As celebrations for the LEGO Star Wars 25th anniversary continue throughout the year, fans should hold on tight to their TIE Interceptors as a lot of exciting things are happening. May the 4th be with you!
The TIE Interceptor building set that was part of the first launch of the Ultimate Collector Series in 2000 is back in a new and redesigned version. Admirers of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi can relive the action of the movie, as they recreate the distinctive wings, detailed cockpit, and laser cannons of the magnificent #75382 LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor. The 1,931-piece set is an impressive 40 centimeters/16 inches long and comes complete with an exclusive TIE Pilot minifigure and Mouse Droid figure, currently limited to this set. The model is mounted on a stand with a printed plaque and includes a printed brick (3.2 centimeters/ 1.3 inches wide, 0.8 centimeters/ 0.3 inches long, and 3.2 centimeters/ 1.3 inches high) with the LEGO Star Wars anniversary logo. Price: €229.99 / £199.99 / $229.99. It will be available from May 1st at the LEGO Star Wars section of the Online LEGO Shop.
Fans of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace can dive into building a dynamic snapshot of Tatooine with the #75380 LEGO Star Wars Mos Espa Podrace Diorama. The 718-piece display set includes Anakin Skywalker, the Arch Canyon, and a plaque with Qui-Gon Jinn’s advice: “Remember. Concentrate on the moment. Feel. Don’t think. Use your instincts.” Price: €79.99 / £69.99 / $79.99. The set will be available from May 1st at the LEGO Star Wars section of the Online LEGO Shop.
For those who have already ventured to the dark side, the 640-piece #75383 LEGO Star Wars Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator building set could be ideal. Fans can fold out the wings and retract the landing gear for flight, fire the 2 spring-loaded shooters, and press the trigger to drop 3 DRK-1 probe droids from the front compartment. Measures over 3 in. (7 cm) high, 11 in. (27 cm) long, and 7.5 in. (20 cm) wide. Price: €69.99 / £59.99 / $69.99. Already available for pre-order at the LEGO Star Wars section of the Online LEGO Shop.
Alternatively, fans can check out the brick-built destroyer droid, the #75381 LEGO Star Wars Droideka set with 583 pieces. Measures over 8 in. (21 cm) high, 6.0 in. (16 cm) long, and 5.5 in. (14 cm) wide. Price: €64.99 / £59.99 / $64.99. It will be available from May 1st at the LEGO Star Wars section of the Online LEGO Shop.
Those who prefer brick-built display characters are also in for a treat with the set of six collectible LEGO BrickHeadz figures featuring the characters of Jar Jar Binks, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Captain Panaka, Qui-Gon Jinn and Darth Maul in the #40676 LEGO Star Wars BrickHeadz The Phantom Menace building set. For Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith fans, there is also the #40675 LEGO Star Wars BrickHeadz Clone Commander Cody set. They will be available from May 1st at the LEGO Star Wars section of the Online LEGO Shop.
Anyone who is on team Grogu will be happy that they can now immerse themselves into the building experience of the 221-piece #75378 LEGO Star Wars BARC Speeder Escape set alongside Kelleran Beq. The BARC Speeder and sidecar measures over 1.5 in. (4 cm) high, 7.5 in. (19 cm) long, and 3.5 in. (9 cm) wide, and the scenery build measures over 3 in. (7 cm) high, 1 in. (1 cm) long, and 1 in. (3 cm) wide. Price: €29.99 / £24.99 / $29.99. It will be available from May 1st at the LEGO Star Wars section of the Online LEGO Shop.
And the May the 4th celebrations will continue in LEGO Fortnite, with exciting new LEGO Star Wars content to discover in the survival crafting game beginning May 3rd. Fans should keep their sights to the stars in LEGO Fortnite later in the month!
Also launching for pre-order on May 1st is the new LEGO Star Wars Coffee Table Book, The Force of Creativity – 312-page hardcover book in a slipcase with collective memorabilia that takes fans on a journey through interviews with more than 50 contributors from the LEGO Group and Lucasfilm. The book includes development art, and character designs and gives fans a true insight into the LEGO Star Wars galaxy. Price: €149.99 / £129.99 / $149.99/
“May the 4th be with all LEGO Star Wars fans! We are excited to continue our 25th-anniversary celebration with an exciting line-up of new sets, events, and experiences for fans to enjoy. I’m looking forward to seeing how fans choose to celebrate all things LEGO Star Wars on this iconic day around the world,” said Mike Ilacqua, Head of LEGO Star Wars Products at the LEGO Group.
Fans are also invited to join the 25-Second Film Festival, which will be open until April 22nd and culminates on May 4th when the festival truly kicks off, with all videos featured on the LEGO YouTube channel, as well as highlights on LEGO.com. The film festival is inviting fans to submit their own 25-second clip that recreates their favorite Star Wars moments or forges a new one with LEGO Star Wars building sets and minifigures they treasure.
From May 1st to 5th, LEGO Star Wars fans will receive all three gift-with-purchase sets when purchasing the new #75382 LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor: including the #5008818 LEGO Star Wars Battle of Yavin collectible depicting Darth Vader’s cockpit view, the #40686 LEGO Star Wars Trade Federation Troop Carrier commemorating the 25th anniversary of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, and the #30680 LEGO Star Wars AAT building set. These offerings coincide with the LEGO Star Wars May the 4th Livestream Event featuring special offers, set reveals, designer presentations, and exciting giveaways like a signed TIE Interceptor set in the US, UK, and Germany on May 1st.
Families and LEGO Star Wars fans can participate in the LEGO Make & Takes of Star Wars characters at select LEGO stores between the 4th and 5th of May. Families can also take part in a large mural-building experience to celebrate May the 4th at select LEGO stores between the 1st and 5th of May (dates will vary per market). In addition, the LEGO Star Wars 25th Anniversary R2-D2 3D model is available for viewing at the LEGO Store London Leicester Square between the 1st of May and 2nd of June and the Disney Springs LEGO store through June. There are also LEGO Star Wars Designer Meet & Greet Events across select stores from the 1st to the 5th of May. And families and LEGO Star Wars fans can visit select LEGO stores during the May the 4th celebration for a LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 Headband giveaway, available across select LEGO stores.
As far as the LEGO Star Wars May the 4th Livestream Event, tune in LEGO.com/live on May 1st at 8pm/5pm PT for special offers, new set reveals, and a chance to win a new TIE Interceptor set signed by the LEGO Star Wars designer.
What do you think? Are you excited for Star Wars Day? And what do you think of the new sets? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!
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So no real big set this year?
The D2C 75397 Jabba’s Sail Barge will be released in October.
Nothing really catches my eye this time. A lot of them are rehashed. That I already have.
I guess the most iconic vehicles and scenes are constant sellers.
I like the podrace set and commander cody. I hope to be able to get both.
I’m not a huge fan of brickheadz, but these are cool. And I like the droideka.