Where does the Republic Frigate appear?

It comes from The Clone Wars animated series rather than one of the feature films.

It contains 1,030 pieces made up of 225 unique parts. Five minifigures are included.

Which pieces are hardest to replace?

The dark red elements, since that colour is far rarer in most collections than grey or black.

Star Wars

Republic Frigate

Set 7964 recreates a Republic Frigate from The Clone Wars animated series in 1,030 pieces. It was released in 2011 and includes 5 minifigures.

Set number: 7964
Year: 2011
Pieces: 1,030
Minifigures: 5
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 225

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 225

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (15)

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

Minifigures 5

Clone Commander Wolffe fig-0037626 pieces × 1
Eeth Koth fig-0037634 pieces × 1
Quinlan Vos, Black Legs fig-0037644 pieces × 1
Yoda, Sand Green Head with Gray Hair, Dark Red Sash (Clone Wars) fig-0037653 pieces × 1
Clone Trooper, Wolfpack, with Jet Pack and Sand Blue Arms fig-0037665 pieces × 1

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

Republic Light Gunboat 146 pieces by rocketer

View the idea at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

From television, not the cinema

Many Star Wars ships owe their fame to the films, but the Republic Frigate belongs to The Clone Wars on television. In the series, vessels like this one carry Jedi and clone troops between battles with the Separatists, so the set fits naturally alongside other Clone Wars releases from the same period. Five minifigures give you a small crew to populate the ship, which is enough for short missions and boarding scenes without crowding the model or turning it into a figure pack.

The dark red detail

Light bluish grey and dark bluish grey make up the main body, with black used for connectors and smaller details. What sets the frigate apart is dark red, the colour of the Republic markings seen in the series. Dark red is far less common in most collections than the usual greys, so this model is a useful source of it. Builders who later take the ship apart often keep those parts aside for accent stripes on their own creations.

What the build is like

With 1,030 pieces and 225 unique parts, the frigate offers a varied build rather than a repetitive one. Sloped bricks, plates and hinges shape the long hull, while smaller elements form the engines, weapons and superstructure. Most adults will finish it in a long evening; younger builders may prefer to spread it over a few sessions. Once complete, the ship looks best from the side, where its elongated profile and red markings come through clearly.

Buying one today

The set has been retired for years, so copies now circulate through collectors and online marketplaces. Before paying for a used example, it helps to compare it against the full inventory on this page and check that the dark red pieces are all present, as they are harder to substitute than grey ones. The tool on this page also shows what else you could build from the parts you already own.

FAQ

Where does the Republic Frigate appear?: It comes from The Clone Wars animated series rather than one of the feature films.
How big is set 7964?: It contains 1,030 pieces made up of 225 unique parts. Five minifigures are included.
Which pieces are hardest to replace?: The dark red elements, since that colour is far rarer in most collections than grey or black.

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