LEGO Star Wars 40917 The Darksaber GWP Officially Revealed | 1st May 2026

The LEGO Group has officially revealed 40917 The Darksaber, confirming this year's headlining Gift With Purchase for Star Wars Day 2026. Launching alongside a wider wave of LEGO Star Wars sets on the 26th of April, and the highly anticipated 75442 UCS The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter on the 1st of May, the 18+ model will be available with all LEGO Star Wars purchases over $160 / €160 / £145 from the 1st to the 6th of May 2026.

Following on from previous lightsaber-themed GWPs, 40917 The Darksaber becomes the fourth entry in this display-focused sub-line. However, it immediately stands apart thanks to its distinct design, inspired by its appearances in The Mandalorian and The Clone Wars. This is further reflected in it being the largest LEGO Star Wars lightsaber model to date, measuring around 26 cm in length and including a total of 278 pieces.

The build uses a combination of black and dark grey elements to replicate the sabre made of Beskar, along with its slit-shaped blade emitter. The LEGO Darksaber also includes the angular pommel and hand guard, along with utilising the wand box elements from the LEGO Harry Potter theme in black to achieve a layered, rigid look for the hilt.

Another distinctive detail used in the build is a transparent purple 1x4 tile to showcase the start of the Darksaber's distinctive flat blade, rather than fully building it out. The 278-piece build is then complete with the standard 18+ display stand features, along with a printed nameplate: 'LEGO Star Wars The Darksaber'.

40917 The Darksaber

Set Name - The Darksaber

Set Number - 40917

Age Range - 10+

Piece Count - 278

Minifigures - 0

Availability - Free with LEGO Star Wars purchases over $160 / €160 / £145 - Shop Now at LEGO

Promo Dates - 1st-6th May 2026

40917 The Darksaber releases from the 1st to the 6th of May 2026, but what do you think? Will you be aiming to secure this exclusive LEGO Star Wars GWP during this year’s Star Wars Day promotions? How do you feel about its display-focused design compared to previous lightsaber builds? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below, and check out all our latest LEGO Star Wars coverage.

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