Which Star Wars film is Echo Base Defense based on?

The set is based on The Empire Strikes Back, depicting the defence of the Rebel base on the ice planet Hoth.

What makes the Action Battle range different?

Sets in this range focus on play mechanics such as shooting functions, leaning more towards active play than pure visual accuracy.

How many pieces and minifigures does set 75241 include?

Echo Base Defense contains 504 pieces across 174 unique parts, plus six minifigures.

Star Wars

Action Battle Echo Base Defense

Set 75241 Action Battle Echo Base Defense is part of the LEGO® Star Wars Action Battle range and depicts the Rebel base's defence on the ice planet Hoth. With 504 pieces and six minifigures, the set centres on a playable defence scenario with shooting functions.

Set number: 75241
Year: 2019
Pieces: 504
Minifigures: 6
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 174

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 174

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 (11)

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

Minifigures 6

Snowtrooper, White Hips, Printed Legs, Dark Tan Hands (3626cpr1149 Head) fig-0044084 pieces × 2
Rebel Trooper in Hoth Uniform, Dark Tan Hat, White Beard fig-0044325 pieces × 1
Rebel Trooper in Hoth Uniform, Dark Tan Hat, Frown fig-0044345 pieces × 1
Rebel Trooper in Hoth Uniform, Dark Tan Hat, Open Mouth fig-0044355 pieces × 1
Imperial Probe Droid fig-01048219 pieces × 1

Description

Defending an ice planet

Echo Base Defense recreates the Rebel base on Hoth as seen in The Empire Strikes Back, focusing on the defence scene against the Imperial assault. As part of the Action Battle range, the set places particular emphasis on play mechanics, with shooting functions and moving elements designed to enable genuine battle scenes between Rebels and Imperial forces. At 504 pieces with 174 unique elements, the set sits in the mid-size range but is clearly built around function rather than pure visual detail.

White and grey for an icy world

Light bluish grey, white and dark bluish grey dominate the set, reflecting Hoth's snow-covered, icy landscape, while black covers technical details such as weapons and equipment. This restrained, cool colour palette stands apart from many other Star Wars settings and makes the base instantly recognisable as a Hoth set. The colour breakdown on this page shows how the 174 parts split across these tones, useful for sorting before building or tracking down a specific grey or white shade.

Six figures for the battle

Six minifigures come with the set, split between Rebels and Imperial troops, enabling classic battle scenes right at the model itself. That high figure count is typical of the Action Battle range, which always equips both sides of a conflict rather than just one. The combination of shooting functions and multiple figures makes the set more playable than many pure diorama models, and it particularly suits children who want to actively re-enact scenes from the film.

Tracking down specific spares

With 174 unique parts, Echo Base Defense offers a solid base for anyone after specific snow or technical elements for their own Hoth-themed builds. The full parts list on this page breaks down every element individually, making it easy to search for a specific shape or shade. Given how many functional pieces this set uses, such as the shooting mechanisms, checking the list is worth it before buying a missing part elsewhere.

FAQ

Which Star Wars film is Echo Base Defense based on?: The set is based on The Empire Strikes Back, depicting the defence of the Rebel base on the ice planet Hoth.
What makes the Action Battle range different?: Sets in this range focus on play mechanics such as shooting functions, leaning more towards active play than pure visual accuracy.
How many pieces and minifigures does set 75241 include?: Echo Base Defense contains 504 pieces across 174 unique parts, plus six minifigures.

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