What is Echo Base in Star Wars?

Echo Base is the hidden Rebel Alliance outpost on the ice planet Hoth. The Empire discovers and attacks it at the beginning of The Empire Strikes Back.

How big is Hoth Echo Base 7879?

It contains 773 pieces, 201 of them unique, plus 8 minifigures. That places it in the mid-sized range of Star Wars sets.

Which colours dominate the set?

Light bluish grey and white make up most of the build, with black and dark bluish grey as supporting colours. The palette matches the snowy setting of the film.

Star Wars

Hoth Echo Base

Echo Base was the Rebel Alliance's frozen hideout at the start of The Empire Strikes Back, and set 7879 turns it into a 773-piece build. Released in 2011, it arrives with 8 minifigures ready to hold the line.

Set number: 7879
Year: 2011
Pieces: 773
Minifigures: 8
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 201

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 201

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 (16)

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

Minifigures 8

Chewbacca, Reddish Brown fig-0001243 pieces × 1
Snowtrooper, Light Bluish Gray Hips, Plain Black Head, White Hands fig-0036794 pieces × 2
R-3PO fig-0036983 pieces × 1
2-1B Medical Droid, Sand Blue Torso, One Arms with Clips at 90° fig-0036994 pieces × 1
Princess Leia, Hoth Outfit, Tan Jacket, Dark Brown Hair fig-0037004 pieces × 1
Luke Skywalker, Bacta Tank Outfit, Tan Hair fig-0037014 pieces × 1
Han Solo, Hoth Outfit, Dark Blue Hood, White Pupils fig-0037024 pieces × 1

Description

A base built for battles

Some sets are made to be admired; this one is made to be used. A rebel base is a stage rather than a single object, and with 8 minifigures in the box there is plenty of cast to move around it. You can man the defences, stage the evacuation or send the Empire in through the front door. For anyone who already owns other Hoth models, 7879 works well as the centrepiece that ties them together into one larger snowbound scene on a shelf or a table.

Reading the colour palette

Light bluish grey leads the palette, followed by white, black and dark bluish grey. It is a restrained mix, and deliberately so: Hoth is a world of snow and ice, and the rebels built their base out of whatever was practical rather than decorative. The result looks cold and utilitarian, which suits the film well. Those same neutral colours are also the ones builders tend to run short of, so the set is a useful source of greys and whites even after it has been taken apart.

How much building is involved

At 773 pieces the set sits comfortably in the middle of the range. There are 201 unique parts among them, a fairly high share, which means the build keeps changing rather than repeating the same steps over and over. Expect a solid session or two at the table rather than a quick half hour. That makes it a sensible choice for a younger fan who has moved beyond small sets, as well as for adults who simply enjoy the Hoth scenes.

Using this page

Below you will find the full inventory for 7879, with every part listed by colour and quantity. That is handy if you are checking a second-hand set for completeness or hunting for a specific missing element. If you would rather treat the set as raw material, the What can I build? tool on this page compares the parts with other models, so you can see what else becomes possible once the snow base is dismantled and sorted.

FAQ

What is Echo Base in Star Wars?: Echo Base is the hidden Rebel Alliance outpost on the ice planet Hoth. The Empire discovers and attacks it at the beginning of The Empire Strikes Back.
How big is Hoth Echo Base 7879?: It contains 773 pieces, 201 of them unique, plus 8 minifigures. That places it in the mid-sized range of Star Wars sets.
Which colours dominate the set?: Light bluish grey and white make up most of the build, with black and dark bluish grey as supporting colours. The palette matches the snowy setting of the film.