- Action-packed play – Let the battles begin with this LEGO® Star Wars™ Defense of Hoth accessory set (40557), featuring a rotating laser cannon blaster and 2 tripod guns
- 3 Hoth Rebel Trooper LEGO® minifigures – Each trooper has a blaster rifle for role play. Give this 64-piece building toy to kids aged 6 and up as a holiday or birthday gift
- Play on the go – The laser cannon blaster measures over 2 in. (5 cm) high, 2.5 in. (7 cm) wide and 2.5 in. (6 cm) deep. The whole set can fit in a child’s backpack ready for play wherever they go
LEGO® Star Wars™ 40557 Defence of Hoth™
Star Wars™
The Lego set Defence of Hoth™ with the Lego number 40557 is part of the LEGO Star Wars™ theme and is recommended for ages 6+. The set was released in January of 2022. It contains 3 minifigures. The model consists of a total of 64 parts and we estimate it takes you around < 1 hour to build it. The set was designed by Henrik Andersen. 1,438 Brickfact users have this set in their collection.
The set weighs around 0.080 kg in total. The packaging dimensions are 9.8 x 5.9 x 1.3 inch( 25 x 15 x 3.2 cm). The recommended retail price is $14.99.
Our Brickfact Lego price comparison compares prices from 1 shop for this set. Currently Walmart.com has the lowest delivered price, including shipping, at $39.88. This corresponds to a per piece price of $0.62. Unfortunately the set is not available with a discount anymore.
The Part-Out-Value (POV) is the sum of all part prices paid on bricklink.com for this set. It is about $21.97.
LEGO 40557 price comparison
Prices incl. shipping to the US
iFurther information
Lego 40557 product data
Set Information
Set ID
40557
Theme
Pieces
64
Designer
Henrik Andersen
Building Time
< 1 hour
Age Range
6+
Minifigures
3
Availability
Release
01/2022
Retiring Status
Retired (12/2022)
Price Information
RRP
$14.99
Insiders Points (for purchase at Lego)
98
Part Out Value
$21.97
Packaging
Weight
0.080 kg
Packaging dimensions
9.8 x 5.9 x 1.3 in
EAN (GTIN13)
673419364867
Popularity with Brickfact users
- users have this set
- 1,438
- buyers in the last 12 months
- 42
1,438 Brickfact users have Defence of Hoth™ in their collection. 42 users bought it in the last 12 months.
Based on anonymized Brickfact user collections; shown only for sets with at least 10 users. As of October 13, 2026.
LEGO 40557 price trend
Average sale price on secondary marketplaces – not the new price at retailers.
- Current market value
- $18.77
- Growth vs. RRP
- +25.2 % $14.99
- Range
- $17.11 – $19.22
- Average
- $17.94
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LEGO 40557 price history
Brickfact has been recording retailer prices since 10/12/2026. Best price so far: $39.88 (yesterday).
- Current best price
- $39.88 +166% vs. RRP
- Best price since 10/12/2026
- $39.88 +166% vs. RRP · yesterday
Daily lowest prices at the tracked shops, including shipping. Gaps indicate days with no recorded price. The table lists each shop’s lowest price.
Lowest price per retailer (since 10/12/2026)
| Retailer | Current | Lowest price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
 Walmart.com | $39.88 | $39.88 | 10/13/26 |
Lowest price per day that Brickfact recorded at the retailers in the price comparison, including shipping where known – as in the comparison above. Amazon and eBay offers are not included in the price history.
Minifigures from 40557 Defence of Hoth™
The Defence of Hoth™ set includes 3 different minifigures, 3 of which are unique to this set. The combined value of the minifigures is $11.34, which is ~76% of the RRP of this set.
x1
Hoth Rebel Trooper
Star Wars
2022
#sw1186
$3.75
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Unique
x1
Hoth Rebel Trooper
Star Wars
2022
#sw1187
$3.83
Unique
x1
Hoth Rebel Trooper
Star Wars
2022
#sw1188
$3.76
Unique
Official Set Description for LEGO 40557 Defence of Hoth™
Youngsters can play out their own ice planet battles with this LEGO® Star Wars™ Defense of Hoth accessory set (40557). It features 3 Hoth Rebel Trooper LEGO minifigures, each with blaster rifles, plus a buildable rotating laser cannon blaster (non-shooting) and 2 tripod guns. Awesome for solo or social play, this easy-to-build set makes a fun gift for creative kids aged 6 and up, whether they are new to LEGO Star Wars building toys or adding to their collection.
Building Instruction for LEGO 40557 Defence of Hoth™
Part Lists for LEGO 40557 Defence of Hoth™
LEGO 40557 Frequently Asked Questions
When was LEGO 40557 cheapest?
Since tracking began on 10/12/2026, the lowest shop price recorded by Brickfact for LEGO 40557 was $39.88 on 10/12/2026 at Walmart.com, including shipping. Amazon and eBay prices are not included.
