Star Wars

Coruscant Guard Gunship

The gunship that finally ditched white for deep Coruscant red.

Brick Rated Score

3.7/5

Set 75354 · 2023

Pieces1,083

Minifigs5

Year2023

Set number75354

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The verdict

The dark red livery is what pulled me in, because after a decade of white LAAT gunships this one actually looks different on a shelf.

The minifig lineup carries a lot of the value here, with the first proper Phase II Commander Fox and a lovely upgraded Palpatine. It's the fixed stud shooters and the slightly overpriced feeling that keep me from raving. Clone Wars fans and Coruscant Guard collectors will be thrilled, everyone else should wait for a discount.

Best for: Clone Wars fans and Coruscant Guard army builders

The full review

What it is

There's something a little rebellious about this LEGO® set, and I mean that in the best way. For years the Republic Gunship has arrived in the same white livery with dabs of dark red and lime, so opening a box and finding a gunship drenched in deep Coruscant red genuinely made me sit up. This is the version the Coruscant Guard flies in The Clone Wars, the security force that patrols the capital, and the color alone gives it a mood that none of the previous gunships have. At 1,083 pieces it builds into a solid, display-worthy ship with the twin cockpit, the swept wings, and that unmistakable bulbous nose. If you love the Clone Wars era or you've been quietly building a Coruscant Guard army, this one speaks your language before you've clicked a single brick together.

The catch

Now the parts of it that gave me pause, because I promised you honesty. The most talked-about change is the wingtips. The classic ball turrets, the little rotating bubbles that so many of us love pointing around, are gone, replaced with fixed stud shooters that sit there and cannot turn. A lot of builders were vocal about that one, and I get it, because those turrets are part of the gunship's character. The scale is also pulled in a bit tighter than some fans hoped, which means the troop bay is cramped and a few of the front panels end up looking a little empty up close. And then there's the price. At around 140 dollars it lands on the expensive side for what you get, and even the reviewers who liked it admitted the value only really clicks once a discount shows up. This isn't a set that overwhelms you with clever engineering, it's a display piece first.

Who it's for

So who's going to love it? If you're deep into the Clone Wars, if the Coruscant Guard's red-and-white armor makes you happy, or if you just want a gunship that looks unlike every other one on the shelf, you'll be glad you grabbed it, especially now that it has retired and the price won't be drifting down at retail anymore. If you're mainly after the biggest, most poseable gunship for the money, or you can't forgive the loss of those bubble turrets, I'd tell you to hold off or hunt for a deal. For me it's a very good set with a couple of real caveats, and the color and the figures are what tip it onto the yes pile.

The parts story

What the build is actually like, and the pieces worth knowing about.

The build runs across ten numbered bags and it's a calm, methodical one rather than a puzzle box. You work in subassemblies, gradually piecing together the twin cockpit, the central body, and then the wings, and it all comes together without any real head-scratching. The dual cockpit is the highlight of the process, mounted at a nice angle with barely any gaps, and the rear door panels with their brick-built white stripes are a satisfying little stretch of technique. The wings hang off Technic axles and sit on angled slopes to hold their proper sweep, which is a simple, sturdy approach that holds up well when you pick the whole thing up.

On the pieces themselves, the story is really about the printing and the figures. Palpatine gets a genuinely lovely upgrade with a printed skirt piece decorated front and back, a blonde widow's peak hairpiece, and a double-sided face. Commander Fox is the big draw for collectors, since this is the first official Phase II version of him, and the two Shock Troopers are modernized from their old 2014 look with crisp red striping on the helmets and legs. The dark red bricks across the hull are the real parts value if you're a color-scheme hunter, since this livery is unique to the ship. Three of the five figures are exclusive to this set, and with the retired minifig lineup alone valued at close to the price of some smaller sets, a good chunk of what you're paying for is sitting in that little crew of five.

Fun facts

01This is the first LEGO Republic Gunship released in a different color, trading the usual white livery for the Coruscant Guard's dark red, a choice that split fans right down the middle.
02It gave us the first official LEGO Phase II Commander Fox minifigure, while the two Shock Troopers were updated from their previous 2014 appearance.
03Three of the five minifigures are exclusive to this set, and the crew's combined aftermarket value sits at over 80 dollars.
04The set was released in 2023 and retired in December 2025 after roughly two years and four months on shelves.