Lego unveils Star Wars 50th anniversary sets and the Force is with them

Yes, Star Wars really is that old (Lego)

Star Wars will be five decades old next year and Lego is preparing for the anniversary with seven new sets, including an amazing movie poster recreation.

2027 is going to be an emotional time for Star Wars fans… and their bank accounts. Lucasfilm has just announced that the original, non-Special Edition version of A New Hope will be released in cinemas for the first time since the 80s and every company imaginable is racing to produce nostalgia-friendly merchandise.

Lego is getting ahead of the curve with seven new sets for release in January, with more expected later in th...