Defense of Hoth

Defense of Hoth (40557-1) is a set in the Star Wars theme, released in 2022. It has 49 pieces and 3 minifigures.

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Number:40557-1
Released:January 2022
Pieces:49
Box size:25 × 15 × 3.2 cm
Theme:Star Wars

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Over the last 30 days the lowest shop price recorded for this set was 30.00 USD, taken from 30 days with a price on record.

LEGO planned to retire this set in December 2022.

Product details

Number: 40557-1
Name: Defense of Hoth
Theme: Star Wars
Released: January 2022
Launched: January 2022
Retired: December 2022
Pieces: 49
Minifigures: 3
RRP: ≈ 13.52 USD (18.99 CAD) (Canada)≈ 16.84 USD (14.99 EUR) (Germany)≈ 18.02 USD (69.99 PLN) (PL)≈ 18.08 USD (13.49 GBP) (United Kingdom)14.99 USD (United States)
Price per piece: ≈ 0.276 USD (0.388 CAD) (Canada)≈ 0.344 USD (0.306 EUR) (Germany)≈ 0.368 USD (1.428 PLN) (PL)≈ 0.369 USD (0.275 GBP) (United Kingdom)0.306 USD (United States)
Best price (30 days): 30.00 USD
Price per piece (best offer): 0.617 USD

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Pricing

Best price ever≈ 30.00 USD (26.95 EUR) Advertising Sealed · gross · idee+spiel · seen 10/28/2026 Not compared yet, no exchange rate: 17 in other currencies

Current best offer≈ 30.23 USD (26.95 EUR) Advertising Sealed · gross · idee+spiel · seen 11/2/2026

Price history

Lowest shop price now30.23 USD
Lowest ever 30.00 USD

Each day's lowest price among the shops' current offers, including VAT. A price in another currency is converted at the ECB reference rate of its day.

Monthly lows as a table

Month	Lowest price
November 2026	30.11 USD
October 2026	30.00 USD

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Sources idee+spiel: 32 · Data in Brief: 17

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idee+spiel Sealed · gross · seen 11/2/2026

≈ 30.23 USD (26.95 EUR)

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Data in Brief Sealed · gross · sold 6/1/2023

79.77 PLN

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Canada ≈ 13.52 USD (18.99 CAD) unknown tax basis Available since 1/27/2022 — still on sale as far as we know.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

Germany ≈ 16.84 USD (14.99 EUR) gross Available 1/4/2022 to 5/24/2023.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

PL ≈ 18.02 USD (69.99 PLN) gross No availability dates published.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/21/2026

United Kingdom ≈ 18.08 USD (13.49 GBP) gross Available 1/1/2022 to 5/23/2023.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

United States 14.99 USD net Available since 1/27/2022 — still on sale as far as we know.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

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Building instructions

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Parts in this set

27 inventory lines

Plate 3 x 3 11212· White

×2

Catalogue image of the part Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side

Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side 11476· Light Bluish Gray

×2

Catalogue image of the part Weapon Gun / Blaster 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Studs on Sides and Handle

Weapon Gun / Blaster 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Studs on Sides and Handle 15071· Black

×2

Catalogue image of the part Plate Special 1 x 1 with Stud, 3 Bars and 3 Bar Holes

Plate Special 1 x 1 with Stud, 3 Bars and 3 Bar Holes 20612· Trans-Brown

×2

Catalogue image of the part Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove

Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b· White

×2

Catalogue image of the part Plate Special 2 x 3 with Rocks

Plate Special 2 x 3 with Rocks 27261· White

×4

Handlebars 30031· Black

×1

Catalogue image of the part Equipment Space Binoculars / Scanner / Electrobinoculars

Equipment Space Binoculars / Scanner / Electrobinoculars 30304· White

×1

Catalogue image of the part Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud

Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b· Black

×2

Catalogue image of the part Tile 1 x 2 with Controls, Slides, Joystick print

Tile 1 x 2 with Controls, Slides, Joystick print 3069bpr0307· Light Bluish Gray

×3

Catalogue image of the part Dish 4 x 4 Inverted with Open Stud [Radar]

Dish 4 x 4 Inverted with Open Stud [Radar] 35394· Light Bluish Gray

×1

Catalogue image of the part Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes]

Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] 3701· Light Bluish Gray

×1

Catalogue image of the part Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening)

Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) 4032a· Black

×2

Catalogue image of the part Brick Round 1 x 1 with Fins, Open Stud

Brick Round 1 x 1 with Fins, Open Stud 4588· Dark Bluish Gray

×1

Catalogue image of the part Brick Wedged, Sloped 45° 2 x 4 Triple

Brick Wedged, Sloped 45° 2 x 4 Triple 47759· Dark Bluish Gray

×1

Catalogue image of the part Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends]

Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] 48336· Black

×3

3 minifigures

Minifigures in this set

Catalogue image of the minifigure Rebel Officer in Hoth Uniform, Light Nougat Head

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Defense of Hoth

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Product details

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Price history

Latest price from each shop

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Recommended retail price

Building instructions

Parts in this set

Minifigures in this set

Rebel Officer in Hoth Uniform, Light Nougat Head

Rebel Trooper in Hoth Uniform, Dark Tan Hat, Nougat Head

Rebel Trooper in Hoth Uniform, Dark Tan Hat, Reddish Brown Head

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