The UCS Jabba’s Sail Barge: A LEGO® Set That’s Worth the Hype (and the Price Tag?)

If you’ve ever dreamed of recreating the iconic Return of the Jedi scene where our heroes confront Jabba the Hutt, LEGO® just made your wallet tremble. The 75397 UCS Jabba’s Sail Barge is here, and it’s as massive as it is expensive. At 3,942 pieces, this set isn’t just a model—it’s a statement. And yes, it’s going to cost you.

Pricing and Availability

The UCS Jabba’s Sail Barge will set you back €499.99 (that’s $499.99, $799.99 AUD, £429.99, 4,999.99 DKK, 5,499.99 SEK, 2,399.99 PLN, or 2,699.99 BRL). It’s a LEGO® exclusive, so you’ll only find it on LEGO.com or in LEGO® Stores. LEGO® Insiders get early access starting October 3, while the rest of us have to wait until October 6. If you’re planning to splurge, do it between October 3-10 to snag the 40730 Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber as a gift with purchase (GWP), because who doesn’t want a tiny, plastic lightsaber to justify the expense?

What’s Inside the Box?

This isn’t just a pretty ship. The UCS Jabba’s Sail Barge is a hybrid, part Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) display model, part detailed playset. It’s 77cm long, so it’s going to dominate your shelf. The minifigure lineup is impressive, featuring 11 characters:

• Jabba the Hutt (obviously)
• Princess Leia (in her infamous slave outfit, red shorts and all)
• Bib Fortuna
• C-3PO (though purists might grumble about his non-silver leg)
• Max Rebo
• Kithaba
• Vizam
• Wooof
• Gamorrean Guard (only one, sadly)
• Salacious Crumb
• R2-D2 (with a bar table accessory, because why not?)

But let’s be real: Star Wars fans are going to nitpick. Where’s the second Gamorrean Guard? Why isn’t Bib Fortuna as chunky as he was in The Book of Boba Fett? And why does Slave Leia still have those red shorts? LEGO®, you’re built for fans, but you’re also built for debates.

Is It Worth It?

The UCS Jabba’s Sail Barge is a dream set for Star Wars collectors. It’s big, detailed, and packed with minifigures. But is it worth €499.99? That depends. If you’re a die-hard fan who lives for LEGO® Star Wars, then absolutely. If you’re just casually into LEGO®, maybe start with the Imperial Dropship and see how you feel.

Either way, LEGO® knows what they’re doing. They’ve given us a set that’s as divisive as it is desirable—built for fans, but also built to make us think (and maybe argue a little).

What do you think? Will you be adding the UCS Jabba’s Sail Barge to your collection, or is the Imperial Dropship more your speed?