Defense of Hoth (40557)
Defense of Hoth (40557)
Defense of Hoth is a compact Star Wars GWP set recreating one of The Empire Strikes Back's most iconic battlegrounds. Retired in 2022 and no longer available at retail.
The 64-piece build includes a small Hoth outpost with an ion cannon and weapon rack, plus two minifigures — a Rebel Soldier and a Snowtrooper — ready to face off on the frozen battlefield. It's a characterful little scene that captures the look of Hoth well within its size constraints.
A solid collectors piece for Star Wars fans, particularly those building out Hoth displays or GWP collections.
Our packaging condition grading
Every sealed item is graded honestly so you know what you're getting. We won't claim perfect — even retail-fresh boxes show some wear — but here's how to read our three tiers:
- Minimal Wear Clean condition, what you'd expect from a retail store. Seals intact. Most of our stock sits here.
- Moderate Wear Visible creases, scuffs, worn corners, or retailer/security stickers. Still structurally sound and factory sealed.
- Significant Wear Significant crushing, corner damage, tears, or water marks. Contents still factory sealed and complete.
For Moderate Wear and Significant Wear items we provide condition photos above so you can see exactly what you're getting. Read more about our grading approach.
If a piece is missing from a sealed set — rare — LEGO® can usually send a replacement through their replacement parts service.
New Zealand delivery
We ship all orders with tracked courier delivery. Estimated delivery times:
North Island — 1–3 business days
South Island — 2–4 business days
Rural addresses — add 1–2 business days
Orders are packed and dispatched within 1–2 business days of payment. You'll receive a tracking number by email once your order is on its way.
Where we can, we reuse outer cartons and packing materials so less ends up in the bin. Anything reused is clean, sound, and used only as outer protection — it won’t change the condition of the set you bought.
Shipping rates (after discounts)
| Order total (after discounts) | North Island | South Island |
|---|---|---|
| Under $199 | From $7.99 | From $9.99 |
| Over $199 | Free tracked shipping (limited time) | |
The exact amount is calculated at checkout from your order total and island. Free tracked shipping over $199 is a limited-time offer with no set end date. See our promotional terms.
Maximum parcel weight is 25 kg (NZ Post limit). Heavier orders are split or arranged by contact.
Rates are based on order total after discounts. Rural delivery may take a little longer.