LEGO Star Wars August 1 wave: All you need to know before you buy

28/07/202512/03/2026 Rachael Davies 4104 Views 0 Comments

Love ’em or hate ’em, the LEGO Star Wars August wave has got people talking, so we’ve rounded up the need-to-know details about each one of them.

LEGO Star Wars is about to drop its third big wave of the year, ranging across everything from a new battle pack and play sets to fresh display models and two new buildable characters. While there’s a lot of diversity in what’s on its way, there’s one common denominator in the feedback on almost all of the sets.

Read on for everything you need to know about the LEGO Star Wars sets before you buy, and see if you can spot what they almost all have in common…

LEGO Star Wars 75414 The Force Burner Snowspeeder

LEGO Star Wars is embracing the quirky side of a galaxy far, far away with the flame-decorated 75414 The Force Burner Snowspeeder. This Rebuild the Galaxy build may be based on something we haven’t seen just yet, but what we can admire while we wait for season two is the excellent snowspeeder design, even if the colour scheme is highly unusual.

Add to that the three exclusive minifigures and this LEGO Star Wars set looks interesting on paper – until you consider the price point of £44.99, $54.99 or €49.99, which many early reactions haven’t taken kindly. Nonetheless, early reviews of 75414 The Force Burner Snowspeeder have praised the creative remix, recalling the days of early LEGO Star Wars sets as well as George Lucas’ prior film portfolio. However, the high price of the build does let the set down.

“This is a set that I think really gets back to the roots of the original Star Wars sets. We have a rehash on a classic in a fun way. Which is reminiscent of the old LEGO Star Wars instructions that would show creative alternative models from the set’s parts.”
Brick Banter

Pros of 75414 The Force Burner Snowspeeder	Cons of 75414 The Force Burner Snowspeeder
An excellent snowspeeder design	An unfamiliar colour scheme
Three exclusive minifigures	The price is just too high
An excellent new snowspeeder piece, ideally coloured for Blacktron customs

Our verdict: While this remix of an iconic vehicle is something special, it’s definitely a LEGO Star Wars set to search for on sale.

LEGO Star Wars 75432 V-19 Torrent Starfighter

LEGO Star Wars is returning to The Clone Wars animated movie, 17 years on, in 75432 V-19 Torrent Starfighter. The set’s trio of exclusive minifigures and an extremely rare vehicle for the theme is a recipe for success, but there are some setbacks for the overall experience.

A new Asajj Ventress and Obi-Wan Kenobi headline 75432 V-19 Torrent Starfighter, with the latter featuring arm-printing to boot. It’s an exciting release for LEGO Star Wars fans, though early reviews aren’t entirely positive. Much like the rest of the LEGO Star Wars August 2025 wave, the price of £59.99 / $64.99 / €64.99 for three minifigures and 567 pieces is met with some disdain in early reviews. On paper, the volume of the contents in the set doesn’t seem too unreasonable, but first impressions aren’t quite the same as hands-on first looks.

“I do think that every LEGO Star Wars set in the August wave is sadly overpriced and this one is no different. Although it’s not as bad as the MTT or Juggernaut. I feel this should have been a $50 set and its size is closer to that, but the big draw here will be the minifigure line-up.”
Jeansversion

Pros of 75432 V-19 Torrent Starfighter	Cons of 75432 V-19 Torrent Starfighter
Three exclusive minifigures	Unfortunately overpriced
A great depiction of a rare vehicle for LEGO Star Wars	Inaccurate proportions
The best Asajj Ventress minifigure yet

Our verdict: Despite the price of 75432 V-19 Torrent Starfighter, the three exclusive LEGO Star Wars minifigures seal the deal in this set, and it’s going to be hard to ignore it for long once it launches on August 1.

LEGO Star Wars 75435 Battle of Felucia Separatist MTT

It’s been 11 years since we last saw an MTT on shelves, and the LEGO Group is revisiting the troop carrier in new hues with 75435 Battle of Felucia Separatist MTT. It’s the first time we’ve seen this particular Star Wars vehicle in dark blue and grey rather than overwhelmingly brown, and it retains the all-important function of a deployable Battle Droid rack, with small upgrades that allow it to drop down and raise as well as extend and retract.

That’s all well and good, but this 976-piece has also drawn criticism for its lofty price tag and relatively small size (two things that never pair well). It clocks in at a hefty £139.99 / $159.99 / €149.99, and while you do get a lot of droids, an updated Aayla Secura and the first-ever Commander Bly for that money, the droid rack can only fit six B1s as it comes in the box. Those with fond memories of the 2007 MTT need not apply…

“Though nowhere near the high quality of 7662 Trade Federation MTT, 75435 Battle of Felucia Separatist MTT is better than I expected. The deployment rack mechanism is superb and I am impressed with the vehicle’s proportions and colour scheme. Sadly, those qualities are overshadowed by the price, like so much of the summer LEGO Star Wars range.”
Brickset

Pros of 75435 Battle of Felucia Separatist MTT	Cons of 75435 Battle of Felucia Separatist MTT
New and refreshing colour scheme	Relatively small vehicle with poor carrying capacity
Commander Bly minifigure is a stand-out this summer	Minifigure line-up could be a bit more exciting
Droid rack function is smart and satisfying	High price will be off-putting (are you seeing the pattern yet?)

Our verdict: Like most LEGO Star Wars sets this summer, it’s one to wait for a sale on, but worth buying eventually.

LEGO Star Wars 75431 327th Star Corps Clone Troopers Battle Pack

The latest LEGO Star Wars battle pack arrives amid controversy surrounding its price tag, and it’s not without due cause. 75431 327th Star Corps Clone Troopers Battle Pack includes a similar overall package to last year’s 75372 Clone Trooper & Battle Droid Battle Pack, but costs an extra £10 in the UK, €10 in Europe and $15 in the US.

It’s a big shame that the price is so high because the contents of this battle pack are genuinely good: you’ve got four of the best Clone Troopers we’ve seen in a while, all rocking fresh new pauldrons, along with the best versions of the AT-RT and Dwarf Spider Droid in recent memory (even if those vehicles are pretty played out at this stage). But they’re not worth £34.99 / $44.99 / €39.99…

“If there’s a single word that sums up the approach to 75431 327th Star Corps Clone Troopers Battle Pack’s pricing, it’s ‘cynical’. The LEGO Group has clearly identified that there’s a market for Clone Trooper minifigures over the past few years, and by releasing this set at £35 / $45 / €40 it’s now seeing just how much juice it can squeeze from those collectors.”
Brick Fanatics

Pros of 75431 327th Star Corps Clone Troopers Battle Pack	Cons of 75431 327th Star Corps Clone Troopers Battle Pack
Great Clone Trooper minifigures and accessories	Too expensive
Solid redesigns of the AT-RT and Dwarf Spider Droid	Super Battle Droids are a bit repetitive
Battle in a box concept works well	Did we mention the price?

Our verdict: A solid LEGO Star Wars battle pack that asks too much of your wallet to justify buying day one. We can all see 75372 right there, still £10 / $15 cheaper…

LEGO Star Wars 75413 Republic Juggernaut

Maybe the worst offender among the LEGO Star Wars summer wave from a price perspective is 75413 Republic Juggernaut, our first take on the Turbo Tank since 2016 and one that’s arguably downsized beyond the point of redemption. It doesn’t help that it’s priced as if it was to scale with the original beefier tanks, while it’s also drawn plenty of criticism for its wealth of stability issues.

All that said… it is still the best-looking version of this vehicle to date in many respects, while the minifigure line-up will have plenty of people interested (Commander Bacara and the Galactic Marines make their debut here). It’s just impossible to recommend picking up at full price, or even at 20% or 30% off.

“I am so disappointed in the summer 2025 Republic Juggernaut on so many levels. The price, obviously way too high; the build, obviously way too small; the figures, obviously not good enough… I really do not recommend buying this set. It is clearly a $120 set that they jacked the price up [on] to take advantage of people that have wanted these figures for a long time.”
MandRProductions

Pros of 75413 Republic Juggernaut	Cons of 75413 Republic Juggernaut
Proportionally and aesthetically, this works a treat	It’s far, far too small
The minifigures are impressive on the whole	Hands up if you’re bored of Battle Droids
Plenty of interior space	Egregious price tag

Our verdict: If you really want a new LEGO Star Wars Turbo Tank, this is your best bet – but you won’t feel genuinely satisfied with it unless it’s on a steep, steep discount.

LEGO Star Wars 75417 AT-ST Walker

A bonus Ultimate Collector Series set for 2025, 75417 AT-ST Walker is the largest and most detailed version of the two-legged Imperial vehicle to date. Standing over 37cm tall, the latest chicken walker from the LEGO Star Wars design team is more affordable than other UCS models, but does struggle to overcome some inherent challenges.

Chief among those is an issue that affects all LEGO AT-STs, being that some either manage to nail the look of the walker or deliver solid playability, but not both. The higher cost of 75417 AT-ST Walker and its status as a UCS release should have negated those factors, but alas it was not to be with this set.

“75417 AT-ST Walker is flawed but by no means a failure. It’s the biggest and best LEGO AT-ST yet, and still at the limit of what’s possible with the LEGO medium at this time.”
Brick Fanatics

Pros of 75417 AT-ST Walker	Cons of 75417 AT-ST Walker
The most comprehensive AT-ST so far	The look of the vehicle still doesn’t match the source material
Launches at a slightly more accessible price	Head and feet are too big
An engrossing and involved building experience

Our verdict: Obtainable and affordable the latest LEGO Star Wars UCS set may be, but it’s not without some serious compromises.

LEGO Star Wars 75433 Jango Fett’s Starship

Hot on the heels of UCS 75409 Jango Fett’s Starship comes its smaller sibling: 75433 Jango Fett’s Starship. The set has a lot going for it, with the second-ever Kaminoan in minifigure form and an iconic ship delivered at a smaller price point and piece count.

However, it’s let down once again – and you’ll forgive us for being a broken record on this in this article – by its price. The perceived value just doesn’t add up for many people, especially when compared to 2021’s 75312 Boba Fett’s Starship.

“On paper, it’s good value – but price per part ratio is not everything, and this set is emblematic of that. We got pretty much the same exact scale for the same exact ship just a few years ago in 75312 Boba Fett’s Starship and that was only $50. It came with less pieces but, aside from the function to drop the seismic bombs and the extra minifigure, I don’t really know what those extra pieces went into.”
Duck Bricks

Pros of 75433 Jango Fett’s Starship	Cons of 75433 Jango Fett’s Starship
Ideal size for people without room for UCS scale	While not as egregious as other sets, the price still feels too high
Rare Kaminoan minifigure
Seismic charge drop function is a fun extra

Our verdict: Another one to wait for a sale on – unless you are swapping out a planned UCS purchase for this, in which case you’re saving a lot.

LEGO Star Wars 75434 K-2SO

The latest in a long line of buildable droids, here comes 75434 K-2SO. However, he doesn’t quite fit in as smoothly as you might hope. Where Andor starts a little apart from other Star Wars titles, so too does this LEGO Star Wars set, built at a different scale and likely appealing to a different group of fans.

Nonetheless, all the same detail is there that you would expect from this display-centric build. Priced at £79.99 / $89.99 / €89.99 for 845 pieces, it feels surprisingly well-priced amongst a host of other overpriced builds in this wave.

“It is obvious that K-2SO is not a droid of the caliber of C-3PO or R2-D2 in the Star Wars universe and many fans will inevitably consider this product dispensable and at the very least less attractive than the sets based on the flagship trilogies. However, I’m happy to see something other than the usual reissues coming to the LEGO Star Wars range, so I’m more lenient about the few flaws and other notable approximations here and I know that it will soon be possible to get this pretty model for a little less elsewhere than on the official online store.”
Hoth Bricks

Pros of 75434 K-2SO	Cons of 75434 K-2SO
Fully articulated	Not at scale with other LEGO droids
Clever building techniques
Andor fans need to take what they can get

Our verdict: Andor fans, snap it up, as this is the most detailed version of an iconic character as you’re likely ever to get.

LEGO Star Wars 75430 Wicket the Ewok

At a first glance, everyone breathed a sigh of relief that 75430 Wicket the Ewok was an improvement on 75371 Chewbacca, the previous LEGO attempt at a furry character. While it skips over some of the creepiness that Chewie exuded, that doesn’t mean the upcoming set is a slam dunk, however.

The awkward pose is impossible to change, thanks to no articulated limbs. That leaves limited display possibilities and keeps his legs planted in a pose that makes it look like he badly needs to dash to the loo. The detail and sculpting around the head and face are skilful, nonetheless – but once again delivered at a price that fans can’t get on board with.

“While I like Wicket, I like the design, it looks good in person – I do wish there was a little bit more articulation here. I wish you could move his hand. It’s just a statue basically, which is fine if you put him on display, but I’m questioning how popular this will be. How many people want to fork over $120? It’s very low, I imagine.”
Solid Brix Studios

Pros of 75430 Wicket the Ewok	Cons of 75430 Wicket the Ewok
Impressive detail in the face	One last time for this LEGO Star Wars wave – overpriced
The fur feels much more textured and realistic than Chewie’s	Limited articulation