The Incredible Future of Star Wars LEGO: Prepare for an Epic Ride!
LEGO's Star Wars future shines bright! With fewer shows, existing sets thrive, past eras come alive, and new frontiers like the High Republic await exploration Brace yourself for an exciting LEGO Star Wars adventure!
Summary
Exciting changes are coming to the LEGO Star Wars product line, with retirement dates for certain sets extended to December 2025.
LEGO has the chance to delve into overlooked eras and update existing sets based on fan requests, thanks to the decreased production of new Star Wars shows. With the emergence of new spaces in the Star Wars IP, such as video games like Jedi: Fallen Order and the High Republic Era, LEGO can continue to develop thrilling sets.
There may be a decrease in the number of Star Wars shows in the future, but there is still a promising future for the LEGO Group and its Star Wars product line. With the introduction of Disney+ and its frequent release of shows and original content, LEGO has been able to release sets that are relevant to the new projects. However, there are potential changes on the horizon that could lead to an interesting transformation of LEGO's Star Wars line in the upcoming years.
As new LEGO sets are announced and made available, older sets are inevitably retired and taken out of production. This is a natural cycle for the popular toy line, which offers various IPs to cater to different fandoms and collectors. As a result, older sets often increase in price after they are retired. Recently, LEGO fan site Brick Fanatics has noticed a change in the retirement schedule for a few Star Wars LEGO sets. This has the potential to bring even more excitement to the future of the entire product line, allowing it to expand into new territories.
Fewer Star Wars Shows Is Great For LEGO's Existing Sets
According to recent reports, the retirement dates for the UCS Razor Crest (75331), UCS X-Wing Starfighter (75355), Mandalorian Fang Fighter vs. TIE Interceptor (75348), Emperor's Throne Room Diorama (75352), Endor Speeder Chase Diorama (75353), Spider Tank (75361), The Mandalorian N-1 Starfighter Microfighter (75363), Yavin 4 Rebel Base (75365), and Chewbacca (75371) have been extended to December 2025, instead of the expected 2024 retirement date. It is worth mentioning that these sets are based on The Mandalorian series. This news is beneficial for collectors who have been eagerly waiting to acquire these sets. The decrease in the number of Star Wars shows being released due to budget changes and potential writer/actor strikes has likely influenced LEGO's decision to keep these specific Star Wars sets available for a longer period of time.
The LEGO Group Can Explore Past Star Wars Eras
The slowdown of new Star Wars media presents a unique opportunity for the LEGO Group to explore the galaxy's past eras. Previous Star Wars movies, such as Attack of the Clones, have been overlooked, and it could be beneficial for the LEGO Group to revamp older sets as newer LEGO Star Wars remakes.
By shifting the focus away from what's new in the Star Wars universe, the LEGO Group can dedicate more attention to the desires and interests of longtime collectors. For instance, the Emperor's Throne Room Diorama (75352), based on the original trilogy, has been immensely popular among adult collectors, and there are rumors of more dioramas centered around the prequels. Reflecting on the past allows the LEGO Group to have an exciting future, even if there are fewer frequent releases of new Star Wars shows.
LEGO Star Wars Can Enter New Spaces (Like The High Republic)
Furthermore, within the vast Star Wars IP, there are additional untapped opportunities for LEGO. For instance, the potential for exciting sets lies within popular video games such as EA's Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor. We have already witnessed this potential with the release of the BD-1 model, which represents the loyal droid companion of the game's protagonist, Cal Kestis, in 2022. However, there is a wealth of characters and spacecraft from these games that could also be transformed into dynamic LEGO sets, including The Mantis.
Moreover, while LEGO has previously delved into The High Republic Era through sets inspired by the Disney Junior show Young Jedi Adventures, there is still so much more that can be done to explore this early period for the Jedi Order. It is worth noting that LEGO has successfully created sets based on video games and the Old Republic in the past, establishing a precedent for both of these ideas. Therefore, with the gradual decline in new Star Wars content, now could be an opportune time to revisit these concepts and reignite our LEGO Star Wars offerings.
Source: Brick Fanatics
