Lego Systems will release new Lego Star Wars products based on the new Star Wars Rebels animated TV series, which is scheduled to premiere on Disney Channel this fall before appearing regularly on Disney XD. The new building sets were unveiled at a Disney Consumer Products event on February 17 and will launch on August 1. They include the Lego Star Wars The Ghost building set, which is based on the Rebel heroes’ starship, The Ghost, and has dual cockpits, a 360-degree rotating turret, two spring-loaded shooters, ejecting escape pods, and several new minifigures. Consisting of a total of 929 pieces, it is suitable for kids ages 9 and up.
The second building set, Lego Star Wars Phantom, is an attack shuttle that works in conjunction with The Ghost set. The Phantom model features 234 pieces and includes folding wings, tools, and a detachable cockpit with cargo hold where pilot Ezra Bridger can store his cadet helmet and blaster. Ezra and his grumpy Droid companion Chopper are also brought to Lego minifigure form. The set is suitable for kids ages 7 and up.
The introduction of Lego Star Wars Rebels coincides with the 15th anniversary of Lego Star Wars, the first licensed property ever to come to life in Lego form.
