Reviewing Toys

Lego Star Wars is turning 10 this year. Can you believe it? To be honest I thought they’d been around a lot longer then that. But in honor of their celebration they are going to be announcing more.

Here’s a bit of trivia. Did you know that Lego has issued over 180 different Star Wars products during the 10 years? You’ve got starships, big scenes and of course 250 minifigures from the Star Wars series. The big thing in the past year seemed to be the Star Wars Clone Wars, movie and tv cartoon.

What’s to come?

- 3 sets of Classic Trilogy Special Editions
-  Darth Vader: 
-  Battle of Endor: This will have 12 minifigures

To commemorate the line’s milestone, three sets inspired by the classic trilogy feature special edition anniversary packaging. In January, Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter builds the Sith Lord’s iconic personal starfighter, with stylized silver details, opening cockpit and flick-firing action. In August, builders relive the excitement of the Battle of Hoth with Echo Base, featuring the first-ever LEGO taun taun. The Battle of Endor, complete with 12 minifigures, re-creates the iconic moment where the Rebels assault the secret Imperial bunker with help from the Ewoks.

Here’s some more fun facts from LEGO:

Fun Facts —

-  From 1999 to the end of 2008, a total of 106,107,779 LEGO STAR WARS products have been sold.
– In 2008, nearly 15 million LEGO STAR WARS sets were sold worldwide, equaling, on average: 40,402 boxes per day, 1,683 boxes per hour, 28 boxes per minute, every day, around the world.
– A total of 182 LEGO STAR WARS sets have been created in the last 10 years.
– The best-selling LEGO STAR WARS set is the original 7140 X-wing Fighter(TM) from 1999.
– From 1999-2009, a total of 254 LEGO minifigures have been introduced to enhance the fun and encourage creative play and collectibility within the LEGO STAR WARS franchise.
– The largest LEGO STAR WARS model ever created and sold is the Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon, featuring 5,197 pieces, launched in October, 2007.
– In 2006, LEGO STAR WARS was recognized by the Toy Industry Association with a prestigious Toy of the Year (T.O.T.Y.) Award for Best Activity Toy.
– LEGO STAR WARS: The Video Game, released in 2005, sold 6.7 million units worldwide and ranked among the top 10 video games of the year in the U.S. In 2006, LEGO STAR WARS 2 sold 8.2 million units and received the BAFTA Award for Best Gameplay. LEGO STAR WARS: The Complete Saga, released in 2007, sold 3.4 million units.