Editor’s Note : This article has been republished from 2009 in honor of Star Wars Day, thus some of the prices may be off. Star Wars + LEGO = A Geek’s Dream. And in this economy, no one can afford this stuff. But that won’t stop us from drooling over it. Let’s cut to the chase: With 3104 pieces and 3 feet long, this is the daddy of the Star Wars LEGO universe. Costs between $430 and $1000. Or, you get get a much cheaper one here. I’m finding this going for between $600 and $1000, probably because it’s a ‘retired’ item. Regardless, it isn’t exactly the Millennium Falcon so no clue who’d drop this kind of coin on a ship like this. Okay, now we’re talking. This MUST-HAVE goes from $400-$900. But if you don’t want this one, get this one: Costs between $400 and $500. I think the first one is better. I found another one for about $800: Millennium Falcon Set 7190.The Death Star includes 24 minifigures and droids, and even the trash compactor!
Costs between $400 and $1000. Of course, this one is for playing inside the Death Star. However, you can also get this one: I suppose this one is just for blowing up other planets, not playing rescue-the-princess. Costs between $260 and $430. For you Lando Calrissian lovers, get your heavenly Cloud City, which features 7 minifigures for $320-$700. The Darth Maul LEGO Bust. Costs between $160 and $400, but there’s one problem with this. Jabba the Hutt is hideous for a LEGO. Let’s take a closer look:(Psst… buy him here) Here’s a more affordable one, complete with Jabba and Princess Leia: Jabba’s Palace. And don’t forget Jabba’s Prize (with Boba Fett, Han Solo in carbonite, and an ugly Gamorrean Guard) and Jabba’s Message (C-3P0, R2-D2 and Bib Fortuna). Anything involving the AT-AT is cool. Seeing it for sale between $120 and $500. You can also get a Motorized Walking AT-AT. Seeing this 14-inch Jedi Master between $175 and $326. I like this because it comes with four ships, and Darth Vader.
But I gotta say, this one looks cooler: Running between $300 and $700. There are many other really expensive Star Wars LEGO sets (find them here), but these are the most interesting I could find. Now, let’s move onto the more affordable options… the minifigures sold separately. C-3PO (Golden, Limited Edition of 10,000) Is it wrong that I think even the LEGO version of this is hot? You can also get her with a lot more clothes on (in her Hoth outfit). Why is this guy so popular? Also get him on a key chain or in one of the Jabba sets above. Or, buy him with his ship, Slave 1. Even the LEGO version of Vader is awesome. And if you get him, you should also get him when he is damaged, when he is a kid, and when he is a teen. Darth Maul with Silver Double-Sided Lightsaber Even the LEGO version of Maul sucks. This one rocks… just like the original toys, you’ve gotta get a bunch of these and line them up behind Vader. Also get Stormtrooper (Black), Clone Trooper (Red), Kashyyyk Trooper, Scout Trooper, or Snowtrooper.
I wish they made a whole Wookie army of LEGO characters. Imperial Royal Guard with Force Pike Something about this guy is really cool, though he’s just a minor character. If you get him, then you should also get Emperor Palpatine. Or, you can get both the emperor and Vader in this set called Final Duel I. Or, if you’re too cheap to buy the gold one, get the ordinary one. This figure is featured in the image, LEGO C3PO, I’m Your Father And if you get the C-3PO, you’ve gotta get R2-D2. I love the Ewoks, but this was the only one I could find. Wish there were more. Whoever this guy is… Also get him in his Tatooine outfit. Han Solo (Brown Legs with Jacket) Yoda – LEGO Star Wars Figure Obi Wan Kenobi (Old Ben) Believe it or not, there are many more that you can find on Amazon. Now, let’s watch some cool LEGO game video:Wow, talk about the elusive toy search. A Frozen Lego set called “Elsa’s Sparkling Ice Castle” exists, and with a little luck you might be able to get one in time for tomorrow.
Lego is not officially releasing the set until after January, but Mashable editors did some cyber-sleuthing and actually found a few sets at a Target in New York. (using our Seattle zip code and the product number: 086-14-2474) we did find the set on sale in the area. At this time, the site is reporting that sets are in stock at Targets in Woodinville, Redmond, Renton, Tukwila, Lake Stevens and Puyallup. It costs $39.99, but as the site notes, this is not real-time data, so it may very well be gone by the time you get there. Now go forth and make some little kid’s holiday dreams come true. But please, no punching or fighting over the thing. Find more jobs on GeekWork. Employers, post a job here.If you have a LEGO fan in your household, you likely know how expensive those little building blocks can be (not to mention how fun they are to step on in the middle of the night 😮 ). However, the hours of intense, creative play and educational benefits that these blocks provide make them a parent’s top choice and a child’s favorite. W
ith that being said, check out these seven tips to help you save BIG on LEGO… If you live near a LEGO store and are just starting to build your LEGO collection, their in-store Pick & Build wall offers a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors of LEGO bricks at bulk pricing and you can buy a large cup-full for $15.99 or a small cup-full for just $8.99. This is a great option if you’re not quite ready to invest in full LEGO sets! To maximize your Pick-a-Brick cup purchase, be sure to fill the small rim at the bottom of the cup with tiny pieces, then add the larger, expensive pieces and then then add smaller pieces again. Top off the cup with the tiniest LEGO pieces so they can shake down into the crevices and you’ll have a HUGE cup of LEGO pieces at a great price! Your child can add to his or her LEGO collection completely Free by attending various events at your local LEGO or ToysRUs stores! The LEGO store offers a FREE Monthly Mini Model Build for VIP customers (it’s Free to sign up and is highly recommended to sign up or register your VIP card at least 2 days before the event). A
lso, ToysRUs has Free Build Events where kids can build and take home a Free Mini LEGO Set based on a particular theme (go here for details on a recent LEGO event). The LEGO store also offers a Free LEGO VIP Loyalty Program that allows your to earn rewards just for being a member! You’ll earn 1 VIP point for every $1 spent (100 VIP points equals a $5 VIP reward), access to exclusive member-only gifts, special bonus and double point offers, access to member-only LEGO Store events (as mentioned above), exclusive news about hard-to-find sets and more! Did you know that you can score Free LEGO Magazine subscriptions for each child (age 5-9 years) in your household? The magazine is mailed out 6 times a year (in January, March, May, July, September, and November) and each issue is packed full of LEGO news and behind-the-bricks interviews, comic adventures, games and puzzles, building challenges and Cool Creations built by LEGO fans, as well as sneak peeks at the latest sets and themes. A
lso, rumor has it that these magazines may include occasional coupons to your local LEGO store. 🙂 To sign up, go here and click “Sign Up” and create a LEGO ID using your child’s date of birth. You will receive an email from LEGO Club to activate your account as well as an additional email with a subscription link to sign up for the magazine! Please note that if your child fan is age 7 or under, you will automatically be signed up for a Free subscription to LEGO Club Jr. magazine. offers great Bundle Deals where you can purchase multiple LEGO-themed sets at a greatly reduced price, especially during the holidays! Pl, often offer deep discounts on LEGO buckets, bulk pieces and sets. Also, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for Clearance LEGO deals at your local Walmart store! Barnes and Noble has Clearance Events throughout the year where you can save BIG on various items, including some LEGO toys. In fact, I spotted select LEGO Creator sets and LEGO Chima sets priced at just $2 each during a previous Red Dot Clearance Event and here…awesome savings!
Target also offers awesome deals on LEGO sets, especially around Black Friday (with the Toy Catalog) and during their in-store Toy Clearance Events which take place every January and July! Plus, in the past there have been rare LEGO Target Cartwheel offers that can be stacked with store coupons for increased savings. Also, note that Target is rumored to mark down their toys on Thursdays. Target or Walmart shoppers – wouldn’t you love to confirm that your local store has a rumored LEGO Clearance set (or any other item) in stock before you make a special trip?! Well before you spend time packing up the kiddos and spend money driving over to your local store, consider using the Inventory Checkers detailed in this post. As an example, this LEGO Star Wars Construction Battle Pack was rumored to be on clearance at Target for just $17.98 (regularly $59.99) – BUT you can save time by checking the inventory at your local store before making a special trip. If you’re looking for miscellaneous LEGO pieces and are okay with incomplete sets, you may want to browse through your local thrift store or yard sales to find deals on secondhand sets (remember, you can bargain at yard sales!). If