LEGO Coruscant Guard Gunship (75354) – Clone Wars Review

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The Republic gunship — the LAAT, with its blunt nose, bristling cannons and side doors full of clones — is one of the defining vehicles of The Clone Wars, and one of the most-produced shapes in LEGO Star Wars. So how do you make another one feel fresh? You paint it in the striking red-and-white of the Coruscant Guard. LEGO Star Wars Coruscant Guard Gunship (75354), released in 2023, is exactly that — a distinctive, playable take on a familiar workhorse, and for the Dadnology household it’s a 10/10.

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The iconic Republic LAAT gunship in striking Coruscant Guard red, with five minifigures including Chancellor Palpatine and Padmé Amidala and full play features.

The Coruscant Guard — the red-armoured clones who police the Republic capital under Commander Fox — give this gunship a look that pops on a shelf in a way the standard blue-and-grey versions don’t. It’s the same beloved vehicle, but the bold colourway makes it feel like a genuinely different set, and a real eye-catcher.

The Build Experience

At 9+, this is one of the more accessible builds on this list, and that’s a feature — it’s a fantastic set to build with a younger Star Wars fan. The gunship comes together logically: a central body and troop bay, the distinctive forked wings and engines, and then the array of cannons and the cockpit. There’s enough structure to feel substantial without the lengthy, technique-heavy stretches of an adult display model.

The red-and-white detailing is the star of the show during construction — applying those Coruscant Guard markings as you go is satisfying, and the finished colour scheme is genuinely striking. It’s a brisk, fun build that delivers a recognisable, playable vehicle without ever dragging, making it a great choice for a shorter, shared session.

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The show that makes this gunship iconic — the animated cornerstone of Star Wars.

Design, Play Features & Minifigures

This is a set that leans into play, and it’s all the better for it. The gunship has the full complement of classic LAAT features: an opening troop bay to load the clones, posable side doors (the ones the troopers famously hang out of), rotating cannons, and an opening cockpit. It’s built to be swooshed, crewed and battled with, which suits a vehicle that, in the show, is always dropping clones into the thick of it.

The three Coruscant Guard clone minifigures are the finishing touch. Their red armour matches the gunship and gives you a themed squad to crew it — a nice change from the usual generic troopers, and a treat for fans of the Coruscant-set Clone Wars arcs. It makes the whole thing feel like a cohesive, characterful set rather than just another gunship.

On the shelf, the bold colour scheme means it stands out even in a collection that already has a gunship or two. It’s got genuine presence, and it photographs beautifully.

The Dad Perspective: The Playable One

If the Falcon and R2-D2 on this list are “display-first” sets, the Coruscant Guard Gunship is the play-first one — and that’s exactly why it’s a great family pick. The 9+ rating makes it the most kid-accessible build here, the play features are plentiful and genuinely fun, and the striking red colour scheme is a guaranteed hit with younger fans. If your household has been working through The Clone Wars together — the animated cornerstone of Star Wars — this set lets the kids re-enact the action straight afterward.

It’s also a smart pick for the colour alone: even seasoned collectors who own multiple gunships will find the Coruscant Guard livery distinctive enough to justify another. And as one of the more affordable, accessible sets here, it’s an easy yes for a birthday or a reward.

The caveats are gentle. It’s a mid-size play set, not a grand display centrepiece, so adult collectors chasing pure shelf drama may want something bigger. The LAAT is a shape LEGO has done many times, so the build holds few surprises for veterans. And the licensed premium applies as ever. For what it is — a bold, playable, family-friendly take on an iconic vehicle — it’s a really likeable set and a well-earned 10.

How It Fits: The Clone Wars Shelf & Why the Colour Matters

The Republic gunship is one of LEGO’s most frequently revisited shapes — there have been numerous LAAT/i gunships over the years, in various scales and trooper liveries. So the obvious question is: why this one? The answer is the colour. Most gunships arrive in the standard Republic blue-and-grey or a 501st blue; the Coruscant Guard’s striking red-and-white markings make the 75354 instantly distinct on a shelf, even sitting beside other gunships. For collectors who appreciate that the LAAT is iconic enough to own more than once, the livery alone justifies it; for newcomers, it’s simply the most eye-catching version going.

It also slots neatly into a specific corner of fandom: the Coruscant-set arcs of The Clone Wars, where Commander Fox and the red-armoured Guard police the Republic capital. If you’ve been working through the animated cornerstone of Star Wars with the family, this gunship — and its trio of Coruscant Guard clones — lets the kids re-enact that side of the war specifically, rather than another generic battlefield. It’s a themed, characterful pick rather than a default one.

As the foundation of a “clone shelf,” it’s a strong anchor. Clone Wars collectors love to build out trooper armies and the vehicles that carry them, and a gunship is the natural centrepiece for a squad. Add a few clone battle packs around it and you’ve got a diorama; stand a Black Series Captain Rex or a Coruscant Guard figure nearby and the scales complement each other. The play features — opening bay, posable doors, rotating cannons — mean it functions as the squad’s actual transport in play, not just a static prop.

On value, it’s one of the more accessible sets in this Star Wars line-up: a healthy parts count, three minifigures, and full play functionality at a mid-range price, with a 9+ rating that makes it a realistic solo build for a younger fan. That combination makes it an excellent “main gift” for a Clone Wars-obsessed kid — substantial and playable without tipping into adult-collector pricing.

The honest counterpoint is for veterans who already own a gunship or two: mechanically, this is familiar territory, and if the Coruscant livery doesn’t grab you, there’s little new in the build itself. But that’s a narrow caveat. For anyone who loves the red Guard, is building a clone army, or simply wants the most distinctive LAAT on the shelf, the 75354 is a bright, playable, character-rich win — and a great gateway into the Clone Wars side of LEGO Star Wars.

There’s a nice long-term angle for families, too. Because the gunship is built for play as much as display, it tends to stay in rotation long after build day — it becomes the vehicle the rest of the clone collection rallies around, the thing that gets pulled off the shelf whenever a battle’s being staged. That replay value is easy to underrate when you’re weighing up a set: a beautiful display piece gets admired, but a great play model gets used, week after week. For a household actively working through The Clone Wars, the 75354 earns its keep on both counts. It’s the kind of set that quietly becomes a favourite — not because it’s the flashiest piece on the shelf, but because it’s the one that keeps getting pulled down and played with.

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📌 FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the set number for the LEGO Coruscant Guard Gunship?

It’s LEGO set 75354, released in 2023. It’s a version of the iconic Republic LAAT/i gunship from The Clone Wars, decorated in the distinctive red-and-white markings of the Coruscant Guard.

How many minifigures come with LEGO 75354?

The set includes five minifigures: Chancellor Palpatine, Commander Fox, two Coruscant Guards (in their red shock-trooper armour) and Padmé Amidala — letting you crew the gunship and recreate scenes from The Clone Wars.

What play features does the LEGO 75354 gunship have?

It has an opening troop bay, posable side doors, rotating cannons and a cockpit that opens — the classic LAAT play features that make it great for recreating Clone Wars battles, as well as a striking display piece.

Is the Coruscant Guard Gunship good for kids?

Yes. At 9+ it’s one of the more accessible builds on this list, and it’s packed with play features. The bold red colour scheme and trio of clones make it a hit with younger Clone Wars fans as well as collectors.