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Set 9491 Geonosian Cannon
Star Wars

Geonosian Cannon

Set 9491 from 2012 takes its subject from Geonosis, the planet where the Clone Wars break out. It builds a Geonosian cannon from 133 pieces and includes four minifigures.

Set number
9491
Year
2012
Pieces
133
Minifigures
4
Theme
Star Wars
Different parts
54
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 54

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Spare parts (4)

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Minifigures 4

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Description

Colours of a desert world

The first thing the data reveals is the palette: reddish brown and dark orange lead the list, with light and dark bluish grey behind them. That warm combination sets the cannon apart from the greys and whites found in most Star Wars sets and echoes the rust-coloured rock of Geonosis. Dark orange in particular is not a colour most collections hold in quantity, so these parts can be useful for your own scenery, from canyons to desert buildings.

Why Geonosis matters

Geonosis is home to an insect-like species that builds weapons and droids for the Separatists. At the climax of Attack of the Clones, the Republic's new clone army lands there, and the Clone Wars begin. The planet returns in The Clone Wars as the setting for further fighting. A Geonosian weapon therefore fits naturally into a collection focused on that era, and it pairs well with clone and droid sets from the same period.

Figures first

Four minifigures in a 133-piece set give it a strong play focus. There are enough characters to stage a small skirmish, and the cannon gives them something to fight over. The 54 unique parts keep the short build varied. Children will be playing within a short time, while collectors can use the set to fill out a larger Geonosis scene built around other models from the Clone Wars period. On its own, it takes up very little room.

What else your parts can do

The parts list on this page shows every element with colour and quantity, useful for checking a used copy or spotting pieces you want for other builds. The What can I build? tool takes your collection into account and shows which other sets you could already complete, so you can see whether the warm-toned parts from this cannon bring another model within reach. Warm colours like these are also handy far beyond Star Wars, for rock faces, rooftops or autumn scenery in your own designs.

FAQ

What is Geonosis known for?
It is the planet where the Clone Wars begin at the end of Attack of the Clones. Its inhabitants build weapons and droids for the Separatists.
How many unique parts does 9491 have?
The set has 54 unique parts among its 133 pieces.
Is the set good for play?
Yes, with four minifigures and a short build, it leans clearly towards play.

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