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Republic Gunship

4490 LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunship

Name: LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunship
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 4490-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.80 (32 reviews)

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LEGO 4490 Republic Gunship is a Star Wars set currently valued at $50 for new and sealed sets. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.81% since release. Used copies are valued between $18 and $24 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $41 and $53.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Republic Gunship since June 2016. Very high accuracy

LEGO 4490 Republic Gunship is a Star Wars Mini Building Set released in 2003, containing 102 pieces. It builds the first microscale version of the Republic Low Altitude Assault Transport (LAAT), primarily in white and red with movable front guns and transparent cockpit elements, and it was packaged in a plastic clamshell blister. The set includes extra parts that can be combined with sets 4488, 4489, and 4491 to create a mini yellow Y-wing Starfighter. The model represents the gunship seen in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, used by the Grand Army of the Republic during the Battle of Geonosis.

A new and sealed Republic Gunship is currently valued at around $50, with annual growth of approximately 6%. The average used price is $20 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $53 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $50 to $66.

All regions

All regions 17
United States 10
European Union 3
Canada 2
Germany 1

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(CA) BrickLink store Gylman's Brickstravaganza	$35.00 -30.0%
	(NL) NISB, in good condition. Pictures available, just ask.	$40.95 -18.1%
	(NL) BrickLink store Allemaal Steentjes	$47.25 -5.5%
	(US) Star Wars: Republic Gunship (20010-1) Brickmaster New in Sealed Bag	BrickEconomy Choice $48.00 -4.0%
	(TH) BRAND NEW SEALED : Box Condition 9/10 - ASK FOR PICTURES	$49.61 -0.8%
	(US) Star Wars: Republic Gunship (20010)	$50.00
	(US) NEW LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunship 20010 BrickMaster	$50.00
	(US) Star Wars 2004 Republic Gunship Mini Building Set (Sealed) (4490)	$50.00
	(US) Star Wars (4490) Republic Gunship Mini Building Set Unopened	$50.00
	(IT) BrickLink store Brick Dream	$51.63 +3.3%
	(CA) Star Wars 4490 Republic Gunship 102 pieces NEW Sealed	$54.99 +10.0%
	(US) Star Wars: Republic Gunship SEALED (20010-1)	$65.00 +30.0%
	(US) Star Wars: Republic Gunship (20010-1)	$65.00 +30.0%
	(DE) BrickLink store bunte-steine.de	$65.77 +31.5%
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	(US) Star Wars 4490 MINI Republic Gunship New Sealed	$70.00 +40.0%
	(US) Vtg 2003 LEGO Star Wars #4490 Republic Gunship Mini Building Set NEW Sealed Box	$79.95 +59.9%
	(US) [Star Wars] - Republic Gunship Building Set - Mini Building Set Series (449	$82.49 +65.0%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 4490 Republic Gunship.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 4490 Republic Gunship.

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Set Details

Set number

4490-1

Name

Republic Gunship

Theme

Star Wars

Subtheme

Mini Building Set

Year

2003

Released

June 2003

Availability

Retired

Packaging

Blister Pack

Pieces

102 (PPP $0.07)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$6.99

New/Sealed

Value

$50.00

Growth

+615.31%

Annual growth

+5.81%

Rolling growth

+9.38% (Previous 12 months)

90-day change

2.30%

Used

Value

$19.99

Range

$17.95 - $23.99

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$48.00

Highest price

$82.49

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$35.00 (CA)

Highest price

$65.77

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$50.00

1 year forecast

$52.91+5.81%

5 year forecast

$64.39+28.79%

$61

$66

4490 Republic Gunship is projected to be valued between $61 - $66 within five years.

Insights

Released in 2003, Republic Gunship 4490 is an early Star Wars mini building set whose long retirement and limited original availability have left sealed examples scarce, and its iconic subject supports interest while the micro format and lack of minifigures, plus periodic remake attention, limit upside and add volatility.

Set Facts

The 4490 Mini Republic Gunship is a microscale model of the Republic Low Altitude Assault Transport (LAAT), primarily built with white and red pieces, featuring movable front guns and transparent cockpit elements.
The set includes additional parts that can be combined with sets 4488, 4489, and 4491 to construct a mini yellow Y-Wing Starfighter.
The Republic Gunship played a pivotal role in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, serving as a troop transport and air support vehicle for the Grand Army of the Republic during the Battle of Geonosis.
The set was packaged in a plastic clamshell blister pack.

Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)

United States

$6.99

United Kingdom

£6.99

Barcodes

UPC

673419017312

Republic Gunship Reviews

32 reviews

4.8

Collectors

Investors

Brickipedia

“The gunship is built out of mainly white and red pieces. It includes transparent pieces for the pilots' cockpits and light grey (non-transparent) domes for the gunners on the wings and sides of the body. The wings have red pieces on them to represent markings. The front guns... More can rotate up and down and to the left and right. The section that extends inwards on the front above the guns is done by using a Part 4216 in Bright Yellowish-Green.”

Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com

BrickEconomy Expert Review

“The mini ship stands out for its intricate design, skillfully capturing the essence of its larger counterpart despite the challenge of its smaller scale. The slight issue with the wings' stability seems a deliberate choice to enhance realism, rather than a flaw. Its larger size within the mini ship category offers substantial value, especially considering its affordable acquisition cost. This model particularly resonates with collectors who appreciate design complexity and the nostalgic connection to previous versions, like the 2008 Clone Wars... More ship, adding a layer of personal satisfaction to the ownership experience.”

Subtheme Analysis

Star Wars / Mini Building Set

Sets

Years

2002 - 2012

Annual growth

+6.51% (this set +5.81%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

Republic Gunship currently ranks #10 out of the top most owned sets in Star Wars Mini Building Set.

#1TIE Fighter

#2Jedi Starfighter & Slave I

#3Sebulba's Podracer & Anakin's Podracer

#4X-Wing Fighter & TIE Advanced

#5AT-ST & Snowspeeder

#10Republic Gunship

#11Star Destroyer

#12Star Destroyer

About Star Wars Mini Building Set

The LEGO Star Wars Mini Building Set theme consists of smaller-scale sets within the broader LEGO Star Wars line. Introduced in the early 2000s, these sets focus on miniaturized versions of iconic Star Wars ships and vehicles. While they lack the size and intricacy of larger sets, they capture the essence and key features of the original designs using a minimal number of pieces. These sets offer a concise building experience, making them suitable for quick builds or as collectible items for fans of the Star Wars universe.

Mini Building Set consists of 21 sets that ran from 2002 to 2012. As of today, 6963 X-wing Fighter is the most valuable Mini Building Set set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $91.

Summary

Star Wars Mini Building Set Republic Gunship set 4490 was released in June 2003, retailing for $7, but has since been retired. New, unopened Republic Gunship sets are valued at $50, while used sets can be found for $20 in good condition.

Republic Gunship to the rescue!
Just when things look hopeless, the Republic Gunship shows up to save the day!

Collect all 4 sets 4488. 4489. 4490, and 4491 to obtain the extra pieces needed to build an additional Y-wing Fighter. A great addition to your MINI model collection.

Set Pricing Models

BrickEconomy uses a number of methods to determine the value of a set.

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$50.00

Value (in a year)

$52.91

Value (in 2 years)

$55.82

Accuracy

0.961300 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$46.64

Value (in a year)

$48.50

Value (in two years)

$50.37

Accuracy

0.342726 Low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$19.99

Value (low range)

$17.95

Value (high range)

$23.99

Accuracy

0.906300 High

To learn more about how we calculate pricing and forecasting, check out our article on BrickEconomy’s Approach to LEGO Pricing and Future Value Predictions.

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