To me, the standout scenes of "Phantom Menace" involved the Boonta Eve Classic podrace that featured a young Anakin Skywalker navigating the canyons around Mos Espa, the treacherous Sebulba, and his own dialogue.
The 20th anniversary edition of Anakin's Podracer set (75258) is an homage to this unforgettable race. This 279-piece set makes clever use of Lego Technic pieces to feature big engines, extending flaps, and a clear handle that allows for both play and display.
The build comes with a small Anakin Skywalker minifigure with a wrench, as well as a rare Padme Amidala minifigure with "updated wig element" and blaster.
As a bonus, the set comes with a retro Luke Skywalker figure and display stand, complete with X-wing pilot suit, blue lightsaber, and 20th anniversary logo signage.
This set is well-designed and represents a sleek design at a more-than-fair price point -- which is becoming a rarer and rarer find in the Lego universe.
We look forward to challenging Chewie to harrowing races in his modified Wookiee prodracer.
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