Yoda's Hut

Description

An earthy colour scheme

Olive green, tan, reddish brown and dark green are the main colours, a palette you rarely see leading a Star Wars set. Most models in the theme rely on greys, whites and black, so this one looks noticeably warmer on a shelf. The greens and browns suit Dagobah's swampy landscape and give the model a natural feel. Olive green in particular is a shade many builders own only in small quantities, which makes the set interesting for anyone who builds trees and scenery.

Where Luke learns from Yoda

In The Empire Strikes Back, Luke Skywalker crash-lands on Dagobah in search of a Jedi Master. He finds a small, eccentric creature who invites him into a cramped, round hut among twisted trees, and only there does Luke realise he is talking to Yoda. The hut becomes the base for Luke's training, and its humble scale is a deliberate contrast to the starships and fortresses elsewhere in the saga. It is one of the quietest and most memorable locations in the films.

Plenty of variety

Twenty-three of the 29 pieces are unique elements, so only a few parts repeat. That is a remarkable spread for such a small set and keeps the brief build interesting from start to finish. Taken apart, the model leaves you with a range of natural-coloured shapes suitable for forests, gardens, villages or castle scenes, well beyond the Star Wars theme. It is a good example of how a tiny set can make a lasting contribution to a general parts collection.

A calm corner of the collection

Among fighters and cruisers, Yoda's hut brings a quieter moment to a display and pairs well with other small models from The Empire Strikes Back. The parts list on this page shows every element with its colour and quantity, so checking a second-hand copy is quick. What can I build? compares your pieces with other sets and highlights those you could complete right away, plus any that need only a few extra parts.

FAQ

Why does Luke go to Dagobah?

In The Empire Strikes Back he travels there to find Yoda and train as a Jedi.

Is a Yoda minifigure included in 911614?

No, the set contains no minifigure. The 29 pieces build the hut alone.

What makes the parts useful beyond Star Wars?

Its 23 unique elements are spread across olive green, tan, reddish brown and dark green, colours that suit trees, gardens and landscapes in any theme.