The Lego Group celebrates 25th anniversary of Star Wars collaboration

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the LEGO Star Wars  collaboration between the LEGO Group and Lucasfilm with a year-long celebration announced by the LEGO Group, befitting this relationship milestone and honoring LEGO Star Wars fans across the galaxy.

The LEGO Group anniversary kicked off at the Spielwarenmesse, with new anniversary products now available for pre-order.

Launching March 1st

Additionally, the LEGO Group announced the LEGO Star Wars 25-Second Film Festival, which will kick-off in March as part of the celebrations.

First revealed at the International Toy Fair in New York in 1999, the LEGO Star Wars collaboration marks its 25-year milestone at the Spielwarenmesse with a selection of 25th anniversary LEGO Star Wars building sets, launching March 1st.

Marking a special occasion

These include a new Starship Collection line featuring brand-new builds inspired by the Millennium Falcon and the Invisible Hand starships; not one but two building sets inspired by the Tantive IV ship; and a special 25th anniversary edition building set honoring R2-D2. Some sets will include collectible minifigures never seen before in LEGO form or anniversary tiles, marking the special occasion.

Source: www.lego.com