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Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Lego is adding to its galactic vehicle collection with a new Skywalker Landspeeder — which is not the company’s first take on Luke’s iconic spacecraft, but definitely the best.The 1,890-piece set, which Lego unveiled on its website this week, boasts impressive detailing compared to earlier iterations. Silver banding wraps around the front and sides; the cockpit includes a driving stick and a detailed dashboard display; and random scrap parts and a purposely damaged port turbine hang off its tail to more closely resemble Luke’s battered X-34. They even threw in an exclusive C-3PO mini-figure to keep Luke company, instantly recognizable by his half-silver, half-gold colored legs.The set will officially become available on Lego’s website starting May 4, in celebration of Star Wars Day. But if you want to ensure the coveted collector’s set doesn’t sell out, you can sign up for VIP Early Access on their website as early as May 1 at 12 a.m. ET. The buildable spacecraft is just one of many new sets to join Lego’s extensive Star Wars Ultimate Collectors Series, which includes the massive Millennium Falcon, the best-selling Imperial Star Destroyer and the AT-T.  A Dagobah Jedi Training Diorama and Death Star Trash Compactor Diorama will also drop on May 4.Shop the new Star Wars Lego sets below. And once you do, check out more of this year’s best Lego sets and this definitive ‘Star Wars’ gift guide.  BUY NOW: $199.99 Buy It

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Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorLego Group is linking arms with Epic Games, the company behind hit battle-royale game “Fortnite,” to jump into the metaverse — in a way that will be “safe and fun for children and families,” the companies announced.Lego and Epic Games inked a long-term partnership under which they will build an “immersive, creatively inspiring and engaging digital experience” for kids. Details were sparse in the initial announcement; currently, there’s no ETA on when this might launch, what it will look like, or what the monetization model will be.The companies said the new property will give kids tools to become “confident creators… in a safe and positive space.” Lego and Epic Games said they have agreed to three principles for a kid-safe metaverse: Protect children’s “right to play” by making safety and well-being a priority; safeguard children’s privacy by putting their best interests first; and empower children and adults with tools that give them control over their digital experience.

“LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga” video game was just released.At first, we thought “well, why can’t you play LEGOs?” and “well, why can’t you just watch the movie?” But, with this new stunning debut, you can bag it all in one bundle.It’s already out of stock at a few retailers — thanks to fans flooding Twitter with rave reviews — but the title is available Amazon, as well as Best Buy, GameStop, Target and XBOX.The golden question — what’s the hype? Notably, the ability to “fly, fly away” across galactic graphics at many of the saga’s legendary locations is unmatched.Dubbed “the ultimate LEGO Star Wars experience,” it’s a wonderful gift for upcoming birthdays or a “just because” add-to-cart if you’re a mega-fan (for LEGOs, Star Wars or both).What’s more, you can play as iconic heroes and villains, choosing from hundreds of playable characters throughout every era of the saga (yes, Luke Skywalker and BB-8 are included).From the desert of Geonosis to the swamps of Dagobah, you’ll be led to the Dark Side of the Force with this game. That said, come to the dark side (aka, buy this game).

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Star Wars sets based on iconic scenes such as the Death Star trench run and the trash compactor escape. Most Lego Star Wars sets are vehicles or playsets based on the movies but there are plenty of smaller models for those that don’t have much space or prefer something a little more unusual, like Lego recreations of famous Star Wars helmets. The new diorama sets that have just been unveiled should suit any kind of Lego or Star Wars fan though, as they’re both small enough to fit on a desk or shelf and detailed enough you can pretend it’s not just a kid’s toy.

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David Beckham has revealed how he loves to play with Lego, sometimes staying up until 4am to work on the hobby as it helps him relax.The former footballer made the revelation during a new podcast interview, where he also said cooking for wife Victoria and their four children is another way he likes to chill out. The star was asked on the River Café Table 4 podcast if he likes cooking as a method of relaxation, to which he replied: “It's one of the main reasons why I love to cook.” He then confessed his love of Lego, adding: “It's why I love Lego, also, you know, because it relaxes me. I'm 47 years old and I still sit there, on my own actually until 2, 3, 4 in the morning doing Lego because actually it relaxes me.