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What UCS Star Wars Sets We Need in 2026 (with Jedi Temple, Theed Palace & More)

If the Mark of a true collector is ambition, 2026 is the year LEGO should answer. Below is my wish list of the Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) Star Wars ships and locations we deserve. Since we all know a HUGE part of the best UCS set are the details, I’ve included suggested scale, piece count and size.

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UCS Wishlist for 2026

Jedi Temple on Coruscant (UCS Architectural Display)

Why: A towering, vertical display that breaks the mold of purely horizontal UCS ships. Offers modular interiors, sweeping terraces, grand council chambers, archives, training rooms, and dramatic skyline presence. Suggested size & piece count: ~3,000–4,500 pieces; 40–60 cm tall (depending on included floors).

Possible Minifig Roster:

• Grand Master Yoda

• Mace Windu
• Obi-Wan Kenobi (Episode III style)
• Anakin Skywalker (Episode III)
• Ki-Adi-Mundi
• Plo Koon
• Shaak Ti
• Ahsoka Tano (young / early era)
• Depa Billaba
• Luminara Unduli
• Chancellor Palpatine (senatorial robes)
• Bail Organa
• Senate Guards (2)
• Jedi Younglings (2–3)

Royal Palace of Theed (Naboo)

Why: A bright, regal counterpoint to so many dark warships. Theed’s architecture is iconic—with domes, waterfalls, and marble corridors. This set could possibly remind you of the recent Lord of the Rings Rivendale set. It suits a UCS architectural line very well. Suggested size & piece count: ~4,000–5,000 pieces; similar in footprint / complexity to large architecture sets like UCS castle variants.

Possible Minifig Roster:

Queen Amidala (royal gown variant, exclusive print)

• Captain Panaka
• Padmé Naberrie (handmaiden guise)
• Jar Jar Binks
• Boss Nass
• Qui-Gon Jinn
• Obi-Wan Kenobi (Episode I)
• Darth Maul (for a duel display option)
• Naboo Royal Guards (2)
• Senator Palpatine
• Young Anakin Skywalker

Could include a mini hangar bay section or a small N-1 starfighter micro build on a flight stand beneath one section for display drama.

UCS Ghost & Phantom II

Why: The current Ghost and Phantom II is set to retire by the end of the year and is from the Ashoka series. The UCS version would be from Star Wars Rebels. The Ghost + Phantom II lend themselves to stylish asymmetry and interior storytelling. A UCS version would capture the heart of the Rebellion’s motley crew. Suggested size & piece count: ~2,500–3,000 pieces (mid-range UCS). This would be roughly double the current version.

Possible Minifig Roster:

• Captain Hera Syndulla

• Kanan Jarrus
• Ezra Bridger
• Sabine Wren
• Zeb Orrelios
• Chopper (droid)
• Optional cameo: Ahsoka Tano, Captain Rex or Grand Admiral Thrawn

UCS Outrider (Dash Rendar’s YT-2400 Freighter)

Why: A beloved Legends ship from *Shadows of the Empire*. Sleek, smuggler-class, and nostalgic, perfect for collectors wanting a compact but meaningful UCS build. Suggested size & piece count: ~2,500–3,500 pieces.

Possible Minifig Roster:Dash Rendar (exclusive UCS variant)

• Leebo (LE-BO2D9)
• Prince Xizor
• Boba Fett (classic armor variant)
• Optional: Rebel/Imperial agent for a micro-diorama

UCS TIE Defender

Why: Forst introduced in 1994 Jedi Starfighter video game the Tie Defender got a proper introduction during Rebels as a key component of Grand Admiral Thrawn’s strategy to control the galaxy. A tri-wing TIE prototype design that stands out from standard TIE variants. Its silhouette demands a display in a collector’s lineup. Suggested size & piece count: ~1,200–1,800 pieces. Very similar to that of the current Tie Interceptor (1931 pieces)

Possible Minifig Roster:Imperial prototype pilot(s)

Imperial test pilot

• Imperial officer
• Optional: Admiral

UCS Malevolence (Clone Wars Era)

Why: Early on during the Clone Wars General Grievous used the Malevolence to decimate the Galactic Republic. The massive ion cannon and elongated hull create a striking silhouette. A UCS build could expose its internal modules for dramatic effect. Suggested size & piece count: ~3,500–5,500 pieces.

Possible Minifig Roster:General Grievous

• Admiral Trench
• Asajj Ventress
• B1 and B2 Super Battle Droids
• Vulture Droids
• Count Dooku
• Several Separatist / Battle droid officers
• Optional: Anakin / Obi-Wan cameo (scene segment)

UCS Supremacy (First Order Megastructure)

Why: Nothing struck fear in the New Republic like Snoke’s flagship dreadnaught. A 60km wide slab-style megastructure, unique among UCS designs. Expansive, brutal, and visually dominant. Suggested size & piece count: ~6,000–8,000 pieces (statement UCS).

Possible Minifig Roster:

• Supreme Leader Snoke
• Kylo Ren

• General Hux
• Snoke’s Pretorian guard
• Captain Phasma
• BB9-E

• Multiple First Order officers
• TIE pilots (2–3)
• First Order Stormtroopers

UCS Lucrehulk-class Droid Control Ship

Why: A ringed capital ship with internal hangars, iconic to the Clone Wars / Prequel era. The ring architecture lends itself to modular UCS building. Suggested size & piece count: ~4,000–6,000 pieces.

Possible Minifig Roster:

• Nute Gunray

• vulture droids
• Hyena Bombers
• B1 Battle Droids

• Battle droid commanders
• Republic / Separatist senators or officers for contrast

UCS Profundity (Mon Calamari Command Cruiser)

Why: At the end of Rouge One the Profundity went toe to toe with the Empire. Elegant curves and organic hull plating make Mon Cal ships standout models. There also an opportunity for an interior scene where Darth Vader tears through so many Rebels in the hallway in his attempt to recover the stolen Death Star plans. Profundity would fill a gap in UCS capital ships. Suggested size & piece count: ~3,000–4,500 pieces.

Possible Minifig Roster:

• Admiral Raddus
• Darth Vader (epic hallway scene)

• Mon Calamari officers
• Rebel troopers / pilots
• Optional micro corvette / support vessel shadowed display

UCS Leviathan (Darth Malak’s Flagship, Old Republic Era)

Why: From Knights of the Old Republic, enough said ! Malak’s Leviathan is a dark, imposing Sith warship. It brings the Old Republic into the UCS spotlight. Suggested size & piece count: ~3,500–5,000 pieces.

Possible Minifig Roster:

• Darth Malak (exclusive UCS variant)

• Darth Revan (redemption / face-off inclusion)
• Carth Onasi (Republic officer cameo)
• Bastila Shan
• Sith troopers (Old Republic design, 2 variants)

Include a micro Ebon Hawk beneath its hangar or nameplate backing with the Star Forge campaign map etched for extra lore appeal.

UCS Umbaran Starfighter

Why: Perhaps the most beloved arc during the Clone Wars was the Umbaran campaign. Sleek and stealthy, this fighter has a distinctive look and would look striking as a display UCS. Suggested size & piece count: ~900–1,500 pieces.

Possible Minifig Roster:

• Arc Troopers Fives, Jesse and Hardcase

• Optional: General Pong Krell cameo

UCS Raddus (Resistance)

Why: While similar to Admiral Ackbar’s Home One the Raddus is a Resistance Cruiser named after Admiral Raddus who perished above Scarif at the end of Rogue One. Commanded by Amalyn Haldo it blew up in spectacular fashion while splitting Snoke’s Supremacy in two during the events of the Last Jedi. Suggested size & piece count: ~3,000–4,500 pieces.

Possible Minifig Roster:

• Admiral Haldo

• Poe Dameron

• General Leia Organa
• Finn
• Rose Tico

• Resistance troopers
• Resistance pilots
• C3PO
• BB8
• R2D2

UCS Galactic Republic AT-TE (Display Walker)

Why: The AT-TE is iconic from *The Clone Wars*. A UCS display walker with full articulation, interior troop decks, and removable armor panels would be a stand-out among UCS vehicles. Suggested size & piece count: ~1,800–2,800 pieces.

Possible Minifig Roster:

• Commander Cody

• Captain Rex (Phase II armor)
• Clone troopers (x2–3)
• Republic gunner
• Jedi Generals Anakin Skywalker a d Obi-Wan Kenobi to command the tank

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Putting It All Together

A 2026 UCS rollout could offer one or two “flagship” monsters (Supremacy, Leviathan, Lucrehulk) alongside several architectural or mid-scale builds (Temple, Theed, AT-TE, Ghost). The key is variety — vertical vs horizontal drama, deep interior vs silhouette forms, light tones vs dark warship tones. Anything from this list could anchor your shelf, but the Jedi Temple, Theed Palace, or Supremacy would be the headline makers. If LEGO offers modular options, alternating internal displays, and exclusive minifigs, collectors will go all in.