How did Star wars get to Lego?
Lego Star Wars is a Lego theme that incorporates the Star Wars saga. The first Lego Star Wars, released in 1999, included model 7140, the first Lego X-Wing. Star Wars was the first intellectual property to be licensed in Lego history. The first games based on the original trilogy were released in 1999, coinciding with the release of The Phantom Menace. Sets based on the prequel trilogy (Episodes I to III) of Star Wars would follow, starting with Episode I. As each new film in the prequel trilogy neared its release date, Lego issued new models of ships and scenes in the movies, as well as additional sets from the original trilogy. Lego also produced models based on The Clone Wars, which was released in early 2008.
Originally only authorized for 1999-2008, but the Lego Group extended the license with Lucasfilm Ltd. several times: first in 2011 and then again until 2016. In 2012 they signed another 10-year agreement between the two companies. The brand has given rise to four video game releases, developed by Traveller's Tales - Lego Star Wars:. The Video Game (2005), Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (2006), Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga (2007) and Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars in 2011.
In August 2009, to celebrate 10 years of Lego Star Wars, Lego released the computer-animated comedy short film Lego Star Wars: The quest for R2-D2.