LEGO has teamed up with Lucasfilm for several newStar Warssets. Two characters from the Empire, Darth Vader and the Scout Trooper, first seen inReturn of the Jed, are getting busts, while the Imperial Probe Droid is also getting a new model. All three sets are available for pre-order now and are set to hit shelves in April.
TheDarth VaderHelmet Bust is the most expensive of the bunch, coming in at $69.99. It also is the largest, with 834 pieces. TheImperial Probe Droidis next at $59.99, and it comes with 683 pieces. Lastly, the Scout Trooper bust is priced at $49.99 with 471 pieces in the set. All three sets are recommended for 18+ and are aimed at the adult/collector crowd.
Lucasfilm andLEGOhave released photos of all three sets, with pre-orders now available. All three of them are incredibly detailed. While the Darth Vader and Scout Trooper busts don’t have much functionality, the Probe Droid comes with posable legs, in addition to a stand that emulates the snow planet Hoth fromThe Empire Strikes Back. Design director Jens Kronvold Frederiksen had this to say about crafting these adult-oriented sets.
“When we design adult or home decor sets, the focus is mainly on making the model as accurate as possible, beautiful for display and with a lot of detail; often more than in a standard LEGO Star Wars set for the younger audience. The only other difference is that we focus less on play features and functions, as these models are more intended for display than play. Where there is no difference between play and display models is the building experience, though these models are typically more advanced. However, we also do our best to ensure that the models are fun to build, even if they are more complicated and challenging.”
LEGO andStar Warshave gone hand-in-hand for years now. But these more complex and detailed sets, which are generallyaimed at the adult crowd, have truly taken off in recent years. Not only are they viewed as collectible items that look nice in a display case, but they are like gigantic, 3D puzzles that take time and effort to complete. It turns the whole notion of a collector’s item into an hours-long activity.
Meanwhile, Lucasfilm has a number ofStar Warsprojects in the works. Aside fromThe Mandalorianseason 3, several more shows set within the franchise are at various stages of development for Disney+. These includeAndor,Obi-Wan Kenobi,The Acolyte,Ahsoka,Rangers of the New RepublicandThe Book of Boba Fett, which is set to arrive in December. Director Patty Jenkins is working on the next movie, withRogue Squadroncurrently slated to hit theaters in December 2023. Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok) is also developing a mysteryStar Warsmovie. Be sure to check out the new sets for yourself. This news comes to us viaStarWars.com.
