LEGO Star Wars 75440 AT-AT: Super little stomper [Review]
When is a starship not a starship? Why, when it’s part of the LEGO Star Wars Starship Collection, of course. This line of statues has given us plenty of microscale versions of larger ships from the galaxy far, far away. So far, they have all been true to the sub-theme’s name; but coming out next January 1 is 75440 AT-AT – decidedly not a starship! No matter, though. It should still make for a nice little model. Pre-orders are open now with an asking price US $64.99 | CAN $84.99 | UK £54.99; third-party sellers like Amazon or eBay might also have it available after general release. At 525 pieces, it’s one of the smallest versions of this walker LEGO has ever released as a stand-alone set. But size, as Yoda tells us, matters not…
LEGO Star Wars 75440 AT-AT | 525 Pieces | Available January 1, 2026; Pre-orders open now |US $64.99 | CAN $84.99 | UK £54.99
The LEGO Group provided The Brothers Brick with an early copy of this set for review. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews.
The box and build
The 525 parts are confined within four paper bags. The front of the instructions feature a cool shot of the AT-AT. It’s just standing there… Menacingly.
The instructions, as usual, have their two-page blurb inside talking about the AT-AT’s appearance in the Empire Strikes Back.
And we’re straight into it! We kick things off with a two-stud-wide core for the body. There are both greeble details and structural internals as we go.
Almost all the Starship Collection sets feature miniature characters hidden away inside, and the AT-AT is no different. A small garrison of snowtroopers sits within, on top of some interesting 2×2 trans-clear SNOT bricks.
It’s a densely packed belly. So much so that some interesting techniques are required to get the external panels to fit properly. On the front we have a 1×2 panel creating a gap for the amour plating to sit in. On the back, it’s a recessed clip attached sideways.
The method for attaching the external panels is similar to that used in the most recent LEGO AT-AT. Clips and bars allow for movement, and the various wedge plates set the angles. Everything lines up very nicely.
Someone get VeersWatch on the phone – we have another miniature cameo! This time it’s in the head, next to an AT-AT pilot.
The head is a great little build, making every part count and filling in the gaps in some interesting ways. The Technic connection point allows for it to swivel as it hunts for rebels.
Then we move onto the legs – and curiously, we’re only building three of them. They’re another great example of cramming detail into a limited number of pieces, particularly the feet. Most interesting are a collection of 2×2 tiles printed with a knee joint at 45 degrees to the LEGO grid. There are no stickers in this set, and this is a great way to maximise the use of a printed part.
No, it’s not asking for belly rubs – we’re just attaching the legs.
The pin connection allows for some movement within the legs. So to keep it steady on its base, our AT-AT is connected there via more pins under its feet. That 1×3 slope rather sticks out a bit, though… What’s that for?
As we start the fourth and final bag, we come across our answer. The fourth leg is bent, which explains why we didn’t build it earlier. This angled piece is usually found in mech or 4+ sets, but this is a great use for it. That 1×3 slope is what the foot rests on.
Believe it or not, that’s the Imperial walker now done. But where the Empire goes, the Rebels will surely follow to cause a nuisance. In this set, that comes in the form of a miniature snowspeeder, making ingenious use of various clips and bars to give it its distinctive shape. The (relatively) new reddish orange is a great match for its on-screen colouring, too.
The finished model
The clip to connect it is hidden behind one of the legs, and the string is the perfect length wrap around to the other side. And all in all, it makes for a fine model!
Despite its small size, there’s plenty of visual interest to the AT-AT. The texture and greebles do a lot to break up its grey bulk.
If I have one criticism, it’s that the red window in the cockpit is too big for the scale, and it’s a bit distracting when seen from the front. Then again, I think the only alternative would have been to not have it altogether. The snowspeeder, on the other hand, is a terrific inclusion. These are normally very much static sets, so a dynamic element like this is welcome.
The walker can be removed from its stand, although it is noticeably less sturdy. You can even see it leaning back a bit too much in the next picture. It’s clear that this is intended for display rather than play.
There is some impressive flexibility in those legs though! Even several minifigure-scale AT-ATs can’t do this.
Conclusions and recommendation
I’m growing quite fond of the Starship Collection. Not everyone has the time, space or money for LEGO’s massive Ultimate Collector Series sets. And that shouldn’t be a reason not to be included in the hobby. And for the most part, they’ve been pretty good models. The AT-AT continues that vein with a very different but no less welcome vehicle.
The price remains a sticking point (this is a Star Wars set, after all). The value proposition can vary quite a lot depending on the subject matter depicted. Some feel fair, like last year’s Acclamator; others, like Kylo Ren’s Shuttle, are slightly underwhelming. The AT-AT, despite being $65 for 525 pieces, falls firmly in the former category. If you’re comfortable with the Star Wars surcharge, this is a great little model.
LEGO Star Wars 75440 AT-AT | 525 Pieces | Available January 1, 2026; Pre-orders open now |US $64.99 | CAN $84.99 | UK £54.99
The LEGO Group provided The Brothers Brick with an early copy of this set for review. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews.
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