It’s a good time to be a fan of Disney+’s The Mandalorian, with Lego announcing no less than five new sets based on the popular Star Wars series. Perfectly timed to launch just ahead of The Mandalorian & Grogu movie release, the sets are all aimed at younger builders, but that doesn’t mean we AFOLs have to be left out.
We’d be very happy to have any and all of these sets in our collection, and there’s something to suit all tastes and budgets. There’s an incoming set of BrickHeadz, featuring Grogu and Mando among other characters, a brand-new version of the Razor Crest, a new Republic X-Wing Starfighter, an AT-RT playset, and an Anzellan Starship, a ship we’ve yet to see as it features in the upcoming movie.
These sets are all coming to stores in April, and pre-orders are available now at Lego for all but the BrickHeadz (which you’ll have to wait until 1st April to grab). If you can’t wait for these sets to hit store shelves, you can always check out our guide to the best Lego Star Wars sets. But here, we’re going to take a closer look at these five sets.
Lego Star Wars AT-RT Attack
Key specs
- Number of pieces: 297
- Price: $44.99/£39.99
- Age rating: 7+
- Set number: 75444
- Release date: April 26
The smallest and cheapest of the upcoming Lego Star Wars Mandalorian sets, AT-RT Attack is a rather simple playset featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu sitting atop an AT-RT. A Stormtrooper also mans a defensive turret tower. At only 297 pieces, this is a very small set, but it’s perfectly sized for youngsters who are just getting into Lego (and Star Wars).
It’s a fun set with plenty of playability. The defense tower opens up, for example, with a weapon rack and storage space hidden inside. And the AT-RT has poseable limbs, allowing kids to make it move along their makeshift battlefield. It has working blasters, too, so be prepared to find single Lego studs all over the living room.
Lego Star Wars Anzellan Starship
Key specs
- Number of pieces: 701
- Price: $74.99/£64.99
- Age rating: 9+
- Set number: 75445
- Release date: April 26
We’re pretty excited about the Anzellan Starship, as it’s a completely new ship that we’ve never seen before. With many Lego Star Wars sets typically being re-releases of existing sets, it’s a breath of fresh air to get something new. And we do rather like the look of this one.
Made up of 701 pieces, it’s a decent-sized set, too. There’s a cockpit up front, with enough room for a pilot to sit. And by lifting a section of the roof away, you can reveal a fully kitted-out workshop area, complete with a rest area and plenty of tools. Our only concern here is that the set doesn’t come with any full-sized minifigures. But you do get a Grogu and two adorable Anzellan figures.
Lego Star Wars New Republic X-Wing Starfighter
Key specs
- Number of pieces: 558
- Price: $69.99/£59.99
- Age rating: 9+
- Set number: 75460
- Release date: April 1
We’ve seen plenty of X-Wing Starfighters over the last few years, coming in various shapes and sizes. This one is a great mid-sized set, made with 558 pieces and measuring 12 inches in length. It’s ideal for a playset, then, or a small Lego Star Wars display. But with an age rating of 9+, this is very much designed as a playset, so if it’s not being swooshed through the air, it would be a bit of a shame, don’t you think?
The New Republic X-Wing Starfighter includes two minifigures (Colonel Ward and Carson Teva) along with an Astromech droid. The cockpit of the ship opens up, with space to place one of the minifigures and the droid. There’s plenty more interactivity here, too, with a retractable landing gear, a button that flips the wings into attack mode, and working stud shooters.
Lego Star Wars The Razor Crest
Key specs
- Number of pieces: 930
- Price: $149.99/£139.99
- Age rating: 10+
- Set number: 75447
- Release date: April 26
The biggest set of this wave of Lego Mandalorian sets might just be our favorite, but it’s one we’ve seen before. The Razor Crest is the most iconic ship from the series, and this version is rather eye-catching thanks to its yellow accents on the exterior. It also comes with a great range of minifigures: along with Mandao and Grogu, it comes with a stormtrooper, Colonel Ward and Zeb Orrelios.
It is the most expensive set from this wave, but that’s with good reason. It’s a sizeable set, measuring 12.5 x 9.5 inches, and has plenty of interactive parts. The cockpit canopy can be removed to reveal space for minifigures to sit, and the side panels of the ship can be opened to reveal the full engine and cargo compartments. There are also stud shooters for kids who want to get hands-on with acting out an epic battle. It’s perhaps the unique shape of the Razor Crest that makes it so attractive, though, thanks to the large blasters on either side and the front-facing turrets.
Lego Star Wars BrickHeadz The Mandalorian and Grogu: Allies & Villains
Key specs
- Number of pieces: 661
- Price: $39.99/£34.99
- Age rating: 10+
- Set number: 40856
- Release date: April 26
Last but not least is The Mandalorian and Grogu: Allies & Villains set of BrickHeadz. BrickHeadz are a little divisive, with Lego fans either loving or hating them. We rather enjoy them, and we think this collection is a strong one. Not only do you get Mandalorian and Grogu, but there’s also Colonel Ward, an Imperial Remnant Snowtrooper and an Anzellan. Together, they make a rather odd troop, but a fabulous display set.
There’s no denying that this is a set offering excellent value for money: 661 pieces for just $39.99 is fantastic. It’s just a shame that BrickHeadz don’t offer much in the way of playability. These figures could be used for imaginative play, but they’re more designed for displaying, in the way you would display a Funko Pop figure. Still, there’s no denying that these are going to look great on a shelf.
