Wookie Gunship

Description

A craft from Kashyyyk

Wookiees come from the forest world of Kashyyyk, and Revenge of the Sith shows them fighting beside clone troopers when the droid army attacks their home. Chewbacca is the most famous member of the species, so any Wookiee vehicle has an obvious connection to one of the saga's best-loved characters. A gunship from Kashyyyk is a change from the grey Republic and Imperial designs that dominate most small Star Wars sets, and that alone makes it an interesting subject for a micro build.

Warm colours for a change

Tan heads the colour list, followed by dark bluish grey, blue and light bluish grey. That gives the model a warmer, earthier feel than the usual greys and whites. Tan pieces are also among the most useful for other projects, from desert scenes and buildings to natural landscapes, so this small set contributes a few parts that are not always easy to find in bulk. Blue adds a second accent, standing out against the grey and tan base.

The build itself

Forty-one pieces made from 19 different elements make for a quick build with a reasonable amount of variety. Some parts repeat, but not so many that it feels mechanical. It suits younger builders well and takes experienced fans only a few minutes. There are no minifigures, so if you want to set up a small Kashyyyk display, a Wookiee figure from another set will fill that gap. On its own it sits happily alongside other Clone Wars era models.

A note on the name

The catalogue records the set as Wookie Gunship, although the species is usually spelt Wookiee. Whatever the spelling, the parts list on this page covers every one of the 41 pieces, with colour and quantity for each element. Use it to check a loose copy, and try the What can I build? tool to see which other sets your saved collection already covers. The tan parts in particular are worth tracking, as they fill gaps in many collections.

FAQ

Which planet do Wookiees come from?

Wookiees are from Kashyyyk, which is attacked by the droid army in Revenge of the Sith.

What colours does the set use most?

The main colours are tan, dark bluish grey, blue and light bluish grey.

Is a Wookiee minifigure included?

No, the catalogue lists no minifigures for this set.