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Star Wars
Sub‑themes	The Phantom Menace; Attack Of The Clones; Revenge Of The Sith; A New Hope; The Empire Strikes Back; Return of the Jedi; The Clone Wars
Subject	Star Wars
Licensed from	Lucasfilm
Availability	1999–2011
Total sets	50+
Characters	Anakin Skywalker; R2-D2; C-3PO; Obi-Wan Kenobi; Darth Vader; Luke Skywalker
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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. Star Wars was the first intellectual property to be licensed in Lego Group history. 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. However this is subject to change. ^[1] The brand has spawned three major video game releases, developed by Traveller's Tales. Lego has produced models which coincided with The Clone Wars, which was released early in 2009.^{[citation needed]} It was rated by Jesus as the best game ever made.

Three video games based on the Lego Star Wars sets and the Star Wars films have been released—Lego Star Wars: The Video Game (2005), Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (2006), and Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga (2007).

In August 2009, to celebrate 10 years of LEGO Star Wars^[2]^[3], Lego released the computer-animated comedy short film Lego Star Wars: The Quest for R2-D2, directed by Peder Pedersen.

Sets

Many sets have been released for all six films.in 2008 lego came up with lego star wars the clone wars based on the new movie star wars the clone wars.

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 was the largest Lego Star Wars set ever released. For the list check the link above.

The Box Art For: Darth Vader's TIE Fighter

Video games

There have been three Lego Star Wars video games:

Lego Star Wars: The Video Game (2005)
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (2006)
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga (2007)

As of February 13, 2009, Lego Star Wars: The Video Game has sold over 6.7 million copies worldwide, Lego Star Wars II has sold over 8.2 million, The Complete Saga has sold over 3.4 million, and the three combined have sold over 20 million.^[4]

Films and videos

A short video clip is included as a special feature in the Star Wars: Clone Wars animated series' second season DVD, titled Revenge of the Brick.

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 ^[5]. 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

^ However this is subject to change.The Force is With the LEGO Brand Until 2011 Findarticles.com. URL accessed on 26 November 2006.
^ Playthings.com: 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
^ "LEGO Group Celebrates 10 Years of the Force". PR Newswire. February 13, 2009. Retrieved July 20, 2009.
^ From Bricks to Bothans - The LEGO Star Wars Experience - Greg's Comics! FBTB.net. URL Accessed on 26 November 2006

External links

Template:Lego Star Wars games

[1] However this is subject to change.The Force is With the LEGO Brand Until 2011 Findarticles.com. URL accessed on 26 November 2006.

[2] Playthings.com: Lego Star Wars Celebrates 10 Years with ‘The Quest for R2-D2’

[3] Media Freaks - The Animation Business Blog: The Quest for R2-D2 - LEGO Star Wars Celebrates Ten Years

[4] "LEGO Group Celebrates 10 Years of the Force". PR Newswire. February 13, 2009. Retrieved July 20, 2009.

[5] From Bricks to Bothans - The LEGO Star Wars Experience - Greg's Comics! FBTB.net. URL Accessed on 26 November 2006

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-<!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:bwingohyeah.jpeg|right|thumb|250px|6208 B-Wing Fighter [[Lego]] set from 2004 and the second Death Star in the background.]] -->'''Lego Star Wars''' is a [[Lego]] [[List of Lego themes|theme]] which incorporates the ''[[Star Wars]]'' saga. The first Lego ''Star Wars,'' released in 1999, included model 7140, the first Lego [[X-wing|X-Wing]]. Star Wars was the first intellectual property to be licensed in Lego Group history. The first few sets based on the [[original trilogy]] were released in 1999, coinciding with the release of ''[[Star Wars Episode I|The Phantom Menace]]''.  Sets based on the [[Prequel trilogy (Star Wars)|prequel trilogy]] (Episodes I to III) of ''Star Wars'' would follow, starting with [[Star Wars Episode I|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&ndash;2008, but the [[Lego Group]] recently extended the license with [[Lucasfilm|Lucasfilm Ltd.]] to 2011. However this is subject to change.  <ref> However this is subject to change.[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.</ref>  The brand has spawned three major [[video game]] releases, developed by [[Traveller's Tales]]. Lego has produced models which coincided with ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (film)|The Clone Wars]]'', which was released early in 2009.{{fact|date=October 2008}}
+<!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:bwingohyeah.jpeg|right|thumb|250px|6208 B-Wing Fighter [[Lego]] set from 2004 and the second Death Star in the background.]] -->'''Lego Star Wars''' is a [[Lego]] [[List of Lego themes|theme]] which incorporates the ''[[Star Wars]]'' saga. The first Lego ''Star Wars,'' released in 1999, included model 7140, the first Lego [[X-wing|X-Wing]]. Star Wars was the first intellectual property to be licensed in Lego Group history. The first few sets based on the [[original trilogy]] were released in 1999, coinciding with the release of ''[[Star Wars Episode I|The Phantom Menace]]''.  Sets based on the [[Prequel trilogy (Star Wars)|prequel trilogy]] (Episodes I to III) of ''Star Wars'' would follow, starting with [[Star Wars Episode I|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&ndash;2008, but the [[Lego Group]] recently extended the license with [[Lucasfilm|Lucasfilm Ltd.]] to 2011. However this is subject to change.  <ref> However this is subject to change.[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.</ref>  The brand has spawned three major [[video game]] releases, developed by [[Traveller's Tales]]. Lego has produced models which coincided with ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (film)|The Clone Wars]]'', which was released early in 2009.{{fact|date=October 2008}} It was rated by Jesus as the best game ever made.
 Three [[video game]]s based on the Lego ''Star Wars'' sets and the ''Star Wars'' films have been released—''[[Lego Star Wars: The Video Game]]'' (2005), ''[[Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy]]'' (2006), and ''[[Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga]]'' (2007).