Not many Lego sets have the type of run the Darth Vader Helmet[1] has enjoyed. Released way back in March 2021, the 834-piece display model of the classic Sith Lord from the Original Trilogy has outlived many Star Wars Lego sets released after it. The Darth Vader Helmet is practically ancient in Lego years, but it remains one of the best-selling Star Wars sets at major retailers to this day. Just in the last month, Amazon says it has sold over 2,000 Darth Vader Helmets, which is a higher total than a bunch of recently launched sets. But Dark Lord Vader’s life-support system can’t keep him alive in the Lego Star Wars universe forever. Lego has marked the Darth Vader Helmet as “retiring soon,”[2] which means it’ll likely be sold out at major retailers before the end of the year.
If you want to add the set to your personal collection or are looking for an always-popular gift for a Star Wars fan this holiday season, the Lego Darth Vader Helmet is on sale for $62 (was $80) at Amazon[3] and Walmart[4] ahead of Prime Big Deal Days[5]. This isn’t the all-time lowest price, but it’s one of the better discounts offered this year. We wouldn’t be surprised if both retailers sold out, and there’s no guarantee it would be restocked again. For context, the Lego Store is selling the set for full price, but it’s on backorder and won’t ship for two months[6].
You can pair the Darth Vader Helmet with deals on other Lego Star Wars Helmets, including The Mandalorian[7] and Captain Rex[8], which are likely next in line for retirement. Walmart also has a stellar bundle deal featuring Kylo Ren’s Helmet and Command Shuttle[9] that saves you over $40.
Lego Star Wars Helmet Models
Check out all five of the active Lego Star Wars Helmet sets as well as one retired model[10] that has randomly popped back up on Amazon below.
After checking out the Star Wars Helmets, take a look at some of the other deals on soon-to-be-retired Lego Star Wars sets at the end of this story.
$62 (was $80) | Retiring soon[11]
The Darth Vader Helmet is an 834-piece build measuring 8 x 5.5 x 5.5 inches. Designed for experienced builders, this model utilizes more advanced building techniques than some of the other smaller character helmets in the lineup. Along with the detailed exterior plating, the build includes Vader’s life-support system. The brick-built display stand includes a detachable nameplate with the Lego Star Wars logo.
Walmart was offering two different bundles with the Darth Vader Helmet earlier this month–one with the new UCS AT-ST[12] and one with the Kylo Ren Helmet[13]–but both are currently sold out.
$70 | Bundle with Kylo Ren’s Command Shuttle for $98 (was $140)[14]
Speaking of the Kylo Ren Helmet, the 529-piece model of the helmet worn by Lord Vader’s grandson is still available in a bundle deal at Walmart. You can pair it with Kylo Ren’s Command Shuttle, a 386-piece model of the villain’s stealthy starship, for $98 (was $140). You’re essentially getting both Kylo Ren $70 sets for only $49 each[15].
Outside of the bundle deals, Kylo Ren’s Helmet hasn’t received any discounts since launching in May for Star Wars Day. The 529-piece build is exclusive to Walmart and the Lego Store. The completed model measures 7 x 4.5 x 5 inches.
$56 (was $70)[16]
The Mandalorian Helmet released back in early 2022 and probably won’t be sticking around for much longer either. The 584-piece build recreates Mando’s Beskar plate armor. When connected to the stand, The Mandalorian Helmet measures 7 x 4 x 4.5 inches.
The Mandalorian Helmet is on sale for $56 (was $70) at Amazon and Walmart.
$56 (was $70)[17]
The replica of the popular 501st Legion Clone Commander’s Helmet actually has the highest piece count of the Star Wars Lego Helmets actively being produced today. The 854-piece Captain Rex Helmet measures 8 x 5 x 5 inches and does a stellar job recreating the unique armor plating from The Clone Wars film and follow-up TV series.
You can get the Captain Rex Helmet for $56 (was $70) at Amazon.
$65 (was $70)[18]
The 616-piece Jango Fett Helmet released alongside the Kylo Ren Helmet for Star Wars Day, so it’s not surprising that discounts on this one are small so far. The completed model measures 8.5 x 4.5 x 4 inches and has an adjustable rangefinder antenna.
Jango Fett has received a lot of attention from Lego this year. The bounty hunter’s starship from Attack of the Clones joined the UCS lineup for Star Wars Day[19], and a smaller playset version of the Firespray-Class Starship[20] launched in August.
$70 | Retired / In stock at Amazon[21]
Lego discontinued the Clone Commander Cody Helmet in February 2025. Since then, the helmet has disappeared from most major retailers, but Amazon recently restocked the 766-piece set for its original $70 MSRP. Clone Wars and Bad Batch fans should check it out while they can. The completed model with display stand is 8 x 5 x 5.5 inches.
Walmart has one other in-stock Lego Star Wars bundle deal featuring a set that’s retiring soon, too. Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator[22] is normally $70 on its own, but you can pair it with the Darth Maul Mech for only $62 (was $88). Another notable Star Wars set on its way out is the popular 583-piece Droideka Destroyer Droid[23] for $52 (was $65). Two Ultimate Collector Series Star Wars Lego sets are being discontinued: Luke Skywalker’s X-Wing Starfighter[24] and massive Razor Crest Starship from The Mandalorian[25]. The latter is on sale for a slight discount at Amazon.
There are currently 23 Lego Star Wars sets on the brink of retirement[26]. Outside of the UCS builds, the list below focuses on the ones you can save money on right now. Multiple dioramas recreating scenes from the movies are discounted, including the Mos Espa Podrace[27] from The Phantom Menace for $57 (was $80) and Boarding the Tantive IV[28] from A New Hope for $44 (was $55). You can also get the 654-piece Tantive IV Starship[29] display model for $64 (was $80). Those three sets and numerous others in the list below were part of the Lego Star Wars commemorative 25th anniversary series.
Heads up: The price of Lego Star Wars Mechs tends to jump considerably after retirement. So while the Luke Skywalker X-Wing Mech[30] is selling for its full $16 MSRP, you won’t want to wait to long to snag one. Plus, look how cool this buildable action figure is:
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References
- ^ Darth Vader Helmet (www.amazon.com)
- ^ the Darth Vader Helmet as “retiring soon,” (sovrn.co)
- ^ Amazon (www.amazon.com)
- ^ Walmart (sovrn.co)
- ^ Prime Big Deal Days (www.amazon.com)
- ^ on backorder and won’t ship for two months (sovrn.co)
- ^ The Mandalorian (www.amazon.com)
- ^ Captain Rex (www.amazon.com)
- ^ Kylo Ren’s Helmet and Command Shuttle (sovrn.co)
- ^ one retired model (www.amazon.com)
- ^ $62 (was $80) | Retiring soon (www.amazon.com)
- ^ the new UCS AT-ST (sovrn.co)
- ^ Kylo Ren Helmet (sovrn.co)
- ^ $70 | Bundle with Kylo Ren’s Command Shuttle for $98 (was $140) (sovrn.co)
- ^ getting both Kylo Ren $70 sets for only $49 each (sovrn.co)
- ^ $56 (was $70) (www.amazon.com)
- ^ $56 (was $70) (www.amazon.com)
- ^ $65 (was $70) (www.amazon.com)
- ^ joined the UCS lineup for Star Wars Day (www.amazon.com)
- ^ playset version of the Firespray-Class Starship (www.amazon.com)
- ^ $70 | Retired / In stock at Amazon (www.amazon.com)
- ^ Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator (sovrn.co)
- ^ Droideka Destroyer Droid (www.amazon.com)
- ^ Luke Skywalker’s X-Wing Starfighter (www.amazon.com)
- ^ Razor Crest Starship from The Mandalorian (www.amazon.com)
- ^ 23 Lego Star Wars sets on the brink of retirement (sovrn.co)
- ^ Mos Espa Podrace (www.amazon.com)
- ^ Boarding the Tantive IV (www.amazon.com)
- ^ Tantive IV Starship (www.amazon.com)
- ^ Luke Skywalker X-Wing Mech (www.amazon.com)