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The LEGO Hoth Echo Base set (7879-1) contains 773 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the LEGO Star Wars theme.

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Hoth Echo Base

🏷️ 7879-1•🎨 Star Wars•📅 2011•🧱 773 parts•Advanced

LEGO Star Wars 7879-1 Hoth Echo Base uses Hoth Echo Base as a playable Star Wars scene. Figures such as 1B, protocol droid R-3PO, Chewbacca, blaster rifle weapons!Measures over 21” (53cm) wide, are preparing to crush the Rebel Alliance give the set immediate character value. Functions such as cargo compartment create concrete action in or around the model. The set is built around a concrete saga moment with named characters, functions or display details.

Parts Inventory

🧱 773 parts

Part	Color	Qty
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Tips 12825	Light Bluish Gray	3×
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Tips 12825	Yellow	4×
Panel 1 x 4 x 1 with Rounded Corners [Thin Wall] 15207	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	Dark Bluish Gray	4×
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	White	2×
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Light Bluish Gray	21×
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Dark Bluish Gray	1×
Plant, Leaves 4 x 3 2423	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Dark Bluish Gray	1×
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	White	2×

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Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove	2412b	Light Bluish Gray	21×
Plate 2 x 2 Corner	2420	Dark Bluish Gray	1×
Plant, Leaves 4 x 3	2423	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove	2431	Dark Bluish Gray	1×
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove	2431	White	2×
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle	2432	Black	4×
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Square Corners]	2436	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs]	2444	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs]	2444	Yellow	2×
Plate 2 x 12	2445	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner	2450	Light Bluish Gray	4×
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 with Blocked Open or Hollow Stud	2453a	Tan	4×
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges	2454a	Trans-Clear	2×
Brick 2 x 6	2456	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Tile Special 2 x 2 with Top Pin	2460	Black	1×
Equipment Whip [aka Plant Vine]	2488	Black	1×
Minifig Neckwear Backpack Non-Opening	2524	White	1×
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends]	2540	Black	8×
Antenna 8H Whip	2569	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Weapon Crossbow and Bolt	2570	Pearl Titanium	1×
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud]	2654	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots	2780	Black	6×
Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin with Stud Connector	2825	Black	2×
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille	2877	Light Bluish Gray	18×
Lever Small Base with Black Lever	298c02	Black	3×
Handlebars	30031	Black	2×
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Bar Frame Octagonal	30033	White	1×
Brick 1 x 2	3004	White	15×
Brick 1 x 2	3004	Dark Bluish Gray	6×
Brick 1 x 2	3004	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Plate Special 1 x 4 with Bar Down	30043	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Brick 1 x 8	3008	Dark Bluish Gray	3×
Brick 1 x 8	3008	White	1×
Brick 1 x 4	3010	Dark Bluish Gray	4×
Vehicle Body, Tricycle Top with Dark Bluish Gray Chassis	30187b	White	1×
Plate 2 x 4	3020	White	5×
Plate 2 x 4	3020	Light Bluish Gray	4×
Plate 2 x 4	3020	Dark Bluish Gray	6×
Plate 2 x 3	3021	Black	1×
Plate 2 x 2	3022	White	1×
Plate 2 x 2	3022	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Food Popsicle / Lollipop	30222	Trans-Neon Green	1×
Plate 1 x 2	3023	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Plate 1 x 2	3023	White	2×
Plate 1 x 2	3023	Trans-Dark Blue	4×
Plate 1 x 2	3023	Dark Bluish Gray	8×
Road Sign Clip-on 2 x 2 Square	30258	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Road Sign Clip-on 2.2 x 2.667 Triangular	30259	White	2×
Plate 4 x 4	3031	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Plate 4 x 6	3032	White	4×
Brick Round 2 x 2 x 2 Robot Body, Axle Holder '+' Orientation	30361c	Dark Bluish Gray	1×
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Blocked Open Stud, Bottom Axle Holder	30367b	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)	30374	Reddish Brown	4×
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)	30374	Black	4×
Arm Mechanical with 2 Clips [Battle Droid]	30377	Light Bluish Gray	9×
Arm Mechanical with 2 Clips [Battle Droid]	30377	Black	2×
Slope 45? 2 x 2	3039	White	2×
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin	3040b	White	16×
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side	30414	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Double Convex	3045	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud	3062b	Black	13×
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove	3068b	White	11×
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove	3069b	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove	3069b	Yellow	2×
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes]	32000	White	4×
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1	32013	Dark Bluish Gray	3×
Wedge Plate 4 x 6 Cut Corners	32059	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Technic Axle 2 Notched	32062	Red	2×
Technic Axle 5	32073	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced	32123b	Yellow	2×
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder	3245c	White	7×
Technic Pin Connector Plate 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 [Two Holes On Top]	32530	Dark Bluish Gray	1×
Plate 1 x 8	3460	Dark Bluish Gray	1×
Brick 1 x 3	3622	White	9×
Brick 1 x 3	3622	Dark Bluish Gray	3×
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes]	3660	Light Bluish Gray	6×
Plate 1 x 6	3666	White	4×
Slope 65° 2 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube	3678b	Dark Bluish Gray	3×
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top	3679	Light Bluish Gray	6×
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base	3680	Black	6×
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole]	3700	Yellow	2×
Plate 1 x 4	3710	White	4×
Plate 1 x 4	3710	Light Bluish Gray	6×
Plate 1 x 4	3710	Dark Bluish Gray	1×
Technic Axle 10	3737	Black	1×
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise	3749	Tan	2×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper)	3794b	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper)	3794b	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Plate 2 x 6	3795	Dark Bluish Gray	1×
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Upper]	3830	Dark Bluish Gray	1×
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Lower]	3831	Dark Bluish Gray	1×
Plate 2 x 10	3832	White	3×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles [Flat Ends / Low Attachment]	3839b	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Weapon Lance	3849	Black	2×
Hair, Smooth	3901	Reddish Brown	1×
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole	3941	Light Bluish Gray	3×
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole	3941	Black	8×
Antenna 1 x 4 with Rounded Top	3957a	Trans-Clear	4×
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted [Radar]	3960	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening)	4032a	Dark Bluish Gray	7×
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight	4070	Black	2×
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight	4070	Light Bluish Gray	12×
Seat / Chair 2 x 2 with Center Sprue Mark	4079b	Black	1×
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip]	4085c	Light Bluish Gray	4×
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Cross	4150	Light Bluish Gray	4×
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove	4162	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove	4162	White	2×
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin	41677	Black	1×
Technic Pin 1/2	4274	Black	1×
Plate 2 x 16	4282	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Dish 6 x 6 Inverted, Radar / Webbed [Anti-studs at 90°]	4285b	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Slope 33° 3 x 1	4286	White	12×
Equipment Weapon, Loudhailer / Speaker / Blaster / Space Gun	4349	Black	6×
Equipment Camera with Side Sight [aka Space Gun]	4360	Black	2×
Slope 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Hollow Stud	4460b	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2	44728	Yellow	1×
Plate 1 x 10	4477	White	1×
Animal / Creature Accessory, Saddle [Two Clips]	4491b	Reddish Brown	1×
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Studs on Sides	4595	Black	1×
Tap 1 x 1 without Hole in Spout	4599b	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Tap 1 x 1 without Hole in Spout	4599b	Black	2×
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holders	4600	Black	1×
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides	4733	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar]	4740	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar]	4740	White	1×
Wedge Curved 2 x 3 x 2/3 Two Studs, Wing End	47456	White	1×
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends]	48336	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Square Corners]	4865a	Yellow	1×
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Gap in Clip]	48729b	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs	50950	Light Bluish Gray	4×
Wedge Plate 2 x 4	51739	Light Bluish Gray	4×
Wedge Plate 2 x 4	51739	White	2×
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope)	54200	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope)	54200	White	18×
Technic Axle Connector Hub with 3 Axles at 120°	57585	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Weapon Gun / Blaster Long (Star Wars)	57899	Black	2×
Weapon Gun / Blaster Short (Star Wars)	58247	Black	2×
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation]	59443	Dark Bluish Gray	3×
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation]	59443	Black	2×
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove]	59900	Black	1×
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove]	59900	Trans-Dark Blue	4×
Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Curved Top	6005	White	12×
Bar 7 x 3 with Double Clips (Ladder) [Straight Clips]	6020	Light Bluish Gray	4×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Thick U-Clips]	60470a	Yellow	6×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Thick U-Clips]	60470a	Yellow	11×
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole	60474	White	1×
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip, Solid Stud]	60475a	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends]	60478	Black	4×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends]	60478	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Slope 65° 2 x 1 x 2	60481	White	3×
Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs]	60581	Trans-Clear	2×
Rock Panel Rectangular 4 x 10 x 6 (aka BURP)	6082	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Brick 1 x 12	6112	White	4×
Technic Pin 1/2 with 2L Bar Extension	61184	Light Bluish Gray	4×
Sports Ski with Hinge	6120	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate	61409	Dark Bluish Gray	4×
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	6141	Black	44×
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	6141	Light Bluish Gray	5×
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	6141	Yellow	18×
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	6141	Trans-Clear	15×
Container Box 2 x 2 x 2 - Top Opening	61780	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Bar 1 x 4 x 2	6187	Black	2×
Bar 1 x 4 x 3 [End Tabs]	62113	Dark Bluish Gray	2×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End	63868	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End	63868	Black	4×
Bar 6L with Stop Ring	63965	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3	64644	Black	8×
Creature Body Part, Tauntaun Body	64800	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole	6541	Yellow	8×
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole	6541	White	6×
Technic Axle 3 with Stud	6587	Dark Tan	2×
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove	6636	Light Bluish Gray	3×
Flexible Hose 8.5L with Tabless Ends (Fixed Ends same color as Tube)	73590c03a	Black	3×
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly]	73983	Dark Bluish Gray	1×
Hose Rigid 3mm D. 18L / 14.4cm	75c18	Black	4×
Technic Pin Connector Double with Bar [2 Holes]	85940	Black	2×
Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 5 with 1 x 2 cutout	85941	Trans-Light Blue	2×
Slope 30? 1 x 2 x 2/3	85984	White	7×
Creature Body Part, Tauntaun Arm Left	86055	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Creature Body Part, Tauntaun Arm Right	86056	Light Bluish Gray	1×
Creature Body Part, Horn, Wampa / Tauntaun Left	86057	Tan	1×
Creature Body Part, Horn, Wampa / Tauntaun Right	86058	Tan	1×
Equipment Rein with Bridle Flexible	86059	Dark Bluish Gray	1×
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove	87079	White	3×
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side	87087	White	2×
Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs]	87544	Light Bluish Gray	2×
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper)	87580	Light Bluish Gray	11×
Cylinder 1 x 5 1/2 with Handle (Friction Cylinder)	87617	Black	4×
Bar 5L with Handle (Friction Ram)	87618	Light Bluish Gray	4×
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 5mm]	88072	Black	1×
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Top Clip]	92280	Light Bluish Gray	4×
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Top Clip]	92280	White	2×
Plate 8 x 16	92438	White	4×
Weapon Gun / Blaster Small (Star Wars)	92738	Black	1×
Sticker Sheet for Set 7879-1	95692	Unknown	1×
Slope 75° 2 x 2 x 3 [Solid Studs]	98560	White	6×

Build DNA

Parts inventory insights for Hoth Echo Base

773 pieces puts this build +58% against the average Star Wars set and +168% against the average 2011 release.

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Vs average Star Wars set

+58%+285 parts

This set773

Average set488

Average Star Wars set: 488 pieces across 853 other sets.

Vs average 2011 set

+168%+485 parts

This set773

Average set288

Average 2011 set: 288 pieces across 257 other sets.

Color profile

17different colors

Dominant color

Light Bluish Gray

Light Bluish Gray188x

25%

White184x

25%

Black165x

22%

Dark Bluish Gray95x

13%

Unique parts

4.5 pieces per unique type

165

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

Most used part

Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud

82x

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Build Insights🧩165unique parts🎨17different colors📊45.5avg. parts per color🏆82×Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud

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