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Last updated: August 23, 2026 • Now officially revealed
Fifteen years after the original, LEGO is bringing back the biggest ship in the fleet. It is official: a brand-new Ultimate Collector Series Super Star Destroyer, the Executor, arrives 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 confirmed price of $799.99, and a hull that stretches over four feet long. Here is everything LEGO confirmed, and how it stacks up against the 2011 original that collectors have chased for a decade.
Before we dig in. Everything on this page is now confirmed by LEGO unless explicitly labelled otherwise. Specs, pricing and dates come from LEGO’s own product page and press release.
The Short Version
What LEGO Actually Announced
LEGO has confirmed the set 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 6,130 pieces it is 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 comes with a microscale standard Star Destroyer so you can see just how absurdly big the Executor is by comparison.
The official reveal. Display stand, info plaque, a minifigure display, and the smaller Star Destroyer for scale. Image: LEGO.
No more grainy leaks. We held off posting the leaked box art back in July because we would rather not hype images that might turn out to be fake, and the wait paid off: everything below now comes from LEGO’s own product page and press materials.
For the record, the leaks were almost entirely right. The piece count, the price, the bounty hunter roster and the bonus Star Destroyer all landed. The one thing the rumor mill got wrong was the date, and it is the detail most outlets are still reporting incorrectly today.
When You Can Actually Buy It (Read This Bit)
Nearly every write-up today says October 1. That is not quite right, and the difference could cost you the set.
LEGO’s own product page lists general availability as October 4, 2026. The October 1 date is LEGO Insiders early access, which is the free loyalty programme. So for three days, Insiders can buy it and everybody else cannot.
On a UCS flagship this size, with a gift with purchase attached, those three days matter. The 40897 Darth Vader’s Lightsaber gift runs October 1 to October 7 while supplies last, and “while supplies last” on a Vader lightsaber is not a formality. If you wait for the 4th, you are joining a queue for a GWP that Insiders have been drawing down for three days.
Signing up for Insiders is free and takes about a minute. If you intend to buy this set, do that before October 1 rather than on it.
Not orderable yet. The page is live so you can set a reminder or sign up for Insiders early access.
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 official new one lines up against it.
| Spec | 10221 (2011) | 75457 (2026, official) |
|---|---|---|
| Release | Sept 1, 2011 | Oct 4, 2026 (Insiders Oct 1) |
| Pieces | 3,152 | 6,130 |
| Launch price | $399.99 | $799.99 |
| Length | ~50 in (124 cm) | 53.5 in (136 cm) |
| Minifigures | 5 (Vader, Piett, Dengar, Bossk, IG-88) | 7 (Vader, Dengar, IG-88, Boba Fett, Bossk, Zuckuss, 4-LOM) |
| Mini Star Destroyer | Yes | Yes |
53.5 inches is easy to underestimate on a spec sheet. This is what it does to a sideboard. Image: LEGO.
The 2011 UCS Super Star Destroyer (10221). The 2026 version nearly doubles its piece count. This is the 2011 set.
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.
Want a display piece with that same track record of holding value, without waiting until October?
About That $799.99 Price
The number landed at the top of the rumoured range. Earlier reports put this between $699.99 and $799.99, and LEGO confirmed $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
We said we would update this the moment a real list surfaced. It surfaced.
The confirmed lineup is seven figures: Darth Vader, plus the entire bounty hunter crew who stand on the Executor’s deck in The Empire Strikes Back. That is Dengar, IG-88, Boba Fett, Bossk, Zuckuss and 4-LOM.
Compare that to 2011, which gave you Darth Vader, Admiral Piett, and three bounty hunters in Dengar, Bossk and IG-88. The new set drops Piett and adds three more hunters, which is a straight upgrade for anyone who cares about the deck scene. Piett going missing is the one loss, and he is a fan favorite, so do not be surprised if he turns up before release.
Two of these are quietly a big deal. Zuckuss has barely existed in LEGO form. His first minifigure did not arrive until 2019’s 75243 Slave I 20th Anniversary Edition, and by most accounts that is still the only set he has ever appeared in, which is why the figure carries real money on the secondary market. Bossk has dual-molded arms, which LEGO almost never does in Star Wars.
The included Imperial Star Destroyer, next to the ship that dwarfs it. Image: LEGO.
And one more thing nobody saw coming: LEGO confirmed a second, smaller Imperial Star Destroyer is in the box, displayed on its own black stand. On a set already carrying 6,130 pieces, throwing in a scale companion is a real flex. It also answers the question every Executor display raises, which is how absurdly big this ship is next to a regular Star Destroyer.
Zuckuss (left) and 4-LOM (right). Images: BrickLink catalog.
What Those Figures Actually Cost Today
Here is where it gets interesting, because we can put real numbers on this. We pulled the live BrickLink price guide for both figures rather than guessing.
| Minifigure | Sold, new | Sold, used | Asking now, new |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zuckuss (sw1020) | $57.83 | $44.98 | $75.62 |
| 4-LOM (sw0830) | $10.58 | $6.02 | $16.37 |
BrickLink price guide, pulled August 23, 2026. “Sold” is the six-month average of actual completed sales, which is the honest number. “Asking now” is what sellers currently list at, and it always runs higher. Secondary prices drift, so treat this as a snapshot.
That is a single minifigure selling for $57.83 on average. Not a set, one figure. And that is the sober number: sellers are currently asking north of $75, and completed sales have topped $100.
Worth clearing up a common assumption here, because we had it backwards ourselves at first. These are not old figures. 4-LOM only arrived in 2017 and Zuckuss in 2019, which makes Zuckuss one of the newest bounty hunters LEGO has ever made. He is expensive because he is scarce, not because he is old. One set, ever. 4-LOM got two, and you can see exactly what that second printing did to his price: he sells for about a fifth of what Zuckuss does.
So if you have been quietly trying to finish the Empire Strikes Back deck crew on the secondary market, Zuckuss was the wall. This set knocks it down. It also means his price almost certainly softens once 6,130-piece boxes start landing in living rooms, which is worth knowing whether you were planning to buy him or planning to sell one.
None of that is investment advice, and we are not suggesting anybody buy an $800 set to flip a minifigure. It is just useful context on what is actually in the box.
All seven, confirmed. Vader plus every bounty hunter from the Executor bridge scene. Image: LEGO.
LEGO has now confirmed the whole roster, and it went further than the leak did. IG-88 gets a brand new moulded head and Dengar gets a rebuilt backpack. This is also the first time LEGO has ever put all six bounty hunters in a single set, and the model includes a minifigure-scale recreation of the Executor bridge to display them on.
Admiral Piett, who was in the 2011 set, did not make it. That is the one genuine loss.
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.
LEGO confirmed it: 40897 Darth Vader’s Lightsaber, free when you buy 75457, from October 1 through October 7 while supplies last. There is no minimum spend beyond the set itself. Piece count has not been published yet.
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.
The Move: Buy Day One, Sell the Lightsaber
Here is the angle nobody else is going to tell you, and it is the only thing that makes $799.99 feel survivable. You can buy the set on day one, keep the ship, and sell the gift with purchase.
This is not theoretical. LEGO has paired a free buildable lightsaber with a UCS flagship twice before, and both times the free set turned into a genuinely valuable item:
| Free lightsaber GWP | Came with | Avg sold, sealed | Best sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40483 Luke’s Lightsaber (2021) | UCS AT-AT ($849.99) | $155.59 | $262.50 |
| 40730 Luke’s Lightsaber (2024) | UCS Sail Barge ($499.99) | $128.91 | $199.99 |
BrickLink price guide, pulled August 23, 2026. Averages are completed sales over six months, sealed.
Both of those were Luke hilts. This one is Vader, attached to the longest Star Wars set LEGO has ever produced. If anything that is a stronger pairing than either comparable.
The Honest Version of That Math
Now the caveat, because we are not going to sell you a fantasy. Those averages are seasoned prices. The 40483 Luke hilt has had five years for supply to dry up. A gift with purchase sold in October 2026, when everybody who bought the set that week also has one, will fetch noticeably less than a 2021 GWP does today.
So do not budget on $250. Here is the range as we actually see it:
| If the lightsaber sells for | Your real cost on the Executor |
|---|---|
| $100, selling it fresh in October | $700 |
| $155, matching the 2021 Luke hilt | $645 |
| $250, if Vader outperforms both comparables | $550 |
Even the pessimistic row takes a hundred dollars off. The middle row is the one we would plan around, and it turns an $800 set into a $645 set. For a lot of people that is the difference between no and maybe.
Two things to know if you try it. You have to buy inside the October 1 to 7 window, which is one more reason the Insiders early access matters. And the prices in that table are for sealed copies, so if you are going to sell it, do not build it.
Standard caveat: this is an observation about a resale market, not investment advice, and secondary prices can move against you.
Building toward a Vader display already? The bust below pairs with this exact GWP story, and you do not have to wait for October.
While We Wait (and Save Up)
October is close now and $799.99 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 new 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.
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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.
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StudDad’s Take
A new UCS Super Star Destroyer is the kind of announcement 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. In this economy that is not a small thing to hand over for a plastic spaceship, however magnificent the plastic spaceship is. This is a display piece for someone who already knows they want it, has the space, and has the money set aside. It is not an impulse buy and not a treat-yourself moment you talk yourself into at midnight.
So where do I actually land? Still on the fence, honestly. I have wanted a Super Star Destroyer on my shelf since 2011, and I missed the original. This is the redo. And yet every time I open the LEGO page I close it again, because $800 in August 2026 is a genuinely different number than $800 used to be.
Here is what I do know. If I buy it day one, you can bet your bottom dollar I am selling that lightsaber. Not because I do not want it, I would love a Vader hilt on the shelf. Because a hundred and fifty dollars back on an eight hundred dollar purchase is the difference between this being reckless and this being merely expensive. I will build the ship, leave the GWP sealed in the box, and list it before the end of October while everybody who missed the window is still looking for one.
That is the plan if I pull the trigger. Whether I pull it is a conversation I still have to have with StudMom, and I do not like my odds.
LEGO UCS Super Star Destroyer FAQ
When does the new LEGO UCS Super Star Destroyer (75457) release?
LEGO Insiders get early access on October 1, 2026. General release is October 4, 2026. Both dates are from LEGO’s own product page. Note that most coverage reports October 1 as the general release date, which is incorrect.
How much will the LEGO UCS Super Star Destroyer cost?
$799.99 in the US, confirmed by LEGO, along with £649.99 in the UK and €749.99 in Europe. That is $400 more than the 2011 original (10221), which launched at $399.99, and it works out to about 13 cents per piece.
How many pieces is the new LEGO Super Star Destroyer?
LEGO confirmed 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, and it is now official. The 2026 model is 53.5 inches (136 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?
LEGO confirmed seven: Darth Vader plus the full Empire Strikes Back bounty hunter crew of Dengar, IG-88, Boba Fett, Bossk, Zuckuss and 4-LOM. That is three more hunters than the 2011 set, which had Vader, Admiral Piett, Dengar, Bossk and IG-88, though Piett appears to be dropped. A second smaller Imperial Star Destroyer on a display stand is also reported. None of it is confirmed by LEGO.
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?
Yes, and LEGO has confirmed it. Set 40897 Darth Vader’s Lightsaber is free when you buy the Executor (75457) between October 1 and October 7, 2026, while supplies last. There is no minimum spend beyond the set itself. LEGO has not published a piece count for the gift yet.
Are these LEGO 75457 details confirmed?
Yes. LEGO officially revealed 75457 on August 23, 2026. Piece count, price, dimensions, the seven minifigures, the gift with purchase and both release dates all come from LEGO directly. This page was originally a leak roundup and has been updated to the official information.
The Leak & Sources
Newest first. This is where we log updates as they land, so check back as the release gets closer.
August 23, 2026 (official): LEGO revealed the set. 75457 Executor Super Star Destroyer, 6,130 pieces, $799.99 / £649.99 / €749.99, 18+, and at 53.5 inches long the longest Star Wars set LEGO has ever made. Seven minifigures: Darth Vader plus all six bounty hunters, a first. LEGO Insiders early access October 1, general release October 4. 40897 Darth Vader’s Lightsaber confirmed as a gift with purchase, October 1 to 7 while supplies last. Via LEGO’s own announcement.
August 23, 2026 (earlier, leak): The minifigure roster leaked, and it is bigger than expected: seven figures, Darth Vader plus Dengar, IG-88, Boba Fett, Bossk, Zuckuss and 4-LOM, the full Empire Strikes Back deck crew. Admiral Piett, who was in the 2011 set, is not on the list. The same leak reports a second, smaller Imperial Star Destroyer on a black display stand included in the box, and dual-molded arms on Bossk. Via Instagram leaker carter_bricks04 by way of Brick Tap, reported by Game Rant.
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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