How big is the build in terms of parts?

Set 7778 has 356 pieces made up of 94 different part designs, which places it among the smaller Falcon models.

Does the set include Han Solo or Chewbacca?

No, it has no minifigures. The set is a display model of the ship alone.

Is it suitable as a first Star Wars build?

Its size and repetitive steps make it a manageable project for newer builders. There is no interior or complex mechanism to deal with.

Star Wars

Midi-Scale Millennium Falcon

Set 7778 from 2009 shrinks Han Solo's famous freighter to a size that fits comfortably on a shelf. It uses 356 pieces and focuses entirely on the ship.

Set number: 7778
Year: 2009
Pieces: 356
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 94

What can I build with it?

Parts list 94

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (7)

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.

7778 Alternate - Star Trek USS Enterprise 230 pieces by lemmitmundle

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What can I build with it?

Description

Why a smaller Falcon works

Full-size Millennium Falcon sets tend to be large, expensive and demanding on space. A midi-scale version keeps the essentials of the design, the round saucer hull, the offset cockpit and the forward mandibles, while dropping the interior and play features. The result is a model you can build in one sitting and place almost anywhere. For fans of the original trilogy, it captures the ship that carries Han, Chewbacca, Luke and Leia through A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

Inside the box

There are no minifigures in this set, which makes sense at this scale, since a figure would look oversized next to the hull. Instead, all 356 pieces go into shaping the ship. They come from 94 different part designs, so many elements repeat, especially the plates and tiles that form the upper and lower surfaces. That repetition makes the build calm and methodical rather than complicated. It suits younger builders who want a recognisable model without a long instruction booklet, as well as adults looking for a quick project.

Colours that echo the film

Light and dark bluish grey make up most of the model, with black for shadows and details and a touch of red for the familiar hull markings. It is a restrained palette that reflects the battered, well-used look of the freighter on screen. For your own creations, a set that is mostly grey plates and tiles is a handy source of parts, as those colours turn up in spaceships, vehicles, buildings and city layouts alike.

Using the inventory

The complete parts list for set 7778 appears further down this page, broken down by colour and quantity. Use it to check whether a second-hand copy is complete or to find exactly which piece has gone missing over the years. If your Falcon is already dismantled, the What can I build? tool compares your parts with other sets and shows which models you could put together from them, along with any pieces you would still need to find.

FAQ

How big is the build in terms of parts?: Set 7778 has 356 pieces made up of 94 different part designs, which places it among the smaller Falcon models.
Does the set include Han Solo or Chewbacca?: No, it has no minifigures. The set is a display model of the ship alone.
Is it suitable as a first Star Wars build?: Its size and repetitive steps make it a manageable project for newer builders. There is no interior or complex mechanism to deal with.

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