Star Wars
9490
Droid Escape

Specifications
| Set number | 9490 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2012 |
| Piece count | 137 |
| Minifigures | 4 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Star Wars set 9490, “Droid Escape”, is a 2012 model focused on a droid escape in the Star Wars universe. It contains 137 pieces and belongs to the main Star Wars theme.
“Droid Escape” presents a focused subject from the Star Wars licence: droids on the run, with desert equipped Imperial troops included in the scene. In the supplied data, the set is assigned directly to the Star Wars theme, with no more specific theme path listed.
The set contains 137 pieces and 4 minifigures. The lineup consists of C-3PO in pearl gold with colorful wires and plain legs, R2-D2 with a light bluish gray dome, a Sandtrooper Sergeant with white pauldron, neck bracket and printed black head, and a Sandtrooper Squad Leader / Captain with orange pauldron, neck bracket and printed black head.
This set suits collectors who want a compact Star Wars scene built around named characters, and it also works for play because the droids and sandtroopers create a clear narrative contrast. Within the Star Wars theme, it can be viewed as a small, figure focused set that complements broader displays rather than dominating them.
Included minifigures
C-3PO, Pearl Gold, Colorful Wires, Plain LegsQuantity : 1
Astromech Droid, R2-D2, Light Bluish Gray DomeQuantity : 1
Sandtrooper Sergeant, White Pauldron, Neck Bracket, Printed Black HeadQuantity : 1
Sandtrooper Squad Leader / Captain, Orange Pauldron, Neck Bracket, Printed Black HeadQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 9490 Droid Escape have?
LEGO set 9490 Droid Escape has 137 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the Star Wars theme.
What year was LEGO set 9490 released?
Set 9490 Droid Escape was released in 2012 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 9490?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 9490 Droid Escape: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 9490?
The instructions for LEGO set 9490 Droid Escape can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 9490.
Which droid characters are included in set 9490 “Droid Escape”?
The set includes C-3PO in pearl gold with colorful wires and plain legs, plus R2-D2 with a light bluish gray dome.
Which sandtrooper variants are included?
It includes a Sandtrooper Sergeant with a white pauldron and a Sandtrooper Squad Leader / Captain with an orange pauldron.
See also
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