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The months of April and May are said to be given over to large-scale Star Wars fan festivities. Earlier this month we had the Star Wars Celebration in Chicago. And next Sunday, the global fandom will be welcomed again by a barrage of enticing Star Wars tie-in merchandise come May the 4th.
As one of the major brands making Star Wars merchandise, LEGO has always taken advantage of its celebratory fandom events. Whether it’s an exclusive set or a gift with purchase, leave it to LEGO to have something for the occasion. In fact, LEGO’s online shopping portal just put up their May the 4th specials for customers’ easy reference.
Here’s a list of what treats to expect from LEGO on May the 4th 2019:
LEGO Star Wars Tantive IV (75244)
Regularly available on the day itself, but LEGO VIP members can get it earlier on May 3 over at LEGO Shop@Home.
Double VIP on Selected LEGO Star Wars Products
Yeah, speaking of VIPs they’ll have a chance to double their point acquisition on particular items; so if that 2x-point LEGO SW set’s not yet in your collection, enjoy getting it for the points.
The LEGO Star Wars Battle of Hoth – 20th Anniversary Edition (40333) Gift-With-Purchase Promo
For a minimum $35 total purchase of LEGO Star Wars stuff, customers will get a special Art Print for the line’s anniversary. And for at least $75, LEGO will throw in a free Battle of Hoth – 20th Anniversary Edition (40333) microscaled set in your shopping cart both online and in-store.
And of course, we can’t forget the LEGO Star Wars 20th Anniversary sets – that are available now at LEGO Shop@Home, along with other LEGO-themed Star Wars merchandise from alarm clocks to minifigure key-chains. These at least you can start with right now, before May the 4th arrives.
Earlier this week, we saw the first hint dropped by LEGO Singapore about a potential exclusive set. It was also a tie-in to Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Endgame” which premieres earlier in Asia than the US. We’ve been waiting for further details about how this might be gotten when in Singapore.
At last we have the answer, courtesy of the official Instagram page for fandom website Geek Culture. It turns out this is another unnumbered limited-edition set, designed by a LEGO Certified Professional. Called the “Super Heroes Display Station,” this set is actually a contest prize in the Toys R Us of Suntec City mall, Singapore.
Being a contest prize, the LEGO Super Heroes Display Station is going to be extremely rare, at only 22 copies. According to the flyer snapped by Geek Culture, the Super Heroes Display Station can be gotten by shoppers at the Suntec City Toys R Us who buy $150 worth of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes sets.
But that’s only to gain raffle entries. Contestants need to send their name, mobile number, and $150 sales receipt number from Suntec City Toys R Us via SMS to 73333. LEGO Singapore would then announce the 22 winners on their Facebook page on May 10, following the May 6 draw.
This is something to ponder for travelers to Singapore up until May 5. Is it worth buying LEGO Marvel stuff at the Toys R Us there just to snag this rare LEGO set? You decide. The LEGO Super Heroes Display Center opens up via hinges to reveal the LEGO Avengers as they look in “Avengers: Endgame.” Each character compartment also has see-through LEGO minifigure art.
This week’s turning out to be a big whirlwind of reveals and releases. LEGO set announcements from the past weeks and months finally get either box art previews, or availability at Shop@Home. Best case scenario, both of these happen. That said, we now confirm the release of some film tie-ins.
“The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part” premiered back in the early days of February. The month before that, tie-in sets for it were first unveiled at the 2019 London Toy Fair. It took quite a while, but long after the movie finally ended Shop@Home now has the “LEGO Movie 2” tie-ins available for purchase.
But wait! Didn’t the last announcements for them imply a release of May 1? It’s just like LEGO to pleasantly surprise us like this. While their product listings on Shop@Home don’t even have the official images yet, the accompanying words in green say “Available now.”
Here are the newly-released “LEGO Movie 2” tie-in sets in question for a quick recap:
The Rexcelsior set (70839) is certainly an impressive model build as seen in the movie; time to go and buy if the “LEGO Movie” franchise is your line of choice.
We never expected it but it’s coming anyway. Disney and Pixar will have “Toy Story 4” arriving in cinemas this June, with a new (and again, potential storyline-concluding) adventure for Woody, Buzz and friends. As a major LEGO licensing partner, tie-in sets for the film are coming ahead of premiere. In fact, two of these LEGO Toy Story 4 sets were already found on sale at US Target stores. Now, Target Australia has done one better by offering our first look at the official box images. Not only do we have Duke Caboom’s Stunt Show (10767) and Buzz & Bo Peep’s Playground Adventure (10768), we have four more sets previewed.
Woody & RC (10766) – $9.99; 69 pieces
Show your youngster the fun of Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 4 with Woody and the RC car!
Race to the finish line with Woody and RC from Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 4! But watch out for the obstacles and be careful when you drive around them. Can you make it through and win the race?
LEGO® 4+ sets are specially designed to be fun and easy for youngsters and help to grow their confidence with simple building steps for the perfect start to LEGO brick building.
Includes a Woody minifigure.
Features an easy-to-build RC toy car with big back fin, front fender with eyes and remote antenna, plus a Starter Brick base to get your child building with LEGO® bricks and playing quickly in a fun Disney•Pixar Toy Story 4 world.
Accessory elements include 3 green army men, remote control element for RC, 6 colourful, buildable display bricks and 3 buildable cones.
Help your child replay exciting Toy Story movie scenes or make up their own stories.
LEGO® 4+ introduces your child to a wide universe of their movie favourites, TV characters and everyday heroes.
LEGO® 4+ play sets were previously branded as LEGO Juniors and can be built together with all LEGO building kits for creative building.
This Toy Story 4 construction set makes an ideal gift for preschoolers and youngsters.
RC car measures over 2” (6cm) high, 3” (9cm) long and 2” (6cm) wide.
Duke Caboom’s Stunt Show (10767) – $19.99; 120 pieces
Introduce your child to the excitement of Toy Story 4 and the Ring of Fire!
Put on your helmet and get ready for the big stunt show! Hear the roar of the crowd when you start your motorcycle and do a few laps around the ring of fire. Then get in position, hit the gas and race toward the stunt ramp! Can you and Duke Caboom make it through the flames and land on the other side?
Includes 2 minifigures: Woody and Duke Caboom.
This cool set features a striped ramp with a gap for cars and an adjustable ring of fire, plus 2 Starter Brick plates to get your child building with LEGO® bricks and playing quickly in a thrilling Disney•Pixar Toy Story world.
Also includes a motorcycle and two cars, plus a small stunt sign with ramp.
Accessory elements include 4 fire elements, cape and an extra wig, plus 3 buildable, stackable cans.
Help your child move the ring of fire into different positions and more challenging stunt jumps.
Youngsters will enjoy replaying exciting Toy Story movie scenes or making up their own stories.
LEGO® 4+ starter sets introduce your child to a wide universe of their movie favourites, TV characters and everyday heroes.
LEGO® 4+ play sets were previously branded as LEGO Juniors and can be built together with all LEGO building toys for creative building.
This Toy Story 4 building set makes an ideal gift for preschoolers and youngsters.
Ramp with ring of fire measures over 7” (18cm) high, 8” (22cm) wide and 4” (12cm) deep.
Motorcycle measures over 1” (3cm) high and 2” (6cm) long.
Cars each measure over 1” (4cm) long and 1” (3cm) wide.
Buzz and Bo Peep’s Playground Adventure (10768) – $24.99; 139 pieces
Have fun with the Toy Story characters at the playground with your child!
Get ready for an adventure at the playground! Join Buzz Lightyear, Gabby Gabby and Bo Peep in the playhouse, then slide down the slide before playing some hide and seek. Drive the skunk-mobile around the playground, then hop on the merry-go-round for a spin before you climb up the wall to the bubble window room. There is always something fun to do at the playground!
Includes 3 Toy Story 4 minifigures: Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep and Gabby Gabby.
Features a 2-level playhouse with kitchen area, slide, bridge with movable bushes underneath, climbing wall, bubble window stand, and a Starter Brick baseplate to get youngsters building and playing quickly with LEGO® bricks in a Disney•Pixar Toy Story world.
This sweet set also includes a merry-go-round and a skunk-mobile.
This fun set also features the new sustainable LEGO® plant-based plastic trees.
Accessory elements include Bo Peep’s shepherd crook, frying pan and an egg.
Help your child replay exciting Toy Story movie scenes or make up their own stories.
LEGO® 4+ preschool toys introduce your child to a wide universe of their movie favourites, TV characters and everyday heroes.
LEGO® 4+ construction toy sets were previously branded as LEGO Juniors and can be built together with all LEGO building toys for creative building.
This Toy Story 4 construction set makes an ideal gift for preschoolers and youngsters.
Playhouse measures over 6” (17cm) high, 9” (25cm) wide and 4” (12cm) deep.
Merry-go-round measures over 2” (6cm) wide and 2” (7cm) deep.
Skunk-mobile measures over 5” (14cm) long and 1” (3cm) wide.
RV Vacation (10769) – $34.99; 178 pieces
Introduce your youngster to exciting Disney•Pixar Toy Story 4 adventures with Jessie, Alien and Rex!
Pack your camping gear; it’s time for a vacation! Join Disney•Pixar’s Jessie and her friends Alien, Rex and Forky in the RV as they head to the RV park. Once you get there, take the camera and go have some fun exploring the area around the park building. Dinnertime! Mmmm, a hot dog on the grill and a roasted marshmallow for dessert! Aren’t vacations fun?
Includes 2 minifigures: Jessie and Alien, plus Rex and Forky LEGO® figures.
This great camping set features an RV with special Starter Brick chassis, removable roof, interior with bed, toilet and sink, and a ladder to get youngsters building and playing quickly with LEGO® bricks in a Disney•Pixar Toy Story 4 world.
Also includes a park building wall with special Starter Brick baseplate, picnic table and a grill, plus an RV Park sign with opening gate.
This fun set also features 2 of the new sustainable LEGO® plant-based plastic trees.
Accessory elements include 2 mugs, croissant, skateboard, camera, plate, apple, hot dog and a marshmallow on a stick.
Remove the roof for easy play inside the RV.
Young children with love to replay exciting Toy Story 4 movie scenes or make up their own stories.
LEGO® 4+ introduces your child to a wide universe of their movie favorites, TV characters and everyday heroes.
LEGO® 4+ play sets were previously branded as LEGO Juniors and can be built together with all LEGO building toys for creative building.
This Toy Story 4 construction set makes an ideal gift for preschoolers and youngsters.
RV measures over 3” (10cm) high, 5” (14cm) long and 2” (7cm) wide.
Park building wall measures over 2” (7cm) high, 6” (16cm) wide and 3” (9cm) deep.
RV Park sign measures over 5” (13cm) high, 5” (13cm) wide and 1” (3cm) deep.
Take your child to the Toy Story 4 carnival with Bunny, Woody and Buzz Lightyear!
Get ready, the carnival is here! Join Disney•Pixar’s Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Bo Peep as they check out the games and thrilling rides at the carnival with Ducky and Bunny. Help Buzz practice his sharp shooting with the laser cannon and then join Woody and Bo Peep on the Terrorantulus ride. Don’t forget a trip in the bumper cars! Take a break for some ice cream, then do it all again!
Includes 3 Toy Story character minifigures: Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Bo Peep, plus Ducky and Bunny LEGO® figures.
Features a carnival shooting game, decorated rocket elements that can be knocked down and separate, working cannon, plus a Starter Brick baseplate and decorated wall plate to get your child building and playing quickly with LEGO® bricks in a fun Disney•Pixar Toy Story world. Also includes an ice cream shop with register, a table and benches.
This cute set also includes a Terrorantulus ride that turns and has adjustable arms, plus 2 bumper cars with Starter Brick chassis.
Accessory elements include 6 studs, crate, 3 decorated rocket elements, large ice cream, 2 small ice creams, ice cream sundae, ice cream spoon, bucket and Bo Peep’s shepherd crook.
Help your child replay exciting Toy Story movie scenes or make up their own stories.
LEGO® 4+ introduces your child to a wide universe of their movie favourites, TV characters and everyday heroes.
LEGO® 4+ play sets were previously branded as LEGO Juniors and can be built together with all LEGO construction toys for creative building.
This Toy Story 4 creative play set makes an ideal gift for preschoolers and youngsters.
Carnival shooting game measures over 3” (10cm) high, 4” (12cm) wide and 1” (3cm) deep.
Bumper cars each measure over 3” (9cm) high, 1” (3cm) long and 1” (3cm) wide.
Ice cream stand measures over 4” (11cm) high, 2” (6cm) wide and 3” (8cm) deep.
Terrorantulus ride measures over 3” (8cm) high, 7” (19cm) wide and 7” (19cm) deep.
Share the thrill of a fun Disney•Pixar Toy Story 4 coaster ride with your child, Buzz Lightyear and Alien!
Climb into the coaster car, it’s time for a thrilling LEGO® roller coaster ride! Join Disney•Pixar’s Buzz Lightyear and Alien for an exciting ride on the carnival’s coaster. Raise your arms and scream as you race around the tight turns. After the ride is done, stop for some pizza at the wagon, then get back in line for another spin around the track!
Includes 2 Toy Story character minifigures: Buzz Lightyear and Alien.
Features a roller coaster track with a large entrance arch, flags, camera, spinning turnstile, 6 purple track sections and a special Starter Brick baseplate to get youngsters building and playing quickly with LEGO® bricks in a Disney•Pixar Toy Story 4 world.
This exciting set also includes 3 coaster cars and an ice cream wagon with balloon.
Accessory elements include a camera, 1 ice cream element and a pizza pie.
Youngsters will love to replay exciting Toy Story movie scenes or make up their own stories.
LEGO® 4+ introduces your child to a wide universe of their movie favourites, TV characters and everyday heroes.
LEGO® 4+ starter play sets were previously branded as LEGO Juniors and can be built together with all LEGO building toys for creative building.
This Toy Story 4 construction set makes an ideal gift for preschoolers and youngsters.
Includes a digital building extension via LEGO® Life.
Thrill Coaster with arch measures over 3” (10cm) high, 11” (28cm) wide and 11” (29cm) deep.
Coaster cars each measure over 6” (16cm) long and 1” (3cm) wide.
Pizza wagon with balloon measures over 2” (7cm) high and 1” (4cm) long.
These and the earlier two LEGO Toy Story 4 sets are now also available on LEGO Shop@Home if you’d prefer to purchase from there. While the sets now have the “4+” special designation on the boxes, the Shop@Home product listings still use the original product designation of “LEGO Juniors.”
Disney’s Toy Story 4 arrives only a day apart in Australia and the US, the former on the 20th and the latter premiering on the 21st.
In the LEGO Asian regional markets, the natural focus would be in China. After all, they have the LEGO factory, and the big-name seasonal set exclusives come from there. But Singapore is no slouch in doing exclusives either. Their LEGO Store in Changi Airport had an exclusive micro-build offered recently.
But now, LEGO Singapore itself is ready to do something bigger. Their official Facebook page just teased a limited-edition set. And this looks like something that won’t be placed on store shelves for conventional purchase. Finally, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out what franchise this set ties to.
We only have this single image shared by LEGO Singapore to work with. As surmised by LEGO news sources like Brick Fanatics, this is likely a minifigure-prominent set, judging from the faint pictures on the sides. The box with the Avengers logo is a buildable carrying case, apparently hinged to allow access to the minifigs.
Singaporean LEGO collectors won’t have to wait too long for this exclusive. The “Avengers: Endgame” movie that this set ties into will be premiering this week after all. This minifigure box should arrive on the heels of the Avengers Tower (40334) promotional set, which is free with a minimum LEGO purchase of 75, be it in dollars, pounds or euros.
Just over the past weekend, we were treated to some great LEGO Star Wars-related news with the announcement of the rehashed LEGO Star Wars Tantive IV (75244). This New Hope inspired set is slated to land in LEGO Stores and online in time for May the 4th promotions – the unofficial but popular Star Wars Day fan commemorative celebration. And to make this day even more festive for fans, LEGO has announced that it will be giving away a free Mini Tantive IV set for the LEGO Star Wars faithful.
Tantive Make and Take Event
May 3-6: Come in to your local LEGO Store to build your very own Tantive model then take it home, for free! Registration is on a first come, first served basis and quantities are limited. Registration begins April 15 in stores only. The building event is intended for ages 6+ at store discretion.
LEGO Stores in the US will soon be joining in the May the 4th festivities by hosting its popular Make & Take Event. Beginning this Monday, April 15, registration has begun for builders aged 6 and up at all participating LEGO Stores. The registrants will then come back on their scheduled dates from May 3 to 6 to try their hands on this build. Similar to other LEGO Make and Take in-store promotional, participation in this event does not require any purchases.
Registered participating builders will be given the LEGO pieces needed to assemble the Mini Tantive IV set. And though it may be a far cry from the new, 2-feet long LEGO Star Wars Tantive IV (75244) set, this mini model is definitely cool to have around on your desk or just a testament to our all out, galactic geekiness. Like other Make and Take sets, expect that the building instructions for this mini model might be out soon, so thanks in advance to those who will be kind enough to share them online for all of to build.
The larger and grander LEGO Star Wars Tantive IV (75244) set is scheduled to be released on May 4 just in time for the global celebration of everything Star Wars. This set comes in 1,768 pieces, and will retail for $199.99 USD.
The annual fan event Star Wars Celebration 2019 has now come to a close, and among the LEGO exclusives that Star Wars and LEGO fans have closely followed and excited to have their hands on was the Target store exclusive LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Bust (75227). Since it’s reveal last month just in time for SWC 2019, it seems that US Target stores weren’t initially prepared for the wave of LEGO Star Wars fans eager to have this exclusive.
For fans that were not fortunate enough to get their own set, LEGO was kind enough to release their building instructions for this Sith Lord tribute. And this time around, for those who are still yet to add this exclusive to their collection, you’ll be pleased to know that Target’s online portal still have them available online as of this posting for Target REDcard holders.
Just check back with Target every now and then if in case stocks run out again. And in case you’re interested in having other brick-built Star Wars busts added to your collection, then you may want to visit Build Better Bricks to check out their premium collection of building instructions to create other Star Wars iconic characters such as Yoda, Luke Skywalker and more. Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect from the LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Bust (75227).
LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Bust (75227)
(LEGO Star Wars exclusive for Target REDcard holders in the US)
Highlights
New LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Bust
Incredible dome and faceplate details
Brick-built respirator
Helmet adorned with raised ridges and studs
Great addition to any LEGO Star Wars collection
Turn to the Dark Side with the LEGO Star Wars 75227 Darth Vader Bust! This exclusive Star Wars Celebration building set features incredible dome and faceplate details, including a brick-built respirator encased in iconic black armor. Vader’s helmet is adorned with raised ridges and studs, which adds to the dramatic effect, and the instantly recognizable Dark Lord of the Sith will always strike fear in his enemies.
Number of Pieces: 327
Dimensions (Overall): 10.32 inches (L) x 2.32 inches (W) x 11.1 inches (H)
It’s an understatement to say that there has been a lot going on at Star Wars Celebration 2019 in Chicago. With the reveal of the first teaser trailer for Star Wars Episode XI: The Rise of Skywalker (now with a mind-boggling 17 million views in just 24 hours), LEGO has also fan the flame for LEGO Star Wars enthusiasts with its own teaser of its May the 4th LEGO offering. I previously reported that this year’s LEGO Star Wars May the 4th offering will be a throw back to one of the franchise’s most iconic ships, introduced in the very first Star Wars film. This time around, LEGO has now officially revealed the LEGO Star Wars Tantive IV (75244), and is now listed at shop.LEGO.com to be made available starting – as you may have known already – on May 4.
This year mark several milestones for LEGO Star Wars fans, with the first LEGO licensed theme celebrating its 20th year. And what better way to celebrate and mark the occasion then through a remake of one of the very first Star Wars ship that we saw on the big screen. To be exact, this is not the first time that the Rebel ship Tantive IV was given the LEGO treatment when the company released an official brick-built version back in 2009. Now after a decade since its first iteration, fans who are looking forward for the return of the iconic Rebel ship now has a chance to bag this impressive LEGO set starting on May the 4th. Though attendees of this year’s Star Wars Celebration in Chicago had the opportunity of being the first owners of this highly anticipated set, the rest of us will just have to wait a few more weeks before we can have our hands on it.
For the meantime, let’s check out these official images of the LEGO Star Wars Tantive IV (75244) together with its product description. Remember to visit your nearest LEGO Store, or keep tabs with LEGO Shop@Home on May 4 to bag your very own set.
LEGO Star War Tantive IV (75244)
Product Description
Ages 12+. 1768 pieces
US $199.99 – CA $269.99 – DE €199.99 – UK £179.99 – FR €219.99 – DK 1799DKK *Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.
Own an iconic Rebel blockade runner—Tantive IV!
Build, play and display a legendary Star WarsTM starship! This LEGO® Star Wars 75244 interpretation of Tantive IV, seen fleeing from an Imperial Star Destroyer in the opening moments of Star Wars: A New Hope, faithfully recreates all of the Rebel cruiser’s signature details, including an elongated hull, detachable escape pods, elevating gun turrets, cargo hold and 11 massive engines at the back. Remove the hull plating of this fantastic LEGO Star Wars vehicle to reveal a detailed 2-minifigure cockpit, conference area with table, weapon rack and a control console with 2 seats. The radar dish also doubles as a convenient carry handle, which makes it perfect for flying around the room. When the mission is over, this amazing kids’ buildable toy also makes a great centerpiece for any LEGO Star Wars collection. The set also includes 5 minifigures and an R2-D2 droid LEGO figure.
Includes 5 LEGO® Star WarsTM minifigures: Bail Organa, Princess Leia, Captain Antilles, C-3PO and a Rebel Fleet Trooper, plus an R2-D2 droid LEGO figure.
Tantive IV LEGO® Star WarsTM construction toy features a radar that doubles as a carry handle, 2 detachable escape pods with space for a minifigure inside, opening cargo hold and removable cargo box, opening 2- minifigure cockpit, rotating and elevating stud-shooting turrets on top and 2 spring-loaded shooters underneath. The top hull detaches to reveal a detailed interior including a conference table, weapon rack and a control console with 2 seats for the minifigures.
Weapons include a blaster pistol and 3 blasters.
Also includes a pair of electrobinoculars.
Captain Antilles minifigure is an updated version from 2009, while Princess Leia’s skirt and Bail Organa are new for April 2019.
This highly detailed building toy construction set includes over 1,750 pieces.
Recreate amazing moments from the opening scene of Star Wars: A New Hope or play out your own exciting adventures!
LEGO® Star WarsTM starship measures over 5” (14cm) high, 24” (62cm) long and 7” (19cm) wide.
Casual viewers of LEGO media might wait perhaps for a new LEGO movie in cinemas. Or maybe they’ll try to catch some of the animated films they release on home media instead. To fans that regularly go to a LEGOLAND Resort, there are exclusive “4D” adventures to be seen there
Every now and then LEGOLAND will add a new 4D film to their viewing libraries in their respective parks. The “premieres” of these movies can often match those of the recent cinematic-release LEGO films. Just this Friday, LEGOLAND California Resort premiered a new exclusive 4D movie for guests to enjoy.
“LEGO City 4D – Officer in Pursuit” was given a special premiere event on the afternoon of April 12 at LEGOLAND California. VIP guests on the red carpet were treated to meet-and-greets with the 4D film’s “lead stars” LEGO Hot Dog and LEGO Police Officer. Snacks were also served before the audience filed into LEGOLAND California’s Showcase Theatre for the premiere.
The new “LEGO City 4D – Officer in Pursuit” has viewers following the brave LEGO cops of a LEGO City community as they follow a daring robber in a high-speed chase through the streets. The pursuit is enhanced by brilliant 4D special effects that would throw audiences for some funny loops.
The Friday premiere of LEGOLAND California Resort’s new 4D movie showcase was screened twice that afternoon for the benefit of guests. Regular viewings of “LEGO City 4D – Officer in Pursuit” can be caught at LEGO Showplace Theater starting this Saturday, April 13. You can see it for yourself if you come visit LEGOLAND California soon.
As the 2019 LEGO Star Wars Celebration carries on in Chicago this week, LEGO is doing its part to establish itself as being an integral part of the overall franchise. It’s promoting its anniversary-editionLEGO sets, its spinoff animated series and so on. Now, they’ve achieved a notable triumph by having their LEGO Star Wars display win a Guinness World Record.
One exhibit, done by LEGO for Star Wars Celebration, is a tabletop display of Imperial Stormtrooper minifigures. They’re artfully arranged in formation to form a Stortrooper helmet silhouette when viewed from afar. Work was done by a model-building team overseen by Michael McNally (LEGO Group senior director of brand relations) and Jens Kronvold Frederiksen (LEGO Star Wars Design Director).
Look at that array. The Stormtrooper helmet silhouette you see was made out of 36,440 LEGO Star Wars Stormtrooper minifigures. That number has beaten a previous Guinness World Record for “Largest Minifigure Display,” back in 2008 at the UK, using Clone Trooper minifigs instead (35,210).
With the number confirmed by a Guinness representative on hand, a new World Record was awarded to LEGO during the course of Star Wars Celebration. It’s a worthy reward for the 12-man LEGO team that worked 16 hours to put the display together in Chicago.
The LEGO Star Wars Stormtrooper Guinness Record-holders will remain on display for the rest of Star Wars Celebration. Panels for LEGO Star Wars animated productions are also expected this week.
