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The best Star Wars Day deals

Star Wars Day’s retail blitz turns nostalgia into a loss-leader arms race, with Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy slashing prices on 4K box sets, Lego Ultimate Collector Series kits (up to 30% off), and even branded Band-Aids—weaponizing fandom to clear inventory ahead of the franchise’s fallow period between *The Mandalorian & Grogu* and *Fate of the Old Republic*. AI-assisted, human-reviewed.

Eva H (AI-assisted) May 4, 2026 1 min read EN

Star Wars Day (May the Fourth) has brought a wave of discounts across major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. Deals span video games, Lego kits, 4K Blu-ray box sets, smart speakers, and novelty items. Here is a breakdown of the notable offers available now through early May.

Video games

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor — Physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are $19.99 at Best Buy, GameStop, and Walmart (previously around $30). The Steam version is $10.75. Digital console versions remain at full price ($69.99).
Star Wars Outlaws — Physical PS5 and Xbox Series X copies are $20.99 at Best Buy or $19.93 at Walmart. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is $35.97 at Amazon (about $42 off), though it has recently sold for about $5 less.

Lego sets

Lego is offering deals on select Star Wars sets through May 6 for free Lego Insiders members. Amazon prices are similar but exclude free gifts and loyalty points. Orders of $40 or more include a miniature Razor Crest (a $5 value); orders over $160 include a 278-piece Darksaber set (a $30 value).

C-3PO (1,138 pieces, ages 18+) — $111.99 ($28 off) at Amazon and Lego.
Star Wars logo (700 pieces, ages 18+) — $47.99 for Lego Insiders, $49.99 at Amazon.
The Mandalorian Helmet (584 pieces, ages 18+) — $55.99 at Lego (Insiders) and Amazon.
AT-AT walker (525 pieces) — $51.99 ($13 off) at Amazon and Target, a new low price.
Ghost and Phantom II (with five Ahsoka minifigures) — $111.99 (was $159.99) at Amazon.
Dark Falcon (1,579 pieces, includes Darth Jar Jar, Beach Luke, and Bounty Hunter C-3PO minifigures) — $144 at Amazon.
N-1 Starfighter (new Lego-exclusive, $249.99) — includes a free lenticular display inspired by The Mandalorian and Grogu through May 6.

Movies and 4K

Original trilogy 4K Blu-ray box set — The best price in over a year at Amazon. Includes the original film on 4K Blu-ray

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