Star Wars

Chewbacca

The Chewbacca bust recreates the Wookiee companion's head in brick-built fur texture, complete with his signature bandolier. The set totals 2,319 pieces and one minifigure, joining the line-up of large LEGO® Star Wars character busts. The parts list on this page covers all 308 unique parts used in the build.

Set number
75371
Year
2023
Pieces
2,319
Minifigures
1
Different parts
308
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 308

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (23)

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

Minifigures 1

Description

Fur recreated in bricks

The set's main challenge lies in recreating Chewbacca's shaggy fur, built up from many small, overlapping elements. That technique gives the surface a sculpted feel with visible light and shadow, breaking away from the usual smooth brick look. The head, ears and distinctive cheek area are each built separately before coming together as one bust towards the end. Because the fur pattern repeats with slight variation throughout, the build feels more meditative than complicated.

Browns and greys in the detail

The colour palette relies on dark brown and reddish brown for the fur, with black for the bandolier and light bluish grey for its small metal fittings. Those shifts between brown tones are what give the fur its depth, letting individual strands stand out visually. A large share of the 308 unique parts is spread across these fine brown shades. The parts list on this page makes it easier to tell the browns apart while sorting.

A display piece for collectors

At 2,319 pieces with one minifigure included, the bust is aimed squarely at collectors and Star Wars fans after a wall or shelf piece rather than a play set. A built-in wall mount lets Chewbacca be displayed either standing or hung on the wall. The included minifigure reads more as a bonus than a focus, with the bust itself taking centre stage. For fans of the Star Wars bust line, the set sits comfortably alongside other character heads such as Darth Vader or Boba Fett.

Building it over several sessions

The build splits clearly into inner frame, fur texture and bandolier, with the fur bricks taking up the most time since many similar elements repeat throughout. It helps to sort the brown fur pieces roughly by shade beforehand, since dark brown and reddish brown look similar at first glance. Because of that repeating pattern, the build works well spread across several shorter sessions. The result is a compact but visually striking piece for the wall.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Chewbacca bust have?
Set 75371 contains 2,319 pieces and includes one minifigure.
What colours define the model?
The fur is built from dark brown and reddish brown, with black and light bluish grey used for the bandolier.
Can the bust be mounted on a wall?
Yes, a built-in mount lets you either stand it on a shelf or hang it on the wall.

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