LEGO Star Wars AT-RTs are well-known by fans as being comically oversized models, dwarfing their Clone Trooper riders when they should be about the same height. But digging into the history of LEGO Star Wars reveals a surprising truth... and a shocking modern trend.
Author: Ryan
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LEGO Botanicals 11506 Rocking Plants follows up Happy Plants set
The sequel to LEGO Botanicals' beloved Happy Plants has been revealed: 11506 Rocking Plants is coming soon. This new set adds two new smiling pots to the collection, perfect for joining the Happy Plants on your desk.
LEGO Minifigures Series 29 to include BIONICLE and NINJAGO characters
The next LEGO Collectible Minifigures series is arriving soon, and it will include minifigures from fan-favourite themes NINJAGO and BIONICLE. 71052 Series 29's 12 new mystery characters will also feature a Monster Hunter, Robot T. rex and more.
Three LEGO Toy Story sets revealed – Slinky, Lotso and Alien
You can design the next LEGO Pokémon set
The latest LEGO Ideas challenge is a huge one: The Pokémon Trading Card Game Challenge: Build Your Card! is giving fans a chance to design the next LEGO Pokémon set. Builds will be themed around custom full art cards, letting builders' creativity run wild as they battle for the chance to see their model on shelves.
LEGO Marvel reveals 76354 S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is returning to its roots for its next 18+ display set, releasing 76354 S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier. The 3,057-piece model is reminiscent of the large-scale Helicarrier form 2015, updating that model with newer pieces and techniques.
Epic Games lays off 20% of workforce
Epic Games has laid off 1,000 employees, constituting 20% of its workforce, amid challenges such as slower growth and reduced spending. The impact of these layoffs could extend to LEGO Fortnite, which has benefitted from a partnership with the LEGO Group. The company aims to stabilise its operations and focus on future content.
The LEGO Group continues to support children’s wellbeing in games
LEGO Manufacturing Virginia announces solar park to power facility
The LEGO Group announced its new Virginia factory is soon to begin construction on a solar park that will be home to over 30,000 panels. This is the latest step in the upcoming factory's commitment to sustainable operation once opened in 2027.
LEGO Star Wars reveals Yoda and Darth Vader busts
LEGO Star Wars is debuting a new range of 18+ models on April 26 with 75438 Yoda Bust and 75439 Darth Vader Bust. These are similar in overall style to the Helmet Collection sets, but provide different versions of iconic characters at a cheaper price.