Looking for the best Lego Star Wars sets money can buy? You're in the right place.
Since 1999, Lego has been creating Star Wars sets based on the popular franchise, with ships, droids and movie locales delighting fans for over 20 years. Since Lego Star Wars' inception, its spawned more than 800 sets, spanning the full gamut of sizes and price points.
From tiny pocket money builds and 'micro' versions of popular Star Wars ships, to a huge 7,000 piece recreation of the Millennium Falcon, no Lego range is as vast and varied as Star Wars. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, there's going to be a set for you.
But which Lego Star Wars sets are the best? That's what we're here to help with. We're not just space experts: we're also master builders, with many of us spending just as much time gazing down into boxes of Lego bricks as we do up at the stars.
We've rounded up the best Lego Star Wars sets currently available, separated out into multiple price points. We've covered all budgets here, from small sets costing less than $30 to those massive investment builds costing over $250. We've personally built everything featured here, and so we're able to give you first-hand impressions on what the sets are like to build and own.
And so, keep reading to see the best Lego Star Wars sets of 2023. If it's another type of Lego you're looking for, how about our a round-up of the best Lego Space sets or the best Lego Marvel sets you can currently buy? Or if you’re after a good bargain, swing by our Lego Star Wars deals hub.
Best Lego Star Wars sets $250+
You know a set is going to be impressive when the Lego Store was recommending that people take it home using wheels rather than carry it. At the time, the UCS Millennium Falcon was the biggest set ever released. While Lego Millennium Falcons have impressed in the past with their detail, seeing this thing next to one of the lower cost models makes it look tiny in comparison. If you’ve got enough room to display this thing, and trust us, you might need to clear the spare room to do so, it’s a must buy.
Yes, it’s ludicrously expensive, but the price often drops quite significantly during sales. There will probably never be a better Lego Star Wars set, until they eventually make a 1:1 model of the Millennium Falcon you can actually fly. If there’s any criticism at all, it’s that it could do with a few more minifigures, but apart from that, it’s perfect.
- Read our full Lego Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon review.
Look, the prequel trilogy… wasn’t great, but what was great about it, was the sheer number of cool new ship designs it introduced. One of the most iconic from Attack of the Clones is the Republic Gunship, and with Lego finally giving the prequel trilogy some UCS love, you can bring it home. The first thing you’ll notice is a disappointing lack of minifigures.
While most collectors will have plenty of Clones, it’s always nice to get more, especially for those that like to build up their armies. The ship itself though looks fantastic and captures the aesthetic of that era of Star Wars perfectly. It’s pretty pricey for the lack of figures, but the Lego Star Wars Republic Gunship is a quality set packed with features, and will look pretty awesome on a shelf – as long as you've got enough space, of course.
- Read our full Lego Star Wars Republic Gunship review.
Few Lego Star Wars sets are as impressive in size and scope as Lego Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina. This gargantuan set really gives you a sense of the scale of the Mos Eisley Cantina, the Tatooine tavern that we were first introduced to in A New Hope. The set opens up to reveal a full interior inside, complete with seating booths, a well-stocked bar, and outside space to dock your landspeeder or Dewback.
The 21 minifigures included really finish Lego Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina off, allowing you to bring it to life with familiar faces. Perhaps the only downside (aside from the big price tag) is that the size of the set makes it very awkward to display it to its full potential. It’s the sort of thing you want in the middle of your dining table so you can look at it and open it up whenever you like. But, of course, that’s just not practical.
- Read our detailed Lego Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina review.
Best Lego Star Wars sets $100-$250
A new Lego AT-TE Walker has been at the top of Lego Star Wars fans' wishlists for years, and finally, Lego has delivered. It doesn't disappoint: this is the best AT-TE we've ever had. It packs in a ton of detail, particularly in the interior, with room for minifigures, a gunner control panel, weapons rack and more. Outside, you'll find moving joints, spinning guns and plenty of authentic detail.
There's a nice selection of minifigures here too, and it's one of the only sets you'll find Commander Cody in.
- Read more about the set in our Lego Star Wars AT-TE Walker review
Forget the near-$800 price tag of the likes of the Ultimate Collector's Series AT-AT. This is one of our favorite UCS sets of recent years, and it's much more reasonably-priced. Lego Star Wars Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder looks fantastic, and regardless of how many Landspeeders have come before it, this is the one to end them all. Not only is it a lot of fun to put together, but the finished model makes an excellent display piece, thanks to the included stand and information plaque.
- Get the full low-down in our detailed Lego Star Wars Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder review
For a droid that’s so famous for being shiny and smooth, we were very impressed by just how well R2-D2 fits the Lego style. Smartly built, this model not only leans back like the droid himself thanks to his retractable mid-leg, but can also open and extend his front hatches, pop out a moveable periscope, and rotate his head (inside of which is a secret compartment containing Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber).
It’s an expensive set at over $200, but there are few more beloved and recognizable Star Wars characters and it’ll make a stunning centerpiece in any Star Wars fan’s home. Plus, who doesn’t want their very own sassy droid sidekick? It’s also a fun build that combines some unique building techniques in order to accurately portray R2-D2 as the three-legged space dustbin he is. Now, when are we getting a 6-foot Lego Star Wars C-3PO?
- Read more about Lego Star Wars R2-D2 in our detailed review
Would you like a Millennium Falcon Lego set that doesn’t require you to move into a new five-bedroom house to store it? Well, you’re in luck. Following the redesign in 2017 for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this new Millennium Falcon design was used again for Rise of Skywalker, giving us an affordable option that looks great.
The minifigure selection is a bit of a mixed bag – on the one hand, it’s cool to get an older Lando, but on the other, a Millennium Falcon without Han Solo just feels wrong. This set is also due to retire next year, as Disney steps away from the sequel trilogy era, so it may be worth picking this one up before your only option is to sell your car in order to get the big boy… more on that later.
- Find out if this set is a hunk of junk or got it where it counts by reading our Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon review
The Razor Crest is one of the very best designs of the modern Star Wars era. Everything about The Mandalorian was so cool, combining retro Star Wars aesthetics with modern technology to make something that just looks fantastic – it’s as if the Razor Crest could have been a discarded concept ship from the 70s.
This set is also a great way to grab Mando, The Child, and a few more figures, making for a very complete set. It’s getting harder to find as the years go on, so we’d recommend picking this one up sooner rather than later. This is the way.
- Be sure to check out our in-depth Lego Razor Crest review
If you asked for the Lego Star Wars AT-AT, you might initially have a heart attack at the price. There's now a $850 AT-AT model in the Lego Star Wars family, making it the most expensive set in the history of the line. But, fear not, there’s a cheaper set that looks almost as good, even if it’s about half the size.
The Lego AT-AT comes with a cool selection of minifigures, and has space inside the model to display them. The legs could be a bit sturdier, but considering they were taken down by a dinky little ship with a bit of cable strapped to the end, it might be a more realistic depiction of the walker than we first thought.
- Be sure to check out our in-depth Lego AT-AT review
Best Lego Star Wars sets under $100
For its price point, you don't get many Star Wars ships as good as this. Boba Fett's Starship may be small compared to some, but it packs in a huge amount of detail. Honestly, we'd love to see more Star Wars ships get this treatment: it's the perfect size for play, while still having enough detail to be an excellent display set, too.
Our only complaint is that the cockpit is a little cramped, but it's just about big enough to get a minifigure in there. Elsewhere, there's room for a gamorrean in carbonite to be stored in the rear. What's particularly neat is it comes with a stand allowing you to display it upright – as the Starship should be!
We're now at a point in time where even Star Wars video games are cannon, and that means we've got a Lego model of the fantastic BD-1, featured in the Star Wars Jedi video game series. It's a super recreation, too, with a great amount of detail. We particularly love the cabling around BD-1's legs - and the fact that it's posable.
Despite being over 1,000 pieces, this is a rather quick and easy build, and one that's great fun to put together. Our only real complaint about the set is that it doesn't come with a Cal Kestis minifigure - it would have looked great alongside the mini BD-1 on the display stand.
Considering it's just $60 and made up of 400 pieces, we're pleasantly surprised at how large the Lego Star Wars The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter is. It's 16.5 inches long! That's no slouch. This is still primarily a playset, however, and lacks much of the detail we'd expect from a higher-priced set aimed at adults. Still, there's a lot to like, including its excellent minifigures (Mando, Peli Motto, Grogu and a BD droid) and wonderfully-designed engines.
We've had a bit of trouble with some parts of the build, however, such as the rear thruster which is a little flimsy. That's the downside of a set with a limited piece count. Still, until we get a UCS version of Mando's Starfighter, this one is more than good enough.
One of the most iconic ships in Star Wars history, the Imperial TIE Fighter is a great addition to any collection. A solid build that comes with a cockpit that opens and can fit mini figures inside, the Imperial TIE Fighter is the ideal set for someone just getting into Lego Star Wars, or for a collector who wants a whole fleet on his shelf.
While there have been plenty of TIE Fighters in the past, we rarely see an iconic original trilogy ship for such great value, so it’s a set it’s hard to find fault with. There are more advanced versions of the TIE Fighter for more experienced collectors, but if you’re looking for a relaxing build that won’t take up your whole day, this Imperial TIE Fighter is ideal.
- Be sure to check out our in depth Lego Star Wars TIE Fighter review
Lego has been doing a really good job recently of creating sets for iconic Lego Star Wars ships that won’t break the bank. As more and more young viewers get into the franchise, this line of ships under £50 is a great way to collect some of the best designs ever, without having to fork out for the UCS series.
The inclusion of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, R2-D2, and General Dodonna also make it a great way to collect many of the most important original trilogy characters. It’s not the most detailed, and it’s not a build that will take you long, but pairing it with the Imperial TIE Fighter model for around the same price would make for a cool shelf display.
- Be sure to check out our in depth Lego Star Wars X-Wing review here
One of three Lego Star Wars diorama sets to land in 2022, the Lego Star Wars Death Star Trench Run recreates an iconic scene from the original movie trilogy. It features a micro-scale model of Luke Skywalker's X-Wing being chased by a number of TIE Fighters, set against a cutaway backdrop of the Death Star. It's an epic moment in the movie, and it's been perfectly recreated here. It's quite a complex build, though, so it's not a great place to start if you're a beginner.
- Find out why we love this set so much in our Lego Star Wars Death Star Trench Run review.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of The Mandalorian, or you simply want a way to represent one of the cutest characters in a galaxy far, far away, The Child build-and-display model is a wonderful set. While some of the building instructions could be slightly clearer, and there’s not a great variety in the bricks included, once built, it looks fantastic on a shelf. Not to mention the poseable ears that add plenty of character to the small green alien that stole the hearts of so many, including The Mandalorian himself.
For fans who want something for a desk or smaller table, but don’t want something as clumsy or large as a classic Star Wars ship, this is the perfect middle ground. Sure, the build won’t be the most memorable Lego set you ever construct, but it doesn’t overstay its welcome, and it’s a good size for the price.
- Be sure to check out our in depth Lego Star Wars The Child review
Best Star Wars Lego sets for under $30
The Mandalorian & the Child BrickHeadz
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These Lego BrickHeadz versions of the beloved stars of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian" lets you build miniature versions of The Child (who we know is called Grogu, but will forever be Baby Yoda) and the Mandalorian.
These buildable figures are chock full of authentic details from the series. This 295-piece toy is designed for ages 10 and up.
The Mandalorian comes with his signature weapons — a rifle and a blaster pistol, while The Child's hoverpram features transparent pieces to give that hover effect. The Child's ears can be posed as well.
The Mandalorian Trouble on Tatooine
The Mandalorian and a Tusken Raider from the series "The Mandalorian" can play starring roles in your desert missions in the Trouble on Tatooine set. In 276 pieces, you'll get The Mandalorian’s speeder bike (including a Lego minifigure seat and saddlebag for the Child), a Tusken hut and missile-shooting ballista for the Tusken Raider.
