Over 30 Lego Star Wars units have been launched in 2025, which, when you’re a collector, is an terrible lot to maintain up with. Particularly contemplating that this 12 months we have additionally seen the most costly Lego Star Wars set ever launched (the Final Collector’s Sequence Demise Star, with its eye-watering $999.99 price ticket — however extra on that later). It’s been a really sturdy 12 months for units, although, with a superb vary of playsets and show units, and lots to please each adults and youngsters alike.
The Star Wars universe has had a quiet 12 months with the second season of Andor on Disney Plus and… Properly, that is about it. With units usually based mostly on present TV exhibits and flicks, Lego hasn’t had quite a lot of new materials to work with, which is probably why we’ve seen so many reimagined fashions. A brand new Demise Star, a brand new Grogu, AT-S, we might go on.
Playsets
There’s one thing to be said about the Lego Star Wars playsets of 2025: They’ve been expensive. Outside of battle packs and microfighters, the cheapest set released this year was $29.99 (A 92-piece 4+ Mando and Grogu’s N-1 Starfighter). Pocket-money priced units have merely not existed this 12 months, with nearly all of playsets costing upwards of $69.99 — some considerably extra.
There’s the 815-piece Republic Juggernaut, for instance, with a $159.99 price ticket that rivals some Final Collector’s Sequence units. Made up of 813 items, it is a reasonably distinctive set due to its 10 massive wheels. And because of steering that works just by tilting the mannequin, it is a enjoyable set to play with.
There’s additionally the 976-piece Battle of Felucia Separatist MTT, one other set with a price ticket of $159.99. Primarily based on The Clone Wars, this blue and grey automobile comes with a military of Battle Droids and Commando Droids that includes loads of transferring elements, stud shooters and opening panels to entry the inside.
Neither of them is a nasty set, nevertheless it does make us marvel what the cut-off worth needs to be for a playset. It is some huge cash for one thing that youngsters will roll and swoosh round. Extra moderately, we have had the $54.99 Force Burner Snowspeeder, the one set to launch this 12 months below Lego’s enjoyable ‘Rebuild the Galaxy’ sub-theme. There was additionally the 707-piece Jango Fett’s Starship, which price $69.99 — a pleasant various for many who did not need to pay for the bigger UCS model.
A smattering of different units end off the round-up of Lego Star Wars playsets from 2025, together with Ahsoka’s Jedi Interceptor for $44.99 and a $69.99 Rebel U-Wing Starfighter. There are some respectable units in right here, nevertheless it’s onerous to not be a bit upset with the dearth of sub-$40 units.
Show units
The place playsets have lacked a bit in 2025, Lego Star Wars show units have actually shone. These units have are available in a variety of sizes and shapes, with surprisingly cheap costs in some instances. Not all units carry an 18+ age ranking, with some builds being extra family-friendly than others (together with the superb Grogu and Hover Pram, which we rated very highly at the beginning of the year).
It’s been a great year for mid-size ships, with three more of these added to Lego’s line-up: Kylo Ren’s Command Shuttle, Home One Starcruiser and Acclamator-Class Assault Ship. Carrying a price ticket of simply $49.99, we predict the Acclamator-Class Assault Ship is without doubt one of the greatest Lego Star Wars units of the 12 months, packing in a large amount of element in a small, manageable package deal.
The Brick-Constructed Star Wars Emblem has additionally been a pleasing shock, and a set we completely loved constructing this 12 months. Its MSRP is simply $59.99, which feels cheap sufficient, however we have regularly seen it discounted, too. Whereas it may not be probably the most thrilling set ever designed, it is an excellent addition to any Star Wars show or makes for an excellent backdrop.
Lego Star Wars helmets have had a superb 12 months, after a two-year hiatus between March 2023 and March 2025. They got here again with a bang, with three helmets making it onto cabinets: Kylo Ren, Jango Fett and AT-AT Driver. A terrific choice, with the standout being the AT-AT Driver due to its distinctive design and colourful injection of crimson.
That is removed from it, both. We have additionally had a robust number of 10+ and 12+ age-rated show fashions, a few of which we have by no means seen earlier than. We have already talked about Grogu with Hover Pram, however we additionally acquired a mannequin of K-2SO, Chopper, a Battle Droid with STAP and, in fact, a brick-built Wicket the Ewok.
Final Collector’s Sequence units
2025 has been a momentous 12 months for UCS units, for multiple purpose. First, we have had three Final Collector’s Sequence units in 12 months – that is the primary time it is occurred since 2002. Second, one of many units (the Demise Star) is a record-breaker on two counts: it is the most important Star Wars set ever launched, by way of piece rely, and it is the most costly Lego set thus far.
However first, let’s discuss concerning the two smaller UCS units. First was Jango Fett’s Firespray Class Starship, released in May. Costing $299.99, it’s very much a mid-priced set, and being similar to Boba Fett’s Starship (and Slave 1 before it), it isn’t the most elusive or attractive set on the market. Following it in August came the AT-ST Walker. Once more, not probably the most modern set — we have had a number of AT-STs earlier than — nevertheless it’s the primary time we have had an UCS model. And with a price ticket of $199.99, it is one of the crucial moderately priced Final Collector’s fashions we’ve had in years. An enormous win for individuals who haven’t got a large Lego price range however nonetheless need one thing aimed toward grownup collectors.
And for the individuals who do have an enormous Lego price range? That is the place the $999.99 Demise Star is available in. We now have combined emotions about this set. On the one hand, it is massively spectacular as a result of its aspect. However, it’s miles too costly and the truth that it is solely a cutaway of the Demise Star, reasonably than a whole sphere, offers us pause. Is it nearly as good as 2016’s Demise Star? It is down to non-public opinion, actually.
Total, it is secure to say we have been spoiled on the UCS entrance this 12 months, with one thing to swimsuit virtually all budgets. We’re intrigued to see if we’ll get three units in 2026, or if Lego will return to delivering the usual two.
Festive specials
We had to mention the fantastic Gingerbread AT-AT Walker, which was launched alongside this 12 months’s festive units. Costing $59.99 and being made up of 697 items, it not solely provides wonderful worth for cash, nevertheless it’s one of the crucial enjoyable Lego Star Wars units we have seen shortly. This gingerbread-colored AT-AT is embellished with vacation lights and white strips made to seem like icing — it is merely lovable.
In fact, we additionally acquired an compulsory Star Wars Advent calendar for 2025. Its worth has remained regular at $44.99, because it has been for various years, though its worth is questioned by how a lot you just like the minifigures and miniature builds included in any given 12 months. This 12 months, the standout minifigures are a novel printed C3PO and Jawa carrying a vacation sweater.
In summary
It’s been a very strong year for Lego Star Wars, particularly for grown-ups and collectors. For Star Wars fans with an excess of disposable cash, the Ultimate Collector’s Series Death Star is surely a must-have. But even for fans with more limited income, the wide range of display models available has made 2025 a very good year indeed.
It’s perhaps not been a great year for playsets, with the best playsets costing almost as much as a lower-priced UCS set. There have been very few sets under $40, aside from a smattering of battle packs and Microfighters, but we see those every year. Hopefully, Lego strengthens its offerings at the bottom end of its price range for next year.
Overall, though, we can’t be too disappointed. The good certainly outweighs the bad, with some truly unique sets landing on shelves over the last 12 months. We can’t pick a favorite, but we do have a soft spot for Grogu, and the Acclamator-Class Assault Ship is still one of the best value sets we’ve seen this year.
