How many minifigures come with Hoth Rebel Base?

The set includes eight minifigures, a lot for its size.

Which film does it relate to?

It is based on the Rebel base on Hoth from The Empire Strikes Back.

How many pieces are in set 7666?

There are 496 pieces in 138 different designs.

Star Wars

Hoth Rebel Base

The frozen planet Hoth is the setting for the opening act of The Empire Strikes Back, and set 7666 from 2007 recreates the Rebel base there. It has 496 pieces and eight minifigures.

Set number: 7666
Year: 2007
Pieces: 496
Minifigures: 8
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 138

What can I build with it?

Parts list 138

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 (10)

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

Minifigures 8

Luke Skywalker, Orange Rebel Pilot Outfit, Dark Bluish Gray Hips, Black Eyes fig-0035384 pieces × 1
K-3PO fig-0036763 pieces × 1
Rebel Trooper in Hoth Uniform, White Hat, Tan Jacket (30170 Goggles) fig-0036776 pieces × 2
Dak Ralter, Standard Face fig-0036784 pieces × 1
Snowtrooper, Light Bluish Gray Hips, Plain Black Head, White Hands fig-0036794 pieces × 2
Imperial Probe Droid (White Dish Stand, Lever on Top) fig-01044621 pieces × 1

Description

More figures than most

Eight minifigures in a set of 496 pieces is an unusually high ratio, and it defines what this set is about. Rather than one large model, you get a setting for a crowd, ideal for staging the clash between Rebels and Imperial forces. For younger fans that means instant battles without any extra purchases. For collectors, it is an efficient way to fill out a Hoth display with enough characters to make the scene feel busy and alive rather than sparse.

The battle on the ice

In The Empire Strikes Back, the Rebels hide in a base carved into the ice of Hoth. When the Empire finds them, the result is one of the best-known battles in the saga, with towering walkers striding across the snow and the Rebels scrambling to evacuate. The icy setting stands apart from the deserts and space stations of other films, which is a large part of why Hoth sets remain so popular with fans.

A useful supply of white

White leads the colour list, supported by dark bluish grey, light bluish grey and black. The white suggests snow and ice, the greys rock and equipment. For builders, a good stock of white parts is valuable, as winter scenes and clean modern structures quickly use them up. With 138 different designs across the set, you also get a broad mix of shapes that will be helpful in future dioramas, from snowy landscapes to outposts on other worlds.

Checking and reusing

Play sets with lots of figures and small elements are prone to losing pieces over the years. The full inventory on this page lists every part, colour and quantity so you can restore a copy properly. When you want to take things further, the What can I build? feature compares your collection with other sets and shows which ones you could build, perhaps something that extends your Hoth scene. It also shows how many pieces each suggestion would still require, which helps when planning what to add next.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with Hoth Rebel Base?: The set includes eight minifigures, a lot for its size.
Which film does it relate to?: It is based on the Rebel base on Hoth from The Empire Strikes Back.
How many pieces are in set 7666?: There are 496 pieces in 138 different designs.