Tribute to 15 Years of LEGO Star Wars

[Khaled Yousef]

I can't believe it's been fifteen years already since the beginning of the best thing that ever happened to LEGO... can you guys believe this? How old have we become!

Fifteen years since the awesome Star Wars was honored by being officially represented by our beloved brick, and it' been a match made in heaven... and I just couldn't let this year go without paying tribute.

And I couldn't think of a better way to do it than to honor the original logo that was created by the LEGO designers when the theme was launched back in 1999. This logo is so original, iconic and exclusive to LEGO, unlike those new yearly unified logos we get these days which are the same across all other Star Wars merchandise.

So, without further ado, I present my tribute to fifteen years of LEGO Star Wars and the awesome original logo which was there when it all began.

Here is the 15 Years tribute with the original yellow minifigs, for those old enough to remember and appreciate. You'll notice I used a new Vader instead of the old one, only because I thought it represented the one in the original logo better. I also know the new sand green Boba would match the original logo better buy I couldn't resist using the old Boba out of sheer nostalgia.

LEGO Star Wars - 15 Years Logo (Yellow) by K Yousef, on Flickr

And here is the same tribute but with new improved flesh minifigs for the newer generations to enjoy. (and despite being an old fart myself, I actually prefer this one over the yellow version... something about the color balance)

LEGO Star Wars - 15 Years Logo (Flesh) by K Yousef, on Flickr

Here is the logo in its original form with yellow minifigs.

LEGO Star Wars - Classic Logo (Yellow) by K Yousef, on Flickr

And the original logo with fleshies.

LEGO Star Wars - Classic Logo (Flesh) by K Yousef, on Flickr

A comparison with the original awesomeness.

LEGO Star Wars - 15 Years Logo (Comparison) by K Yousef, on Flickr

I hope you enjoy.

Edited July 30, 2015 by Khaled Yousef

[Hrodebert]

The yellow logo, I can feel the warm blanket nostalgia

Excellent work, Thank you for sharing these.

[Tariq j]

Brilliant job, a really great tribute to Star Wars. I really wish we had these sort of boxarts on our sets these days.

[Smitty500]

Sweet! Just like mine.

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[joebiwankenobi]

I can remember my first set 7140. I got that back when it was first released in May of '99... and I became addicted.

Good times.

[Lord Tyrus]

Thanks for sharing, although I'm not too keen on the long hair for Han Solo...

[Sir von Lego]

I can remember my first set 7140. I got that back when it was first released in May of '99... and I became addicted.

Good times.

Mine was the 7128 Speederbikes. I didn't want to collect at this time, "only buy one Set to look how Lego Star Wars works".

It was the start of 15 years of collecting...(-;

[Khaled Yousef]

Thank you very much guys for your comments, I'm glad I could evoke some warm nostalgia in this cold weather.

Smitty500:YES! I saw yours earlier and I was inspired by it, I thought your idea was awesome

Lord Tyrus: I know, it's a little longer than it should, but it was the only hair that has center part which resembles Solo's hair, the original one is just absurd. I wish LEGO would give him a new hair mold, but they never do, and it's really frustrating.

[Smitty500]

Smitty500:YES! I saw yours earlier and I was inspired by it, I thought your idea was awesome

Lord Tyrus: I know, it's a little longer than it should, but it was the only hair that has center part which resembles Solo's hair, the original one is just absurd. I wish LEGO would give him a new hair mold, but they never do, and it's really frustrating.

Glad I could inspire!

The hair piece I used, in my opinion mimics Harrison Ford's hair the best, it's got a part in the middle, but it also looks messy like a "scoundrel."

[wilson3a10]

Brilliant photo

[Chills]

I really like the photo that compares all three. Nice work!!

[dr_spock]

Nice work. I prefer the old school yellow and Hans shot first.

[montgocloud]

I can't exactly remember my first one, but I did get all of the classic '99-'01 sets and I have fond memories of them.

I'll always have a special place in my heart for classic LEGO Star Wars. People argue that the sets had bizarre colors and had horrible designs, but, in my opinion, they have a certain charm.

[Khaled Yousef]

I'm glad I could make the original yellow SW miniigs fans happy.

I think the people who criticize early sets for being inaccurate are looking backwards at this issue; because back in 1999, and compared to sets from other themes, the Star Wars sets were revolutionary! The designers did a magnificent job showing us that the LEGO bricks we used to see building the usual bright-colored world can also build a dark gritty world... it was something we never saw before and it opened an entirely new dimension of creativity to us.

The grey starships, the trans-black windscreens, the light sabers, the dark box art with awesome life-like photos... for us, this was just an epic transition, and it brought back many AFOLs from their dark ages... and this is why I'm paying this tribute in the first place, not just for the sets but for the awesome designers.

My first set was 7150 TIE advanced and Y-wing... everything about this set was mind blowing.

Edited January 2, 2015 by Khaled Yousef

[Chills]

I completely agree, Khaled! Though those sets are not up to today's standards, they are still fantastic sets. My first one was also 7150, and I will never forget my excitement to see real Star Wars LEGO sets.

[Khaled Yousef]

Small update for Han with short hair for Smitty500 and Lord Tyrus.

LEGO Star Wars - 15 Years Logo (Carved) 2 by K Yousef, on Flickr

[Kristof]

That haircut is much better now :) Excellent work. I wish there was some big event celebrating this anniversary :D

[Khaled Yousef]

Thanks krisandkris12, I’m a HUGE fan of your work, the Venator and Invisible Hand project.