.

Set number: 75183
Year: 2017
Pieces: 290
Minifigures: 6
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 88

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 88

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 (20)

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

Minifigures 6

Darth Vader, Light Nougat Skin fig-0017836 pieces × 1
Emperor Palpatine, Tan Skin (19888 Cape) fig-0025175 pieces × 1
Anakin Skywalker, Transformation, White Pupils fig-0042653 pieces × 1
Medical Droid fig-00426614 pieces × 1
FX-Series Medical Assistant Droid fig-01047222 pieces × 1
Prowler 1000 Exploration Droid fig-0104738 pieces × 1

Description

A build that shows two moments at once

At the heart of the set is a movable operating table that shifts between a lying and an upright position, mirroring the moment Anakin first rises as Vader. Dark and light bluish grey pieces form the medical frame, black elements add contrast on equipment and cabling, and clear transparent pieces stand in for monitors, tubing or lighting. Together they create a cool, clinical look that captures the dramatic weight of the scene without relying on large blocks of colour.

290 pieces, compact but tightly staged

With 290 pieces and 88 unique parts, the set is fairly compact, but every piece works toward the same scene rather than filling out size. Builders after a diorama or a specific film moment get a finished concept with little wasted material: nearly every part contributes, whether as table structure, equipment detail or standing space for the figures. The parts list on this page shows exactly which of the 88 shapes appear in which colour, handy for anyone hunting pieces for their own medical or lab-style builds.

Six minifigures built around one scene

Six minifigures come with the set, enough to stage the moment with several characters at once rather than a single standalone figure. That fits the set's character as a small diorama: it is less about one collectible figure than about an entire situation coming back to life on a shelf or desk. For fans who like recreating film moments, this combination of a specialised build and several minifigures offers more scope than a typical vehicle set.

A useful source for grey and clear parts

Because the set leans heavily on grey, black and clear elements, it works well as a parts source for anyone building their own technical or medical environments, from laboratories to futuristic control rooms. The full list of all 88 shapes with colours on this page makes it easy to search for a specific clear piece or grey tone rather than scanning the whole set. That keeps the Darth Vader Transformation useful well beyond its own scene.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does the set include?: Set 75183 has 290 pieces across 88 unique shapes and comes with 6 minifigures, all listed on this page.
Which film scene does the set recreate?: It recreates the well-known transformation scene where Anakin Skywalker becomes Darth Vader on an operating table.
Why does the set include transparent pieces?: The trans-clear elements represent monitors, tubing and lighting in the medical bay, adding to the scene's clinical, technical atmosphere.