There is a MASSIVE under representation of prequel minifigs in Lego Star Wars imo…
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The LEGO Star Wars theme appears to underrepresent prequel trilogy characters and locations, according to a recent discussion. The original poster, /u/nathan_banks644, highlighted the lack of prequel characters and variants compared to the sequels and the Mandalorian series.
The post specifically mentions iconic characters like Padmé in her Theed battle outfit, C-3PO in his first appearance, and Palpatine in his Sidious/Yoda duel outfit as examples of characters that deserve LEGO minifigures. The discussion contrasts these characters with the extensive coverage given to characters from the sequels and the Mandalorian series. The original poster questions whether LEGO will ever produce these prequel characters or if the theme will continue to repeat the same formulas.
The post suggests that the prequel trilogy is now well-regarded, with some fans, like the original poster's son, preferring it over the sequels. This contrasts with the current LEGO Star Wars focus. The discussion raises questions about LEGO's choices in character selection and the potential for future sets based on the prequel era.
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Now I only threw 8 together because I didn’t want to go on and on, but I’m sure most of you could create an extensive list of characters we haven’t had, variants we’ve never seen. Granted, I know we’ve had 3PO and Padme, but there seems to be a real lack of representation of prequel characters & locations to me. What’s baffling is, you could say it won’t sell. But I think the prequels are pretty appreciated these days, and my son, for example, prefers this era of Star Wars over the sequels,...
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