LEGO Star Wars Enters the Bust Format With Yoda and Vader
LEGO has officially revealed two new Star Wars display busts launching April 26 2026: 75438 Yoda and 75439 Darth Vader. Both are 18+ rated sets designed for display rather than play, following the format established by the Iron Man Bust but at a smaller, more affordable scale.
The Yoda Bust comes in at 399 pieces and $39.99, while the Darth Vader Bust is 349 pieces and $49.99. Both include a character minifigure, giving collectors a figure alongside the display piece.
The April 26 release date makes these ideal picks for anyone shopping ahead of May the Fourth, LEGO's most active Star Wars sales window each year.
75438 Yoda Bust: 399 pieces, $39.99 USD, launches April 26 2026
Darth Vader Bust: Specs and Display Appeal
The Darth Vader Bust (75439) measures 18cm tall and 14cm wide, roughly 7 inches by 5.5 inches. That is a compact footprint that fits comfortably on a desk or shelf without requiring dedicated display space.
The angular, geometric nature of Vader's helmet lends itself particularly well to LEGO's brick-based construction. Unlike organic creature designs, Vader's helmet is essentially a series of precise planes and curves, which translates cleanly into LEGO bricks at this scale.
At $49.99 for 349 pieces, the price-per-piece is on the higher end, but display pieces are not bought for piece count. You are paying for the presentation format and the licensed character. As a desk ornament for a Star Wars fan, this is straightforward value.
Yoda Bust: The More Challenging Design
The Yoda Bust (75438) is the trickier of the two builds at 399 pieces and $39.99. Organic faces and non-humanoid creatures are notoriously difficult to render convincingly in LEGO bricks, and Yoda's distinctive wrinkled face and large ears present a real challenge.
LEGO has a mixed track record with organic character busts and faces. The Darth Vader design benefits from clean geometric lines, while Yoda requires curves and textures that LEGO bricks replicate less naturally.
That said, at $39.99 the Yoda Bust is the lowest price point of any display bust LEGO has released under the 18+ banner. Even if the likeness is not perfect, the price makes it a low-risk purchase for Star Wars fans who want to add it to a collection.
Both Sets Include Character Minifigures
Each bust includes a corresponding character minifigure: a Yoda minifigure with the Yoda Bust and a Darth Vader minifigure with the Vader Bust. For collectors who have gaps in their Star Wars minifigure roster, this adds genuine value beyond just the display piece.
The minifigures are not new exclusive designs, but having them packaged with display sets means collectors get a complete package: the centrepiece build and a minifigure to place beside it.
Displaying a minifigure next to the bust of the same character is a natural pairing and the kind of staging that looks intentional rather than accidental on a shelf.
Buying One or Both: Which to Prioritise
If you are buying only one, the Darth Vader Bust is the stronger pick for display purposes. The geometric design translates better to LEGO bricks, the proportions are naturally striking and the character is one of the most recognisable in pop culture.
The Yoda Bust is the better pick if your collection is Jedi-focused or if you are building out a display that represents both sides of the Force. Paired together on the same shelf, they create a natural visual tension that works well as a themed display.
At a combined $89.98, owning both is a modest investment compared to most LEGO display pieces. For any serious Star Wars LEGO collector, both are reasonable pickups ahead of May the Fourth.
