According to a leak first reported on by Promobricks, LEGO’s Summer 2022 Star Wars wave will include a buildable BD-1, the adorable droid companion of Jedi Fallen Order’s lead protagonist Cal Kestis. The leaked BD-1 set will apparently appear quite similar to the recent “The Child” set that LEGO released, acting as a half-size brick-built version of the character. Though an official confirmation hasn’t been made just yet, this leak seems fairly reputable, and with a sequel on the way, more Jedi Fallen Order sets could potentially be on the way.
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Sets Based On Jedi Fallen Order Designs
Over the last few years, LEGO has started to release a line of buildable helmets, geared specifically towards the collector market. Though some of these models have gained some criticism for looking a little too block-y to be displayed, this range seems to generally be quite popular amongst Star Wars LEGO fans.
If LEGO continues the trend of releasing about three helmet models every wave, then it’s bound to be looking for inspiration from across the Star Wars galaxy, regardless of the medium it belongs to. Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order has plenty of unique helmet designs to draw from, from the game’s threatening Purge Troopers, to the Second Sister’s sleek Inquisitor helmet.
Very recently, LEGO has started to release lightsaber sets, which include a miniature version of the weapon, along with a small stand and nameplate. While only two have been released so far, those being Luke’s and Yoda’s lightsabers, they seem to have sold quite well, going out-of-stock pretty quickly on LEGO’s website. Cal’s lightsaber would make a great LEGO set, with its half-damaged appearance giving the design a very unique and intriguing look.
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Sets Based on Jedi Fallen Order Set-Pieces
When it comes to set-pieces, Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order has them in abundance. When playing through Jedi Fallen Order, players are likely to experience at least one explosive action set-piece every half an hour or so, with iconic Star Wars locations, vehicles, and characters being used to great effect in the game to heighten the excitement.
Most Star Wars LEGO sets are based on key set-pieces from the movies or TV shows, and tend to include a vehicle as the main portion of the build. Thankfully, Jedi Fallen Order has plenty of those moments to draw inspiration from. The game’s Kashyyyk AT-AT encounter is one of the most memorable moments from the game, in which the player climbs up the hulking vehicle and sneaks inside. Though LEGO has released an AT-AT set fairly recently, a Jedi Fallen Order set could stand out by having its AT-AT build be covered in vines and mud.
If LEGO wanted to produce a Jedi Fallen Order set that had a lower piece count, then the game’s various AT-ST encounters could be used as inspiration. As LEGO has made quite a few AT-ST sets in the past, this one would need to rely on its mini-figures to draw in buyers. A detailed Cal Kestis, along with a miniature BD-1, and maybe some Scout Troopers and Purge Troopers could make this set worthwhile for those who already have a LEGO AT-ST. LEGO could even go one step further and give Cal a few different poncho variations and lightsaber blade colors, imitating the customization of the game.
For some larger, less vehicle-focused sets, Jedi Fallen Order’s temples could be used for inspiration. In particular, the distinct statues on Zeffo could be used to create a set, or the ice caves of Ilum. Dathomir’s distinctive mines and tunnels could also be used for a set, including some Zabrak minifigures that are pretty rare for LEGO.
Every now and then, LEGO experiments with extremely small sets that feature two or three mini-figures, and a barebones build. The most recent example, the Duel on Mandalore set, featured Ahsoka, Maul, and small 100-piece throne room build. There are a plethora of moments in Jedi Fallen Order that could be used in these smaller, cheaper sets.
The game’s various boss fights against the Inquisitors or bounty hunters would fit these smaller builds perfectly, prioritizing the mini figures in the set while providing a small build that can be used to represent the larger environment of the arena. The game’s final encounter with Darth Vader would fit this type of set very well, with a small build representing the door that Vader walks through.
Possibly the most obvious choice for a Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order LEGO set, however, is the protagonists’ ship, the Stinger Mantis. The ship’s sleek and sharp design makes it perfect for the LEGO treatment, and the ship’s ability to rotate its central fin would make for a great play-feature. The minimal interior design of the in-game ship would also translate to LEGO well, with a small cockpit, seating area, and cargo hold requiring not too many pieces to build. As one the most memorable pieces of iconography from the game, the Stinger Mantis would make the perfect Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order LEGO set.
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