While the new collection of busts LEGO Star Wars highlights Yoda And Darth Vaderit is a third face that gets people talking: that of Keanu Reeves. A Canadian builder hijacked the two official sets to create a stunning alternative bust, already widely shared in the community.
Since the legendary UCS bust of Darth Maul launched in 2001, LEGO has multiplied Star Wars exhibition models for adults. With references 75438 Yoda Bust And 75439 Darth Vader Bustscheduled for April 26, 2026, the brand is targeting AFOL shelves. But the Keanu project Trevor Pearson-Jones shows something completely different.
What do the new LEGO Star Wars Yoda and Darth Vader 18+ busts really offer?
The two busts inaugurate the LEGO Star Wars Bust Collection in 18+ format. The set 75438 Yoda has 399 pieces, a display base with plaque and a minifigure, for a price of $39.99 (around €37) or €39.99 in Europe. The Jedi Master measures approximately 21 cm when assembled.
Facing him, the bust 75439 Darth Vader displays 349 pieces for 49.99 dollars (around €46) and €49.99 on the European market. More compact, it uses a very clean assembly of black slopes around the helmet and armor. Many fans consider Vader successful, while Yoda’s face is widely divided.
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How a builder recycled Yoda and Darth Vader into a striking LEGO Keanu Reeves bust
Commissioned by the site The Brothers Brick to test the two sets, the Canadian Trevor Pearson-Jonesaka moptoptrevquickly put the notice aside. Accustomed to dismantling his boxes to power his MOCs, he saw in the Yoda plus Vader combination the ideal basis for a bust caricature of Keanu Reevesperiod Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure.
The abundant tan of the bust Yoda served as his complexion, olive for the shirt and gray pieces for a salt and pepper beard. The black curves of Darth Vader become hair and blazer, until the two mudguards transformed into locks. Trevor assures that he only used the parts from the two boxes and says he is “very satisfied with the result”.
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Why This LEGO Keanu Reeves Bust Is Already Exciting Star Wars and MOC Fans
Beyond the nod to the career of Keanu Reeves between The Matrix And John Wickthis alternate build shows the potential of these Star Wars busts as parts reserves. Slopes, wedges and curves in tan, black, olive or gray facilitate organic shapes. Trevor also highlights a new curved “mushroom bar”, used for Yoda’s eyes.
For fans, the good news is that busts 75438 And 75439each sold for under €50 with modular base and minifigure, arrive in stores on April 26, 2026. Enough to try your own LEGO Star Wars bust, whether it’s another cult actor or your avatar. As Bill and Ted remind us, “be excellent to each other” – and to your bricks.