Once known for bringing flowers after April’s showers, May is now better known for May the Fourth, a.k.a. Star Wars day, when fans are encouraged to empty their pockets for even more merchandise — including eight new Star Wars sets debuting with the rest of all the new LEGO sets that are finally available to purchase in May.
The new lineup includes a redesigned X-wing, a pocket-sized version of the Death Star, and a satisfyingly detailed Executor Super Star Destroyer that manages to cost less than $US100 ($139). The new Star Wars sets are also joined by another collection of LEGO minifigures, and a LEGO Ideas set celebrating science fiction and space travel in general. Grab your credit card and check them all out!
LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter
The X-wing, one of the most iconic vehicles in the Star Wars universe, has finally gotten the Utimate Collector Series treatment with a new 1,949-piece model featuring more detailing in the cockpit and the wings, and a more angular body that better matches the X-wings seen in the various movies and TV series. It will be available for purchase starting on May 4 for $AU369.99, or starting on May 1 for LEGO VIP members.
LEGO Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer
We’re actually kind of thankful that LEGO’s first Executor model isn’t part of the lavishly detailed Ultimate Collector Series collection because the 4,784-piece Star Destroyer, released back in 2019, and is a ship that absolutely dwarfed by the scale of a Super Star Destroyer. This 630-piece version is much smaller while still delivering a satisfying level of detail and complexity.
LEGO Star Wars Emperor’s Throne Room Diorama
LEGO is expanding its Star Wars diorama collection with two new additions in May, the first of which is a recreation of the climactic Death Star throne room battle from Return of the Jedi where Luke and his old man battle it out with lightsabers while the Emperor watches with a bit too much excitement. The 807-piece set includes Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, and Emperor minifigures.
LEGO Star Wars Endor Speeder Chase Diorama
LEGO is helping Disney celebrate the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi with a second Star Wars diorama that recreates one of the more exciting sequences from the original trilogy: the speeder bike chase through the forests of Endor. The 608-piece set includes two speeders, a couple of trees, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, and Scout Trooper minifigures, and is available now for $AU129.99.
LEGO Star Wars BrickHeadz Battle of Endor Heroes
LEGO’s latest addition to its BrickHeadz collectible figure line rounds up the heroes from the battle of Endor and squeezes them into an adorable five-pack. The 549-piece bundle includes Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, Lando Calrissian, Wicket the Ewok, and Princess Leia, and is available now for $AU69.99.
LEGO Star Wars Death Star II
It makes sense that most of LEGO’s Death Star playsets have focused on being big, given it’s a space station the size of a moon capable of blowing up planets. But proving bigger isn’t always better, this 289-piece Death Star II set looks fantastically detailed despite its diminutive scale, and comes complete with a display stand so it doesn’t roll around your desk.
LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian Fang Fighter vs. TIE Interceptor
Now that Mandalore is back in the hands of the Mandalorians, and the Darksaber has been destroyed (or at least crushed up real good like) we’re cautiously optimistic that Din Djarin and Din Grogu will return to a life of bounty hunting in season four. But season three wasn’t without its highlights: we’re always glad to see the aggressive-looking TIE Interceptor take flight, which is joined by a Mandalorian Fang fighter in this new 957-piece Star Wars set that is available now for $AU159.99.
LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian Pirate Snub Fighter
Finally, although season three of Star Wars: The Mandalorian has already aired in its entirety, LEGO has been sitting on this 285-piece Pirate Snub Fighter set for a while. But is finally available for purchase now for $AU49.99, and includes two LEGO minifigures: Vane and a Snub fighter pilot who didn’t manage to exist longer than a single episode.