How does this differ from the FAN EXPO version?

Mostly in the name. The catalogue lists 178 pieces for this version and 179 for the FAN EXPO one.

Is Tatooine shown in more than one film?

Yes, the desert planet appears in several films, including A New Hope and The Phantom Menace, as well as in later series.

Star Wars

LEGO® Tatooine Mini-Build (Star Wars Celebration Version)

Star Wars Celebration is the saga's own fan convention, and this version of the Tatooine mini-build is named after it. Dating from 2015, it contains 178 pieces and one minifigure.

Set number: CELEB2015
Year: 2015
Pieces: 178
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Star Wars
Different parts: 81

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 81

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Minifigures 1

C-3PO, Pearl Gold, Colorful Wires, Plain Legs fig-0014083 pieces × 1

Description

Named after the convention

Two versions of this Tatooine mini-build are listed for 2015, one named after Star Wars Celebration and one after Fan Expo. This is the Celebration version, with 178 pieces according to the catalogue, one fewer than its counterpart. Both share the same colours and include one minifigure. For builders the difference is small, but collectors of event-related sets usually keep the two apart, and the name printed on the packaging is the clearest way to tell them apart.

The planet everyone knows

Few places in Star Wars are as recognisable as Tatooine. It is where A New Hope begins for Luke Skywalker, gazing at the twin sunset before his life changes, and where The Phantom Menace later introduces a young Anakin. The desert world keeps returning across films and series, from Mos Eisley to the Jundland Wastes. Choosing it for a model linked to a fan gathering makes sense, since it is the setting that almost every fan connects with the very start of the saga.

Sand, rock and a touch of grey

Tan, dark tan and reddish brown build the landscape, while light bluish grey adds technical touches. It is a warmer palette than the whites and greys of most Star Wars ships, and it gives the model a distinctive character. With 81 unique elements across 178 pieces, the build offers good variety for its size. If you create your own desert scenes, the parts list on this page shows exactly how many sandy elements you will get from it.

From display piece to parts supply

As a small scene with one minifigure, the model makes a neat souvenir on a shelf. It can also become the starting point for a larger Tatooine layout with extra dunes and buildings of your own. When you want to try something new, the What can I build? feature on this page compares your collection with other sets and lists the pieces you are missing, so you can see at a glance which builds are within reach.

FAQ

How does this differ from the FAN EXPO version?: Mostly in the name. The catalogue lists 178 pieces for this version and 179 for the FAN EXPO one.
How many minifigures does it include?: It includes one minifigure.
Is Tatooine shown in more than one film?: Yes, the desert planet appears in several films, including A New Hope and The Phantom Menace, as well as in later series.

Reviews

No reviews yet. Build the set and tell others how you liked it.

Only signed-in users can write reviews, one per set. We check every review against our rules before it is published; we do not check whether the set was bought or built.