LEGO Star Wars January 2026: BB-8 Droid, Mid-Scale Starships, and the Battle of Hoth
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LEGO Star Wars opens 2026 with eight new releases spanning brick-built droids, mid-scale display starships, and classic Original Trilogy battle scenes. Launching on 1 January 2026, with pre-orders live now, this January wave focuses on accessible builds priced between $8.99 and $89.99, appealing to display collectors, younger builders, and long-time Star Wars fans.
Leading the lineup is a brick-built BB-8 Astromech Droid, supported by new additions to the growing mid-scale Starship Collection, including the Venator-Class Attack Cruiser and AT-AT. Five smaller sets round out the wave, delivering minifigure-focused builds from The Mandalorian and The Clone Wars.
BB-8 Leads the January 2026 LEGO Star Wars Wave
LEGO Star Wars 75452 BB-8 Astromech Droid — $89.99 / £79.99
The BB-8 Astromech Droid (75452) brings 569 pieces of spherical droid charm to builders aged 10+. Its standout feature is a clever mechanism that allows BB-8’s head to spin automatically in random directions as the model rolls across a flat surface, closely mimicking the character’s on-screen movement.
Opening a hatch on BB-8’s body reveals a burner arm, referencing the iconic thumbs-up scene from The Force Awakens. The set also includes a standard-sized BB-8 LEGO minifigure and an information plaque for display.
At just over 3.5 inches tall, BB-8 scales neatly with recent brick-built droids such as R2-D2 (75379) and C-3PO (75398), making it an easy addition for collectors building a dedicated droid lineup.
Priced at $89.99, BB-8 sits in a comfortable middle ground between budget builds and premium display pieces, offering crossover appeal for both younger builders and adult collectors.
LEGO Star Wars 75441 Venator-Class Attack Cruiser — $79.99 / £69.99
The Venator-Class Attack Cruiser joins the mid-scale Starship Collection with 643 pieces, recreating the Republic’s iconic capital ship from Revenge of the Sith. Its distinctive wedge-shaped profile is immediately recognisable, while a removable top section reveals a small hangar bay interior.
At approximately 12 inches long, the Venator delivers strong shelf presence without requiring UCS-level space or budget. For prequel-era fans, this is the most accessible Venator LEGO has released to date.
LEGO Star Wars 75440 AT-AT — $64.99 / £59.99
The AT-AT (75440) captures the Battle of Hoth’s most dramatic moment: an Imperial walker caught mid-topple as a Rebel Snowspeeder wraps its tow cable around the legs. With 525 pieces, this mid-scale display model includes both vehicles in a single, visually dynamic scene.
Measuring roughly 6.5 inches tall, the AT-AT offers Original Trilogy iconography without the 6,000+ piece commitment of UCS-scale walkers. A buildable stand and nameplate reinforce its display-first focus.
Also Launching: Battle Packs and Speeder Bikes
Five smaller sets complete the January wave, catering to gift buyers, army builders, and minifigure collectors. Highlights include Cobb Vanth’s Speeder, the Siege of Mandalore Battle Pack, Grogu’s Homestead, the Clone Shock Trooper Mech, and the budget-friendly Mandalorian & Grogu’s Speeder Bike.
These sets provide accessible entry points between $8.99 and $24.99, focusing on minifigures, quick builds, and Clone Wars and Mandalorian-era content.
LEGO Star Wars as an Investment Theme
Since launching in 1999, LEGO Star Wars has grown to nearly 1,000 sets and remains one of the strongest-performing investment themes in LEGO’s catalogue. Retired sets have averaged approximately 11% annualised growth, matching LEGO Icons and outperforming broader LEGO averages.
Iconic retired sets such as 10123 Cloud City, 10018 Darth Maul, and 10175 Vader’s TIE Advanced illustrate the theme’s peak potential, driven by iconic locations, exclusive minifigures, and long-term fan demand.
Final Thoughts
The January 2026 LEGO Star Wars wave delivers a broad range of accessible builds across Original Trilogy, prequel, and Disney+ eras. BB-8 leads with playful functionality at $89.99, while the Venator and AT-AT continue expanding the mid-scale Starship Collection with display-grade vehicles.
With pre-orders live now in both UK and US markets, this wave offers something for nearly every type of LEGO Star Wars fan — from budget speeders to mid-tier display pieces.
Author: Stephen Montague
Steve is a qualified accountant with over 15 years’ experience as a trader and investor, complemented by more recent work in data analytics. He entered the world of LEGO as an AFOL through the investment lens, but soon became captivated by the creativity and engineering behind the bricks. Drawn to the precision of Technic and the architectural elegance of large-scale display sets, Steve blends financial insight with an analytical approach to LEGO trends. He thrives on uncovering patterns in performance across themes and generations.
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