Ahmed Best Gets the Jedi Lego He Deserves in These New Star Wars Sets
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We might have only just hit April, but Lego is getting Star Wars fans ready for a world of wallet pain next month with the impending arrival of its annual May 4 set—usually a big, expensive, lavish replica of an iconic vehicle or character from the saga. But before that gets unveiled, the company is teasing a few more Star Wars sets coming alongside it, both tackling opposite ends of the prequel era.
Revealed today were two smaller kits, one inspired by the events of The Phantom Menace as it prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary next month, and another bringing a spotlight to a key moment from The Mandalorian season three. First up, Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator recreates the moment the Sith apprentice strikes out against Qui-Gon Jinn and Anakin Skywalker as they prepare to leave Tatooine; it’s part of Lego’s 25th anniversary celebrations of its Star Wars line, meaning it comes with a bonus of a character never-before-seen in minifigure form: Saw Gerrera as he appears in Rogue One.
The second set, inspired by The Mandalorian season three, goes at the other end of the prequels by recreating the Order 66 flashback sequence from the show. As well as Grogu and two 501st Clone Troopers, BARC Speeder Escape marks the Lego debut of Ahmed Best’s Jedi savior (and occasional game show host) Kelleran Beq, a fitting tribute to the actor behind Jar Jar Binks and his return to the Star Wars fold after years of horrendous abuse over his part in the prequels. And what better love can Star Wars show to someone than to turn them into the thing Star Wars loves most, merchandise?
Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator and BARC Speeder Escape will release May 1, for $70 and $30, respectively. Click through to see more pictures!
Lego Star Wars Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator
Lego Star Wars Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator
Lego Star Wars Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator
Lego Star Wars Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator
Lego Star Wars Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator
Lego Star Wars Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator
Lego Star Wars Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator
Lego Star Wars Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator
Lego Star Wars BARC Speeder Escape
Lego Star Wars BARC Speeder Escape
Lego Star Wars BARC Speeder Escape
Lego Star Wars BARC Speeder Escape
Lego Star Wars BARC Speeder Escape
Lego Star Wars BARC Speeder Escape
Lego Star Wars BARC Speeder Escape
Lego Star Wars BARC Speeder Escape
Lego Star Wars BARC Speeder Escape
