The Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar has become a bit of a holiday tradition here at the household, and this year's version is off to a rip-roaring start.
The initial five offerings have largely been a tribute to the "Bad Batch" (my low-key favorite "Star Wars" show) and "Mandalorian," and there are certainly way worse places to focus for Lego.
Day 1: Omega
Day 2: Justifier
Day 3: N-1 Starfighter
Day 4: Christmas pit droid
Day 5: Clone Turbo Tank
The two minifigures (well, one minifigure and a robot bold) included in the first week are both festive. The calendar's first reveal was Omega, a fan favorite who has appeared in just a single set thus far and comes with a clever little sled. The Christmas pit droid is adorable and event includes a Santa sack.
The mini-builds are a little more hit or miss in my mind. The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter is easily the standout here, with a sleek and intricate structure. The Clone Turbo Tank is recognizable but somewhat simplistic, and the Justifier (Cad Bane's ship) ranks among the worst designs Lego has included in the advent calendar series.
Overall, I've found the instructions a bit more difficult to ascertain than in previous years (2022, 2021, and 2020), so I've relied even more on the essential Jay's Brick Blog to get me over the hump where needed.
Don't get me wrong -- I love the obscure builds (no Roger droids or weapon racks as of yet!) and the way Lego works hard to weave holiday themes into the offerings. I can't wait to see what the second week and beyond bring, as Lego never fails to exceed expectations.
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