How many pieces are in the Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber?

Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber contains 173 pieces.

What age is the Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 18+.

When was the Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber released?

Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber was released in 2021.

🏛 Star Wars

Set #40483

Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber

Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber is a surprisingly elegant display piece.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 18+ · Beginner build Perfect for Star Wars fans of all ages who want a quick and easy display piece
Build: 173 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $24.99 list price · 14.4¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★☆☆ 3.6 community rating from 82 ratings

Fans appreciate the set as an affordable and displayable Star Wars collectible, though some find the build repetitive and lacking in complexity. The simple design makes it accessible to younger builders.

$24.99

Best Price

$125.99

📝 Our Take

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Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber is a surprisingly elegant display piece. This set captures the iconic design of Luke's weapon in a compact and affordable package, making it a great entry point into LEGO Star Wars collecting.

This set is perfect for Star Wars fans looking for a quick and satisfying build. The build is straightforward, taking only a few hours, and the final model looks great on a desk or shelf.

Skip this if you're looking for complex building techniques or minifigures. This is purely a display model; consider a larger diorama set like the Mos Eisley Cantina for more involved building and play features.

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173

Pieces

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1.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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18+

Ages

Build Highlights:

Simple and repetitive techniques to create the cylindrical shape
Uses Technic pins for internal structure
Curved tiles create a smooth, realistic hilt
Display stand included

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber (40483) presents a mixed investment outlook. As a retired Star Wars set, it benefits from the theme's enduring popularity. However, its relatively low piece count and initial MSRP suggest limited long-term appreciation potential. The current price indicates some increase in value, but the stability of the price trend implies that significant gains may not be imminent. Compared to larger, more complex Star Wars sets, this one carries a higher risk of underperforming as an investment.

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📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 173
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 42 unique parts, 173 pieces

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 14769 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 15535 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 15672 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15712 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 18653 8× Black

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 4× Black

Bar 2L with Towball

Part #: 22484 1× Dark Red

Cylinder Half 2 x...

Part #: 24593 4× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 2 Curved...

Part #: 27925 12× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 7× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 12× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 32028 1× Flat Silver

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 8× Black

Technic Driving R...

Part #: 35186 2× Light Bluish Gray

Weapon Chakram / ...

Part #: 35485 1× Flat Silver

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Black

Technic Gear Rack...

Part #: 3743 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 2× Black

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 1× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 2× Trans-Light Blue

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 10× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 16× Blue

Technic Axle 7

Part #: 44294 2× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 2× Black

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 1× Yellow

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 52107 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 60474 5× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 60474 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 6134 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 1× Flat Silver

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 6180pr0025 1× Black

Brick Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 6222 9× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 8× Black

Brick Round Corne...

Part #: 85080 10× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 8× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 92947 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 1× Light Bluish Gray

The set contains a variety of Light Bluish Gray and Black elements, useful for general building and MOCs. The curved tiles are particularly useful for creating smooth surfaces.