What battle does this set recreate?

It depicts the defence of the Resistance base on the salt planet Crait from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, where red mineral dust shows through the white salt crust.

Does the set include figures for both sides of the fight?

Yes, the five minifigures are split between the Resistance and the First Order, so the battle can be set up straight away.

How detailed is this set for its size?

With 271 unique parts across 746 pieces, the detail level runs above average for sets of a similar piece count.

Star Wars

Defense of Crait

Defense of Crait rebuilds the last stand from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, where the Resistance base on the salt planet Crait comes under attack. Across 746 pieces the set combines a bunker structure with a turret, five minifigures split between both sides of the fight, and 271 unique parts add a high level of detail in grey and red tones.

Set number: 75202
Year: 2018
Pieces: 746
Minifigures: 5
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 271

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 271

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 (26)

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

Minifigures 5

Snowtrooper, First Order, Kama, Neck Bracket fig-0041206 pieces × 2
Poe Dameron, Black Jacket, Hair with Headset fig-0045194 pieces × 1
Admiral Ematt fig-0045204 pieces × 1
Resistance Soldier, Olive Green Helmet, Dark Tan Hoodie with Ammo Pouch fig-0045215 pieces × 1

Description

A base built from grey and red

The central structure is built mostly from Light Bluish Grey and Dark Bluish Grey, giving the bunker a heavy, military look that matches its role as a Resistance stronghold. Dark red pieces stand in for the exposed mineral dust beneath Crait's white salt crust, a detail the set carries through in its colour choices rather than just its shapes. Black elements cover smaller technical details such as weapons and framework, rounding out a palette that stays consistent across the whole 746-piece build.

Minifigures on both sides

Five minifigures are split between defenders and attackers, which means the confrontation can be set up straight out of the box without needing figures from another set. That balance is worth noting for a set at this price and piece point, since single-faction sets often leave one side under-represented. Positioning figures from both factions around the bunker and turret recreates the battle directly rather than requiring additional purchases to fill out the scene.

Where the detail goes

271 unique parts is a high figure for a set of 746 pieces, and that detail shows up in the many small brackets, plates and trim pieces used throughout rather than in large pre-formed sections. The build alternates between broader structural work on the base and finer sections on the turret and accessories, which stretches the build time out compared with simpler sets of a similar piece count. Anyone who prefers a build with plenty of small, individually placed elements will notice the difference here.

Parts worth keeping for other builds

The grey and red tones used across the set's 271 unique parts work well beyond this one build, for other Star Wars dioramas or general military-style constructions. The dark red accent pieces in particular are less common than plain grey elements, which makes them worth tracking for other projects. The full parts list on this page breaks down every colour and quantity, making it straightforward to find the right piece for something new.

FAQ

What battle does this set recreate?: It depicts the defence of the Resistance base on the salt planet Crait from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, where red mineral dust shows through the white salt crust.
Does the set include figures for both sides of the fight?: Yes, the five minifigures are split between the Resistance and the First Order, so the battle can be set up straight away.
How detailed is this set for its size?: With 271 unique parts across 746 pieces, the detail level runs above average for sets of a similar piece count.