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Day 22: Stormtrooper

Hidden behind the 22nd window in this year’s LEGO Star Wars Advent calendar is a stormtrooper minifigure. First appearing in the Winter Wave of 2019, this dual-molded minifigure was initially available in 75229 Death Star Escape […]

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Day 18: Snowspeeder

Skimming across the snowy landscape of Hoth is the latest Advent toy – a micro-scale snowspeeder. Differing from the unarmed version (did you even notice?) that flew in 40333 Battle of Hoth – 20th Anniversary Edition, […]

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Day 17: Pit Droid

Hailing from the junkyards and scrap piles of Mos Espa in The Phantom Menace, the latest addition to the Advent countdown is a DUM-series pit droid. Comprised of 12 elements, its simple construction is an […]

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Day 13: Republic Cruiser

The latest mini-build to come out of this year’s Advent calendar is a Republic Cruiser. The spaceship that delivered Qui-Gon Jinn and his padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi, to the negotiations between the Trade Federation and the […]

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Day 12: Porg

The smallest set of Advent graces us on the thirteeth day – it’s a seven-pieced porg! Native to the islands of Ahch-To, these tiny sea birds cover the island and covet attention. The amount of […]

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Day 10: D-O

While it’s not quite the smallest novelty in this year’s LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar, this festive D-O – complete with a Santa hat – does have the lowest part count with only five elements […]

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Day 9: Rey

Looking pretty annoyed – maybe because she’s on a windswept island with only a light tunic and leggings to protect her from the elements – this Rey minifigure is the ninth Advent novelty of 2020. […]

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Day 8: X-Wing Fighter

Joining the Rebel fleet’s 30-odd strong squadron of X-wing fighters is this new mini-scale version of the spaceship that has been so pivotal in the telling of the Skywalker Saga. Missing the characteristic blue dome […]

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Day 7: Sith Trooper

Garbed in red armor this Sith Trooper could easily be rebranded Sithmas Trooper at this time of the year! First revealed at San Diego Comi-Con as the event exclusive 77901 Sith Trooper Bust, there have been […]

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Day 6: TIE Dagger

With its red cockpit you might mistake this TIE Dagger – the starfighter of choice at the Sith Eternal – for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, but you wouldn’t it to stop at your house. This […]

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Day 5: Razor Crest

Proving itself to be as popular a spacecraft as any in the Star Wars galaxy, this new Razor Crest to be produced by LEGO comes in mini-scale. Complete with forward cannons, twin engines, its signature […]

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Day 4: Luke Skywalker

Looking like he has just stepped out of the Lars Homestead, this Luke Skywalker minifigure is the fourth gift in this years Advent calendar. Complete with macrobinoculars, perhaps to scan the horizon for Sand People […]