How is the hyena bomber related to the vulture droid?

It is a larger bomber variant of the vulture droid starfighter used by the Separatists.

How many minifigures does set 8016 include?

Three minifigures, alongside 236 pieces.

Is the build suitable for younger children?

Its symmetrical design means many steps repeat, which keeps the build clear and manageable.

Star Wars

Hyena Droid Bomber

Set 8016 from 2009 builds the hyena bomber, the heavier cousin of the vulture droid starfighter. It has 236 pieces and three minifigures and belongs to the range based on The Clone Wars.

Set number: 8016
Year: 2009
Pieces: 236
Minifigures: 3
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 61

What can I build with it?

Parts list 61

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Spare parts (6)

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

Minifigures 3

Battle Droid / Rocket Battle Droid fig-0037547 pieces × 3

Alternative models

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

Vulture Droid alt build 75 pieces by DGLG_Builds

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What can I build with it?

Description

Where it fits

The Separatist fleet relies on droid craft that fly themselves. The vulture droid is the standard fighter, and the hyena bomber is a larger variant designed to strike ground targets and capital ships. Hyena bombers appear in several battles in The Clone Wars animated series, where they give clone pilots plenty of trouble. If your collection already contains Republic gunships or Jedi starfighters, this model gives them a suitable opponent in the air.

Building it

The 236 pieces use 61 different part designs, a relatively low number that reflects the droid's symmetrical layout. Many sub-assemblies are built twice, so the process is clear and manageable, making it a good fit for younger builders. The three minifigures add to the play value, letting you set up a small scene rather than just a single vehicle. Paired with a clone or Jedi fighter, the bomber quickly turns into an aerial battle from the series.

Colours of the droid fleet

Light bluish grey leads the palette, followed by black and dark bluish grey, with dark blue as the accent. That dark blue is a recurring feature of Separatist vehicles from the Clone Wars era, which helps the bomber sit comfortably next to other droid craft. The greys are universally useful, and dark blue is a quiet, flexible colour for uniforms, boats, night scenes and building facades in your own creations.

Inventory and ideas

This page lists the complete inventory for set 8016 by colour and quantity, making it easy to check a used copy or order a missing piece. If the bomber is already in your collection, What can I build? compares your parts with other sets and shows what you could complete. The duplicated elements are especially handy later, whenever you want to build something symmetrical of your own, such as a ship or a robot, and the dark blue pieces work well as trim on almost any design.

FAQ

How is the hyena bomber related to the vulture droid?: It is a larger bomber variant of the vulture droid starfighter used by the Separatists.
How many minifigures does set 8016 include?: Three minifigures, alongside 236 pieces.
Is the build suitable for younger children?: Its symmetrical design means many steps repeat, which keeps the build clear and manageable.

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