LEGO has officially kicked off Star Wars’ anniversary year. On 12 November 2026 the company showed the first seven sets tied to the franchise’s 50th birthday, from a small Mustafar duel scene at $39.99 to a huge 3,209-piece A New Hope poster at $299.99. They go on sale on 1 January 2027, and the big draw of the whole wave is the exclusive minifigures based on concept art by Ralph McQuarrie, the artist who shaped the look of the original trilogy.
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What LEGO actually showed
In its press release from Billund, LEGO calls the collection a “galaxy built brick by brick”. The sets fall into two groups. Three models are aimed at adult collectors (18+) and designed as wall or shelf displays, each with a printed tile showing a reimagined poster for one of the films. The four play sets are for kids and teens, and each includes a minifigure styled after McQuarrie’s early sketches. LEGO describes these figures as limited.
The details below were checked against LEGO’s official press release and the reports from Brickset and The Gadgeteer dated 12 November. Set numbers, piece counts and dollar and euro prices match across all the sources. No UK prices have been announced yet, so the figures here are the dollar prices.
Sets for adults
- A New Hope Movie Poster (75467). 3,209 pieces, more than 59 cm tall. A three-dimensional version of the first film’s poster, with an alternative collectible tile included. $299.99. The Gadgeteer says the poster goes on sale on 4 January and the other sets on 1 January, while the press release itself says everything will be available from 1 January.
- Darth Vader 2-in-1 Wall Art (75466). 628 pieces. It builds either Vader’s helmet or a lettered “I am your father” quote, plus a tile with The Empire Strikes Back poster. $69.99.
- Stormtrooper (Concept Art) Helmet (75495). 832 pieces. A stormtrooper helmet as it looked in the early sketches, with a Rogue One poster tile. $79.99.
Play sets with exclusive minifigures
- Mustafar Duel (75470). 372 pieces, ages 9+. Anakin, Obi-Wan and an exclusive concept-art Han Solo. $39.99, the cheapest way into the collection.
- Rebel Y-wing Starfighter (75478). 676 pieces, 8+. A rebel starfighter with four figures, including Mon Mothma, pilot Dutch Vander and a concept-art Luke Skywalker. $79.99.
- Duel on Bespin (75480). 718 pieces, 9+. The famous duel from Empire, with a regular Vader, a concept Vader and a printed plaque with the line “No, I am your father!”. $79.99.
- Up-Scaled Luke Skywalker Minifigure (75482). 981 pieces, 10+. An enlarged copy of the Luke minifigure with an exclusive concept-art Princess Leia inside. $99.99.
Why the concept art has everyone talking
Ralph McQuarrie drew the first Star Wars sketches before filming began, and many of his versions differ noticeably from what reached the screen: different helmets, different silhouettes, different colours. For fans that is a whole chapter of history. LEGO has turned it into the hook: each concept figure appears in only one set. So a collector who wants them all has to buy all four play sets, which comes to $299.96 at official prices.
It is a well-worn LEGO tactic, and it works: exclusive minifigures often climb in price on the secondary market once a set is retired. If you plan to collect, it makes sense to buy in the first few months, while sets are easy to find at the recommended price.
What this means for buyers
First, there is no rush. The new sets are not on sale until 1 January, and the sources do not mention pre-orders. They will not make it under the tree this Christmas, except perhaps as a gift voucher.
Second, no UK prices have been named in any of the sources. Officially the sets will be sold through LEGO.com and LEGO stores worldwide, so check the UK listing once it goes live.
Third, this is most likely only the first wave. Brickset calls these seven models the first sets for the 50th anniversary, and The Gadgeteer says they open the anniversary year, so more is probably coming. If your budget is tight, it is sensible to start with one play set that has an exclusive figure and see what is shown next.
Fourth, large display models need space and upkeep. A poster almost 60 centimetres tall collects dust like any picture, and minifigures without a display case are easy to lose. It is worth planning for that now, especially as everything you need is cheap and you can easily wait for delivery before January.
What to add to your LEGO collection right now
Below are four popular AliExpress accessories that will suit owners of the upcoming anniversary sets as well as anyone with sets already sitting in boxes. We picked items with thousands of sales and ratings of 98% or higher. These are not LEGO products but compatible accessories from third-party makers.
Four-compartment organiser
The best seller in this roundup, with more than 6,600 orders. The seller markets this clear plastic box with dividers as storage for building pieces. It is handy for sorting small parts by colour or by set, and the transparent walls let you see at once where everything is. It also works for kids’ sets that get built and taken apart dozens of times. Currently £8.54.
Price on 13 November: £8.54
Sold: 6601+ pcs, positive reviews: 98%
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Acrylic minifigure display box
If you plan to collect every concept figure from the new wave, it is best to put them behind glass from day one. This stackable acrylic box protects against dust and, according to the seller, holds up to 32 figures. The boxes can be stacked, so you can grow the collection without extra shelves. It has a 99% rating, one of the highest in the category. Currently £10.29.
Price on 13 November: £10.29
Sold: 784+ pcs, positive reviews: 99.4%
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LED lighting kit
Lighting turns a finished model into a real piece of decor, especially scenes like the duels on Mustafar or Bespin. The kit includes 10 coloured LED modules you install yourself, compatible with LEGO models. The wires are thin and run between the pieces, so from a distance they are barely visible. Currently £5.15.
Price on 13 November: £5.15
Sold: 554+ pcs, positive reviews: 98%
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Vertical stand for the Millennium Falcon
For those whose Star Wars collection is already serious. The stand is designed for the Millennium Falcon from sets 75192, 75257, 75105, 75212 and 7965 and lets you display the ship upright. The model takes up far less shelf space and looks like a museum exhibit. Check your set number against the compatibility list before buying. Currently £9.99.
Price on 13 November: £9.99
Sold: 349+ pcs, positive reviews: 98%
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In short
LEGO has shown seven sets for the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, priced from $39.99 to $299.99, with sales starting on 1 January 2027. The wave’s main value is four exclusive minifigures based on Ralph McQuarrie’s concept art, one in each play set. Adult collectors get the 3,209-piece poster, the wall-mounted Vader and the stormtrooper helmet. While the new sets are not out yet, there is time to prepare storage and lighting, and to tidy up the sets you already own.
