General Grievous Starfighter

Name: LEGO General Grievous Starfighter 7656
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 7656
Rating: 4.22 (212 reviews)

74 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2007232 pcsHigh agreement · 90%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

212

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"General Grievous Starfighter scores a BrickScore of 74.3 and earns its Recommended tier on the strength of 212 owner ratings averaging 4.22 out of 5: it is a well-priced, playable Prequel-era set with an iconic villain, four lightsabers, and a satisfying sliding cockpit, held back only by some structural looseness in the cannons and arm joints under heavy play."

General Grievous Starfighter earns a BrickScore of 74.3 in the Recommended tier, built from a wide LEGO.com owner sample (212 ratings, 4.22 out of 5, 85% would recommend) with no dedicated expert long-form review supplementing the owner data. The set is consistently praised as a fun, playable starfighter with a satisfying sliding cockpit and the draw of General Grievous wielding four lightsabers, though reviewers noted some structural fragility and minifigure limitations.

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LOVED (8)

01General Grievous minifigure with four lightsabers (two green, two blue) and a blaster
02Sliding cockpit mechanism that opens smoothly for Grievous to fit inside
03Folding/rotating laser cannons that deploy from the front of the ship
04Landing gear that extends for display
05Lightsaber storage holder that clips to the underside of the ship
06Sleek, smooth exterior with brown-and-tan flat piece pattern
07Good perceived size and scale relative to the $19.99 price point
08Fun and rewarding build with satisfying final result

CRITICIZED (8)

01Connection between cockpit and tread/wing housings can loosen with repeated handling
02Laser cannon attachments prone to falling off during active play
03General Grievous minifigure lacks his cape
04Grievous arm joints can loosen over time, causing arms to swing loosely
05Lightsaber holders grip lightsabers loosely, leading to some losses
06Grievous (and droid-style minifigures generally) cannot sit naturally in the cockpit without arm adjustment
07Rear landing leg can cause balance issues when the ship sits flat
08Only General Grievous included; more minifigures desired by some buyers

What reviewers are saying

"welcome to my review of the beautiful 2007 Lego Star Wars General Grievous starf fighter set number 7656 with 232 pieces"

MandRproductions

"I have strong bias in favour of the design of this thing the BAAB 22 ship because I spent so much time earning credits to eventually be able to buy this thing in the old RPG massively multiplayer online RPG Star Wars Gal…"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

General Grievous minifigure from 2010 Clone Wars sets — The 2010 version is far superior; the 2007 version has not stood the test of time and looks rough by comparison

Previous General Grievous Starfighter (first iteration) — Current version is better: 'the first one was okay it was good enough the last one was definitely better this one's better still'

Previous General Grievous Starfighter (second iteration) — Current version is better: 'the last one they did was pretty darn good...this one's better still'

Previous Utapau Campaign Airborne Clone Trooper — Current version is more accurate: 'definitely more accurate than the last one they did I thought the last one they did was fantastic'

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Consensus

BUY

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BUY

"welcome to my review of the beautiful 2007 Lego Star Wars General Grievous starf fighter set number 7656 with 232 pieces"

Key Pros

✓Sleek, accurate design that still looks good on display
✓Hidden lightsaber storage feature is a cool bonus
✓Blaster cannons have flexible positioning that adds subtle play value

Key Cons

✕General Grievous minifigure has not aged well compared to the 2010 version
✕Cockpit opening/closing mechanism is finicky and frequently breaks

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

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Key Pros

✓Design represents positive progression from previous General Grievous Starfighter iterations
✓Smooth, well-proportioned hull
✓Good build experience with solid integration of parts

Key Cons

✕Black stripe should be dark bluish gray for better color accuracy
✕Blue section is unfortunate and detracts from otherwise good color scheme

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Value drivers

JANG's LEGO Reviews: General Grievous with best production quality print of any LEGO version; post-Mustafar Obi-Wan variant adds rarity

Exclusivity

MandRproductions: Wide retail release for 2007; no special exclusivity noted

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Star Wars licensed set; wide retail

Resale

MandRproductions: Strong aftermarket value; secondary market prices well above original MSRP

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Unknown; not discussed

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

General Grievous - Straight Legs

$28

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Lightsaber rack
Unique storage mechanism for four lightsabers; hidden feature not shown on box
Tiled hull design
Representative of early 2000s LEGO Star Wars move toward smooth, studless exterior designs
General Grievous head moldValue
Early minifigure mold; detailed but rough by comparison to later versions
Printed specialized Grievous arms (left and right variants)Value
Extra printed Grievous arms included as spare pieces; called out as 'coolest' spare items
Dark orange and dark tan color scheme combination
JANG specifically praises the layering and integration of these colors: 'they use the dark orange against dark tan here now that's nice'
Gold elements throughout hull
Incorporated into the design aesthetic

What Owners Say · summarized from 172 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the rare General Grievous minifigure and clever sliding cockpit design, but the set frequently falls apart during play and display, limiting its appeal beyond collectors.

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