Does the set include a Darth Vader minifigure?

No, 75304 contains no minifigures. It builds the helmet and head as a standalone bust model.

How many pieces does the set have?

The model contains 834 pieces with 170 distinct parts.

Is this set meant for play or for display?

It's designed as a shelf display model rather than a classic play set.

Star Wars

Darth Vader

75304 doesn't build Darth Vader as a minifigure - it builds his helmet and head as a detailed bust-style display model. At 834 pieces and with no minifigures at all, this set is aimed squarely at collectors of display pieces rather than classic play sets. This page shows the full parts list together with the colour breakdown.

Set number: 75304
Year: 2021
Pieces: 834
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 170

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 170

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 (13)

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

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

TIE Spaceship - 75304 Version 527 pieces by Wojek

View the idea at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A helmet, not a play figure

Unlike most Star Wars sets, 75304 contains no minifigure at all and instead focuses entirely on Darth Vader's iconic helmet, rebuilt as a standalone bust for a shelf or desk. This kind of set targets collectors who want to display Star Wars characters as pure static pieces, similar to the range's well-known helmet collection. Anyone after play scenes instead should look at other Star Wars sets that include minifigures, which suit that purpose far better.

Colour palette: black, grey, tan and red

The colour palette of black, light bluish grey, tan and red recreates the helmet's distinctive look: the matte black exterior, the grey panelling around the breathing apparatus, and red accents where the chest console details appear on the model. Unlike sets built from a wide colour mix, the palette here stays deliberately narrow, since it follows the real character's look rather than aiming for variety. That limited but high-contrast colour choice makes the finished piece instantly recognisable at a glance, even from across a shelf or display case.

834 pieces for one detailed model

With 834 pieces and 170 distinct parts, the focus sits squarely on a single detailed model rather than a large scene built from several sections. That comparatively high piece count for just one object points to fine detail in the shape and structure of the helmet, such as the edges of the breathing mask, the panel sections or the curve of the dome. For a bust-style display piece, that's a substantial build, taking noticeably longer than a simple decorative object of similar size. Anyone wanting the exact breakdown will find the complete parts list with every colour on this page.

Who this model suits

75304 suits Star Wars fans after a striking collector's piece without any play function, as well as anyone who enjoys building busts or helmets rather than classic vehicles or buildings. The compact format fits a standard shelf and sits well alongside other Star Wars display pieces. For children mainly after play scenes with minifigures, this set is a weaker fit than it is for teenage and adult collectors focused on display.

FAQ

Does the set include a Darth Vader minifigure?: No, 75304 contains no minifigures. It builds the helmet and head as a standalone bust model.
How many pieces does the set have?: The model contains 834 pieces with 170 distinct parts.
Is this set meant for play or for display?: It's designed as a shelf display model rather than a classic play set.