Which Star Wars film features super battle droids?

They appear in Episode II – Attack of the Clones as part of the Separatist droid army.

Is this set related to Darth Vader 8010?

Both are Technic Star Wars figures from 2002 and belong to the same small series.

How many pieces does Super Battle Droid 8012 have?

It has 378 pieces in 70 different part types.

Star Wars

Super Battle Droid

Super Battle Droid 8012 turns one of the Separatist army's heavy droids into a large Technic figure. Released in 2002, it has 378 pieces and no minifigure, since the figure itself is the model.

Set number: 8012
Year: 2002
Pieces: 378
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 70

What can I build with it?

Parts list 70

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 (10)

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

Description

From the prequel battlefields

Super battle droids appear in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones as a tougher successor to the thin, spindly battle droids of the earlier film. They are bulkier, armoured and carry their weapons built into the arm. That chunky, top-heavy shape is well suited to a Technic figure, where a strong silhouette matters more than fine detail. Set 8012 captures the broad chest and narrow waist of the droid in a buildable form that is instantly recognisable to anyone who knows the prequel films.

A figure series from 2002

The droid was part of a short run of Technic Star Wars figures released in 2002, alongside Darth Vader 8010. Both sets share the same number of distinct part types, 70, according to the catalogue. The series offered fans a way to build characters in the Technic style rather than as minifigures or in System bricks. Displayed together, these figures make an unusual group, and they stand out on a shelf next to the more typical Star Wars starships and playsets.

Pearl sand blue and friends

The colour list is what makes 8012 stand out among Technic sets: black, pearl sand blue, light grey and medium blue. Pearl sand blue is a muted, greyish blue with a subtle pearl sheen, and it appears in comparatively few sets, which makes these parts appealing to collectors. The light grey is the older shade used before the mid-2000s. With 378 pieces spread over 70 part types, the set averages more than five pieces per type, giving you useful quantities of each element.

Owning one today

Set 8012 has long been retired, so second-hand copies are the only option. The parts list on this page helps you confirm that a copy is complete, which matters on a figure where missing pieces spoil the symmetry. If you would rather use the parts elsewhere, log them in your collection and try the ‘What can I build?’ tool, which suggests other sets you could rebuild. The unusual blues also make good accent pieces in your own designs.

FAQ

Which Star Wars film features super battle droids?: They appear in Episode II – Attack of the Clones as part of the Separatist droid army.
Is this set related to Darth Vader 8010?: Both are Technic Star Wars figures from 2002 and belong to the same small series.
How many pieces does Super Battle Droid 8012 have?: It has 378 pieces in 70 different part types.