For other uses, see Lego Star Wars (disambiguation). Lego Star Wars is a Lego theme that incorporates the Star Wars saga. Originally it was only licensed from 1999–2008, but the Lego Group extended the license with Lucasfilm Ltd. multiple times: First to 2011 and then again until 2016. In 2012 another 10-year agreement was signed between the two companies. The brand has spawned five video game releases, developed by Traveller's Tales — Lego Star Wars: The Video Game (2005), Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (2006), Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga (2007), Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (2011), and Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2016). Many short films and miniseries have also been produced. Main article: List of Lego Star Wars sets The first Lego Star Wars, released in 1999, included model 7140, the first Lego X-Wing. Star Wars was the first intellectual property to be licensed in Lego Group history.[2] The first few sets based on the original trilogy were released in 1999, coinciding with the release of The Phantom Menace.
Sets based on the prequel trilogy (Episodes 1 to 3) of Star Wars would follow, starting with Episode I. As each new film in the prequel trilogy neared its release date, Lego issued new models of ships and scenes in those films, as well as additional sets from the original trilogy. Lego also produced models based on The Clone Wars, which was released early in 2008.[1] Sets based on The Force Awakens, Rogue One and Star Wars Rebels have also been produced. UCS version of Millennium Falcon. In addition to the regular minifigure-scale sets, Lego has released several sets for the Ultimate Collector Series. These models are considerably larger, more detailed, are usually meant for display purposes, and cost more than regular Lego sets. Many of them include an information plaque and often a display stand. On October 10, 2007, the Lego Group released a UCS version of the Millennium Falcon, complete with six minifigures. At 5195 pieces, it is the largest Star Wars Lego set ever released;
and the second largest set of any collection ever commercially released (only topped by the Lego Taj Mahal). The newest Ultimate Collector Series set is the 75095 TIE Fighter. On June 5, 2015 an unopened box of the Millennium Falcon Lego set was auctioned at online auction house Catawiki for 5,000 euros, making it the most expensive LEGO set ever. Main article: Lego Star Wars (video game series) There have been five Lego Star Wars video games: As of February 13, 2009, Lego Star Wars: The Video Game has sold over 6.8 million copies worldwide, Lego Star Wars II has sold over 8.3 million, The Complete Saga has sold over 4.1 million, and the three combined have sold over 21 million. The package for Darth Vader's TIE fighter. Several films and videos based on Lego Star Wars have been produced. Comic book artist Greg Hyland, better known for his series Lethargic Lad and the comics on the back of Lego Batman set boxes, produced an online comic strip based on the Lego Star Wars toyline and video games.
[10] The comics are largely satirical looks at flaws in certain sets, or spoofs of Lego characteristics as to how these would fit into the actual Star Wars universe. References and comparisons to other Lego themes are often made as well, for comedic effect. ^ : Lego Star Wars Celebrates 10 Years with ‘The Quest for R2-D2’ ^ Media Freaks - The Animation Business Blog: The Quest for R2-D2 - Lego Star Wars Celebrates Ten Years ^ From Bricks to Bothans - The Lego Star Wars Experience - Greg's Comics! FBTB.net. URL Accessed on 26 November 2006 Centered around Yoda's stories that take place before ''Lego Star Wars: The Padawan Menace''. Yoda begins by training Padawans at the Jedi Temple Academy, but then he feels a disturbance in the Force and rushes off to fight the Dark Side. Lego Star Wars: Bombad Bounty A gungan janitor goes on an unexpected adventure.... Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures The series stars the Freemakers, a family of scavengers who build and sell starships from the scoured debris of space battles strewn throughout the galaxy.
When their youngest discovers a ... See full summary » Lego Star Wars: The Quest for R2-D2 During a space battle with the sepretists R2-D2 ends up blasting out of Anakins ship and end's up getting lost with precious data. Now the Jedi and the sith are hunting down the droid. Lego Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles - The Dark Side Rises Lego Star Wars: Revenge of the Brick Lego Anakin and Obi-Wan stop an invasion on Kashyyyk using the Force to influence their victory against the droid army. Pete Bregman, and 3 more credits » Lego Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles - Secret Plans Are Revealed The adventures of Luke Skywalker and his friends whilst Luke is still in training, told in Lego. Lego Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Brick Four shorts based on all four Indiana Jones movies with a little Lego twist and inside jokes. The high tech Kingdom of Knighton is in trouble. The King's Jester has gone rogue and stolen the strange talking Book of Monsters.
Using its evil magic, he summons an army of dangerous Lava... A brave and clever ragtag starship crew stands up against the evil Empire as it tightens its grip on the galaxy and hunts down the last of the Jedi Knights. Lego Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles - Who Let the Clones Out Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Grand Army of the Republic, led by Yoda, Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker and other Jedi Knights, fights the New Droid Army of the Separatists. Lego Star Wars is a video game series based on the eponymous toy line created by the Lego Group based on the Star Wars movies. Traveller's Tales president Jon Burton stated in a July 2008 interview with Variety that the series had collectively sold 15 million copies.[1] In May 2009, Wired reported combined sales of 20 million.[2] All the games were included in the Player's Choice, Platinum Hits, and Greatest Hits budget lines. TV Series (2016– )When their youngest discovers a ... See full summary »
5 more credits » 5 news articles » Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales After the battle on Endor, the Rebels are retold the story of Episode I and Episode II through the vantage point of C-3PO. A shadowy figure is also listening and steals a ship. When their youngest discovers a natural connection with the Force through an ancient artifact . The Kyber Saber, his world is turned upside down, and he and his family are thrown into an epic struggle against the Empire to restore peace and freedom to the galaxy. Throughout their adventures, the Freemakers explore new worlds, meet new and familiar characters, and learn the true value of what it means to be a family. Release Date: 20 June 2016 (USA) Also Known As: Lego Star Wars: Die Abenteuer der Freemaker In an interview published In Star Wars Insider 167, producers Bill Motz and Bob Roth revealed that the Freemaker siblings were designed by the Lucasfilm art department under guidance of Doug Chiang and were initially drawn as normal humans.