Imperial Shuttle

Description

A stolen ship with a famous code

The Lambda-class shuttle is best remembered for the mission to Endor in Return of the Jedi. Han Solo, Leia, Luke and Chewbacca slip through the Imperial blockade aboard the stolen shuttle Tydirium, relying on an old clearance code and a nervous wait while Vader senses Luke's presence. Earlier in the film, Vader himself arrives at the second Death Star in the same type of craft. Few Imperial ships play such a direct part in the plot of a film.

Three wings, one silhouette

What makes the shuttle so recognisable is its shape: a single upright fin in the centre flanked by two wings that fold upwards when it lands and swing down in flight. That tall, triangular profile survives even drastic simplification, which is why the ship suits mini builds so well. You do not need hundreds of pieces to suggest it; a few well-chosen plates and slopes can carry the whole outline. The catalogue lists 36 pieces from 21 distinct parts, and no minifigure.

White and trans-light blue

White leads the main colours, followed by light bluish grey, black and trans-light blue. The pale scheme reflects the white hulls of the shuttles on screen and stands apart from the darker greys of TIE fighters. Trans-light blue is a shade many collections hold only in small numbers, and it works well for screens, windows and engine glows in your own creations. White pieces are always in demand for spacecraft, so a spare copy of this set is never wasted.

Rebuilding and planning

With at least six part types appearing only once, a loose copy is easy to check against the inventory on this page, which lists every element with colour and quantity. Once your sets are saved, the ‘What can I build?’ tool shows which other models your collection already covers. It is a quick way to see whether the bricks from small kits could complete something bigger. For original-trilogy fans, the shuttle also makes a compact partner for Star Destroyers and TIE fighters on the same shelf.

FAQ

What is the Tydirium?

The Tydirium is the stolen Lambda-class shuttle the Rebels use to reach Endor in Return of the Jedi.

How many distinct parts are in set 911833?

It has 21 distinct parts across 36 pieces.

Does the set include any minifigures?

No, the catalogue lists no minifigures for this set.