As the Star Wars prequel trilogy gradually went from laughingstock of the internet to beloved childhood nostalgia, the LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series began to tackle the trilogy in spectacular fashion. Here’s every LEGO Star Wars prequel trilogy UCS set from 2021 to 2025.
With a mere four Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) sets in the series’ first decade, the prequel trilogy was already far behind the originals in terms of number of UCS released. And come the mid-2010s, with the release of Revenge of the Sith growing more and more distant and 10215 Obi-Wan’s Jedi Starfighter comfortably retired, it seemed as if the prequels had been all but forgotten by the Ultimate Collector Series.
And it wasn’t without any chances — the 10th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith presented a prime opportunity for the prequels to have their own massive UCS set like 10179 Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon. But alas, no such sets came to fruition. It wasn’t until the 2020s — over a decade since the last prequel trilogy UCS set — that the controversial yet beloved trilogy got its chance to shine once again. So join Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, on a mission to Kamino as it explores every LEGO Star Wars prequel trilogy UCS set from 2021 to 2025.
2021 — 75309 Republic Gunship
Even though it had been over a decade since the release of the last prequel-inspired UCS set, the release of 75309 Republic Gunship still wasn’t a given. It was proposed as part of a fan vote, where fans were asked to choose the next UCS model. Given the option of an Imperial TIE Bomber, Rebel Nebulon B Escort Frigate or Republic Gunship, fans overwhelmingly chose the Gunship, which earned over half the total votes (the losers have notably yet to receive UCS treatment, though have had appearances in smaller sets).
The Republic Gunship turned out to be an absolutely massive model, coming in at 3,292 pieces and measuring 74cm (30in) wide. At that size, it’s far beyond minifigure scale, but that doesn’t much matter for a UCS set. What matters is that 75309 makes for an incredible display piece, packing in detail all over model, from the bubble turrets to the handle rack in the troop bay. The initial batch of the set came with a misprinted box, having swapped the Republic emblem for the Imperial, meaning eager fans could get their hands on an even more valuable copy of the set.
2023 — 75367 Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser
Whether 75367 Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser was always in the plan or inspired by the success of 75309 Republic Gunship is a secret only the designers know, but either way, two years after the Gunship released, prequel fans were treated to the largest-ever prequel trilogy set.
With 5,374 pieces, the Venator stretches 109cm (43in) long and stands 32cm (13in) tall. The mighty Republic Flagship first appeared in Revenge of the Sith, though the set is based on its frequent role in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars cartoon. There’s no interior for the Venator — a tad disappointing given its opening hanger on-screen — but it more than makes up for it with its sheer size and impressive exterior. Of the two included minifigures, Captain Rex has since appeared in another set while Admiral Yularen remains exclusive to this monster UCS set.
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2025 — 75409 Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship
Showing signs of perhaps being on a regular release schedule for the first time ever, the prequel trilogy got its next UCS set two years later, with 75409 Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship releasing for May the Fourth in 2025. Prequel fans were once again out in full force to show their support for this set, which is only the second time that Jango Fett’s iconic ship has appeared as a full-fledged LEGO set. And it’s a mind-boggling upgrade compared to the original set from 2002.
A similar size to 75060 Slave I from 2015, 75409 was built from scratch, using a huge variety of sloped elements and clever techniques to capture the unique look of the ship. Even though it is built to the size of other UCS sets, it’s actually just about minifigure scale and has interior space, making it the first prequel UCS set to be properly minifigure compatible. While the long-term popularity of the set is yet unknown, the buzz around its launch is a surefire sign that 75409 is destined to be a fan-favourite and hopefully one of many prequel UCS sets to come.
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