As a lot as I'd like to consider in any other case, I'm not anticipating huge Star Wars LEGO units celebrating Revenge of the Sith twentieth anniversary. Having been launched in 2005, it has been 20 years since Revenge of the Sith was in theaters, the end result of George Lucas's prequel trilogy, with Anakin Skywalker falling to the darkish aspect like Darth Vader. That mentioned, I've a sense LEGO could be holding its personal till the subsequent huge Episode III milestone.
It's so secret that the LEGO Group has offered a number of the greatest and most coveted Star Wars fashions. For followers younger and outdated, there's nothing like constructing an iconic ship or scene from one of many many films or exhibits set in a galaxy far, far-off. The ultimate prequel movie isn't any exception, though there are just a few the reason why I really feel 2025 may not have the large Revenge of the Sith LEGO units that some collectors have been ready for.
My hopes are very low for The Nice Revenge of the Sith LEGO Units
There will probably be some in accordance with rumors (kind of)
When contemplating the concept of the twentieth anniversary Revenge of the Sith LEGO units, iconic areas, and potential brick-built scenes from the movie in all probability come to thoughts: Anakin and Obi-Wan's duel on Mustafar, the Jedi Council's tried arrest of Palpatine, Anakin main the 501st to the Jedi Temple, maybe a brand new giant scale mannequin of Normal Grievous and way more. Nevertheless, on-line rumors haven't but supported both of those proposed fashions, whether or not they're conventional play units or black-based dioramas, a brand new line of show fashions which were rising in recognition in recent times.
That being mentioned, there are some units with connections for Revenge of the Sith which have already been launched in 2025, such because the ARC-170 Starfighter (75402) from January 1st. Having made its first look within the opening scenes of Episode III, the Clone Wars-era ship technically counts. The identical goes for most of the Clone Wars-era ships, autos, and soldier battle packs rumored for 2025, with comparable ties to Revenge of the Siththough I've but to see something extra simple than that.
Conserving this in thoughts, It appears like my dream of getting a Yoda vs Palpatine diorama within the Galactic Senate chambers gained't be realized in 2025. Primarily based on the rumors and normal experiences that may be discovered on-line, I really feel like which means that LEGO is maybe ready till the most important twenty fifth anniversary 5 years from now. It could monitor the final 20 anniversaries of the earlier movies.
LEGO wasn't huge for Phantom Menace or Assault of the Clones both
The most important focus appears to be the twenty fifth anniversary
Sadly for The phantom menaceThe movie's 1999 launch coincides with LEGO's anniversary with the Star Wars franchise usually. As such, 2019 noticed LEGO have a good time Star Wars on a a lot bigger scale than the earlier first movie alone. That mentioned, one in every of LEGO's twentieth anniversary fashions acknowledged the shared anniversary with The phantom menace with Anakin's Podracer - twentieth Anniversary Version (75258), in addition to some polybag and microfighter units launched all year long.
As compared, 2024 noticed LEGO launch a better variety of Phantom Menace-inspired units even in the midst of its greatest twenty fifth anniversary celebration. This included the launch of Phantom Menace fashions such because the Mos Espa Podrace Diorama (75380), Droideka (75381), a brand new iteration of Darth Maul's Sith Infiltrator (75383), a present with buy of the Commerce Federation Troop Provider, in addition to some polybags and in-store swag.
In the identical method, Assault of the Clones' The twentieth anniversary didn't get a lot love both, with solely Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi Starfighter (75333) and the smaller Clone Trooper Command Station battle pack being launched in 2022. As such, I anticipate LEGO to have a good time to a a lot better diploma in 2027 for the twenty fifth Episode II. In fact, the identical goes for Revenge of the Sith with this 12 months doubtless being barely decrease in comparison with the twenty fifth in 2030.
LEGO simply celebrated its twenty fifth anniversary with Star Wars
They grew loads in 2024
It's additionally price noting that LEGO has grown loads in 2024 for its twenty fifth anniversary with a number of new Star Wars units usually, lots of which got here with particular bonus twenty fifth anniversary minifigures. As such, I wouldn't be stunned if LEGO intends to decelerate a bit in 2025, particularly with the shortage of latest content material this 12 months exterior of Skeleton Crew ending in every week and Andor Season 2 in April. Whereas I might like to be improper and get an epic Mustafar or Coruscant duel, I actually don't assume that's within the playing cards this 12 months for Revenge of the Sith twentieth. Right here we're 2030.