Lego - Star Wars: Ahsoka sets and a Chewbacca building set announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2023

By Mulder, 19 july 2023

The LEGO Group has caused a stir at this year's San Diego Comic-Con with the announcement of three thrilling new additions to its ever-expanding LEGO Star Wars building set range. Star Wars enthusiasts and LEGO aficionados alike were treated to an exciting reveal, featuring two sets directly tied to the upcoming Star Wars series Star Wars: Ahsoka, and a captivating brick-built display model paying homage to the iconic Wookiee, Chewbacca.

The spotlight of the event was undoubtedly on the two sets inspired by the eagerly anticipated Star Wars: Ahsoka series, set to premiere on Disney+ from August 23. These sets, the Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle and the New Republic E-Wing vs. Shin Hati’s Starfighter, dive into the post-Empire era, inviting fans to accompany the valiant former Jedi, Ahsoka Tano, portrayed by Rosario Dawson, on her quest to unravel an imminent menace in a fragile galaxy.

The meticulously crafted Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle (75362) building set is a spectacular rendition of Ahsoka's iconic vessel. The model boasts a lifelike LEGO minifigure cockpit that opens, retractable landing gear for both flight and landing modes, dual stud shooters, and ingenious storage compartments for tools and weaponry. This exhilarating set also includes exclusive minifigures, including Ahsoka Tano, Sabine Wren, Professor Huyang, and Marrok, complete with their signature accessories, offering endless possibilities for imaginative play.

The heart-pounding New Republic E-Wing vs. Shin Hati’s Starfighter (75364) building set promises an enthralling galactic chase experience. Designed for ages 9 and up, the set features authentically detailed brick-built models of starships from the "Star Wars: Ahsoka" series. The set includes four beloved LEGO minifigures of iconic characters and a New Republic astromech droid minifigure. With opening minifigure cockpits, stud shooters, and ample weapon storage, this set guarantees endless interstellar adventures. Notably, the E-wing starfighter offers a space behind the cockpit and retractable landing gear for added realism.

Adding to the excitement, LEGO also commemorates the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi with an astonishingly detailed brick-built version of everyone's favorite Wookiee, Chewbacca. This impressive display model, comprising over 2,000 pieces, impeccably captures Chewbacca's unique features and equips him with a colossal bowcaster. An adorable Chewbacca minifigure and an information plaque complete this magnificent tribute to an enduring Star Wars legend, standing tall at an impressive 18 inches.

Jens Kronvold Frederiksen, the Design Lead for LEGO Star Wars, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We’re so excited to bring these three notable products to the LEGO Star Wars range. The new Star Wars: Ahsoka series is a major development within the Star Wars franchise, and we absolutely loved bringing these exciting vessels to life in LEGO brick form. We can’t wait for fans to begin on their latest adventure by building these fantastic sets, immersing themselves in the latest epic story from the galaxy far, far away."

César Carvalhosa Soares, Senior Designer at the LEGO Group, shared his excitement about the Chewbacca building set, remarking, "Designing the Chewbacca building set was one of my favourite projects so far – it was a great challenge to capture the character’s full body of hair in brick-form!"

These innovative creations can be further enhanced with the LEGO Builder app, offering a 3D digital version of each model for interactive building and tracking progress. Pre-orders for the Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle, New Republic E-Wing vs. Shin Hati’s Starfighter, and Chewbacca building sets are now available, with official availability starting from September 1, 2023, at LEGO stores, lego.com/Star-Wars, and select leading retailers globally. Enthusiasts are poised to embark on a remarkable journey through the Star Wars universe, one brick at a time.

Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle building set

Price: £64.99 / €74.99 / $79.99
Pieces: 599
Product No.: 75362
Dimensions: 3.5 inches (10 cm) high, 10.5 inches (27 cm) long, 9 inches (24 cm) wide
Available: September 1, 2023

New Republic E-Wing vs. Shin Hati’s Starfighter building set

Price: £94.99 / €104.99 / $109.99
Pieces: 1,056
Product No.: 75364
Dimensions: 4 inches (10 cm) high, 10.5 inches (27 cm) long, 9.5 inches (24 cm) wide
Available: September 1, 2023

Ghost & Phantom II building set
Price: £149.99 / $159.99 / €169.99
Pieces: 1,394
Product No.: 75357
Dimensions: 4.5 inches (12 cm) high, 13.5 inches (34 cm) long, 10.5 inches (26 cm) wide
Available: Available now

Chewbacca building set

Price: £179.99 / €209.99 / $199.99
Pieces: 2,319
Product No.: 75371
Dimensions: 18 inches (46 cm) high, 7 inches (18 cm) wide
Available: September 1, 2023

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(Source : press release)