LEGO Star Wars Set Discussion 2025 - READ FIRST POST!!!

[BrickPrick]

Oh man. After the helmet leak i am slightly more excited and worried at the same time. Since Lego won't do anything based on the season's finale, this duel with Cobb is the only option for a TBoBF Cad to show up. Getting a Vanth after all this time and no Bane would feel like a gut punch to me. Here's some hoping it's just one of those infamous Lego inaccuracies. Though, ironically, this would be the first time Lego got the color of post Episode VI Boba Fett's helmet right. 

Just give me a modern version of Cad Bane that isn't actually releasing in the most expensive, underwhelming set of the year. 

Edited June 23 by BrickPrick

[AD_Bricks]

2 hours ago, BrickPrick said:

Oh man. After the helmet leak i am slightly more excited and worried at the same time. Since Lego won't do anything based on the season's finale, this duel with Cobb is the only option for a TBoBF Cad to show up. Getting a Vanth after all this time and no Bane would feel like a gut punch to me. Here's some hoping it's just one of those infamous Lego inaccuracies. Though, ironically, this would be the first time Lego got the color of post Episode VI Boba Fett's helmet right. 

As much as I'd love to see a Cobb/Cad duel set, it probably can't happen as if this Boba helmet piece leak is indeed for Cobb Vanth, the set has to be based on the first episode of season 2 because Mando runs off with Boba's armour at the end, and that episode is the only time we see Cobb with it.

This is unlikely, but another possibility is that the new Razor Crest, as well as being based on the movie, could contain references to various episodes of the show, like for example having a carbonite brick, or the shiny ball from the control stick that Grogu likes, or, say, Boba's armour after from Mando gets it from Cobb only for Boba to steal it back later.

Maybe we aren't getting Cobb at all, and they're just throwing his armour in the back of the Razor Crest to make the set more desirable for people who already have the old one.

Edited June 23 by AD_Bricks

[BrickPrick]

8 hours ago, AD_Bricks said:

I think the implication is that it'll be part of the same line as the new Marvel busts, just translated to Star Wars now. The Marvel busts' helmets are significantly smaller than the standalone helmet sets' ones, so the Vader one (if real) will likely not use the same design for the helmet as it would be much too large.

Oh great, even the thought of more Marvel junk getting moved over to Lego Star Wars is like a dream come true for me. 

2 hours ago, AD_Bricks said:

As much as I'd love to see a Cobb/Cad duel set, it probably can't happen as if this Boba helmet piece leak is indeed for Cobb Vanth, the set has to be based on the first episode of season 2 because Mando runs off with Boba's armour at the end, and that episode is the only time we see Cobb with it.

This is unlikely, but another possibility is that the new Razor Crest, as well as being based on the movie, could contain references to various episodes of the show, like for example having a carbonite brick, or the shiny ball from the control stick that Grogu likes, or, say, Boba's armour after from Mando gets it from Cobb only for Boba to steal it back later.

Maybe we aren't getting Cobb at all, and they're just throwing his armour in the back of the Razor Crest to make the set more desirable for people who already have the old one.

Well yeah, i am well aware of that. Hence why i am hoping for this to be one of Lego's inaccuracies, when they mix and match scenes how they please. I'm probably reaching in that regard, but i wasn't ever this close of getting this particular Cad Bane, while also being fully aware that it's still a long shot. 

Yes, i gotta imagine Lego to release as much Mando stuff in 2026 as possible. So some left over Mando show sets, to accompany the Mando movie, wouldn't surprise me. While that obviously doesn't rule out more TBoBF sets, the Duel set seems like an unlikely inclusion. 

Of course, this might as well be another "somebody saw or heard about figure X so it was assumed it's gotta come with set Y" type of situation. The most recent example would be the Galactic Marines with the UT-AT. Although the Turbo Tank shows yet again Lego doesn't mind pairing completely unrelated minifigs with another vehicle. If they can do this with whole characters, they can change up a single figure's outfit. 

Edited June 23 by BrickPrick

[Agent Kallus]

It does set a good precedent that they are willing to go back to 'relatively' older media. Now-a-days Lego star wars only seems to cover what's recent and new (with the exception of OT, and TCW stuff and prequel stuff to a lesser extent) so a willingness to look back a previous seasons is good. I hope they do some more Rogue one sets soon!

[Swordy]

I could see a small wave of legacy The Mandalorian sets next year to coincide with the movie, similar to the NWH legacy sets. I hope that means we wouldn’t miss out on any necessary movie sets due to “spoilers,” though. (Soon enough we won’t get a set with the main character in the initial wave to avoid spoiling the movie. )

Cobb Vanth has been a favourite of mine for a long time, so I’d be thrilled to see him come next year! While a krayt dragon would be epic, I’d prefer just his speeder at $11, or even his plus Mando’s speeder bike for $20. We need a winner in the under $25 department.

Edited June 23 by Swordy

[Lordhelmet]

if they can make Cobb Vanth, they can make a Tie Avenger.  So potentially some good news today.  

 

Also, all these leaks about next year, I really just want a minifigure list for the Death Star.

[kuzyabricks]

People complaining about Clone sets will always amaze me. It CLEARLY helps pay Lego's bills. I mean come on, there hundreds of youtube videos with clone bros buying billions of clone battle packs and sets. It clearly sells amazingly well.

[BrickPrick]

21 minutes ago, kuzyabricks said:

People complaining about Clone sets will always amaze me. It CLEARLY helps pay Lego's bills. I mean come on, there hundreds of youtube videos with clone bros buying billions of clone battle packs and sets. It clearly sells amazingly well.

And you think they don't know that? That's exactly why they despise the Clone Bros so much. They don't want this whole thing to be that popular and Lego putting clones front and center, because it prevents them from getting the sets they are actually interested in. 

[Lordhelmet]

1 hour ago, kuzyabricks said:

People complaining about Clone sets will always amaze me. It CLEARLY helps pay Lego's bills. I mean come on, there hundreds of youtube videos with clone bros buying billions of clone battle packs and sets. It clearly sells amazingly well.

 

34 minutes ago, BrickPrick said:

And you think they don't know that? That's exactly why they despise the Clone Bros so much. They don't want this whole thing to be that popular and Lego putting clones front and center, because it prevents them from getting the sets they are actually interested in. 

I think this misses the point a bit.  People are not upset that there are clones, in fact there were too little clone wars era/ prequels representation in the theme in previous years.  I think people are upset about the lack of balance.  The other main complaint going around (and from me) is that there are too many 18+ sets and not enough play sets.  I complain about both of these things, but that doesn't mean I don't buy sets from either of those groups.  We just don't have good balance in the theme over the past five or so years.  There are three main eras at this point OT, Prequels/clone wars, Disney stuff, I think the theme should balance these out.  The real reason balance is good, is lets say you like OT a lot, but don't really care for Disney related stuff, having 15-25% of the playsets released being OT means you don't have to spend crazy amounts to not miss out on sets you may like, the reverse is true too.  If you like prequels/clones, you are looking at spending hundreds on sets this year, if you like OT you spent what $0 this year?  (but last year there were only three prequel or clone war sets for $130ish, wouldn't it have been better to swap the star destroyer and the MTT for example)?

So spend over the past three years if you like OT playsets (Do the math on the others by the way).  2023 - 2 play sets $250, 2024 - 4 playlets $335 2025 - 0 playsets $0?  I would have preferred that one of the 2024 ones had moved into 2025.  And honestly things like Rebuild the Galaxy are taking up the valuable slots, alongside all the Disney show sets (and I really want a Tie Avenger).  Again swapping the MTT and Star Destroyer would have moved around $150 in opposite directions, giving the OT fans something to buy this year, and a better line up for prequels/ clone fans last year.  

 Balance to the theme (at all price points) is a good thing for all of us.  Same for the 18+, there are a lot of good things about these lines (starship, helmet, diorama, buildable characters, random stuff), but we had three dioramas in one year, and none this year, then we had no helmets last year and three this year.  just do one each year, that gives collectors something to look forward to without having to spend $300 one year than $0 the next.  

I think it is good that clone sets are popular, I just wish Lego could plan better around the theme. Look at how good that 4+ fire hawk has been doing, maybe doing a 4+ tie advanced or Bongo would have been a better pick?

[Darth_Bane13]

13 hours ago, Llewop said:

Kind of conflicted because I like the idea of the super commandos but not the clones. Wonder what kind of build that battlepack would have. Guess Lego have ran out of helmets so we’re in for 5 years of busts (and not the cool kind lol). I take it if the Vader bust is real it’ll be a remake of his helmet probably the same design plopped on top of some shoulders? I’ve got the helmet already so that’s a pass for me

Yeah I'd rather have 2 death watch mandos and 2 super commandos. Odd that they'd do a Vader bust since the helmet is still on shelves.

1 hour ago, BrickPrick said:

And you think they don't know that? That's exactly why they despise the Clone Bros so much. They don't want this whole thing to be that popular and Lego putting clones front and center, because it prevents them from getting the sets they are actually interested in. 

Despising people who want Lego clone troopers is pretty silly. There's not some grand conspiracy against Andor fans by the evil clone bros . Also you guys have to realize OT fans still have it way better than most other licensed themes. As for Andor, it's a show for adults. Kids are probably more interested in clones, though I would love a Tie Avenger

[BrickPrick]

15 minutes ago, Lordhelmet said:

I think this misses the point a bit.  People are not upset that there are clones, in fact there were too little clone wars era/ prequels representation in the theme in previous years.  I think people are upset about the lack of balance.  The other main complaint going around (and from me) is that there are too many 18+ sets and not enough play sets.  I complain about both of these things, but that doesn't mean I don't buy sets from either of those groups.  We just don't have good balance in the theme over the past five or so years.  There are three main eras at this point OT, Prequels/clone wars, Disney stuff, I think the theme should balance these out.  The real reason balance is good, is lets say you like OT a lot, but don't really care for Disney related stuff, having 15-25% of the playsets released being OT means you don't have to spend crazy amounts to not miss out on sets you may like, the reverse is true too.  If you like prequels/clones, you are looking at spending hundreds on sets this year, if you like OT you spent what $0 this year?  (but last year there were only three prequel or clone war sets for $130ish, wouldn't it have been better to swap the star destroyer and the MTT for example)?

So spend over the past three years if you like OT playsets (Do the math on the others by the way).  2023 - 2 play sets $250, 2024 - 4 playlets $335 2025 - 0 playsets $0?  I would have preferred that one of the 2024 ones had moved into 2025.  And honestly things like Rebuild the Galaxy are taking up the valuable slots, alongside all the Disney show sets (and I really want a Tie Avenger).  Again swapping the MTT and Star Destroyer would have moved around $150 in opposite directions, giving the OT fans something to buy this year, and a better line up for prequels/ clone fans last year.  

 Balance to the theme (at all price points) is a good thing for all of us.  Same for the 18+, there are a lot of good things about these lines (starship, helmet, diorama, buildable characters, random stuff), but we had three dioramas in one year, and none this year, then we had no helmets last year and three this year.  just do one each year, that gives collectors something to look forward to without having to spend $300 one year than $0 the next.  

I think it is good that clone sets are popular, I just wish Lego could plan better around the theme. Look at how good that 4+ fire hawk has been doing, maybe doing a 4+ tie advanced or Bongo would have been a better pick?

I think, i missed the mark completely with this one. Typically all for more in-depth, extensive conversations. Like to look at things from several angles. But my seemingly impulsive, drive-by posting doesn't do it justice whatsoever. I might be a little burned out on this topic and need to take a break from constantly commenting on it. Enough other things to focus in here.

I still agree that the root of the problem lies in the overflow of non system scale sets. That's the cause of this mess, the clones are but a symptom. While pleasing everyone is next to impossible, better balancing out sub-themes would go a long way in pleasing a lot more people again. 

Oh man, the Bongo is the 4+ set i never knew i wanted. If this is what it would take to get a Boss Nass minifigure, so be it. 

12 minutes ago, Darth_Bane13 said:

Despising people who want Lego clone troopers is pretty silly. There's not some grand conspiracy against Andor fans by the evil clone bros . Also you guys have to realize OT fans still have it way better than most other licensed themes. As for Andor, it's a show for adults. Kids are probably more interested in clones, though I would love a Tie Avenger

Yes, it is. That's neither what i meant nor does it reflect my actual thoughts on this topic. At the worst, people are despicing or mourning the current state of Lego Star Wars, not other parts of the community. And they might not like the fact that clones are selling really well. Like, they don't want Lego to continue this path, but knowing all too well why they keep on doing it. 

 

My words were chosen very poorly that moment. I didn't intend to offend anyone. And i want to sincerely apologize for any caused inconvenience. This won't be happening anytime soon again. 

[Coryo]

37 minutes ago, Darth_Bane13 said:

Yeah I'd rather have 2 death watch mandos and 2 super commandos.

14 hours ago, Llewop said:

Kind of conflicted because I like the idea of the super commandos but not the clones.

If we're only getting a single regular battle pack per year now, it does seem like a baffling choice to have half of it comprised of the same Togruta blackface clones that have been on shelves for the past two years. 

 

The potential Cobb Vanth helmet is a little strange to me, I can see a couple of potential options:

1. A set based on Season 2 Ep 1 (maybe his speeder?)
2. The new Razor Crest is based on the show rather than the movie, and includes the helmet and jetpack in a storage compartment
3. The rumoured Cobb Vanth vs Cad Bane set is real, and he has a completely inaccurate look for some reason
4. An updated ROTJ Boba (potentially a bust alongside the rumoured Vader)

Regardless, it seems like an odd piece to use part of the budget on, they realistically could have got away with reusing the current Boba Fett helmet.

[Black Falcon]

You know, I don´t really read this thread much, I am more scrolling through and read parts of it, both because it is very active and there is usually a lot to read and because I like Star Wars but am not one of the die hard fans and usually only understand half of what is written here anyways (and might spoiler myself because I haven´t watched every new stuff yet).

Anyways, I understand that not everyone is happy with what kind of sets they are getting, everyone has a different taste overall and as all those Lego sets seem to sell well (else they wouldn´t make more of them), including the buildable creatures, but what I am really failing to get is why one group of Lego Star Wars fans has to talk derogatorily about an other instead of beeing happy for what sets they actually get and like.

That beeing said, with Lego expanding their assortment of Lego Star Wars products from Playsets to Display Sets (Buildable Figures, Helmets collection, Starship collection etc.) it is just natural, that there is less space for playsets - but still browsing through the last years I couldn´t really say that any year was really lacking them. Overall I would say, especially compared to other themes we are complaining about first world problems here.

On the bright side, if this year wasn´t for your taste, for LSW there are many more years to come and maybe you like the next one better ;).

[Llewop]

7 minutes ago, Black Falcon said:

You know, I don´t really read this thread much, I am more scrolling through and read parts of it, both because it is very active and there is usually a lot to read and because I like Star Wars but am not one of the die hard fans and usually only understand half of what is written here anyways (and might spoiler myself because I haven´t watched every new stuff yet).

Anyways, I understand that not everyone is happy with what kind of sets they are getting, everyone has a different taste overall and as all those Lego sets seem to sell well (else they wouldn´t make more of them), including the buildable creatures, but what I am really failing to get is why one group of Lego Star Wars fans has to talk derogatorily about an other instead of beeing happy for what sets they actually get and like.

That beeing said, with Lego expanding their assortment of Lego Star Wars products from Playsets to Display Sets (Buildable Figures, Helmets collection, Starship collection etc.) it is just natural, that there is less space for playsets - but still browsing through the last years I couldn´t really say that any year was really lacking them. Overall I would say, especially compared to other themes we are complaining about first world problems here.

On the bright side, if this year wasn´t for your taste, for LSW there are many more years to come and maybe you like the next one better ;).

I’ve been trying to make this point for absolute ages. The only problem with the theme is the balance. 5 years ago people were complaining about the lack of clones and now it’s come full circle. But the problem is that in the past 10-15 years SW has grown so much and will only ever get bigger. The days of every year having so many OT sets and so many OT sets are gone it’s going to be a free for all and I think for some they will have years they like and some won’t. My only defence with clone dominance is every set has bought something newish to the table (until next year if the rumours are true). Considering how expensive Lego is sometimes I’m quite relieved that they make a wave of sets that don’t interest me gives me time to save for the future.

 

16 minutes ago, Coryo said:

If we're only getting a single regular battle pack per year now, it does seem like a baffling choice to have half of it comprised of the same Togruta blackface clones that have been on shelves for the past two years. 

 

The potential Cobb Vanth helmet is a little strange to me, I can see a couple of potential options:

1. A set based on Season 2 Ep 1 (maybe his speeder?)
2. The new Razor Crest is based on the show rather than the movie, and includes the helmet and jetpack in a storage compartment
3. The rumoured Cobb Vanth vs Cad Bane set is real, and he has a completely inaccurate look for some reason
4. An updated ROTJ Boba (potentially a bust alongside the rumoured Vader)

Regardless, it seems like an odd piece to use part of the budget on, they realistically could have got away with reusing the current Boba Fett helmet.

It looks like recent trend is 2 4 figure packs and 1 bigger battle pack. Which I don’t mind but it’s the balance again have one clone one if you must but the other two need to be something else. Last year was bit different with the anniversary battle pack that was more of a one off I think. 

but yeah with the helmet my first thought was the duel but like you said he loses it after the first episode so it’s either an inaccurate set (which I don’t mind tbh) or it is based off of S2 ep1. But I do like the idea of it maybe just being a random piece in the razor crest that would be the ultimate troll move from Lego. Is there any chance as it is boba fetts helmet that it could just be for Boba? I know his armour gets repaired during season 2 of Mando but it is helmet after all

[CloneCommando99]

4 hours ago, Lordhelmet said:

if they can make Cobb Vanth, they can make a Tie Avenger.  So potentially some good news today.  

Excellent (day #60)

2 hours ago, Darth_Bane13 said:

Also you guys have to realize OT fans still have it way better than most other licensed themes.

As a DC fan I know this better than most. I just want a win man.

2 hours ago, Darth_Bane13 said:

There's not some grand conspiracy against Andor fans by the evil clone bros .

*huffs rhydo*

Are you sure?

2 hours ago, Darth_Bane13 said:

As for Andor, it's a show for adults. Kids are probably more interested in clones, though I would love a Tie Avenger

You had us in the first half…

2 hours ago, Lordhelmet said:

 

I think this misses the point a bit.  People are not upset that there are clones, in fact there were too little clone wars era/ prequels representation in the theme in previous years.  I think people are upset about the lack of balance.  The other main complaint going around (and from me) is that there are too many 18+ sets and not enough play sets.  I complain about both of these things, but that doesn't mean I don't buy sets from either of those groups.  We just don't have good balance in the theme over the past five or so years.  There are three main eras at this point OT, Prequels/clone wars, Disney stuff, I think the theme should balance these out.  The real reason balance is good, is lets say you like OT a lot, but don't really care for Disney related stuff, having 15-25% of the playsets released being OT means you don't have to spend crazy amounts to not miss out on sets you may like, the reverse is true too.  If you like prequels/clones, you are looking at spending hundreds on sets this year, if you like OT you spent what $0 this year?  (but last year there were only three prequel or clone war sets for $130ish, wouldn't it have been better to swap the star destroyer and the MTT for example)?

…

Bingo.
 

 

18 hours ago, CallumPears said:

Hahaha Jedi Bricks just blocked me on Reddit for leaving a comment saying I had originally doubted that the list was true. (After leaving a reply to my comment from a fake account calling me an idiot, then blocking me so I couldn't respond)

Even if it is a real list of leaks he still just can't stop being an absolute loser 

Lol. 

On 6/22/2025 at 7:32 PM, Darth_Bane13 said:

For your own sanity you may want to consider stopping the show after season 6 and reading the books instead.

Forgive me. But from what I understand the Writers’ biggest problem for season 7 and 8 was that they’d run out of books to use as source material?
 

The Boba/ Cobb Vanth helmet is an intriguing development. Either Lego’s started doing exclusive figures for busts or we’re getting some Mandalorian legacy sets as @Swordy logically suggests. If the latter, I hope an ITT from S1 is on the cards.

[Llewop]

8 minutes ago, CloneCommando99 said:

The Boba/ Cobb Vanth helmet is an intriguing development. Either Lego’s started doing exclusive figures for busts or we’re getting some Mandalorian legacy sets as @Swordy logically suggests. If the latter, I hope an ITT from S1 is on the cards.

I’m going to have a moment of delusion what about a Mandolorian CMF. I know there is no chance 

[Mandalorianknight]

20 hours ago, BrickBob Studpants said:

…That is indeed Cobb Vanth‘s helmet  Great news! He‘s high on my minifig wishlist in any case, no matter what set he‘s in. He only has the helmet during the first episode of Mando S2, but it‘s not like that would stop TLG from throwing it into a TBoBF set  However, my guess would be a set with his speeder built out of a podracer engine, as in @Mandalorianknight‘s mockup.

As for the timing, maybe they‘ll release a handful of sets based on S1-3 as additional movie tie-ins sets? Granted, the teasers alone show plenty of set potential, but maybe they‘ll save some of those for the 2HY waves

I assume being a tie-in would be why it's here, though it is unfortunate if the only two standard system 1HY mando movie sets are $100+

20 hours ago, CallumPears said:

 

Maybe he knew about a Cobb Vanth minifigure and just made up a set as a guess, hoping he'd picked the right scene so it'd look like a more impressive leak? 

Edit: Oops thought they'd merge

That's what I think, but like I said, it gives him some credibility, since beforehand it seemed like he didn't know anything whatsoever in terms of leaks.

9 hours ago, Agent Kallus said:

TCW stuff and prequel stuff to a lesser extent

*Looks at the set list for the year*

6 hours ago, Lordhelmet said:

if they can make Cobb Vanth, they can make a Tie Avenger.  So potentially some good news today.  

I wouldn't say that's necessarily the case. Maybe if it really was a Cobb vs Bane duel, but the helmet means this is definitely a Mandalorian set. A set based off the most popular star wars project disney's put out, especially around kids, doesn't really mean a set based on the most adult-based star wars show would be viable.

Edited June 23 by Mandalorianknight

[Agent Kallus]

26 minutes ago, Mandalorianknight said:

10 hours ago, Agent Kallus said:

TCW stuff and prequel stuff to a lesser extent

*Looks at the set list for the year*

No you misunderstand me. It was 'OT and TCW stuff (and prequel stuff to a lesser extent)' because outside of TCW stuff or clone stuff in general Prequel sets aren't as common. 

[Zap Rowsdower]

Are we sure it's Cobb Vanth's helmet? Maybe it's still Boba Fett and is based on his appearance during the Battle of Tython. (Before he adds fresh paint to the armor)

 

Edited June 24 by Zap Rowsdower

[TotoMagnus]

2 hours ago, Zap Rowsdower said:

Are we sure it's Cobb Vanth's helmet? Maybe it's still Boba Fett and is based on his appearance during the Battle of Tython. (Before he adds fresh paint to the armor)

 

Yeah, that was also my thought. Maybe one of the Imperial landing vehicles which he blew out of the sky?

I would prefer a smaller set like the speeder of Cobb though. 
 

 

My major gripe for this years‘ selection is that it feels like the anniversary of ROTS is being used like a trojan horse to flood the market with Clones. Where is Anakin? Where is ROTS Obi Wan? Where is Padme (is she alright?) No Arrest Scene? Battle of the Heroes?

In my eyes, Hasbro handled the Anniversary much better. Sure, they are releasing Clones as well, but they are not missing out on the Main Characters (apart from Padme and maybe Yoda, I‘m afraid), with their crown jewel being the SDCC Vader/Obi Wan set. 

[Tariq j]

15 minutes ago, TotoMagnus said:

 

My major gripe for this years‘ selection is that it feels like the anniversary of ROTS is being used like a trojan horse to flood the market with Clones. Where is Anakin? Where is ROTS Obi Wan? Where is Padme (is she alright?) No Arrest Scene? Battle of the Heroes?

In my eyes, Hasbro handled the Anniversary much better. Sure, they are releasing Clones as well, but they are not missing out on the Main Characters (apart from Padme and maybe Yoda, I‘m afraid), with their crown jewel being the SDCC Vader/Obi Wan set. 

Yeah, whilst I do think the sets are good it feels like key stuff was missed here. The Battle of the Heroes, Greivous vs Kenobi, Dooku vs Anakin and Obi Wan, Yoda vs Palpatine (the latter two have never been done before). 
 

13 hours ago, Lordhelmet said:

 

I think this misses the point a bit.  People are not upset that there are clones, in fact there were too little clone wars era/ prequels representation in the theme in previous years.  I think people are upset about the lack of balance.  The other main complaint going around (and from me) is that there are too many 18+ sets and not enough play sets.  I complain about both of these things, but that doesn't mean I don't buy sets from either of those groups.  We just don't have good balance in the theme over the past five or so years.  There are three main eras at this point OT, Prequels/clone wars, Disney stuff, I think the theme should balance these out.  The real reason balance is good, is lets say you like OT a lot, but don't really care for Disney related stuff, having 15-25% of the playsets released being OT means you don't have to spend crazy amounts to not miss out on sets you may like, the reverse is true too.  If you like prequels/clones, you are looking at spending hundreds on sets this year, if you like OT you spent what $0 this year?  (but last year there were only three prequel or clone war sets for $130ish, wouldn't it have been better to swap the star destroyer and the MTT for example)?

So spend over the past three years if you like OT playsets (Do the math on the others by the way).  2023 - 2 play sets $250, 2024 - 4 playlets $335 2025 - 0 playsets $0?  I would have preferred that one of the 2024 ones had moved into 2025.  And honestly things like Rebuild the Galaxy are taking up the valuable slots, alongside all the Disney show sets (and I really want a Tie Avenger).  Again swapping the MTT and Star Destroyer would have moved around $150 in opposite directions, giving the OT fans something to buy this year, and a better line up for prequels/ clone fans last year.  

 Balance to the theme (at all price points) is a good thing for all of us.  Same for the 18+, there are a lot of good things about these lines (starship, helmet, diorama, buildable characters, random stuff), but we had three dioramas in one year, and none this year, then we had no helmets last year and three this year.  just do one each year, that gives collectors something to look forward to without having to spend $300 one year than $0 the next.  

I think it is good that clone sets are popular, I just wish Lego could plan better around the theme. Look at how good that 4+ fire hawk has been doing, maybe doing a 4+ tie advanced or Bongo would have been a better pick?

Agreed, balance is key here. I think the Harry Potter theme for example has done that pretty well. They have their 18+/D2C sets like The Burrow/Diagon Alley, they have the more abstract sets like buildable Dobby/the bookends etc. and they have a good line of regular sets too. And the regular sets range from pocket money priced sets like the Flying Ford Anglia to the much larger sets like the Main Tower and Great Hall. It’s been mentioned before how Lego used to have a really good range of <50 sets which have disappeared over the last 5ish years. Now granted the amount of SW content dwarfs HP so maybe the comparison is unfair but you get what I’m saying. 

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Llewop, Mandalorianknight: Thank you for your replies about TIE Avenger campaign. I get it, I'm just a little pessimistic about LEGO's willingness to release certain sets. But there's always hope.

With the new damaged Boba Fett helmet, I hope that LEGO will finally release a repainted Boba Fett helmet from TBoBF in the correct color sometime in the future.

[BrickPrick]

6 hours ago, TotoMagnus said:

My major gripe for this years‘ selection is that it feels like the anniversary of ROTS is being used like a trojan horse to flood the market with Clones. Where is Anakin? Where is ROTS Obi Wan? Where is Padme (is she alright?) No Arrest Scene? Battle of the Heroes?

Yes, Lego is merely using the prequels as a backdrop, just picking out the clones to position themselves as their evergreen theme. A real shame. It might be unrealistic to expect a full blown anniversary wave at any given point, but would it kill them to give us at least a couple of overhauled classics? Even this year's ARC-170 and Clone Turbo Tank, which are technically based on Episode III, feel like more excuses for Lego to crank out clones. Which is odd, because they obviously belong in such sets. While there are some bright spots here and there when it comes to anniversaries, Lego usually left a lot to to be desired. I just think a little more focus on the subject matter would not noticable harm their overall sales.

5 hours ago, Tariq j said:

Agreed, balance is key here. I think the Harry Potter theme for example has done that pretty well. They have their 18+/D2C sets like The Burrow/Diagon Alley, they have the more abstract sets like buildable Dobby/the bookends etc. and they have a good line of regular sets too. And the regular sets range from pocket money priced sets like the Flying Ford Anglia to the much larger sets like the Main Tower and Great Hall. It’s been mentioned before how Lego used to have a really good range of <50 sets which have disappeared over the last 5ish years. Now granted the amount of SW content dwarfs HP so maybe the comparison is unfair but you get what I’m saying. 

Like you already alluded to, the Lego Harry Potter theme is much more limited in scope than Star Wars is. Hence why they soft-reboot the Wizarding World every three years to clear up shelve space for newcomers. However, since this is about balancing out different set formats first, sub-themes second, i still think this comparison isn't far fetched. Like, Star Wars having so many possible sub-themes now, shouldn't stop Lego of doing some smaller sets again. Especially this year when you could have some very fitting duel sets sitting on shelves. In this department, the Lego HP theme still excels at and i am jealous of that. 

 

Don't you think a ROTS system scale set with zero clones in it would still sell pretty well in this day and age, Lego? Or would it just not fit your formatting, since it isn't a Mech, 4+ set or, well, just not expensive enough? Come to think of it... Would we have gotten a Palpatine's Arrest remake if the Diorama Collection wasn't paused for this year? Debatable. But it would at least increased the chances of that to happen. Oh well. 

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1 hour ago, BrickPrick said:

While there are some bright spots here and there when it comes to anniversaries, Lego usually left a lot to to be desired. I just think a little more focus on the subject matter would not noticable harm their overall sells.

Star Wars has its 50th anniversary coming up in just under two years.  I wonder what that wave will be like.
 

 Anniversary years make it harder to do balance well unless it cuts into the other subthemes more than the playsets.  (They should have done a ROTS diorama of mustafar or palpatines arest, or even yoda vs palp for the record - would have been better than doing a third helmet or third starship or fourth buildable character).  

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2 hours ago, Lordhelmet said:

Star Wars has its 50th anniversary coming up in just under two years.  I wonder what that wave will be like.
 

 Anniversary years make it harder to do balance well unless it cuts into the other subthemes more than the playsets.  (They should have done a ROTS diorama of mustafar or palpatines arest, or even yoda vs palp for the record - would have been better than doing a third helmet or third starship or fourth buildable character).  

I hope for everyone's sake that it's gonna be something special. 

In order to provide better balance again, the overall breakdown of sets would have to fundamentally change. Just reduce the amount of additional formats (helmets/midi-scale/buildable characters) by half and use the freed up system scale slots to deliver a more nuanced line-up of play sets. In terms of both sub-themes and price ranges. Otherwise it either gets worse or it just jumps from one extreme (clone craziness) to the next (OT overflow). 

The thing with anniversaries is you are at a point when almost every year is one of them happening, adding even more to the difficulty of balancing things out. However, what if some ROTS sets would have been released at the expense of some 2025 TCW ones? Granted true balance would still be missing, so some people would probably be indifferent about it. But given the occasion, it could have been a better offering than what we got, yes?