Star Wars is the most popular licensed theme for LEGO with just about every build in the lineup rated 4.8 out of 5 stars or higher. The Boarding the Tantive IV set recreates the opening scene from A New Hope where Darth Vader storms the Rebel corridor and it’s packed with interactive features that make the battle playable instead of just displayable. Right now, it drops to $43 on Amazon for early Black Friday, down from the usual $54. That’s a record low for this model, and it’s one of the best-selling LEGO sets during this early discount period. The official LEGO store isn’t running this deal, so Amazon has the exclusive price drop.
Seven Minifigures, Including Clone Troopers
The set includes Darth Vader, two Stormtroopers, two Rebel Fleet Troopers, and Captain Antilles to give you both sides of the iconic hallway battle. You also get the 25th Anniversary Clone Trooper Fives mini-figure with a dedicated display stand, which is a collectible exclusive to this set. Fives features updated printing and detailing that makes him more accurate to the Clone Wars series, and the stand keeps him separate from the action scene so you can show him off properly.
The buildable corridor section captures the narrow and claustrophobic feel of the interior of Tantive IV where the Rebels got overwhelmed. Flick levers activate mechanisms that blast open the entrance door and knock over minifigures during battle recreations, adding actual play value instead of static posing. The door mechanism is spring-loaded with a simple design that snaps open with satisfying force, while the toppling feature lets you simulate blaster hits without having to manually move figures around.
With connectors on both ends of the corridor, you can attach multiple 75387 sets together, extending the hallway into a longer battle scene. Snag two or three of these during the sale and you’ll build out a more impressive display showing the full scale of the Rebel defeat. The connectors snap together securely without gaps or misalignment, making the extended corridor look like one continuous build instead of obvious sections stuck together.
The 502-piece count hits the sweet spot for builders aged 8 and above, and provides enough complexity to keep things interesting without dragging on for hours. Along the way, the build process teaches basic Lego techniques like SNOT building, where studs face in different directions to create smooth surfaces and angles. You’ll work through hinge mechanisms for the door, Technic pins for the toppling feature, and layered construction for the corridor walls.
Accessories include blasters for the troops, a lightsaber for Vader, and smaller details like consoles and wall panels that add texture to the corridor. The Rebel Fleet Troopers come with their distinctive helmets that appeared for maybe 30 seconds in the actual movie but became iconic anyway. Captain Antilles gets his unique torso printing, which fits his brief appearance before Vader chokes him out, and the Stormtroopers feature the classic armor design that every Star Wars fan recognizes.
Right now, you’re getting seven mini-figures including an anniversary exclusive, 502 pieces with interactive mechanisms and a build that captures one of the most iconic moments in Star Wars for $43. At a record low price, it’s accessible even if you’re just getting into LEGO Star Wars collecting, and it’s modular so you can expand on it later without having to start from scratch.