As Star Wars approaches its monumental 50th birthday in May 2027, LEGO fans are buzzing with one of the biggest leaks in the company's history. First reported by the Brick Tap community on Discord, details for 11 unannounced LEGO Star Wars sets slated for 2027 have surfaced online, teasing an incredible lineup designed to celebrate George Lucas's legendary space opera.
But for those of you who can't wait that long, I also look at some recent highlights in the series below.
Rumour or real?
What we know for certain is that 2027 will heavily focus on the franchise's half-centennial, and LEGO is preparing a massive commemorative wave. And it's not like the leak is just some Star Wars-themed buzz words – there are leaked product sequence numbers as well. Obviously LEGO is committed to Star Wars, so a celebration of unprecedented scale is pretty much guaranteed.
However, the specific set identities, exact piece counts, and pricing remain firmly rumours. According to the leaked reports, highly anticipated 2027 releases include a 75465 Death Star II Midi-scale set (expected to retail for $70) and a brand-new 75494 Cloud City. Other heavily rumoured kits include an updated 75480 Bespin Duel featuring 718 pieces, a 676-piece Y-wing Starfighter, and an impressive 981-piece Up-scaled Luke Skywalker Pilot mini-figure (75482) designed to perfectly accompany the newly released Darth Vader variant.
For me, one of the most exciting rumours suggests these anniversary sets will include exclusive mini-figures based on original concept art for A New Hope. However, just to manage your expectations, it's best to think of all this as speculation until the LEGO Group provides official confirmation.
Recent Best-Sellers and 2026 Highlights
While we all eagerly await 2027's potential releases, it's true to say that LEGO has had a phenomenal 2026 lineup. The introduction of interactive SMART Play technology earlier this year proved to be a massive commercial hit (though there was some push back). Sets like the 75427 Throne Room Duel and 75423 Luke’s Red Five X-wing are currently top-sellers thanks to their motion-activated sound bricks.
For hardcore collectors, the colossal $900 UCS Death Star (75419) – the largest set in LEGO history at an incredible 9,023 pieces – remains the big boy of the current best-sellers, alongside the stunning UCS Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser. Among the more recent 2026 hits are the Ultimate Collector Series Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter (75442), which utilizes gorgeous drum-lacquered silver elements, and the highly sought-after 75444 AT-RT Attack.
Whether you are building the high-tech releases of today or saving for tomorrow's anniversary, the Force remains incredibly strong with LEGO.
