Celebrating 25 Years of LEGO Star Wars
In 1999, LEGO obtained the Star Wars license, marking the beginning of a legendary partnership that has captivated fans for 25 years. The LEGO Star Wars product line has become a cornerstone of the LEGO brand, with its popularity soaring to new heights with each passing year.
Custom LEGO Star Wars Image 25th Anniversary Sets Fives and Malak, R2-D2, Falcon
To commemorate this milestone, LEGO is releasing a special collection of sets and bonus figures in 2024, including a mystery minifigure that has yet to be revealed. This mystery figure has sparked intrigue and excitement among LEGO Star Wars enthusiasts, who are eager to uncover the identity of this elusive character.
LEGO Mystery Figure
As LEGO continues to celebrate its 25th anniversary with Star Wars and The Phantom Menace, the anticipation for the unveiling of the mystery minifigure continues to grow. The mystery figure's profile page on LEGO.com has provided some tantalizing clues, adding to the excitement and speculation surrounding this unique release.
25th Anniversary Star Wars Minifigures Revealed
LEGO has already unveiled two out of six bonus Star Wars minifigures that will be featured in select 25th-anniversary LEGO Star Wars models. The first two figures to be revealed are Darth Malak and Arc Trooper Fives, both of which have generated significant excitement among fans and collectors.
Fives LEGO Profile
Darth Malak will be accompanying R2-D2 in set 75379, while Fives will be featured in the Boarding the Tantive IV set (75387). Both sets are available for pre-order and are set to be released on March 1st, adding to the anticipation surrounding the 25th-anniversary celebration.
Dark Malak LEGO Profile
The inclusion of characters from different eras of the Star Wars timeline, such as Darth Malak from Knight of the Old Republic and Fives from The Clone Wars, has ignited enthusiasm among fans. The promise of unique and never-before-seen minifigures has set the stage for an unforgettable 25th-anniversary celebration.
John Hollis as Lobot in Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Clues and Speculation Surrounding the Mystery Figure
As fans eagerly await the reveal of the mystery minifigure, LEGO has dropped some intriguing clues that have sparked speculation about the character's identity. The silhouette of the set in which the mystery figure will be featured hints at a new version of Darth Maul's Sith Infiltrator, tying in with the celebration of The Phantom Menace.
LEGO Mystery Figure
The mystery figure's profile page suggests that they will be a 'Rebel with a cause', indicating a potential connection to the Dark Times or the original trilogy. Furthermore, the figure shares symbols with both Fives and Malak, hinting at their 'Cybernetic' and 'Loyal' nature.
Based on these clues, fans have been speculating about the possible identity of the mystery figure, with names such as Lobot, Saw Gerrera, LC-37, and Greez being proposed as potential candidates. The anticipation and excitement surrounding the unveiling of this unique 25th-anniversary LEGO Star Wars figure continue to build as fans await the official reveal.
Saw Gerrera Paranoid in Andor episode 11