Hoth Echo Base

Retired

Set number

7879-1

Theme

Star Wars

Year

2011

Pieces

773

Minifigures

8 total (7 distinct designs) · 5 exclusive

Age

8–14

Availability

Retail

Packaging

Box

Box size (L × W × H)

18.9 × 14.9 × 2.8 in (48 × 37.8 × 7.1 cm)

Retail price

• US $89.99
• Canada CAD $119.99
• UK £91.99

Current market value

: Avg. New $304.96 +239% vs retail · Avg. Used $197.50

• New median $300.00 · typical $281.99–$321.25 · 16 listings
• Used median $202.50 · typical $87.50–$304.99 · 6 listings

asking prices · updated 2026-10-14 09:48:36 UTC

Release date

2011-08-01

Retired

2013-12-31

Shelf life

2 years and 5 months

Instructions

Book 1 of 2 Book 2 of 2

All 4 instruction PDFs

Minifigures (8)

• 

  2-1B Medical Droid, Sand Blue Torso, One Arms with Clips at 90°

  fig-003699

  Only in this set
• 

  Chewbacca, Reddish Brown

  fig-000124

  In 18 sets

  

  Avg. sold price:

  New $5.73 Used $3.83
• 

  Han Solo, Hoth Outfit, Dark Blue Hood, White Pupils

  fig-003702

  Only in this set
• 

  Luke Skywalker, Bacta Tank Outfit, Tan Hair

  fig-003701

  Only in this set
• 

  Princess Leia, Hoth Outfit, Tan Jacket, Dark Brown Hair

  fig-003700

  Only in this set
• 

  R-3PO

  fig-003698

  Only in this set
• 2×

  Snowtrooper, Light Bluish Gray Hips, Plain Black Head, White Hands

  fig-003679

  In 8 sets

Qty	Image	Part	Name	Color	Sets
2		30377	Arm Mechanical with 2 Clips [Battle Droid]	Black	In 194 sets
2		6187	Bar 1 x 4 x 2	Black	In 81 sets
4		30374	Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)	Black	In 616 sets
13		3062b	Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud	Black	In 789 sets
8		3941	Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole	Black	In 511 sets
2		4070	Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight	Black	In 705 sets
1		4595	Brick Special 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Studs on Sides	Black	In 265 sets
1		59900	Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove]	Black	In 491 sets
4		87617	Cylinder 1 x 5 1/2 with Handle (Friction Cylinder)	Black	In 64 sets
2		4360	Equipment Camera with Side Sight [aka Space Gun]	Black	In 147 sets
8		64644	Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3	Black	In 333 sets
6		4349	Equipment Weapon, Loudhailer / Speaker / Blaster / Space Gun	Black	In 285 sets
1		2488	Equipment Whip [aka Plant Vine]	Black	In 63 sets
3		73590c03a	Flexible Hose 8.5L with Tabless Ends (Fixed Ends same color as Tube)	Black	In 63 sets
2		30031	Handlebars	Black	In 214 sets
4		75c18	Hose Rigid 3mm D. 18L / 14.4cm	Black	In 13 sets
3		298c02	Lever Small Base with Black Lever	Black	In 337 sets
1		3021	Plate 2 x 3	Black	In 1,906 sets
44		6141	Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	Black	In 1,483 sets
8		2540	Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends]	Black	In 707 sets
1		88072	Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 5mm]	Black	In 277 sets
4		63868	Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End	Black	In 470 sets
4		60478	Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends]	Black	In 525 sets
1		4600	Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holders	Black	In 411 sets
1		4079b	Seat / Chair 2 x 2 with Center Sprue Mark	Black	In 107 sets
2		4599b	Tap 1 x 1 without Hole in Spout	Black	In 281 sets
1		3737	Technic Axle 10	Black	In 689 sets
2		59443	Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation]	Black	In 536 sets
1		41677	Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin	Black	In 337 sets
2		2825	Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin with Stud Connector	Black	In 166 sets
2		85940	Technic Pin Connector Double with Bar [2 Holes]	Black	In 104 sets
6		2780	Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots	Black	In 2,480 sets
4		2432	Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle	Black	In 450 sets
1		2460	Tile Special 2 x 2 with Top Pin	Black	In 159 sets
6		3680	Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base	Black	In 595 sets
2		57899	Weapon Gun / Blaster Long (Star Wars)	Black	In 121 sets
2		58247	Weapon Gun / Blaster Short (Star Wars)	Black	In 275 sets
1		92738	Weapon Gun / Blaster Small (Star Wars)	Black	In 248 sets
2		3849	Weapon Lance	Black	In 127 sets
1		4274	Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges	Blue	In 1,004 sets
2		2569	Antenna 8H Whip	Dark Bluish Gray	In 29 sets
2		48729b	Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Gap in Clip]	Dark Bluish Gray	In 301 sets
2		62113	Bar 1 x 4 x 3 [End Tabs]	Dark Bluish Gray	In 90 sets
6		3004	Brick 1 x 2	Dark Bluish Gray	In 690 sets
3		3622	Brick 1 x 3	Dark Bluish Gray	In 429 sets
4		3010	Brick 1 x 4	Dark Bluish Gray	In 519 sets
3		3008	Brick 1 x 8	Dark Bluish Gray	In 246 sets
4		2357	Brick 2 x 2 Corner	Dark Bluish Gray	In 353 sets
2		2456	Brick 2 x 6	Dark Bluish Gray	In 275 sets
1		30361c	Brick Round 2 x 2 x 2 Robot Body, Axle Holder '+' Orientation	Dark Bluish Gray	In 35 sets
4		61409	Brick Sloped 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate	Dark Bluish Gray	In 457 sets
3		3678b	Brick Sloped 65° 2 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube	Dark Bluish Gray	In 139 sets
2		61780	Container Box 2 x 2 x 2 - Top Opening	Dark Bluish Gray	In 107 sets
2		4740	Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar]	Dark Bluish Gray	In 229 sets
1		86059	Equipment Rein with Bridle Flexible	Dark Bluish Gray	In 7 sets
1		3831	Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Lower]	Dark Bluish Gray	In 81 sets
1		3830	Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Upper]	Dark Bluish Gray	In 80 sets
1		73983	Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly]	Dark Bluish Gray	In 145 sets
2		15207	Panel 1 x 4 x 1 with Rounded Corners [Thin Wall]	Dark Bluish Gray	In 109 sets
8		3023	Plate 1 x 2	Dark Bluish Gray	In 1,415 sets
1		3710	Plate 1 x 4	Dark Bluish Gray	In 1,195 sets
1		3460	Plate 1 x 8	Dark Bluish Gray	In 599 sets
2		4282	Plate 2 x 16	Dark Bluish Gray	In 245 sets
1		2420	Plate 2 x 2 Corner	Dark Bluish Gray	In 657 sets
6		3020	Plate 2 x 4	Dark Bluish Gray	In 1,353 sets
1		3795	Plate 2 x 6	Dark Bluish Gray	In 1,089 sets
2		3031	Plate 4 x 4	Dark Bluish Gray	In 564 sets
7		4032a	Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening)	Dark Bluish Gray	In 702 sets
2		2654	Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud]	Dark Bluish Gray	In 397 sets
2		3794b	Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper)	Dark Bluish Gray	In 140 sets
2		30258	Road Sign Clip-on 2 x 2 Square	Dark Bluish Gray	In 11 sets
2		6082	Rock Panel Rectangular 4 x 10 x 6	Dark Bluish Gray	In 33 sets
2		6120	Sports Ski with Hinge	Dark Bluish Gray	In 11 sets
3		32013	Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1	Dark Bluish Gray	In 239 sets
3		59443	Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation]	Dark Bluish Gray	In 296 sets
1		32530	Technic Pin Connector Plate 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 [Two Holes On Top]	Dark Bluish Gray	In 275 sets
1		2431	Tile 1 x 4 with Groove	Dark Bluish Gray	In 648 sets
2		4162	Tile 1 x 8 with Groove	Dark Bluish Gray	In 398 sets
2		6587	Technic Axle 3 with Stud	Dark Tan	In 712 sets
1		2423	Plant, Leaves 4 x 3	Green	In 401 sets
9		30377	Arm Mechanical with 2 Clips [Battle Droid]	Light Bluish Gray	In 125 sets
4		87618	Bar 5L with Handle (Friction Ram)	Light Bluish Gray	In 122 sets
1		63965	Bar 6L with Stop Ring	Light Bluish Gray	In 272 sets
4		6020	Bar 7 x 3 with Double Clips (Ladder) [Straight Clips]	Light Bluish Gray	In 72 sets
2		2436	Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Square Corners]	Light Bluish Gray	In 111 sets
1		3004	Brick 1 x 2	Light Bluish Gray	In 947 sets
4		50950	Brick Curved 3 x 1 No Studs	Light Bluish Gray	In 143 sets
1		30367b	Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Blocked Open Stud, Bottom Axle Holder	Light Bluish Gray	In 29 sets
3		3941	Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole	Light Bluish Gray	In 346 sets
1		54200	Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope)	Light Bluish Gray	In 793 sets
2		3045	Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Double Convex	Light Bluish Gray	In 86 sets
2		4460b	Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Hollow Stud	Light Bluish Gray	In 134 sets
6		3660	Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes]	Light Bluish Gray	In 323 sets
1		4733	Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides	Light Bluish Gray	In 158 sets
2		60475a	Brick Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip, Solid Stud]	Light Bluish Gray	In 45 sets
12		4070	Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight	Light Bluish Gray	In 445 sets
18		2877	Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille	Light Bluish Gray	In 305 sets
2		30414	Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side	Light Bluish Gray	In 398 sets
1		86055	Creature Body Part, Tauntaun Arm Left	Light Bluish Gray	In 4 sets
1		86056	Creature Body Part, Tauntaun Arm Right	Light Bluish Gray	In 4 sets
1		64800	Creature Body Part, Tauntaun Body	Light Bluish Gray	In 2 sets
1		3960	Dish 4 x 4 Inverted [Radar]	Light Bluish Gray	In 68 sets
2		4285b	Dish 6 x 6 Inverted, Radar / Webbed [Anti-studs at 90°]	Light Bluish Gray	In 31 sets
2		87544	Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs]	Light Bluish Gray	In 122 sets
2		3023	Plate 1 x 2	Light Bluish Gray	In 1,772 sets
6		3710	Plate 1 x 4	Light Bluish Gray	In 1,339 sets
1		2445	Plate 2 x 12	Light Bluish Gray	In 311 sets
1		3022	Plate 2 x 2	Light Bluish Gray	In 1,371 sets
4		3020	Plate 2 x 4	Light Bluish Gray	In 1,452 sets
5		6141	Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	Light Bluish Gray	In 921 sets
4		4085c	Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip]	Light Bluish Gray	In 90 sets
2		48336	Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends]	Light Bluish Gray	In 575 sets
4		92280	Plate Special 1 x 2, Top Clip [Split]	Light Bluish Gray	In 384 sets
1		3794b	Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper)	Light Bluish Gray	In 149 sets
1		63868	Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End	Light Bluish Gray	In 382 sets
11		60470a	Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Thick U-Clips]	Light Bluish Gray	In 55 sets
1		60478	Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends]	Light Bluish Gray	In 406 sets
1		3839b	Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles [Flat Ends / Low Attachment]	Light Bluish Gray	In 149 sets
2		30043	Plate Special 1 x 4 with Bar Down	Light Bluish Gray	In 72 sets
2		2444	Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs]	Light Bluish Gray	In 61 sets
11		87580	Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper)	Light Bluish Gray	In 574 sets
1		4599b	Tap 1 x 1 without Hole in Spout	Light Bluish Gray	In 353 sets
2		32073	Technic Axle 5	Light Bluish Gray	In 885 sets
1		57585	Technic Axle Connector Hub with 3 Axles at 120°	Light Bluish Gray	In 190 sets
4		61184	Technic Pin 1/2 with 2L Bar Extension	Light Bluish Gray	In 556 sets
1		3069b	Tile 1 x 2 with Groove	Light Bluish Gray	In 932 sets
3		6636	Tile 1 x 6 with Groove	Light Bluish Gray	In 636 sets
4		4150	Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Cross	Light Bluish Gray	In 89 sets
3		12825	Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Tips	Light Bluish Gray	In 100 sets
21		2412b	Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove	Light Bluish Gray	In 878 sets
6		3679	Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top	Light Bluish Gray	In 772 sets
4		51739	Wedge Plate 2 x 4	Light Bluish Gray	In 181 sets
4		2450	Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner	Light Bluish Gray	In 169 sets
2		32059	Wedge Plate 4 x 6 Cut Corners	Light Bluish Gray	In 61 sets
1		95692	Sticker Sheet for Set 7879-1	[No Color/Any Color]	Exclusive
1		2570	Weapon Crossbow and Bolt	Pearl Titanium	In 59 sets
2		32062	Technic Axle 2 Notched	Red	In 2,234 sets
1		4491b	Animal / Creature Accessory, Saddle [Two Clips]	Reddish Brown	In 5 sets
4		30374	Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)	Reddish Brown	In 369 sets
1		3901	Hair Smooth	Reddish Brown	In 4 sets
1		86057	Creature Body Part, Horn, Wampa / Tauntaun Left	Tan	In 6 sets
1		86058	Creature Body Part, Horn, Wampa / Tauntaun Right	Tan	In 6 sets
2		3749	Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise	Tan	In 1,436 sets
2		60581	Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs]	Trans-Clear	In 113 sets
15		6141	Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	Trans-Clear	In 1,032 sets
4		59900	Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove]	Trans-Dark Blue	In 123 sets
4		3023	Plate 1 x 2	Trans-Dark Blue	In 153 sets
2		85941	Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 5 with 1 x 2 cutout	Trans-Light Blue	In 26 sets
1		30222	Food Popsicle / Lollipop	Trans-Neon Green	In 65 sets
4		3957a	Antenna 1 x 4 with Rounded Top	White	In 233 sets
4		6112	Brick 1 x 12	White	In 169 sets
4		2453a	Brick 1 x 1 x 5 with Blocked Open or Hollow Stud	White	In 87 sets
15		3004	Brick 1 x 2	White	In 2,056 sets
7		3245c	Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder	White	In 373 sets
2		2454a	Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges	White	In 110 sets
9		3622	Brick 1 x 3	White	In 931 sets
1		3008	Brick 1 x 8	White	In 637 sets
2		2357	Brick 2 x 2 Corner	White	In 519 sets
12		6005	Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Curved Top	White	In 96 sets
18		54200	Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope)	White	In 945 sets
7		85984	Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3	White	In 765 sets
12		4286	Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 1	White	In 322 sets
16		3040b	Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin	White	In 688 sets
2		3039	Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2	White	In 493 sets
3		60481	Brick Sloped 65° 2 x 1 x 2	White	In 152 sets
6		98560	Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 2 x 3 [Solid Studs]	White	In 49 sets
2		87087	Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side	White	In 488 sets
1		47456	Brick Wedged, Curved 2 x 3 x 2/3 Two Studs, Wing End	White	In 55 sets
1		4740	Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar]	White	In 321 sets
1		2524	Minifig Neckwear Backpack Non-Opening	White	In 11 sets
1		4477	Plate 1 x 10	White	In 450 sets
2		3023	Plate 1 x 2	White	In 2,605 sets
4		3710	Plate 1 x 4	White	In 1,874 sets
4		3666	Plate 1 x 6	White	In 1,186 sets
3		3832	Plate 2 x 10	White	In 366 sets
1		3022	Plate 2 x 2	White	In 1,750 sets
5		3020	Plate 2 x 4	White	In 1,731 sets
4		3032	Plate 4 x 6	White	In 486 sets
4		92438	Plate 8 x 16	White	In 28 sets
1		60474	Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole	White	In 274 sets
2		92280	Plate Special 1 x 2, Top Clip [Split]	White	In 141 sets
1		30033	Plate Special 2 x 2 with Bar Frame Octagonal	White	In 39 sets
2		30259	Road Sign Clip-on 2.2 x 2.667 Triangular	White	In 9 sets
6		6541	Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole	White	In 230 sets
4		32000	Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes]	White	In 182 sets
2		2431	Tile 1 x 4 with Groove	White	In 1,003 sets
2		4162	Tile 1 x 8 with Groove	White	In 502 sets
11		3068b	Tile 2 x 2 with Groove	White	In 966 sets
3		87079	Tile 2 x 4 with Groove	White	In 628 sets
1		30187b	Vehicle Body, Tricycle Top with Dark Bluish Gray Chassis	White	In 11 sets
2		51739	Wedge Plate 2 x 4	White	In 195 sets
1		44728	Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2	Yellow	In 159 sets
1		4865a	Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Square Corners]	Yellow	In 81 sets
18		6141	Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	Yellow	In 686 sets
6		60470a	Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Thick U-Clips]	Yellow	In 7 sets
2		2444	Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs]	Yellow	In 39 sets
8		6541	Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole	Yellow	In 144 sets
2		3700	Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole]	Yellow	In 332 sets
2		32123b	Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced	Yellow	In 770 sets
2		3069b	Tile 1 x 2 with Groove	Yellow	In 694 sets
4		12825	Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Tips	Yellow	In 28 sets
1		30377	Arm Mechanical with 2 Clips [Battle Droid]	Black	In 194 sets	extra
1		64644	Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3	Black	In 333 sets	extra
1		4349	Equipment Weapon, Loudhailer / Speaker / Blaster / Space Gun	Black	In 285 sets	extra
1		298c02	Lever Small Base with Black Lever	Black	In 337 sets	extra
5		6141	Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	Black	In 1,483 sets	extra
2		2780	Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots	Black	In 2,480 sets	extra
1		4274	Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges	Blue	In 1,004 sets	extra
2		48729b	Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Gap in Clip]	Dark Bluish Gray	In 301 sets	extra
1		59230	Arm Mechanical Straight (Droid) [2 Clips at 90°]	Light Bluish Gray	In 9 sets	extra
2		30377	Arm Mechanical with 2 Clips [Battle Droid]	Light Bluish Gray	In 125 sets	extra
1		54200	Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope)	Light Bluish Gray	In 793 sets	extra
1		6141	Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	Light Bluish Gray	In 921 sets	extra
4		6141	Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	Trans-Clear	In 1,032 sets	extra
5		54200	Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope)	White	In 945 sets	extra
3		6141	Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud	Yellow	In 686 sets	extra
1		32123b	Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced	Yellow	In 770 sets	extra

Building instructions

• BI 3016 60/65g 7879 V29/39 1/2
• BI 3016 60/65g 7879 V29/39 1/2
• BI 3016/48-65G 7879 V39 2/2
• BI 3016/48-65G 7879 V29 2/2

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