Star Wars and Lego have always had a good relationship with each other and there are many, many sets based on the Star Wars Universe in both the original films, the prequels, and the Clone Wars. The movies are now featured attractions at a couple different Legolands and the company’s video game offerings based on Lucas’ vision have delighted the young and old alike. But now Lego will be venturing into a new media, one we haven’t seen from them before.
Lego, who knows an untapped empire when they see it, has revealed at the latest licensing expo that they have been working with Lucas on creating a TV show based on Lego Star Wars. The one shot special, which is said to be airing sometime this fall, will feature more characters from the new films, than the old. In other words, younger Obi-Wan, Darth Maul, and Yoda, will take the leads in this story.
We think this could be a lot of fun. If you’ve played the games, you’ll know the animation is top notch and we wouldn’t mind seeing more of it in a full TV special.
Speaking of taking Star Wars in a new direction, Lucas is also said to be working on an animated series called Star Wars: Detours, which he says will be complementary of the Clone Wars, but in it, he’ll be able to explore new avenues that would detract from the plots of the current show. There is no word on when this will air or how far he’s actually gotten in it.
