Palpatine's Shuttle

Description

Transport for a Sith Lord

The Emperor's arrival on the second Death Star in Return of the Jedi is one of the grandest entrances in the saga, with Darth Vader waiting at the foot of the ramp and ranks of stormtroopers lining the hangar. In Revenge of the Sith, Palpatine flies to Mustafar to retrieve a gravely wounded Vader. The set's name does not say which of these shuttles it represents, but in both cases the ship is less a warship than a statement of power and status.

Unique parts in abundance

Of the 37 pieces here, 26 are distinct parts, so at least 15 part types appear just once. That is a very high share for a mini model and means the build barely repeats itself. There is no minifigure. Expect a short, varied session rather than a long project. It suits children taking their first steps with printed instructions as well as adults who enjoy seeing how a recognisable ship can emerge from so few elements, each with its own job.

Greys, black and glass

Light bluish grey, dark bluish grey, black and trans-clear form the main colours, a restrained palette that suits Palpatine's taste for order. Trans-clear pieces are always useful for windows, lamps and canopies in custom builds, and the greys blend into almost any spacecraft or city project. Because the set contains so many different shapes, taking it apart later gives you a broader selection of elements than most kits of this size, which makes it a small but handy parts donor.

An Imperial shelf companion

Beside fighters and Star Destroyers, a shuttle adds a different kind of ship to an Imperial display: one built for an entourage rather than for battle. The inventory on this page lists all 26 distinct parts with colour and quantity, so you can check a loose copy in a few minutes. With your collection saved, the ‘What can I build?’ tool shows which other sets you could already assemble from the pieces you own, and which ones are only a handful of parts away.

FAQ

Which films show Palpatine arriving by shuttle?

He lands on the second Death Star in Return of the Jedi and flies to Mustafar in Revenge of the Sith.

Is a Palpatine minifigure included in 911617?

No. The catalogue lists no minifigures for this set.

How much variety is in the parts list?

Quite a lot: 26 of the 37 pieces are distinct parts, a high share for a mini model.