AT-AT

Description

Scale in reverse

On screen, the AT-AT is all about size. The opening battle of The Empire Strikes Back shows the walkers towering over the snowfields of Hoth as Rebel snowspeeders try to trip them with tow cables. Building one from just 52 pieces flips that idea around: the aim is not to impress with bulk but to capture the recognisable outline of the long body, the boxy head and the four stiff legs. The result is a model you can hold in one hand.

Built from repeats

Only 21 different elements make up the 52 pieces, so a lot of parts are used more than once. That is typical for a vehicle with four matching legs, and it gives the build a steady, easy rhythm. There are no minifigures in the box. The set works well as a first Star Wars build for a young child and just as well as a small addition for collectors who like to line up several versions of the same vehicle in different sizes.

Imperial greys

Light bluish grey and dark bluish grey lead the colour list, with black and transparent clear following behind. It is exactly the cold, industrial look associated with the Empire's machines. When the walker is eventually taken apart, those colours are some of the most useful you can own: grey and black turn up in spacecraft, buildings, machinery and landscapes of every kind, and a few clear transparent parts are always handy for lights and windows.

Inventory and next steps

Every one of the 52 pieces is listed further down this page, which makes it easy to check a copy for completeness or rebuild the walker from loose bricks. The What can I build? tool compares your collection with other sets and shows which ones are within reach. Because this model relies on common grey parts that appear many times, it tends to contribute more to that comparison than its size would suggest, particularly towards other Imperial vehicles.

FAQ

Is this a large display model?

No, it is a small build of 52 pieces that fits in your hand.

Why does the parts list show so few unique elements?

The walker uses 21 different elements, many of them repeated across its four legs and body.

Which battle is the AT-AT best known for?

The Battle of Hoth at the start of The Empire Strikes Back.