If you grew up playing with LEGOs® and watching Star Wars™, you probably wondered why it took so long for the two to be put together. In 1999 we finally got our wish when the Lego Group licensed Star Wars properties from Lucasfilm. The first product of this alliance was Star Wars LEGOs.

Since the original product release there has been an explosion of new products not only for the new prequel trilogy, but also for the classic Trilogy that has enthralled untold millions over the years. As one would imagine the first products were immediate runaway successes and now dozens of new Star Wars LEGOs products compete in virtually numerous markets ranging from the traditional LEGOs to modern video games running on everything from handheld gaming systems to personal computers!

An entire fan culture has grown up around this unique fusion of LEGOs and Star Wars replete with professional and fan-made Machinima movies. The movies range from comedies to interesting ‘what if…’ scenarios, but aren’t the only content to crop up to support the ever increasing fan base. Everything from Star Wars LEGOs wallpapers to comic books are available, and of course the actual products themselves.

Currently dominating the top sellers list are products based off the current hit TV series, The Clone Wars. There are still plenty of products from the original series and the prequel trilogy, and the ability to mix and match from different eras is one of the greatest appeals of the products. After all, who doesn’t want to see a squad of Republic AT-TE walkers take on an Imperial AT-AT with its AT-ST escorts?

Everyone who has seen any of the timeless Star Wars movies probably won’t have any trouble dreaming up a fantasy that can only be realized when they’re given the ability to build it themselves. Whether the fantasy is Darth Vader fighting Boba Fett or a rematch between Emperor Palpatine and Master Yoda, they’re all possible. What is your Star Wars fantasy?

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