LEGO Star Wars 2019 News and Discussion

Jeremy · Aug 20, 2018

Starting this one early off the back of a recent post on the front page:

http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/LEGO_Whats_Next_181656.asp

I'm really hoping that there is something special for the XXth birthday of LSW. It'd be a shame to miss out on the opportunity.

Jeremy · Aug 20, 2018

With new movies and TV series being release there is seemingly no end in sight and with the license's first major milestone occuring in less than a year it's time to wonder what LEGO has in store for us.

Thankfully brother Brick Fanatics have come to the rescue with a report that states LEGO may release a selection of 20th anniversary sets next year:

the LEGO Group will release a special range of sets to commemorate the two decade long Star Wars theme. As well as the usual January launch, an April wave of sets will feature special nostalgic 20th anniversary packaging, using the original LEGO Star Wars logo. Each box will contain a collectible minifigure that replicates the original, yellow faced LEGO Star Wars designs. The sets are expected to be based on vehicles and locations from across the saga.

http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/LEGO_XXth_Anniversary_Rumours_181665.asp

GNT · Aug 20, 2018

Newer versions of the original sets with the old Logo would've been good to see. Wow can't believe the line has been going that long.

Jeremy · Aug 20, 2018

With the 20th anniversary of the LEGO SW line AND The Phantom Menace happening next year does that make the Jar Jar minifig 40?

Darth_Dork · Aug 22, 2018

I've got high hopes for the 20th anniversary sets. I can't believe it's been 20 years. At this rate, I'll be buying Star Wars Lego with my Social Security checks.

CraitSurvivor · Aug 22, 2018

I was talking to a friend’s child last night about LEGO sets and he commented that he had some of the original sets from 20 years ago that his parents bought him used. Made me wonder if they had bought any of mine when I stopped collecting them, the first time, about 6 years ago and sold them all on eBay.

Kneel_Before_Zod · Aug 22, 2018

Dear 2019, please give us a classic ROTJ, UCS A-Wing.

Thank you.

INDY · Aug 23, 2018

I hope there’s better offered than original yellow figures. Does not appeal to me at all.

Jeremy · Aug 23, 2018

The 60th anniversary mini builds that LEGO ran earlier this year were very popular - maybe they'll do some midiscale 1999 sets with an exclusive minifig?

At this point I have absolutely no idea what's planned.

Hutt · Aug 27, 2018

INDY said:
I hope there’s better offered than original yellow figures. Does not appeal to me at all.

Agreed. Not a fan of yellow figs but I don't expect there to be more than that.

bob_solo · Aug 28, 2018

Kneel_Before_Zod said:
Dear 2019, please give us a classic ROTJ, UCS A-Wing.

Thank you.

This, and also please give us a small set that contains a Zuckuss minifigure, so we can finally complete the LEGO bounty hunter set.

MARK2D2 · Oct 8, 2018

I’d love to see a Lar’s Homestead. And also a (groan from everybody else) Cantina playset with Walrus Man and Snaggletooth. Suggestion: an all new Cantina Battle pack with Evazan and a bar section would be cool.... Also might be interested in a Yavin set if done right... Ceremonial Leia please!

MysterioMaximus · Oct 8, 2018

I really think they ought to just to a SW themed minifigure series. It's a good way to get figures we otherwise likely wouldn't like Evazan, Ponda, and Hammerhead.

ImperialBricks · Oct 10, 2018

Here’s to hoping...and Rebellions are built on hope.

I’m trying to stay positive about the releases for the anniversary of the theme, unfortunately LEGO has dropped the brick on more than one occasion. Having said that, I can think of a set or two from every episode that I would enjoy...

Episode I - Jedi Council Chamber
Epispde II - Clone Trooper training area on Kamino with Mandalorian Instructors (from Legends books)
Episode III - Darth Vader with 501st troopers (non-Clone Wars LEGO versions)
Episode IV - Rebel Base on Yavin 4, Death Star Conference Room
Eposode V - Bridge of Executor (or any Imperial Star Destroyer)
Episode VI - Inferno Squad

It’s a small, but humble wish list.

Jeremy · Oct 10, 2018

ImperialBricks said:
Epispde II - Clone Trooper training area on Kamino with Mandalorian Instructors (from Legends books)

Does LFL allow non-canon toys? I don't follow Hasbro enough to know if they get to make them.

But anyway, let's not turn this into a wishlist thread (we can by all means have one of those) but keep it on target to discuss rumours we're hearing about next years sets. We do have separate threads for Resistance and 20th Anniversary, but there's no reason that these topics can't also be discussed in this thread.

thorskywalker · Oct 11, 2018

my wish list:

ANH: UCS Cantina (fully detailed)
ESB: UCS Dagobah (with Swamp and UCS Falcon deep in it)
ROTJ: UCS Throne Room and UCS Jabba's Palace

I know these are all far cries but it never hurts to hope

Hell_Hawk_33 · Oct 19, 2018

I'd like a UCS Yavin 4.

Killerbee · Oct 23, 2018

MysterioMaximus said:
I really think they ought to just to a SW themed minifigure series. It's a good way to get figures we otherwise likely wouldn't like Evazan, Ponda, and Hammerhead.

not sure they can because of the deal lucas film has with hasbro

Jeremy · Oct 23, 2018

Killerbee said:
not sure they can because of the deal lucas film has with hasbro

The work around is the battlepack, so if LEGO released a small bar section and some minifigs they'd probably get away with it. But it would only sell to hardcore LSW collectors and most of the general public wouldn't be anywhere near as interested.

INDY · Nov 18, 2018

Don’t kill me, but I’m liking the new juniors stuff. After building for a few years now, I know my LEGO ‘style’ isn’t a lot of greebaling and highly detailed builds. I like the stuff like the original x-wing and tie (maybe fix those wing attachments), that are more ‘blocky’ as that’s what I feel LEGO really is. I’m not a big fan of trying to get advanced angles, and gaps that let you see inside where plates don’t meet up drive me crazy. It’s a big field so to each their own.

Jeremy · Nov 18, 2018

INDY said:
Don’t kill me, but I’m liking the new juniors stuff.

I am too. The timing of these blocky, basic sets - which are like 1999 throwbacks - will be good for the next gen of LSW fans.

More news on these here: http://www.rebelscum.com/story/lego/LEGO_Rumoured_Jan_Sets_182468.asp

vlai44 · Nov 18, 2018

Just wanted to comment that I love that Garindan on the front page link...although it looks like some super-illegal connections... or even glue?! o.0

Jeremy · Nov 18, 2018

vlai44 said:
although it looks like some super-illegal connections... or even glue?! o.0

It's the Force, mate!

Grayghost2482 · Nov 19, 2018

Where are the normal large nice sets.....?

Trooper31 · Nov 19, 2018

INDY said:
Don’t kill me, but I’m liking the new juniors stuff..

I think they look pretty cool myself. I'm planning on getting the X-Wing.

stowy · Nov 20, 2018

The Death Star Escape set looks fun and I'll be getting. I'm intrigued to find out more about the rumoured Hoth set (hopefully not a snowspeeder again) and still crossing fingers for a Star Destroyer UCS!

Hell_Hawk_33 · Nov 20, 2018

stowy said:
The Death Star Escape set looks fun and I'll be getting. I'm intrigued to find out more about the rumoured Hoth set (hopefully not a snowspeeder again) and still crossing fingers for a Star Destroyer UCS!

x2

I ordered the UCS Falcon over the weekend (yay for double VIP Points) so with that big purchase crossed off the list, I'd absolutely love a UCS Star Destroyer next. You gotta think with the Falcon being revamped and re-released the Star Destroyer has to be on LEGO's radar as well.

Jeremy · Nov 20, 2018

Hell_Hawk_33 said:
You gotta think with the Falcon being revamped and re-released...

Don't stop there - X-wing, Snowspeeder and Death Star.

My belief is that one of the two UCS ships rumoured to be coming out next year will be a Tantive IV.

Hell_Hawk_33 · Nov 20, 2018

Jeremy said:
Don't stop there - X-wing, Snowspeeder and Death Star.

My belief is that one of the two UCS ships rumoured to be coming out next year will be a Tantive IV.

I'm actually passing up the UCS Y-Wing and Snowspeeder simply because I want everything to be somewhat scaled with each other for display purposes. But I do really like that Y-Wing and am awfully tempted but I must resist.

I have a small Rebel fleet- the newest X-Wing and Y-Wing, plus the last Snowspeeder (75049 I believe) and I think they'll look great next to the UCS Falcon.

If by Death Star you're referring to 75159, yep I got it!

Jeremy · Nov 20, 2018

I picked up the Falcon and the Y-wing to replace the original UCS sets I sold. To be honest I'd rather have my old ones back. Waaaah!!!!!

Look out for a review of four different Y-wings at once in an upcoming article on Rebelscum.

thorskywalker · Nov 21, 2018

wow.. I am surprized to hear you like the old UCS falcon over the new one? Can you elaborate? I am curious..

Jeremy said:
I picked up the Falcon and the Y-wing to replace the original UCS sets I sold. To be honest I'd rather have my old ones back. Waaaah!!!!!

Look out for a review of four different Y-wings at once in an upcoming article on Rebelscum.

Jeremy · Nov 21, 2018

thorskywalker said:
wow.. I am surprized to hear you like the old UCS falcon over the new one? Can you elaborate? I am curious..

Sure, check out my first post in this thread - it's right above your first post

thorskywalker · Nov 22, 2018

I did

what I meant was.. Do you prefer the original because it looks more like 'basic lego' rather than ready made pieces? take the cockpit for instance.. I believe the original UCS really sucks because it doesn't look like a cockpit at all, but I guess some people prefer that look over ready made pieces.. why do you think original was better?

Jeremy said:
Sure, check out my first post in this thread - it's right above your first post

Jeremy · Nov 23, 2018

Lots of pics, prices and descriptions for the Jan wave over on the main page:

http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/LEGO_75229_Death_Star_Escape_Revealed_182512.asp

http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/LEGO_Star_Wars_2019_Microfighter_Sets_182511.asp

http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/LEGO_Star_Wars_2019_Vehicles_182510.asp

http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/LEGO_Star_Wars_2019_Battle_Pack_Sets_182509.asp

http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/LEGO_Star_Wars_4_2019_Sets_182507.asp

I'll get threads made for these in due course.

Hell_Hawk_33 · Nov 24, 2018

Love that Inferno Squadron BP. I'll definitely be buying it.

sith_rising · Nov 24, 2018

I'll be getting that Praetorian training set. My love Praetorians and Royal Guards in this house!

Jeremy · Dec 10, 2018

Just in case you hadn't spotted it, there's a poll running on Rebelscum to suggest a Death Star playset.

http://www.rebelscum.com/scumpoll/p1223.asp?v=0&k=1223

(Posting in the 2019 discussion thread because the new Death Star Escape is coming out in January.)

SheevTidy · Dec 26, 2018

death escape disappointed me. =[

size and playability are lacking severely.

inferno squad on the other hand is wonderful.

solid_strider · Dec 27, 2018

Saw the two TPM Microfighters and the Praetorian Guard BP at Target yesterday.

Jeremy · Dec 28, 2018

SheevTidy said:
death escape disappointed me. =[

size and playability are lacking severely.

inferno squad on the other hand is wonderful.

Welcome to the forum, SheevTidy

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