Which film is the Sith Infiltrator from?

It appears in The Phantom Menace, where Darth Maul uses it to pursue the Jedi.

How many pieces and minifigures does set 7961 have?

It has 479 pieces and four minifigures.

Is it a good source of dark red parts?

Dark red is one of the four main colours of the model. It makes the set a useful source for this more muted shade of red.

Star Wars

Darth Maul's Sith Infiltrator

Set 7961 from 2011 recreates the ship Darth Maul uses to hunt the Jedi in The Phantom Menace. It is built from 479 pieces and includes four minifigures.

Set number: 7961
Year: 2011
Pieces: 479
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 144

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 144

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (6)

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

Minifigures 4

Darth Maul, Horns, Plain Legs fig-0037725 pieces × 1
Captain Panaka fig-0037734 pieces × 1
Padme Amidala / Naberrie, Light Bluish Gray Tunic fig-0037744 pieces × 1
Qui-Gon Jinn, Plain Reddish Brown Legs (3626b Head) fig-0037755 pieces × 1

Description

A Sith on the hunt

In Episode I, Darth Sidious sends his apprentice to track down Queen Amidala and her Jedi protectors. Maul follows them to Tatooine aboard the Sith Infiltrator, a long, dark ship with a curved profile that looks nothing like the angular craft of the Republic. It is one of the most distinctive designs from the prequel films. For anyone collecting ships from that era, it offers a very different shape from the usual fighters and transports, and it makes an obvious villain for any display.

How the build works

The set packs 144 different part designs into 479 pieces, a high ratio that reflects the ship's rounded form. Curved hulls need a wider variety of elements than boxy ones, so you will spend less time repeating steps and more time watching the shape come together. It is a satisfying mid-sized project that suits older children and adults. The four minifigures add a small cast, enough to play out the arrival on Tatooine or a confrontation with the Jedi.

The palette

Light and dark bluish grey form the base, with black and dark red completing the main colours. The dark red is the detail that ties the model to the Sith and to Maul's own striking look. For builders, it is also a practical colour: more muted than standard red, it works well for castles, interiors, vehicles and anything that should feel rich or ominous. Paired with the greys, it gives you a flexible set of parts for a wide range of future builds.

What this page offers

Below you will find the full inventory for set 7961, with every part listed by colour and quantity. It is the quickest way to check a second-hand copy or order a missing piece. If you already own the Infiltrator, the What can I build? tool compares your bricks with other sets and shows which ones you could complete and what you would still need, so the parts can go on to something new once the ship has had its moment on the shelf.

FAQ

Which film is the Sith Infiltrator from?: It appears in The Phantom Menace, where Darth Maul uses it to pursue the Jedi.
How many pieces and minifigures does set 7961 have?: It has 479 pieces and four minifigures.
Is it a good source of dark red parts?: Dark red is one of the four main colours of the model. It makes the set a useful source for this more muted shade of red.

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