LEGO Star Wars. Hailfire Droid. 4481

LEGO Star Wars Hailfire Droid (4481-1)

Piece Count: 681 

Release Year: 2003 

Age Recommendation: 10–14 

Minifigures: None 

Overview

Unleash the power of the Separatist war machine with the Hailfire Droid, set 4481. Built mostly from Technic pieces, this imposing droid features two massive hoop-wheels connected by angled brown beams, giving it a menacing, insect-like look. Its central body has a transparent red “eye” and it’s armed with two missile arrays, each holding fifteen missiles, for a total of thirty warheads. 

Highlights

• Real rolling hoop-wheel mechanism — wheels can turn and the model can roll when pushed.  
• Two large missile launchers with a total of 30 missiles.  
• Built from Technic elements, giving it structural realism and strength.  
• Compact but aggressive design that evokes its role in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.  

Why You’ll Love It

If you appreciate old-school Star Wars Technic, this is a standout. It’s not just a toy — it’s a showpiece with real heft, rolling wheels, and a menacing look that feels very “army of droids.” As one Brickset reviewer put it: > “detail, the size … it all is so perfect … those wheels … it rolls very nicely and smoothly.” 

Fun Fact / Background

The Hailfire class droid (IG-227) is part of the Separatist army in Attack of the Clones. According to the lore, these droids were used in the First Battle of Geonosis and were capable of traversing difficult terrain thanks to their hoop-wheels. 

Why It’s a Collector Favorite

• There are no minifigures, so the build is purely about engineering and form.  
• It’s regarded as one of the more iconic Technic-style Star Wars sets — many fans say it’s “the best Hailfire Droid we ever got.”  
• Because it was only sold briefly (retired in the same year it launched), it’s become somewhat rare.  

 This box is sealed and new. Some glue from the side opening has broken and the box bows slightly.