LEGO Star Wars Day 2023 UCS 75355 X-Wing Starfighter Is Back In Stock

Today is Star Wars Day / May the 4th 2023, and LEGO has a full lineup of new sets, freebies, and deals available for fans. LEGO kicked off their event on May 1st with new releases like the Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series 75355 X-wing Starfighter, though it sold through the VIP allotment quickly. The 1,949-piece set became available to the general public this morning here at LEGO.com priced at $239.99, but is currently backorder. You can also grab one here at shopDisney (along with the rest of the Star Wars Day LEGO lineup) if it sells out or you don’t want to wait. If you go with Disney, make sure to use the code SHIPMAGIC at checkout for free shipping. All of the details you need about these releases can be found below. 

The 75355 X-wing Starfighter set, isn’t the first time we’ve seen the iconic X-wing in the UCS series, but the new version promises to be the most detailed yet. It measures over 21.5 in. (55 cm) long and features the ability to change from flight mode into attack mode at the turn of a switch. It also includes an all-new Luke Skywalker minifigure, an R2-D2 LEGO figure, and a display stand with plaque. 

In addition to the X-wing, there are two new Star Wars diorama sets that are designed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi along with the 75356 Executor Super Star Destroyer and the 75346 Pirate Snub Fighter. Rounding out the list is the 75348 Mandalorian Fang Fighter vs. TIE Interceptor and the 40623 LEGO Battle of Endor Heroes BrickHeadz set. Naturally,. LEGO is offering several freebie sets to make these new sets even more enticing. 

LEGO’s Star Wars: Return of the Jedi 40th anniversary diorama sets include the 75352 Emperor’s Throne Room and 75353 Endor Speeder Chase. 

75352 Emperor’s Throne Room ($99.99) – See at LEGO.com: This 807-piece set recreates the duel between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in Emperor Palpatine’s Throne Room on the re-built Death Star. It will include minifigures of all three characters. 

75353 Endor Speeder Chase ($79.99) – See at LEGO.com: This 608-piece set depicts Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and a Scout Trooper racing on a speeder bikes, weaving in-between the trees. The set will include two speeder bikes and minifigures of all three characters. 

The LEGO Star Wars 75356 Executor Super Star Destroyer is is listed as temporarily out of stock at the LEGO Shop priced at $69.99 (it may or may not return for Star Wars Day). It measures over 17-inches long when complete, and includes a display stand with a nameplate and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi 40th anniversary plaque. The set is a welcome addition to the LEGO Star Wars lineup, though the inclusion of a minifigure would have been nice. Given LEGO’s penchant for super expensive mega sets in recent months, it’s also refreshing that they made this set somewhat affordable for those not willing to pay UCS prices.

The 75348 Mandalorian Fang Fighter vs. TIE Interceptor is priced at $99.99 and is is listed as temporarily out of stock here at LEGO.com. Again, it may or may not return for Star Wars Day. The set includes Mandalorian, Mandalorian Fleet Commander, and TIE Pilot minifigures, as well as the R2-E6 droid figure. The Fang Fighter features an opening minifigure cockpit, weapon storage compartment and 2 spring-loaded shooters. The TIE Interceptor features  an opening minifigure cockpit and top hatch and 2 spring-loaded shooters. 

The LEGO Star Wars 75346 Pirate Snub Fighter is priced at $34.99 and is available to order here at LEGO.com. Features include an opening minifigure cockpit with, 2 stud shooters, a compartment containing a thermal detonator, and minifigures of a Snub Fighter Pilot with a blaster pistol and Vane with a sword. 

Finally, the 40623 LEGO Battle of Endor Heroes BrickHeadz set is priced at $39.99 and can be ordered here at LEGO.com. It allows fans to build figures of Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, Lando Calrissian, Wicket and Princess Leia in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi outfits. 

As far as Star Wars Day offers are concerned, LEGO will be gifting the 30654 miniature X-wing Starfighter set with purchases of $40 or more. The 40591 Death Star II set will go to anyone that purchases Star Wars items priced at $150 or more. VIPs that spend $85 or more will also be eligible for a coin set. To top it all off, you’ll get double VIP points on all Star Wars purchases from May 1st through May 7th and there will be deals for VIPs. You can keep tabs on it all via LEGO’s Star Wars Day 2023 page. You can check out all of the big Star Wars day drops right here.