Lego Star Wars

Lego Star Wars is a Lego theme which incorporates the Star Wars saga. The first Lego "Star Wars," released in 1999, included model 7140, the first Lego X-Wing. 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 I to III) 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. Originally it was only licensed from 1999–2008, but the Lego Group recently extended the license with Lucasfilm Ltd. to 2011. [ [http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2006_Feb_11/ai_n16060872 The Force is With the LEGO Brand Until 2011] "Findarticles.com". URL accessed on 26 November, 2006.] The brand has spawned three major video game releases, developed by Traveller's Tales. Lego has announced new models to conincide with "", to released in 2009.fact|date=October 2008

Sets

Many sets have been released for all six films.

Ultimate Collector Series

In addition to the regular minifigure-scale sets, Lego has released a smaller number for the Ultimate Collector Series (UCS). These models are considerably larger and more detailed and are meant for display purposes, and as such, cost more than regular Lego sets. Included in each one is a collector's card and, in many cases, a display stand. On October 1, 2007, the Lego Group released a UCS version of the Millennium Falcon, complete with 5 minifigures. At 5195 pieces it is the largest Lego Star Wars set ever released.

Video games

There have been three Lego Star Wars video games:

* (2005)
* (2006)
* (2007)

' was released in 2005, shortly before the release of "Revenge of the Sith". ' (2006) was released in tandem with Lucasarts' DVD release of the unaltered theatrical editions of the original trilogy. The games were platform games wherein the player took the role of characters from the films, in minifigure form, and had to collect Lego items (such as studs and bricks). Whilst doing this the player must also fight off advancing hordes of Lego characters and reach the end of the level. The games were released on all major platforms of the day, including Microsoft's Xbox, Sony's PlayStation 2, Nintendo's GameCube and personal computers running Microsoft Windows. Both games were commercial and critical successes. Due to the success of the last two games, a Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo DS port of both games titled "" has been released.

Online comic strip

Comic book artist Greg Hyland, better known for his series Lethargic Lad and the comics on the back of Lego Batman set boxes, produces an online comic strip based on the "Lego Star Wars" toyline and video games [ [http://www.fbtb.net/index.asp?feature=greg&comic=c1 From Bricks to Bothans - The LEGO Star Wars Experience - Greg's Comics!] "FBTB.net". URL Accessed on 26 November, 2006] . 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.

Magnets

Magnets released were
* M228 - Yoda Magnet Set
* M229 - Darth Vader Magnet Set
* 851939 - Stormtrooper, Rebel Pilot Y-Wing, Imperial AT-ST Pilot Magnet Set (30th anniversary special edition)
* 852085 - Boba Fett, Leia, Royal Guard Magnet Set (30th anniversary special edition)
* 4269242 - Chewbacca, Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi Magnet Set
* 4508087 - Stormtrooper, Rebel Pilot Y-Wing, Imperial AT-ST Pilot Magnet Set (30th anniversary special edition)
* 4508133 - Boba Fett, Leia, Royal Guard Magnet Set (30th anniversary special edition)
* 4524535 - Anakin Skywalker (Young), Darth Maul, Naboo Fighter Pilot (30th anniversary special edition)

Pens

Pens released were
* 4271170 - Yoda Carabiner Pen
* 4271174 - R2-D2 Carabiner Pen

References

External links

* [http://www.lego.com/starwars Official Site]
* [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/LEGO Star Wars Lego on Wookieepedia, the Star Wars wiki]
* [http://fbtb.net Lego Star Wars fansite]