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LEGO Star Wars is one of the most popular LEGO themes of all time. Far beyond X-wings and TIE fighters, there’s a whole expanded universe of inspiration, and an army of LEGO fans ready to build whatever comes out of George Lucas’s head next.

Bridge the gap between original and sequel trilogies with this detailed Star Wars diorama

I said it in my review of LEGO’s microscale Home One, and I’ll say it again: one of my favourite Star Wars sets is 7754 Home One Mon Calamari Star Cruiser. Every now and then I’m reminded of it, and this time it’s swbuilds‘ turn to do so. As you might have guessed, this builder specialises in highly detailed Star Wars builds, with a bridge of one of the Mon Cala species’ flagship cruisers. But not (necessarily) Home One! Even though we can spot Admiral Ackbar, Leia, Nien Nunb and Lando Calrissian all gathered around the table, swbuilds states that this is layout draws more from the sequel trilogy than their original appearance in Return of the Jedi. Either way: we love it!

Mon Calamari Bridge

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Andor’s TIE Avenger debuts in LEGO in fan build

You should be watching Andor for the incredible writing and performances that bring the Star Wars universe to life with unmatched texture and nuance. But if you’re reading on a LEGO site, chances are you’re also scanning every scene for new ships and droids to inspire future MOCs or sets to anticipate next May the Fourth. Andor season 2 delivers on both cinema craft and spacecraft in its opening minutes with an incredible TIE Fighter heist, and I know I wasn’t alone in seeing that ship and saying, “that will make an incredible LEGO set!” Builder Michał Kozłowski, aka Edge of Bricks, was inspired by the first shots of the TIE Avenger in the Andor trailer and set to work making a remarkably screen-accurate version from 1,088 parts.

Andor's TIE Avenger MOC_1

Originally appearing in the PC game Star Wars: TIE Fighter,  the TIE Avenger is a cousin to the TIE Interceptor. A quality over quantity shift from the standard TIE strategy, the Avenger is equipped with heavier armor plating, a robust armament, and a hyperdrive. Michał’s model captures the wing-mounted missiles, but it is missing the heavy laser beneath the cockpit and the rotary cannons to the sides, which we didn’t get a clear look at until the first episode premiered this week. No doubt Michał will correct this, and in the meantime, it’s a remarkable likeness on a quick turnaround

Andor's TIE Avenger MOC_2

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Not all protocol droids are as nice as C-3PO

Say what you will about the Star Wars buildable LEGO figures: they’re clearly proving to be a source of inspiration for talented MOCers out there. There’s already a protocol droid in LEGO’s official line-up, and Adam Dodge has added another – although one with far more sinister motives! This is a superb rendition of 4-LOM. If you don’t recognise him, let me fill you in: he’s a protocol droid who was able to re-program himself to be a bounty hunter due to a flaw in his coding. And I mean… If I were able to re-write my prime directive, I’d probably pick something a little safer than bounty hunting. Cosying up to people like Darth Vader or Dengar doesn’t exactly scream ‘easy ride’ to me.

4 the Love Of Money

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LEGO Star Wars 40765 Kamino Training Facility Gift with Purchase: Train in Vain? [Review]

Star Wars Day (May the 4th) is always a fun day for LEGO Star Wars fans. As well as the usual festivities, it often coincides with the launch of several new sets in the theme – and a new Gift with Purchase (GWP). This year, we’re visiting the cloners on Kamino with 40765 Kamino Training Facility. With 190 pieces, you’ll need to spend US $160 | CAN $210 | UK £145 on Star Wars products between May 1st and May 5th to get it added to your shopping cart. Luckily there are loads of ways to do that with new sets: helmets from the prequels and sequels, the galaxy’s most violent astromech droid, or to get it all in one go, the UCS Slave I. If you’re on the fence about getting it, read our review to see if it will sway your opinion!

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Commence training programme here!

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LEGO Star Wars 75406 Kylo Ren’s Command Shuttle – The Kylo ship that isn’t Reylo [Review]

LEGO and Disney haven’t been highlighting the Star Wars sequel trilogy much in recent years, but with The Force Awakens celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer, we are getting a pair of new sets based on the trilogy’s bright spot and villain Kylo Ren.  75406 Kylo Ren’s Command Shuttle is the latest addition to the midi-scale Starship Collection and follows the two minifigure-scale versions that coincided with episodes VII and IX. Containing 386 pieces, the set will be available on May 1 and will retail for US $69.99 | CAN $89.99 | UK £59.99. Should we let the past die, kill it if we have to, and embrace the dark side and all the black elements that come with it? Together we’ll find out. Join me… please?

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LEGO Star Wars Helmet Collection: 75415 Kylo Ren and 75408 Jango Fett [Review]

Since the debut of the Star Wars Helmet Collection in 2020, LEGO has released twelve sets that let fans assemble iconic masked visages from the original trilogy, prequels, and TV. This Star Wars Day two new helmets join the lineup: our first sequel trilogy representation courtesy of 75415 Kylo Ren from The Force Awakens, and a third Mandalorian helmet, 75408 Jango Fett from Attack of the Clones. The new helmets include 529 and 616 pieces respectively, and have price tags of US $69.99 | CAN $89.99 | UK £69.99 (Kylo Ren) and US $69.99 | CAN $89.99 | UK £69.99 (Jango Fett). Both sets are available on May 1, 2025 and can be pre-ordered now. But let’s not get a-head of ourselves. First the review!

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Buildable LEGO K-2SO revealed at Star Wars Celebration Japan [News]

Over in Japan, the biennial Star Wars Celebration convention gets underway this weekend. As part of this celebration of the galaxy far, far away, LEGO has revealed the next set in their unofficial sub-theme of buildable droids. And in timely manner too! With season 2 of Andor a matter of days away, the next set in this line will be LEGO Star Wars 75434 K-2SO Security Droid. Consisting of 845 pieces, this LEGO model of the most sarcastic droid since C-3PO will retail for US $89.99 | CAN $119.99 | UK £79.99 when it debuts this August 1st.

 

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LEGO Star Wars 75416 Chopper – Rebel droid and a live wire [Review]

In a galaxy of larger-than-life heroes and villains, it’s the humble droids who serve as the heart of Star Wars. They also make excellent LEGO subjects, appearing in buildable form at a range of scales and complexity. Last year LEGO released a new version of R2-D2 that struck a nice balance between detail and affordability. This May the Fourth, LEGO debuts another astromech at the same scale: LEGO Star Wars 75416 Chopper (C1-10P), built from 1,039 pieces. The opinionated droid crew member of the Ghost features a wobbly head and poseable arms and tools. The set debuts on May 1 and can be pre-ordered now for  US $99.99 | CAN $129.99 | UK £94.99Is this the droid you’re looking for?

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LEGO Star Wars 75409 Jango Fett’s Starship: The Starship Who Shall Not Be Named [Review]

I don’t know if they have heirlooms in Star Wars, but if they do, the Slave I is surely one of the bounty-hunting Fett family’s. It made its first appearance in the Empire Strikes Back as Boba Fett’s ship, but Attack of the Clones revealed that it had once belonged to his father, Jango, albeit in a different paint scheme. The former has made up the bulk of the ship’s LEGO appearances, including a much-loved Ultimate Collector Series edition released in 2015. Ten years on, it’s the Episode II version that is getting the same treatment, in the form of 75409 Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship, containing 2,970 pieces. Release is slated for this Star Wars day (May 4th), with a retail price of US $299.99 | CAN $379.99 | UK £259.99. Is it worth a detour to Kamino? Strap in, let’s find out!

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UCS Jango Fett’s Starship leads Star Wars Day wave of LEGO sets [News]

On May the Fourth, aka Star Wars Day, LEGO is releasing an eclectic mix of sets and exclusives from across the franchise. Jango Fett is the MVP of this wave, with 75409 UCS Jango Fett’s Starship and his headpiece joining past Mandalorian designs in the Helmet Collection. Celebrating 10 years since his angsty debut, Kylo Ren also features with a buildable helmet and 75606 Kylo Ren’s Command Shuttle at midi-scale. Andor is back with 75399 Rebel U-Wing Starfighter, and rans of Rebels and Ahsoka will be thrilled to see 75416 Chopper (c1-10P) at a scale to match the latest R2D2 set. A mix of Gifts with Purchase will accompany the sets.  Look for our reviews coming soon.


We’re going in for all the Star Wars details. Cover me, Porkins!

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LEGO builders join forces for some greebley goodness

Do you know what greebling is? I’ll tell you: it’s a mish-mash of tiny mechanical details that serve little-to-no purpose other than making something look suitably futuristic. It’s a favourite technique of LEGO sci-fi builders, particularly in Star Wars-adjacent or -inspired builds. And these mechanical mounts from Red Impala and Zakarion are masterclasses in the technique! First, we have K-Drak and his steed Zeet, as built by Red Impala. You may have seen his work before – he’s a frequent fixture in our Minifigure Monday round-ups. The figure here is suitably attired, which, together with its ostrich-looking mount, really drives home the fact these guys live in the desert.

As for Zak, he made Oros and Gazelle here – and this thing seems to be made almost entirely of greebles! I’m a sucker for sand-red, so that’s what I’m drawn to here. Of course it would be a sand-based colour, being a desert mount. It also appears to draw inspiration from birds like ostriches or emus, but it’s interesting to see how two different builders can take the concept in wildly different directions!

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