Six of the best LEGO Star Wars sets to recreate iconic movie moments
There’s nothing like being able to build a LEGO Star Wars sets while watching the same scene play out on the big screen (or your TV screen, we don’t judge). To that end, we’ve rounded up some of the best scenes that have been remade on a brick-built scale – all of which you can buy right now on Jedinet.
75396 Desert Skiff & Sarlacc Pit
LEGO Star Wars Desert Skiff & Sarlacc Pit Set 75396
LEGO Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Desert Skiff & Sarlacc Pit Collectible Building Set, Buildable Toy Vehicle Playset for Kids, Fun Gift for Boys, Girls and Any Fans 75396
Relive Luke Skywalker’s dramatic escape from the Sarlacc pit in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Walk the plank of the desert skiff and spring into lightsaber battle action. Help Chewbacca and Han Solo save Lando Calriss…
Price: £69.99/$79.99/€79.99 Pieces: 588 Available: Buy now
Return of the Jedi’s Sarlacc Pit scene and has been recreated in LEGO Star Wars a few times. The most recent iteration of this model not only pairs well with a certain Ultimate Collector Series set, but includes minifigures of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian, and Boba Fett as well as the bonus Nien Nunb for the 25th anniversary of LEGO Star Wars.
The builds in this set include the titular skiff and Sarlacc Pit, combining for a faithful display of the Return of the Jedi scene that – when paired with the minifigures – creates a great tribute to the film that can be easily upgraded with a UCS model.
75380 Mos Espa Podrace
LEGO Star Wars Mos Espa Podrace Diorama Set 75380
LEGO 75380 Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Mos Espa Podrace Diorama, Buildable Model Kit, Collectible Gift Set for Adults, Features Anakin Skywalker’s Podracer, Brick-Built Scene for Display
Build a dynamic snapshot of the Mos Espa Podrace on Tatooine with this LEGO Star Wars diorama. Capture Anakin Skywalker speeding through Arch Canyon in pursuit of his racing rival Sebulba. Attach the plaqu…
Price: £69.99/$79.99/€79.99 Pieces: 718 Available: Buy now
While 75394 Desert Skiff & Sarlacc Pit is designed for play, 75380 Mos Espa Podrace is all about display. The microscale model is built up on a black diorama-style base with a quote plaque and some stunning scenery to accompany the two podracer builds.
As the duo of vehicles race through the canyon, the 781-piece display captures this moment inn easily displayable model for the prequel-loving Star Wars enthusiast. Considering rare podracing sets have become anyway, this LEGO Star Wars set is certainly one not to miss.
75387 Boarding the Tantive IV
LEGO Star Wars Boarding the Tantive IV Set 75387 LEGO Star Wars 25th Anniversary
LEGO 75387 Star Wars: A New Hope Boarding the Tantive IV Buildable Fantasy Toy Playset for Kids, Collectible Building Set, Gift Idea for Boys and Girls Aged 8 Plus and Memorabilia Collectors
Replay the takeover of Tantive IV by Darth Vader in Star Wars: A New Hope. Blast the door open and let the blaster battle begin between Darth Vader’s Stormtroopers and Captain Antilles’ Rebel Fleet Troop…
Price: £49.99/$54.99/€54.99 Pieces: 502 Available: Buy now
75387 Boarding the Tantive IV walks the line between diorama and playset, but no matter what this is a LEGO Star Wars set worth picking up for the minifigures alone, never mind how accurately it recreates the iconic opening moments of A New Hope. You can add an homage to Darth Vader’s terrifying introduction to your home with this 502-piece build.
75387 Boarding the Tantive IV has six minifigures for the Empire and the Rebels as well as a bonus Fives minifigure for the 25th anniversary of LEGO Star Wars. This is somehow the only LEGO Star Wars set dedicated to this scene in the history of the theme, as well as a great option for army-builders.
75337 AT-TE Walker
LEGO Star Wars AT-TE Walker Set 75337
This LEGO Star Wars building toy features AT-TE Walker with space for up to 7 minifigures, 360-degree-rotating heavy blaster cannon and more! Kids can use the extendable handle to lift and move the AT-TE, plus the model also has 2 detailed Clone Trooper cabins that open for easy play. The set also features a detachable minifigure cockpit and a seat for the 212th Clone Gunner, 6 blaster cannons,…
Price: £119.99/$139.99/€139.99 Pieces: 1,082 Available: Buy now
Look towards the prequel trilogy again with 75337 AT-TE Walker. Whether you want one copy or multiple to make an expansive battle scene based on Revenge of the Sith. The 1,082-piece model features five minifigures – Commander Cody, a 212th Clone Gunner and 3 212th Clone Troopers.
There’s also three Battle Droids, each with weapons. 75337 AT-TE Walker’s builds include the walker itself with six legs and enough room for seven minifigures inside the vehicle. The walker is
brimming with weaponry and this is certainly a playable LEGO Star Wars set, as well as one that is well-suited for displays of Utapau battles. The Battle Droids are accompanied by a Dwarf Spider Droid model as well.
40407 Death Star II Battle
LEGO Star Wars Death Star II Battle Set 40407
May the 4th be with every Star Wars fan who recreates Star Wars: Return of the Jedi battles with this LEGO brick Death Star II Battle scene, A-wing and TIE Interceptor!
Price: £39.95 Pieces: 235 Available: Buy now
The retired 40407 Death Star II Battle promotional model is available now on Jedinet and falls into a similar category as 75380 Mos Espa Podrace, offering a small display that uses microscale to depict an iconic Star Wars scene with few pieces.
The twist with this model is that much of the set is built on is side, then laid down. It’s an excellent showcase of building techniques that you can show off to friends and family, while setting itself apart from the other LEGO Star Wars display sets.
75353 Endor Speeder Chase
LEGO Star Wars Endor Speeder Chase Diorama Set 75353
Capture the dynamism of a thrilling Star Wars: Return of the Jedi scene with the LEGO Star Wars Endor Speeder Chase Diorama (75353). It features 3 LEGO minifigures (Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker and a Scout Trooper), 2 speeder bikes with transparent elements so you can pose them at angles as if flying through the forests of Endor, 2 buildable trees and new-for-May-2023 fern elements. Complete t…
Price: £69.99/$79.99/€79.99 Pieces: 608 Available: Buy now
Fitting in with the main series of LEGO Star Wars dioramas is the retired 75353 Endor Speeder Chase, including two speeders racing through the forest on the moon of Endor. LEGO Star Wars sets with an abundance of nature aren’t common and that makes 75353 Endor Speeder Chase a unique addition to a wider collection.
75353 Endor Speeder Chase includes minifigures of Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker in Endor outfits, as well as a Scout Trooper. You can pick it up now on Jedinet for £69.99.