General Grievous Starfighter - Mini

Description

A villain's ride

General Grievous commands the droid armies of the Separatists during the Clone Wars. Part droid, part living being, he collects the lightsabers of fallen Jedi and faces Obi-Wan Kenobi on Utapau in Revenge of the Sith. He also plays a major role in The Clone Wars animated series. His starfighter looks as unconventional as its pilot, with a long, narrow profile quite unlike the Republic's fighters. A mini model keeps only the essentials of that shape, yet the silhouette remains distinct among small Star Wars ships.

High variety, short build

Thirty of the 44 pieces are different elements, which is a high share for a set this size. Very little is repeated, so almost every step adds something new rather than mirroring a previous one. That keeps the build lively even though it only takes a few minutes. It also means that, once taken apart, the set gives you a useful spread of small plates, slopes and connectors instead of a stack of identical bricks. For anyone building their own micro ships, that variety is arguably the most valuable part.

Tan among the greys

Dark bluish grey tops the colour list, with light bluish grey and black close behind. Tan is the fourth main colour, and it makes the parts mix slightly warmer than many other Star Wars minis, which tend to stay entirely grey and black. Tan parts are handy later for desert scenery, sandstone buildings or small detailing. The neutral greys, meanwhile, fit almost anywhere, which makes this a set whose parts rarely sit unused once the model has been dismantled.

Finding what is missing

Sets from 2009 often turn up second-hand, and small pieces are the first to go astray. The parts list below names all 30 elements with colour and quantity, so you can check a copy in a couple of minutes and order replacements by part number. The What can I build? tool on this page goes a step further: it compares your collection with other sets and shows which ones you can complete right away. Loose parts from old minis can become whole models again that way.

FAQ

Who flies this starfighter?

It belongs to General Grievous, the cyborg commander of the Separatist droid army in Revenge of the Sith and The Clone Wars.

Is a Grievous minifigure included?

No, set 8033 contains no minifigures. It is a model of the ship only.

How many different elements are in this set?

The 44 pieces include 30 different elements, so most parts appear only once or twice.