Mos Espa Podrace
star-wars • 896 pcs
- Set number
- 7171-1
- Availability
- Retired
- Pieces
- 896
- Released
- 1999
- Theme
- Star Wars
- Minifigures
- 10
- Barcode
- 5702012004094
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Where it came from
Released in 1999 as part of the inaugural LEGO Star Wars wave, the Mos Espa Podrace set coincided with the theatrical debut of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. This set was designed to capture the high-speed intensity of the Boonta Eve Classic, offering builders a chance to assemble the iconic podracers piloted by Anakin Skywalker, Sebulba, and Gasgano. It was a flagship product of the time, representing one of the first major collaborations between The LEGO Group and Lucasfilm.
The set is noted for its early use of large-scale molded elements and specialized printed pieces to achieve the distinct, mechanical aesthetic of the podracers. Designers aimed to replicate the asymmetric and industrial look of the film's vehicles within the constraints of the system bricks available at the turn of the millennium. Upon its release, it was well-received as a complex and ambitious build for the era, and it remains a significant touchstone for collectors interested in the genesis of the modern licensed LEGO theme.
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