How big is the Stormtrooper set?

It consists of 361 pieces in 79 part types, which makes it a medium-sized Technic build.

Which Star Wars era is the stormtrooper from?

Stormtroopers are the soldiers of the Galactic Empire, best known from the original trilogy.

Does it fit with other sets?

Yes, it belongs to a series of large Star Wars figures built from Technic parts, including C-3PO and the battle droid.

Technic Star Wars

LEGO® Stormtrooper

Set 8008 turns an Imperial stormtrooper into a large buildable figure made from Technic parts. Released in 2001, it contains 361 pieces and no minifigures.

Set number: 8008
Year: 2001
Pieces: 361
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 79

What can I build with it?

Parts list 79

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Spare parts (3)

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

Description

A figure, not a vehicle

Around 2000 and 2001, a series of Star Wars characters appeared as large buildable figures rather than minifigures, with droids such as C-3PO and the battle droid among them. The stormtrooper joined that series in 2001. These armoured soldiers of the Galactic Empire are among the most recognisable figures from the original trilogy, and building one from beams, pins and panels is a very different experience from assembling a Technic car or crane. Torso, arms, legs and helmet each form their own section before everything is joined.

Parts and proportions

The inventory covers 361 pieces in 79 part types, averaging roughly four and a half of each. That variety is typical for the Technic figures: alongside standard beams, pins and axles, there are panels and shaped parts that give the character its outline. The main colours listed are black, white, light grey and dark grey, matching the familiar white armour with black details. The build takes about an afternoon, and the finished figure is mainly intended for display rather than play.

White parts and age

If you are buying a used copy, white pieces deserve the closest look. They tend to yellow over time, especially when a model has stood in sunlight for years. Black and grey parts are far more forgiving. The greys also come from before the switch to bluish grey in the mid-2000s, so replacements in the modern shade may not match. Comparing listing photos with the parts list on this page helps you spot both missing parts and discolouration before you commit.

Part of a collection

Many owners of this set also have other figures from the same Technic series, and plenty of basic parts are shared between them. The What can I build? feature on this page shows how much of the stormtrooper your current collection already covers and which pieces are still missing. On a shelf next to its companions, the figure shows how the series brought well-known characters into the Technic system. Taken apart, its beams and pins also slot straight into your own Technic builds.

FAQ

How big is the Stormtrooper set?: It consists of 361 pieces in 79 part types, which makes it a medium-sized Technic build.
Which Star Wars era is the stormtrooper from?: Stormtroopers are the soldiers of the Galactic Empire, best known from the original trilogy.
Does it fit with other sets?: Yes, it belongs to a series of large Star Wars figures built from Technic parts, including C-3PO and the battle droid.

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