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LEGO Launches $250 N-1 Starfighter with Insider Extras

5/2/2026

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LEGO Releases Starfighter

LEGO released Star Wars N-1 Starfighter set in the United States on May 4, 2026 for $249.99.
LEGO Insiders could buy 1,809-piece set, which includes Mandalorian and Grogu minifigures, May 1-3, 2026, and receive a $19.99 Display, a $29.99 Darksaber $160+ purchases, and a $4.99 Razor Crest Mini-Build $40+ purchases.
Free LEGO Insiders membership awards points for rewards such as metal cards and posters, while the Star Wars Day promotion runs May 1-6, 2026 while supplies last.

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LEGO Offers Darksaber

LEGO offers the Darksaber lightsaber hilt (item 40917) free with any $160 LEGO Star Wars purchase from May 1-6 2026.
The 278-piece Darksaber, measuring about 10.5 inches, is the first lightsaber GWP not tied to a specific UCS set.
LEGO’s Mandalorian helmet (584 pieces) is discounted 20% to $56.
Retired lightsaber-hilt GWPs now sell for $200-$300 on eBay.
The Darksaber is expected to exceed $100 after the promotion.

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Fans Celebrate May4

May 4 draws Star Wars fans worldwide to dress up, host trivia nights, and stage lightsaber duels.
LEGO’s annual May 4 release adds a new Star Wars set each year, reinforcing the tradition.
Fans often combine building LEGO sets with marathon movie sessions, creating an immersive experience.
Limited-time Disney Plus deals during the period give fans additional ways to stream the saga.

History

Historical Context

In February 1999 LEGO announced a licensed Star Wars theme with Lucasfilm, marking the first tie-in after the franchise’s 1977 toy boom. The partnership spawned over 928 sets and a line of 37 Ultimate Collector Series models beginning in 2000, proving high-price, display-focused kits could drive sales. Building on that legacy, LEGO released the $249.99 N-1 Starfighter on May 4 2026, echoing the original strategy.

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LEGO Releases Starfighter

LEGO released Star Wars N-1 Starfighter set in the United States on May 4, 2026 for $249.99.
LEGO Insiders could buy 1,809-piece set, which includes Mandalorian and Grogu minifigures, May 1-3, 2026, and receive a $19.99 Display, a $29.99 Darksaber $160+ purchases, and a $4.99 Razor Crest Mini-Build $40+ purchases.
Free LEGO Insiders membership awards points for rewards such as metal cards and posters, while the Star Wars Day promotion runs May 1-6, 2026 while supplies last.

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