It’s the middle of April and this means that its time to get the Heads Up for what might be coming for May the Fourth, the commercial Celebration of all things Star Wars This year.

The marquee set this year is the UCS TIE Interceptor. The first UCS set released, back in July 2000 was a 703 piece piece version of this sleek fighter from Return Of the Jedi.

You can read More about all of the new releases, including the GWPs below

The LEGO® Star Wars™ TIE Interceptor™ building set

The updated 1,931-piece set is an impressive 40 centimeters/16 inches long and comes complete with an exclusive TIE Pilot minifigure and Mouse Droid figure, currently limited to this set. The model is mounted on a stand with a printed plaque and includes a printed brick (3.2 centimeters/ 1.3 inches wide, 0.8 centimeters/ 0.3 inches long and 3.2 centimeters/ 1.3 inches high) with the LEGO Star Wars anniversary logo.

Age: 18+

·         Price: AUD349.99/€229.99 / £199.99 / $229.99

·         Pieces: 1,931

·         Product No.: 75382

·         Dimensions: Measures over 12.5 in. (32 cm) high, 16 in. (40 cm) long and 13 in. (33 cm) wide

·         Available: 1^st May 2024

The LEGO® Star Wars™ Mos Espa Podrace™ Diorama building set

Fans of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace™ can dive into building a dynamic snapshot of Tatooine with the Mos Espa Podrace™ Diorama building set. The 718-piece display set includes Anakin Skywalker, the Arch Canyon and a plaque with Qui-Gon Jinn’s advice: “Remember. Concentrate on the moment. Feel. Don’t think. Use your instincts.”

Price $AUD119.99/79.99 €/$79.99/£69.99

·         Pieces: 718

·         Product No.: 75380

·         Dimensions: Measures over 4.5 in. (12 cm) high, 12 in. (30 cm) wide and 5.5 in. (14 cm) deep

·         Available: 1^st May 2024

The LEGO® Star Wars™ Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator™ building set

For those who have already ventured to the dark side, the 640-piece Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator™ building set could be ideal. Fans can fold out the wings and retract the landing gear for flight, fire the 2 spring-loaded shooters and press the trigger to drop 3 DRK-1 probe droids from the front compartment.

 Age: 9+

·         Price 69.99 €/$69.99/£59.99

·         Pieces: 640

·         Product No.: 75383

·         Dimensions: Measures over 3 in. (7 cm) high, 11 in. (27 cm) long and 7.5 in. (20 cm) wide

·         Available: 1^st May 2024 – pre-order from 1^st April

The LEGO® Star Wars™ Droideka™ building set

Alternatively, fans can check out the brick-built destroyer droid, Droideka™ set with 583 pieces.Those who prefer brick-built display characters are also in for a treat with the set of six collectible LEGO BrickHeadz™ figures featuring the characters of Jar Jar Binks, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Captain Panaka, Qui-Gon Jinn and Darth Maul.

 Age: 18+

·         Price $AUD89.99/64.99 €/$64.99/£59.99 £

·         Pieces: 583

·         Product No.: 75381

·         Dimensions: Measures over 8 in. (21 cm) high, 6.0 in. (16 cm) long and 5.5 in. (14 cm) wide

·         Available: 1^st May 2024

The LEGO® Star Wars™ BrickHeadz Commander Cody building set

For Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith™fans, there is also a BrickHeadz™ Clone Commander Cody set.

The Phantom Menace Brick Headz

6 buildable toy LEGO® figures – Jar Jar Binks, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Captain Panaka, Qui-Gon Jinn and Darth Maul, with authentic accessory elements

Authentic details – Build Anakin Skywalker in his Podracing outfit, Queen Amidala with gem elements on her dress, Qui-Gon Jinn in his Jedi outfit, Darth Maulwith 10 horns, and more

$94.99 AUD

The LEGO® Star Wars™ BARC Speeder™ Escape building set

Anyone who is team Grogu will be happy that they can now immerse themselves into the building experience of the 221-piece BARC Speeder™ Escape alongside Kelleran Beq.  

Age: 8+

·         Price 29.99 €/$29.99/£24.99

·         Pieces: 221

·         Product No.: 75378

·         Dimensions: BARC Speeder and side car measures over 1.5 in. (4 cm) high, 7.5 in. (19 cm) long and 3.5 in. (9 cm) wide. Scenery Build measures over 3 in. (7 cm) high, 1 in. (1 cm) long and 1 in. (3 cm) wide.

Fortnite, Books and More:

And the May the 4^th celebrations continue in LEGO Fortnite, with exciting new LEGO Star Wars content to discover in the survival crafting game beginning May 3^rd. Fans should keep their sights to the stars in LEGO Fortnite later in the month!

Also launching for pre-order on May 1^st is the new LEGO Star Wars Coffee Table Book, The Force of Creativity – 312-page hardcover book in a slipcase with collective memorabilia which takes fans on a journey through interviews with more than 50 contributors from the LEGO Group and Lucasfilm. The book includes development art, character designs and gives fans a true insight into the LEGO Star Wars galaxy. The book will be available for pre-order here.

“May the 4^th be with all LEGO Star Wars fans! We are excited to continue our 25^th anniversary celebration with an exciting line-up of new sets, events, and experiences for fans to enjoy. I’m looking forward to seeing how fans choose to celebrate all things LEGO Star Wars on this iconic day around the world,” said Mike Ilacqua, Head of Product, LEGO Star Wars products at the LEGO Group.

Fans are also invited to join the 25-Second Film Festival, which will be open until April 22^nd and culminates on May 4^th when the festival truly kicks off, with all videos featured on the LEGO YouTube channel, as well as highlights on LEGO.com.

The film festival is inviting fans to submit their own 25-second clip that recreates their favourite Star Wars moments or forges a new one with LEGO Star Wars building sets and minifigures they treasure.

GWP:

From May 1^st to 5^th, LEGO Star Wars fans will receive all three Gift with Purchases when purchasing the new LEGOStar WarsTIE Interceptor™:

5008818: LEGO Star Wars: Battle of Yavin collectible building set
Dates: 1 – 5 May (LEGO Insiders only, all stores and online)
Minimum purchase: £80 $/ €90
Key features and functions: The front has a moveable target to line up over the X-wing in the scene behind, and the back is moulded with the window of Darth’s TIE Fighter cockpit. “I have you now!”

LEGO Insiders can get a highly collectible Gift with Purchase (5008818) when purchasing a LEGO Star Wars set priced at a minimum of $90/ €90 / £80 between the 1st and 5th May 2024. The collectible depicts Darth Vader’s cockpit view during Episode IV’s Battle of Yavin in the Death Star trench, targeting Luke’s X-wing.

40686: LEGO Star Wars Trade Federation Troop Carrier building set
Dates: 1 – 5 May, select LEGO Stores and online
Minimum purchase: £145 $/€160
Key features and functions: MT4 2024 will focus on celebrating the 25th anniversary of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and the 25th anniversary of LEGO Star Wars. Tributing a recreation of a highly appealing and desirable classic set, the Gift with Purchase includes a printed brick with the anniversary logo.

30680: AAT™ building set
Dates: 1 – 5 May, select LEGO Stores and online
Minimum purchase: £35 $/€40
Key features and functions: Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and introduce kids to LEGO Star Wars sets with this AAT mini build, featuring a rotating laser cannon.

These offerings coincide with the LEGO Star Wars May the 4^th Livestream Event featuring special offers, set reveals, designer presentation and exciting giveaways like a signed TIE Interceptor™ set in the US, UK, and Germany on May 1^st.

The new LEGO Star Wars products will be available from 1^st May 2024. The LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor set is available exclusively at LEGO stores and online at LEGO.com with LEGO Insiders early access from 1^st May 2024, and all shoppers from 4^th May 2024. www.LEGO.com/Star-Wars