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The LEGO® Star Wars™ Adventure Continues in 2016 with Building Sets, Buildable
Figures and an Original Television Series
Fan favorites from the Star Wars saga, Star Wars Rebels™ animated series, and
an all-new cast of original Star Wars characters to receive LEGO® treatment
NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TOY FAIR
-- LEGO Systems, Inc. today announced a robust slate that will drive continued
excitement for the LEGO® Star Wars™ product line, the company’s first-ever
licensed theme collection that today is a perennial favorite among fans of all
ages. From sets based on Star Wars: The Force Awakens, to those inspired by a
new original animated series, LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures to sets
based on the upcoming Star Wars: Rogue One film, the 2016 LEGO Star Wars
collection is one of the largest and most diverse since its 1999 introduction.
“For more than 16 years, children and kids at heart have recreated the Star Wars
story through LEGO play, and this year we will give them even more stories and
characters to explore,” said Jill Wilfert, vice president of licensing and
entertainment for the LEGO Group. “Our collaboration with Disney and Lucasfilm
enables us to bring fun and creative LEGO twists to the Star Wars universe,
which is why we’re so thrilled to introduce an original LEGO Star Wars
television series this year. New original characters and stories, plus two
inspired building sets, will bring fans of all ages even more reasons to build
and explore with LEGO Star Wars.”
The LEGO Group is celebrating the Saga in more ways than ever before, showcasing
how building with LEGO bricks inspires open-ended creativity and sparks
imagination. New building sets offer the chance to create the stories fans know
and love while also empowering them to create their own adventures. For the
second year running, a line of buildable LEGO figures brings new heroes and
villains to life in a unique role-play experience.
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures
To continue inspiring imagination and storytelling, LEGO Star Wars: The
Freemaker Adventures, an original animated series, will debut later this year on
Disney XD. The show’s quirky heroes, the Freemakers, are a family of scavengers
who build and sell starships from the scoured debris of space battles strewn
throughout the galaxy. When the youngest Freemaker discovers a natural
connection to the Force through an ancient artifact, his world turns upside down
as he and his family find themselves in 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. The series combines the excitement,
action and adventure of a galaxy far, far away with a dose of brick-building
humor for which LEGO content is best known. Two building sets based on the
series – Eclipse Fighter™ ($29.99) and StarScavenger™ ($49.99) – launch this
summer.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Fans of Star Wars: The Force Awakens can bring scenes and characters from the
2015 blockbuster home with eight new film-inspired building sets. Five are
available now, one launches in March and two follow in June. More than 10
characters from the film are represented in minifigure form for the first time
through the collection, including First Order Snowtroopers (First Order
Snowspeeder), Resistance Troopers (Resistance Trooper Battle Pack), Maz Kanata
(Battle on Takodana), Admiral Ackbar and General Leia Organa (Resistance Troop
Transporter). Assortment prices range from $9.99-$79.99.
Star Wars Saga
In March, builders can expect seven new building sets based on the original Star
Wars Saga. Characters from the Dark Side and Light Side ban together in the
Rebel Alliance Battle Pack and Galactic Empire™ Battle Pack, and classic scenes
get the brick treatment in the Carbon-Freezing Chamber, Hoth™ Attack and Droid™
Escape Pod sets. Collection prices range from $24.99-$29.99.
Star Wars: Rebels
Five new LEGO construction sets inspired by the Disney XD animated series, Star
Wars Rebels, launch in March, and three more follow in June. For a quick build
loaded with action and a unique LEGO minifigure, fans can choose from The
Ghost™, TIE Advanced Prototype™, Wookiee™ Gunship or AT-DP™ building sets, or
they can build Kanan’s Speeder Bike construction toy, complete with three
minifigures. Set prices range from $9.99 - $119.99.
Buildable Figures
The debut of Star Wars buildable figures last year continues with six new
buildable figures, available now, based on the characters Rey, First Order
Stormtrooper, Poe Dameron, Finn, Kylo Ren and Captain Phasma. Additional
buildable figures will be unveiled throughout the year. Figures range from
$19.99-$29.99.
LEGO Assault on Hoth™ Base, set 75098 will Challenge Even the Most Skilled Fan
Builders
Experienced builders can recreate the Rebel Force’s Echo Base from Star Wars:
Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back in an unbelievably detailed recreation of
one of the most iconic scenes in the original Star Wars trilogy. The 2,144-piece
building set inspires fans to build their own scouting missions with the
Snowspeeder, armed with twin spring-loaded shooters, and get back to base on the
speeder bike to help Luke, Han and the other Rebel heroes. The modular design
enables fans to customize their Rebel base configuration, including a Wampa cave
and Wampa figure. The set features LEGO minifigure versions of Luke Skywalker,
Han Solo, Toryn Farr, Wes Janson, Wedge Antilles, K-3PO, and more. Available
May 1 for $249.99.
About the LEGO Group
The LEGO Group is a privately held, family-owned company with headquarters in
Billund, Denmark, and main offices in Enfield, USA, London, UK., Shanghai,
China, and Singapore. Founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, and based on the
iconic LEGO® brick, it is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of play
materials.
Guided by the company spirit: “Only the best is good enough”, the company is
committed to the development of children and aims to inspire and develop the
builders of tomorrow through creative play and learning. LEGO products are sold
worldwide and can be virtually explored at www.LEGO.com.
For more news from the LEGO Group, information about our financial performance
and responsibility engagement, please visit http://www.LEGO.com/aboutus.
LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, the brick and knob configuration are
trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2016 the LEGO Group.
STAR WARS, Star Wars: Rebels and related character names are trademarks and/or
copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or
its affiliates.
©2016. TM & © Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.
SOURCE LEGO Systems, Inc.
Prnewswire.com
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LEGO® Star Wars UCS Assault on Hoth set 75098
LEGO Assault on Hoth™ Base will Challenge Even the Most Skilled Fan Builders
Experienced builders can recreate the Rebel Force’s Echo Base from Star Wars:
Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back in an unbelievably detailed recreation of
one of the most iconic scenes in the original Star Wars trilogy. The 2,144-piece
building set inspires fans to build their own scouting missions with the
Snowspeeder, armed with twin spring-loaded shooters, and get back to base on the
speeder bike to help Luke, Han and the other Rebel heroes.
The modular design enables fans to customize their Rebel base configuration,
including a Wampa cave and Wampa figure. The set features LEGO minifigure
versions of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Toryn Farr, Wes Janson, Wedge Antilles,
K-3PO, and more.
•2,144 pieces
•Available May 1, 2016 for $249.99.
Source: LEGO Systems, Inc. announced at NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TOY FAIR.
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In lugnet.starwars, Brian H. Nielsen wrote:
> In lugnet.starwars, Jonathan Wilson writes:
> > has anyone made a death star (any scale)?
> > i want pics...
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> On my recent visit to the LEGO Imagination Center in the Disney Marketplace
> in Orlando, FL (45 minute drive for me) I took my camcorder and got lots of
> great shots. Inside is a Star Wars display that has a small 8" Death Star.
> I'll put some images of it up on my web site, but it will be the middle of
> next week sometime because we're going away for the long holiday weekend.
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> There was also a 6'-8' long model of the Death Star's trench. If you want
> those too, LMK.
>
> Brian
Youu got some photos of the display? can you send me them?
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Behind the Scenes: LEGO® Star Wars Droid Tales
A look into the creative process behind LEGO Star Wars animated content with
Michael Price, Michael Donovan, Anthony Daniels and Jason Cosler. Panel
discussion originally held at Star Wars Celebration 2015.
YouTube Channel: LEGO
Video Link: YouTube.com
Note: It’s a long video.
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Just spreading the good news! If you haven’t heard about it yet.
The Theed Hangar Battle is featured in the new DK Lego Star Wars The Visual
Dictionary. Turn to page 127 to view it along with other fan creations...
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Set was revealed at Lipno Point Event in Czech Republic.
LEGO® StarWars™ set 10236 Ewok™ Village
Ages 12+. 1,990 pieces.
Recreate classic scenes at the Ewok™ Village!
US $249.99 CA $299.99 DE 249.99€ UK 199.99 £ DK 2,099.00 DKK
Travel to Endor™ and visit the treetop home of the Ewoks. Just like in Star
Wars™: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, this recreation of the Ewoks’ forest
dwelling is packed with cool functions, including the tree-trunk hideout, secret
Lightsaber stash, spider web, net traps, slide, catapults and an elevating
throne. Use the rammer function to take out the Scout Trooper’s speeder - just
like in the movie! Realistic details include rope walkways, vine and leaf
elements, kitchen, food storage area, bedroom and a planning room.
The Ewok Village set is the perfect addition to your LEGO® Star Wars collection.
Includes R2-D2™and 16 minifigures with weapons: Luke Skywalker™, Princess Leia™,
Han Solo™, Chewbacca™, C-3PO™, 2 Rebel soldiers, 5 Ewoks™ (including Wicket™,
Teebo™, Chief Chirpa™ and Logray™), 2 Scout Troopers and 2 Stormtroopers™.
• Includes R2-D2™ and 16 minifigures: Luke Skywalker™, Princess Leia™, Han
Solo™, Chewbacca™, C-3PO™, 2 Rebel soldiers, 5 Ewoks™, 2 Scout™ Troopers™ and 2
Stormtroopers™.
• Features tree-trunk hideout and secret Lightsaber stash, spider web and net
traps, slide, catapults, elevating throne, speeder rammer function, kitchen,
food storage area, bedroom and a planning room. Speeder also included.
• Weapons include a Lightsaber, 3 blaster pistols, 2 blasters, 2 blaster rifles,
2 spears, bow and a crossbow and also includes 2 staffs.
• Collect hard-to-find Endor Princess Leia, C-3PO, Luke, Han Solo and Wicket
Ewok minifigures.
• Measures over 1” (35cm) high, 21” (55cm) wide and 13” (35cm) deep.
• Sale release date September 2013.
• LEGO Designer Video
YouTube.com
Press Release info from LEGO.
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In lugnet.mediawatch, Abner Finley wrote:
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While this is a great model, I’m not sure it can claim to be the world’s largest
- in most dimensions it probably is, but it’s definitely not the tallest, not by
a long way:
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The World’s Largest LEGO Model Is A Life-Size X-Wing - Video
By Corinne Iozzio
May 23, 2013
This morning, LEGO opened up a gigantic box in Times Square. Inside: a
full-scale replica of an X-wing fighter made entirely of LEGO bricks. It’s the
single-largest LEGO sculpture in history, claiming more than 5.3 million bricks
and weighing nearly 46,000 pounds. Last week, far away from the mayhem of
midtown Manhattan, we had the chance to preview the sculpture, learn about the
engineering that goes into a project of its scale, and (most importantly) sit in
the cockpit and high-five LEGO Luke Skywalker.
We met with Erik Varszegi, a LEGO Master Builder based at the company’s U.S.
headquarters in Connecticut, in a hanger at Ronkonkoma airport on Long Island.
Varszegi is one of 32 builders who spent a combined 17,336 hours constructing
the model (that’s about four months, if you do the math).
Here’s how they do it:
Every LEGO model starts as a computer model. Designers use a proprietary
software called LEGO Brick Builder. The software first draws a grid over any
3-D object (a tank, a plane, the Death Star), and then it reinterprets that grid
as LEGO bricks. Corners are corners, while contours and curves become slowly
sloping staircases of bricks.
The X-wing fighter, which stands 11 feet tall with a wingspan of 43 feet, is a
precise 42-times scale model of the same kit you can buy at Toys ‘R’ Us. That
means for every one-by-one Lego peg on the kit, there’s a 42-by-42 square on the
sculpture. (And yes, there is a raised “LEGO” logo on each of those gigantic
pegs.)
This model has an added complication: after its time in NYC, the X-wing will
travel cross-country to LEGOLAND in California, a state with a set of stringent
seismic standards. The computer models help designers plan an intricate steel
infrastructure that will ensure the X-wing won’t shatter in a quake. It’s also
strong enough for you to sit in the cockpit or perch atop one of the engines.
After the steel substructure is complete, builders go about constructing the
model one layer at a time. A temp-to-perm solvent binds the bricks
together—after they’ve been clicked together. Builders put a dollop of glue
inside each of the holes on the underside of a brick; the glue cures overnight,
reacting with the plastic to fuse the two together permanently. Mistakes do
happen, Varszegi admits, so if they catch a mistake the next morning, they can
pry apart bricks with a little elbow grease and perhaps a flathead screwdriver.
The team also added some (literal) bells and whistles to the final sculpture.
The engines have lights and speakers, and so they light up and cycle through a
pre-programmed series of launch and battle sounds. Not to be outdone, R2D2 also
chimes in.
For projects of this scale, LEGO maintains a facility in Kladno, Czech Republic.
Once it’s completed, the fighter breaks down into 14 separate pieces that are
packed in custom shipping containers and delivered by boat. For the move to
Times Square, it was separated into four segments and was loaded onto trucks.
The X-wing unseats the Herobot 9000 robot at the Mall of America as the largest
LEGO sculpture in the world. Though ‘bot stands about 34 feet tall, it has
slightly less than 3 million bricks and is grossly outweighed by the X-wing’s
tonnage. “It’s almost too big,” said Varszegi “from far enough away, you can’t
really tell it’s LEGO.” Sorry Erik, to us that’s the best part.
Video and images from:
POPSCI.COM
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The LEGO® Group Unveils World’s Largest LEGO® Model To Delight LEGO Star Wars™
Fans Across The Galaxy
-More than five million LEGO bricks used to create life-sized X-Wing starfighter
in celebration of new LEGO Star Wars animated TV special “The Yoda™
Chronicles” premiering on Cartoon Network-
NEW YORK, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The LEGO Group today unveiled the
world’s largest LEGO model, a 1:1 replica of the LEGO® Star Wars™ X-Wing
starfighter, in New York’s Times Square. To celebrate the upcoming premiere of
The Yoda Chronicles on Cartoon Network on Wednesday, May 29 at 8:00 p.m. (ET,
PT), the massive replica took 32 master builders, five million LEGO bricks and
over 17,000 hours to complete. The model weighs nearly 46,000 pounds, stands 11
feet tall and 43 feet long, with a wingspan of 44 feet. The Model will “take
off” for a summer landing at LEGOLAND® California Resort where it will be
installed through the remainder of the year.
“Just as kids love to test and hone their LEGO building skills and imaginative
storytelling, our LEGO Master Builders are always testing their creative skills
to top their last larger-than-life sized creations,” said Michael McNally ,
Brand Relations Director for LEGO Systems. “The size and structural complexity
of a freestanding model 42 times the size of one our retail sets was a challenge
they could not resist.”
LEGO Star Wars is the original and most successful licensed product collection
in The LEGO Group’s history and remains among the best-selling global toy lines.
The theme’s evergreen strength comes from its appeal across generations to fans
of all ages and a steady introduction of digital content such as The Yoda
Chronicles to compliment the building experience.
“Much the same way that fans can build the Star Wars universe with our LEGO
sets, we are fortunate to work with Lucasfilm to build new stories, characters
and vehicles through one-of-a-kind content such as the new ‘Yoda Chronicles’
miniseries launching on Cartoon Network,” said Nicholas Hort , LEGO Star Wars
brand manager.
LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter Model Fun Facts
•Contains 5,335,200 LEGO bricks
•Weighs 45,980 pounds
•Height: 11 feet / 3.35 meters
•Length: 43 feet / 13.1 meters
•Wingspan: 44 feet / 13.44 meters
•32 builders spent 17,336 hours to construct – about 4 months
•Built in the LEGO Model Shop in Kladno, Czech Republic
•Is a one-to-one replica of LEGO Star Wars set #9493; The model is 42x the size
of the retail building set
•The model was heavily engineered to withstand all the transportation,
setup/break down and to ensure it was safe for Times Square given the subway
system below and California’s seismic requirements for the LEGOLAND California
Resort installation.
How to Celebrate From a “Galaxy Far, Far Away” with Cool Content and LEGO
Bricks
“The Yoda Chronicles”
The Yoda Chronicles is an exciting, funny and action-packed new LEGO Star Wars
story told in three animated TV specials. “The Phantom Clone” will premiere on
Wednesday, May 29 at 8:00 p.m. (ET, PT) on Cartoon Network with specials two and
three airing later this year. In the first of three specials, a brand new
character, Jek 14 will enter the Star Wars universe. Created by the LEGO Group,
Jek 14 is a clone who has been ‘enhanced’ by the Force.
LEGO Star Wars Red Five X-Wing Starfighter™
The most detailed and realistic version of the construction set, the LEGO Star
Wars Red Five X-Wing Starfighter, is now available as the ultimate collectible.
This exclusive model that contains over 1,500 LEGO bricks comes with a special
display stand and data sheet label, is available at LEGO® brand retail stores
and shop.LEGO.com for $199.99 USD.
For more information, visit LEGO.com/StarWars
About The LEGO Group
LEGO Systems Inc. (LSI) is the Americas division of The LEGO Group, a
privately-held firm based in Billund, Denmark that is the world’s leading
manufacturer of construction toys. The company is committed to the development
of children’s creative and imaginative abilities through high-quality,
creatively educational play materials, and its employees are guided by the motto
adopted in the 1930s by founder Ole Kirk Christiansen: “Only the best is good
enough.” For more information, visit www.LEGO.com
LEGO, its logo and the Minifigure are trademarks of The LEGO Group. ©2013 The
LEGO Group.
STAR WARS, THE CLONE WARS and related character names are trademarks and/or
copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or
its affiliates.
©2013. TM & © Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.
Source: The LEGO Group
On YouTube:
Time Lapse video Building the
largest Lego Star Wars model X-Wing Fighter
ITN Channel: Life-sized LEGO Star
Wars X-wing Starfighter
AP:AssociatedPress: World’s Largest
LEGO Model Revealed
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Inside the power plant, Ahsoka and Barriss make their way to the factory reactor
through the Battle Droid foundry, but their approach has been spotted by a
Geonosian drone.
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In lugnet.starwars, Sid Dinsay wrote:
> I can't believe I've been a LUGNET member since 2000 -- crazy!
>
> And that's why I'm kid of sad that I can no longer find -- easily -- photos of
> MOC Millennium Falcons or the Shuttle Tydirium from BEFORE they were released as
> official LEGO sets.
>
> Can anyone point me to photos of these? I know they exist, and NOT just at
> now-defunct GeoCities pages. :-)
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Sid
> http://www.brickplate.com
I should clarify that I'm looking for PHOTOS of these MOCs online. Sorry!
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I can't believe I've been a LUGNET member since 2000 -- crazy!
And that's why I'm kid of sad that I can no longer find -- easily -- photos of
MOC Millennium Falcons or the Shuttle Tydirium from BEFORE they were released as
official LEGO sets.
Can anyone point me to photos of these? I know they exist, and NOT just at
now-defunct GeoCities pages. :-)
Thanks all,
Sid
http://www.brickplate.com
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The Republic attack dropships swoop into battle to deploy troopers. These
compact fighters are armed with cannons and chin guns to drill deep into battle
zones. The pilot briefly lands with the ship’s cockpit rotated into deploy
position to drop up to two troopers onto the field before flying back into the
air and providing close ground support.
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In lugnet.starwars, Amado C. Pinlac wrote:
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The temple entrance where four statues of unnamed Jedi masters who’ve
protected the temple from the Sith wars is the location for the scene that
precedes all of the activity inside the temple...
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The technic gears sets it off! I love it!
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The temple entrance where four statues of unnamed Jedi masters who’ve protected
the temple from the Sith wars is the location for the scene that precedes all of
the activity inside the temple...
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LEGO® StarWars™ 10240 X-wing Starfighter
10240 – Red Five X-wing Starfighter™
Ages 16+. 1,558 pieces.
Build the ultimate LEGO® Star Wars™ X-wing Starfighter!
US $199.99 CA $249.99 DE 199.99€ UK 169.99 £ DK 1699.00 DKK
Collect and create the most highly detailed LEGO® Star Wars™ X-wing Starfighter
ever produced. This iconic starfighter is featured in many of the most exciting
Star Wars battle scenes, including the decisive battle scene above planet
Yavin™. Recreate the moment when Luke Skywalker’s X-wing delivered the proton
torpedo that led to the destruction of the Imperial Death Star! With 1,558
pieces, this realistically detailed model features opening wings and cockpit, a
special display stand, data sheet label and R2-D2.
•Includes R2-D2 atromech droid
•Features highly authentic detailing, and opening wings and cockpit
•Includes 1558 pieces
•Measures over 10” (26cm) high, 20” (52cm) long and 18” (46cm) wide
•Includes display stand and data sheet label!
Available for sale directly through LEGO® beginning May 2013.
Source: LEGO
Note: LEGO® StarWars™ set #10240 Yr. 2013, is a ‘basic’ release of LEGO®
StarWars™ set #7191 X-wing Fighter UCS from yr. 2000. Both sets are still
different in design.
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Several decades after the destruction of the second Death Star and the
annihilation of the Imperial regime, Luke has finally found the location of an
old Jedi temple which has been rebuilt to further the learnings on the ways of
the force and the life of a Jedi. As he himself was once an apprentice to Jedi
master Yoda in the lush swamp planet of Dagobah, he has made sure that Yoda’s
legacy lives on by paying tribute to his beginnings in the inner sanctum of the
temple.
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In lugnet.starwars, Amado C. Pinlac wrote:
k, that ‘s really cool!
Fantastic build!
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