It has been almost a decade since Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens debuted in theaters. The movie was a once-in-a-generation occasion, as the ultimate domestic box office gross continues to be the best in cinematic historical past (unadjusted for inflation). Suffice it to say, the flick was an honest-to-goodness popular culture phenomenon, and with it, got here all the collectible merch. In truth, followers acquired their palms on The Force Awakens merchandise a couple of months forward of schedule, with their launch commemorated by Disney’s first “Force Friday” in early September 2015.
While each subsequent Disney Star Wars theatrical effort had an analogous occasion, nothing fairly in comparison with the primary. Aficionados of all issues the galaxy far, distant lined up exterior shops, ready to get their paws on the most recent Star Wars merch. LEGO was on the forefront of this marketing campaign, in fact, dropping an preliminary wave of seven brand-new units.
The Danish toymaker continued to provide The Force Awakens and different Star Wars Sequel Trilogy units for the subsequent few years, however the flame dwindled following the discharge of The Rise of Skywalker in 2019. In the years since, little or no consideration has been paid to this period by LEGO, with efforts as a substitute put in direction of creating units for the Disney+ exhibits and Prequels. However, the tenth anniversary of The Force Awakens could also be about to vary that.
According to new leaks and rumors in regards to the toymaker’s 2025 plans, LEGO is reportedly producing a few thrilling new units based mostly on the movie. Den of Geek has compiled an inventory from respected LEGO leakers on Instagram and YouTube, and whereas the wave is simply two units robust, it’s actually a greater quantity than the whole lack of Sequel units featured to this point within the 2020s.
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