LEGO Star Wars sets contain hidden Easter eggs and references for fans, such as colored studs representing bounty hunters on The Executor. The Escape from the Lost Tomb set features R2-D2 and C-3PO hieroglyphs as a reference to the same Easter egg in Raiders of the Lost Ark. LEGO’s newest model of The Ghost features a small meiloorun fruit from Star Wars Rebels and The Mandalorian.
There are some really fun Easter eggs to be found within various LEGO Star Wars sets. Currently celebrating LEGO’s 25th anniversary with Star Wars, the popular toy company has made hundreds of models inspired by iconic ships, characters, and locales from the galaxy far, far away. However, some sets rise above with impressive attention to detail and some great nods for fans.
As seen in a range of sets from across the Star Wars timeline, it’s abundantly clear that LEGO has a great team of designers, many of whom must be Star Wars fans themselves considering some of the exciting Easter eggs and hidden references that can be discovered while building, some of which can’t even be seen once the models are fully completed. To that end, here are 10 of some of the best LEGO Star Wars Easter eggs in recent years.
- What is the significance of colored studs in The Executor LEGO set?
- The differently colored studs represent bounty hunters whom Darth Vader recruited to find Han Solo and The Millennium Falcon.
- Are all the mentioned LEGO Star Wars sets currently available for purchase?
- Some sets are retired and can only be purchased from third-party sellers.
- Which non-LEGO Star Wars set features R2-D2 and C-3PO hieroglyphs?
- The 2023 Escape from the Lost Tomb set, inspired by Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, includes this Easter egg.
- What is hidden on the backside of the Death Star Trash Compactor Diorama?
- The backside features a place for C-3PO and R2-D2 minifigures.
- How can the Return of the Jedi duel be revealed in the Death Star II LEGO set?
- The duel can be revealed by lifting one of the hinged plates.
- What interesting feature does the R2-D2 LEGO set from 2021 include?
- The set includes a to-scale version of Luke Skywalker’s green lightsaber hidden inside R2-D2’s head.
- What does Darth Vader’s Castle LEGO set feature underneath?
- The castle features a small dark side shrine underneath with a Sith holocron and more relics.
- What classic fruit is included in The Ghost LEGO set?
- The Ghost features a small crate in the ship’s interior that holds a meiloorun fruit from Star Wars Rebels and The Mandalorian.
- Why is the Clone Trooper Command Station LEGO pack interesting?
- The pack includes exactly 66 pieces, potentially as a fun Easter egg related to Order 66.
- What is hidden inside the UCS AT-AT LEGO set?
- A: The interior of the AT-AT’s head features a sticker depicting the Rebellion’s Echo Base and its shield generator.