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"Scoring a BrickScore of 78.7, The Darksaber is the best lightsaber GWP in the LEGO Star Wars series, praised by both experts for its accurate design, satisfying weight, and clever techniques. Now retired, it is a display-focused collector piece that was also the most accessible lightsaber promo to date."
The 40917 Darksaber earns a BrickScore of 78.7 (Recommended), with both expert reviewers and a tiny but enthusiastic owner pool (4 ratings, all 5 out of 5) in strong agreement that this May the Fourth 2026 gift-with-purchase is the best entry in the LEGO Star Wars lightsaber hilt series to date. Brickset praised its accuracy to source material and clever use of wand boxes for texture, while MandRproductions highlighted its significantly lower acquisition threshold compared to prior lightsaber promos. The set is now retired and was only available with a $160+ Star Wars purchase during the May 4th promotion period.
Where they split: The main point of disagreement is whether May 4th GWPs should include a minifigure. MandRproductions rated this a firm miss on that front, while Brickset found the execution so well-done that it stands alongside any minifigure-based promo in the series. Both reviewers scored it positively overall.
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"Of the four lightsabers in this series to date, 40917 The Darksaber is easily the best"
Brickset Reviews"this one to me is much more obtainable to the average LEGO Star Wars fan, which ultimately is a good thing"
MandRproductions"Of the four lightsabers in this series to date, 40917 The Darksaber is easily the best"
"this one to me is much more obtainable to the average LEGO Star Wars fan, which ultimately is a good thing"
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