🌌 LEGO Star Wars
Last updated: July 31, 2026
Fifteen years after the original, LEGO is reportedly bringing back the biggest ship in the fleet. Leaks point to a brand-new Ultimate Collector Series Super Star Destroyer, the Executor, arriving this fall, and the numbers attached to it are the kind that make a grown adult put their wallet in a drawer and slowly back away.
We are talking roughly 6,130 pieces, a rumored price of $799.99, and a hull that stretches over four feet long. Here is everything that has leaked so far, and how it stacks up against the 2011 original that collectors have chased for a decade.
Before we dig in. This is unconfirmed, leak-tier information from the LEGO rumor community, not an official LEGO announcement, so the price, piece count, minifigures and date can all still change. Images are existing or older LEGO sets shown for illustration, since official images have not been released. And a couple of links are Amazon affiliate links, only for sets you can buy today. We update this page as more firms up.
The Short Version
What Just Leaked
The rumor mill has the new set pinned as 75457 Executor Super Star Destroyer, a UCS-scale recreation of Darth Vader’s flagship from The Empire Strikes Back, targeting a release in the final quarter of 2026, most likely October 1. At a rumored 6,130 pieces it would be one of the largest Star Wars sets LEGO has ever made, stretching about 53 inches (135 cm) long and 20 inches (50 cm) wide. Like the original, it reportedly comes with a microscale standard Star Destroyer so you can see just how absurdly big the Executor is by comparison.
Update, July 30: a leaked image of the box art circulated on social media and a lot of people called it fake, pointing at odd details in the render. Then LEGO had it taken down with a copyright claim. You do not generally file a copyright claim over a picture of something that does not exist, so the takedown did more to confirm the set than the image ever did. LEGO has done this before: it effectively confirmed the Zelda Great Deku Tree set back in 2023 by trying to scrub the leaks. Treat the image as probably real but preliminary, since packaging art often changes before release.
Wondering what it looks like? LEGO still has not released official images. Grainy leaked photos have floated around the community, but we are deliberately not posting them here. Until LEGO makes it official, we would rather not hype up pictures that could turn out to be fake or a work in progress. The photos on this page are older, real sets shown for scale, not the leak. The moment LEGO reveals the real thing, this is the first place we will update.
2011 vs 2026: How It Compares
The last Super Star Destroyer, set 10221, came out in 2011 and became one of the most sought-after UCS sets on the secondary market. Here is how the rumored new one lines up against it. Everything in the 2026 column is unconfirmed.
| Spec | 10221 (2011) | 75457 (2026, rumored) |
|---|---|---|
| Release | Sept 1, 2011 | Oct 1, 2026 (rumored) |
| Pieces | 3,152 | ~6,130 |
| Launch price | $399.99 | $799.99 (rumored) |
| Length | ~50 in (124 cm) | ~53 in (135 cm) |
| Minifigures | 5 (Vader, Piett, Dengar, Bossk, IG-88) | Vader + Empire bounty hunters (rumored) |
| Mini Star Destroyer | Yes | Yes (rumored) |
The 2011 UCS Super Star Destroyer (10221). The rumored 2026 version would nearly double its piece count. This is the old set, not the leak.
What the 2011 original is worth now
It launched at $399.99. Here is what set 10221 actually trades for on BrickLink today:
Source: BrickLink price guide, July 18, 2026. Secondary-market prices move, so treat these as a snapshot.
Sit with that for a second. The 2011 set has roughly doubled to tripled its retail price on the secondary market. A sealed copy now costs more than the brand-new, larger 2026 version will, and even a used one lands within about ten dollars of it. We are not telling anyone to buy an $800 set as an investment, and past appreciation guarantees nothing. But it does reframe the sticker: a UCS Super Star Destroyer has a real track record of holding value, which is exactly why this leak has collectors paying attention.
About That $799.99 Price
The number firmed up, and it went the wrong way. Earlier reports put this between $699.99 and $799.99. The latest leak lands on the top of that range: $799.99. That is a $400 jump over the 2011 set, a full 100 percent increase, and it puts this among the most expensive Star Wars sets LEGO has ever sold.
At roughly 6,130 pieces, $799.99 works out to about 13 cents a piece. For context, the UCS Millennium Falcon sits near 11 cents and the UCS AT-AT near 12.5. So this is at the top end of UCS pricing rather than the middle of it. Not outrageous for the category, but it is worth being clear-eyed: at the rumored $699.99 this was a good per-brick deal, and at $799.99 it is merely a normal one. A lot of people anchored on that $700 number, and the extra hundred is real money.
Whether it is worth it comes down to one question only you can answer: do you have four feet of shelf and the budget for a centerpiece that ends the conversation.
The Minifigures
The 2011 set came with a genuinely great little lineup: Darth Vader, Admiral Piett, and three bounty hunters in Dengar, Bossk, and IG-88. Leaks suggest the new one leans on the same Empire vibe with Vader and bounty hunters, but the exact roster is not confirmed. On a set this size the minifigures are almost a footnote, but for a Vader flagship they matter, and we will update this the moment a real list surfaces.
The Gift With Purchase: Darth Vader’s Lightsaber
Here is the part that changes the buying math, and the reason day one might actually matter on this one.
The same leak reports an exclusive gift with purchase tied to the Executor: 40897 Darth Vader’s Lightsaber, free when you buy 75457. No piece count, no qualifying-spend threshold and no date window have leaked yet, and LEGO has not confirmed any of it.
If it holds up, it follows a pattern LEGO has been running on its biggest sets. The UCS Death Star launched with its own gift with purchase attached, and the buildable-lightsaber format is already proven: The Darksaber (40917) was the May the 4th gift this year. A Vader hilt to sit beside Vader’s flagship is exactly the kind of pairing LEGO builds these promos around.
It is worth knowing what these free sets actually turn into, because the answer is not nothing. Here is what past LEGO Star Wars gift-with-purchase sets sell for on BrickLink today, sealed:
| GWP set | Year | Avg sold | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40483 Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber | 2021 | $153.98 | $262.50 |
| 40591 Death Star II | 2023 | $57.42 | $83.42 |
| 40917 The Darksaber | 2026 | $44.72 | $71.47 |
| 40531 Lars Homestead Kitchen | 2022 | $30.17 | $75.00 |
| 40623 Battle of Endor Heroes | 2023 | $28.30 | $52.07 |
| 40407 Death Star II Battle | 2020 | $22.31 | $37.30 |
Source: BrickLink price guide, sealed, last six months of completed sales. Pulled July 31, 2026. Secondary prices move.
Look at the top of that table, because it is almost the exact same situation. 40483 Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber was a 173-piece buildable hilt on a display stand with a nameplate, and it was not handed out for any old purchase. It was the gift with purchase for the UCS AT-AT (75313) in late 2021. A lightsaber GWP, attached to the flagship UCS Star Wars set of its year. That is precisely what 40897 Darth Vader’s Lightsaber and the UCS Executor would be.
Today that free Luke hilt averages $153.98 sealed and has sold for as much as $262.50.
Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber (40483), the free gift with purchase for the 2021 UCS AT-AT. It now averages about $154 sealed. A Vader hilt paired with the UCS Executor is the same play, and Vader sells better than almost anyone.
Be fair about the range, though. Not every gift with purchase turns into $154. The Darksaber (40917) was free this May and sits around $45, and most of the rest settle somewhere between $20 and $60. What the Luke hilt shows is the ceiling when the format and the pairing are both right: a lightsaber, tied to the year’s flagship UCS set. On both counts, 40897 lines up. None of them go to zero either, because LEGO never makes more of them.
So our standing rule applies, with a sharper point on it. Gift-with-purchase sets are never restocked, and a Vader lightsaber attached to the biggest Star Wars set of the year is about as strong a setup as this category gets. If you were buying the Executor anyway, buying it inside the promo window is almost certainly better value than waiting for a discount that may never come on a set this new. If you were not buying it, a free lightsaber is still not a reason to spend $799.99.
We will update this section the moment LEGO confirms the set number, the window, or a minimum spend.
While We Wait (and Save Up)
October is a way off and $700 is a real number, so if you want an Imperial ship on the shelf sooner and cheaper, the Imperial Star Destroyer (75394, $159.99) is in production right now. It is a standard Star Destroyer, the exact class the Executor absolutely dwarfs (the rumored UCS set even includes a mini one just to prove the point), and it is a great display in its own right at roughly a quarter of the rumored Executor price.
The current Imperial Star Destroyer (75394). The Executor is a Super Star Destroyer that dwarfs regular Star Destroyers like this one, and this one you can actually buy today.
If it is a Vader display shelf you are building toward, the Darth Vader Bust (75439, $49.99) pairs nicely and is not going anywhere.
StudDad’s Take
A new UCS Super Star Destroyer is the kind of leak that makes the whole hobby light up, and I get it. The 2011 original is a legend and it is genuinely hard to find now, so a bigger, more detailed version is exciting on paper.
But I am going to say the quiet part out loud. $800 is a car payment. This is a display piece for someone who already knows they want it, has the space, and has the money set aside, not an impulse buy and not a “treat yourself” moment you talk yourself into at midnight. If that is you, save now so you can buy it outright in October. If it is not, the midi version above scratches the same itch for less than the tax on the big one. No shame in either.
LEGO UCS Super Star Destroyer FAQ
When does the new LEGO UCS Super Star Destroyer (75457) release?
Leaks point to a release in the final quarter of 2026, most likely October 1, 2026. The date is rumored and not confirmed by LEGO.
How much will the LEGO UCS Super Star Destroyer cost?
The latest leak puts it at $799.99, the top of the previously reported $699.99 to $799.99 range. That is $400 more than the 2011 original (10221), which launched at $399.99. The price is unconfirmed until LEGO announces it.
How many pieces is the new LEGO Super Star Destroyer?
Leaks put it at roughly 6,130 pieces, nearly double the 3,152 pieces of the 2011 set. That would make it one of the largest LEGO Star Wars sets ever released.
Is the new 75457 bigger than the old 10221?
Yes, based on the leaks. The rumored 2026 model is about 53 inches (135 cm) long versus roughly 50 inches for the 2011 version, and it nearly doubles the piece count, so it should be noticeably larger and more detailed.
Will the new Super Star Destroyer have minifigures?
Minifigures are rumored, likely Darth Vader plus Empire bounty hunters, echoing the 2011 lineup of Vader, Admiral Piett, Dengar, Bossk, and IG-88. The exact roster has not been confirmed.
How much is the old LEGO Super Star Destroyer (10221) worth now?
The 2011 set launched at $399.99. On BrickLink as of July 2026, sealed copies sell for about $1,000 on average (up to $1,500), with current listings asking $1,100 and higher, while used copies average around $790. Secondary-market prices change over time.
Is there a gift with purchase with the LEGO Super Star Destroyer?
According to leaks, yes. Set 40897 Darth Vader’s Lightsaber is reported as a free gift with purchase when you buy the Executor (75457). The qualifying window, minimum spend and piece count have not leaked, and LEGO has not confirmed the promotion.
Are these LEGO 75457 details confirmed?
No. Everything on this page is based on leaks and rumors from the LEGO community, not official LEGO announcements. We update it as details firm up or LEGO confirms them.
The Leak & Sources
Newest first. This is where we log updates as they land, so check back as the release gets closer.
July 31, 2026: Price firmed up to $799.99, the top of the earlier range, and a gift with purchase surfaced: 40897 Darth Vader’s Lightsaber, free with the set. Piece count (6,130) and the October 1 date were reaffirmed. Via leaker iTavix on Instagram.
July 30, 2026: A leaked packaging image was widely called fake, then removed after a LEGO copyright claim, which points to it being genuine but preliminary. Reporting also refined the expected price to roughly $699.99 to $799.99. Via Stonewars.
July 18, 2026: We published this page, gathering the current 75457 leaks in one place. New details get added at the top as they surface.
July 2026: The core specs (75457, about 6,130 pieces, a rumored $699.99, roughly 53 inches, an October 1 target) were reported and expanded across the LEGO community, including Stonewars and BrickTastic.
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