So the 2024 Star Wars Lego Advent Calendar has reached its end today. And, in my humble, but most accurate, opinion, it is…
THE BEST ONE YET!!!
The advent calendars always seem to have some sort of theme. This year, it seemed to me to be a throwback to a lot of the original Lego Star Wars sets. The mini-builds this year were primarily ships. There was just one location build. There was one Lego Star Wars game build. Ane there were six mini-figs.
I’ll start with the thing I thought was the weak point, and this weak point made for a pretty anti-climactic conclusion because it was Day 24. I actually had to look up what this one was. It was the Crimson Hawk. It’s a ship from the Young Jedi series. I’ve seen the set at the store, but never given it more than a glance. It’s one of the sets that is made specifically for the youngest kids that Lego, specifying it’s for ages 4 and up.
Then there’s the highlights. At least the highlights for me. In no particular order.
The TIE fighter. With the blue trim, you can tell it’s a throwback to the original Lego Tie, set 7146. I’ve got one of those.
The Land Speeder. They’ve done several Land Speeders. I’ve got 2 or 3. The first one they did (I think) is set 7110. The mini-build is almost as big as that one (I jest, but 7110 wasn’t that big). I’ve got that one. I think the others that I have all came as part of another set. I think the mini-build is a nod to the UCS version. They’ve done this one in at least a couple of advent calendars, but this is easily the best one.
Luke and Leia. I absolutely LOVE their Christmas sweaters!!
It’s got Ghost, Razor Crest, a Venator class cruiser, and a cool T-6. Out of those, I have the second Ghost (75357), the first Razor Crest (75292), Ahsoka’s T-6 (75362), but I don’t have a Venator class.
And that brings me to the final highlight. No weapons racks. Again, for kids, those are probably because they give you more to play with with the mini-figs. But, for me, the older collector, they’re always kind of meh.
All in all, my verdict is this is the best Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar. Like I mentioned, Day 24 was a bit of a let down to end on, but I, also, know that I’m not the target demographic for these. I get them every year because I think they’re fun. But it’s Lego. They’re aiming at kids. But, best calendar yet. Most every day, was an “oh cool!” moment. Good job Lego! Looking forward to next year’s already.
Image below was stolen from A to the Z.
