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Republic Gunship

Name: LEGO Republic Gunship 75021
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75021
Rating: 4.87 (105 reviews)

88 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA20131,175 pcsHigh agreement · 98%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

105

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The 75021 Republic Gunship is one of the most praised Star Wars sets of its generation, earning a BrickScore of 88.3 and a near-perfect 4.87 owner rating across 105 reviews. Fans, army builders, and adult collectors alike regard it as a landmark release that stood the test of time."

The 75021 Republic Gunship is an overwhelmingly praised set that owners regard as one of the best Star Wars releases of its era, consistently described as a must-have for Clone Wars fans and army builders. With a BrickScore of 88.3, the set earns its Highly Recommended tier through strong design, exceptional playability, and a standout minifigure lineup. Real buyers back this up emphatically: 105 ratings average 4.87 out of 5, and 98% of LEGO.com buyers say they would recommend it.

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LOVED (8)

01Highly accurate and detailed Episode II design with clean white and Republic red livery
02Spacious troop bay that can accommodate upwards of 10 to 20 minifigures
03Sturdy Technic-reinforced construction that holds up under active play
04Seven minifigures including Episode II-accurate Obi-Wan, Anakin, and Padme with dual-sided faces
05Multiple interactive features: opening cockpits and side doors, four movable ball turrets, flick-fire rockets, and rotating blaster cannons
06Built-in carrying handle that conceals neatly into the top of the model
07Weapon storage compartments and a rear hatch that fits Anakin's swoop bike
08Approximately 2.5-hour engaging build mixing standard bricks with Technic elements

CRITICIZED (6)

01Not enough clone troopers included to fill all the available crew stations
02Super battle droids considered bland and dated in design
03Side doors can detach during play and frustrate younger builders to reattach
04Speeder bike inclusion feels slightly out of place relative to the Geonosis setting
05Anakin's hairpiece color considered inaccurate
06Some wing and engine sections involve repetitive build steps

What reviewers are saying

"it's my favorite lego set of all time um i've said this in multiple videos whether that's my lego stars collection video clown army videos just in streams or even i've said that this is probably my favorite set"

Solid Brix Studios

"as one of the most prevalent and iconic vehicles from the Prequel Trilogy, previous editions of the Republic Gunship have proved to be very popular indeed"

Brickset Reviews

"that's much more massive than I expected it to be I haven't had one of the previous versions and I just didn't realize they were so big"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

2008 Republic Gunship — Reviewer prefers 2013 version: 'as much as i love 2008 one i just think the 2013 one is just a cleaner looking set it definitely is' and notes the 2013 has better structural integrity overall.

Upcoming UCS Republic Gunship (2021) — Reviewer highly anticipates comparison: 'i can't wait to be comparing this with the ucs gunship' and expects UCS to be roughly double the size based on precedent with other UCS sets.

7676 (2008 Republic Gunship) — This 2008 edition has been improved upon significantly. The new model is firmer and more durable with better structural integrity, improved color scheme without the bright red that plagued older editions, better swooshability (can be held and maneuvered with one hand vs requiring two), inclusion of side pods (absent from 2008), and superior minifigure selection. However, the new model is somewhat denser but similar in overall size and wingspan. The reviewed set is 'the best edition of the Republic Gunship yet' and 'only improves on the earlier models.'

7659 (2005 Republic Gunship) — Improvements are implied through general statements about 'previous versions' having color scheme issues with bright red and structural weaknesses, though specific comparison details are not provided. The newer set corrects these issues.

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By Reviewer · 3

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Consensus

BUY

Solid Brix Studios

Expert Video Source

Key Pros

✓Excellent structural integrity and durability (still looks good after 8 years)
✓Iconic design with distinctive bubble turrets
✓Outstanding carry handle mechanism

Key Cons

✕Minor scratching on windows
✕Incomplete speeder bike (missing some reverse tiles and clips)

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BUY

"as one of the most prevalent and iconic vehicles from the Prequel Trilogy, previous editions of the Republic Gunship have proved to be very popular indeed"

Key Pros

✓Outstanding minifigures, five brand new and exclusive
✓Best edition of the Republic Gunship to date
✓Vastly improved durability and structure compared to 2008 edition

Key Cons

✕Lacks a second Clone Pilot minifigure
✕Side pods not as accurate as hoped

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BUY

"that's much more massive than I expected it to be I haven't had one of the previous versions and I just didn't realize they were so big"

Key Pros

✓Excellent playability with multiple minifigure positions throughout
✓Massive scale and presence
✓Smart functional design features (stud-free pods, expandable bay, speeder storage)

Key Cons

✕Lacks full studs on base plates for additional standing minifigures
✕No included separatist or ground-based enemy vehicle to provide context for the gunship's purpose

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Value drivers

Solid Brix Studios: Clone Trooper Pilots are desirable but not exclusive enough to drive the entire set's value; the gunship body itself is the primary driver

Brickset Reviews: Padmé Amidala (Geonosis) - first-ever version of the character in this variant; brand new unique hairpiece and detailed double-sided head

Exclusivity

Solid Brix Studios: Retired set (originally 2013); no longer in production. Only available on secondary market

Brickset Reviews: Five of seven minifigures are brand new and exclusive to this set, making them unavailable elsewhere. Wide retail availability.

Resale

Solid Brix Studios: Strong aftermarket value and demand, especially sealed. Used versions maintain ~$200-400 value

Brickset Reviews: Strong aftermarket potential expected, particularly for the minifigures. The set combines popular source material (Episode II), excellent minifig exclusivity, and improved engineering compared to 2008 edition (7676), positioning it well for collector demand.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (6)

Clone Trooper Captain (Phase 1) - Scowl

$73

Padmé Amidala - Geonosis Arena

$57

Anakin Skywalker (Padawan, Combed Hair)

$41

Clone Trooper Pilot (Phase 1) - Bright Light Orange Markings, Scowl

$23

Obi-Wan Kenobi (Mid-Length Tousled with Center Part Hair)

$17

Super Battle Droid - Pearl Dark Gray, Wide Head

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Bubble turrets
Distinctive bubble dome pieces that are part of the gunship's iconic design
Carry handle
Streamer emphasizes the handle as 'stupidly good' and 'just underrated' and notes it remains sturdy after 8 years
Technic rods
Elevens-hole rods used for structural integrity; set includes extras
Padmé Amidala hairpieceValue
Brand new mold, incredibly accurate to film in shaping and colour
Clone Trooper Captain helmetValue
Expertly printed with complex designs, visor, air intakes, and equipment attachment holes
Clone Trooper Pilot helmetValue
Features detailed grilles, dials, yellow patch above visor, and red Republic symbols

What Owners Say · summarized from 60 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly praise the 2013 Republic Gunship as one of the best Star Wars LEGO sets ever made, with exceptional minifigures and impressive build quality, though some wish it included more clone troopers to fill the available seating capacity.

COMMON PRAISE

+Excellent exclusive minifigures, especially new Padme and clone designs
+Highly detailed, sturdy construction that looks movie-accurate
+Spacious interior with multiple play features (turrets, speeder, cargo compartments, cockpits)
+Significant improvement over previous 2002 and 2008 gunship versions

COMMON COMPLAINTS