Star Wars: The High Republic LEGO!?!

Star Wars is great because its vast. It has a rich line, and beyond that, so many side plots and stories. For Star Wars fans like me, its those side stories that really add so much depth, from the Expanded Universe - EU - and Knights of the Old Republic - KOTOR - of old to newer lines like The High Republic and The New Republic. Yes, no everyone can read every single novel and graphic, but there is so much to take from them regardless. For those lucky enough to love Lego almost as much as Star Wars, this can often be compounded with awesome sets connected to nostalgic or even lesser known plots of the Star Wars universe.

With so many options to choose from, I am sure Lego often sticks to what's main stream, but lets be real, The High Republic is a theme very much in need of some sets.

A New Era

What if Lego dove headfirst into Star Wars: The High Republic? It hasn’t happened yet, beyond a few small nods, but the potential is enormous. With its unique mix of elegant Jedi designs, golden-era aesthetics, and bold storytelling with wild pirates to adventurous Pathfinders, The High Republic could be one of the most visually stunning Lego themes we’ve ever seen.

Let’s start by exploring what Lego could actually build, which characters make sense, and what fans have already done to bring this era to life, one brick at a time.

What Makes The High Republic Special

Set roughly 200 years before The Phantom Menace, The High Republic shows the Jedi Order at its absolute peak. It’s a time of exploration, optimism, and innovation, a far cry from the decaying politics of the prequels and the war that led to the fall of the mighty Jedi Order. The villains, known as the Nihil, take inspiration from the EU's notorious Yuuzhan Vong and bring chaos to the galaxy, while the Jedi defend the frontier from deep-space disasters and dark side threats that predate the Sith we know.

The tone and visuals are distinct: gold-lined robes for the elegant Jedi, sleek starships such as the Jedi Vectors, and pristine temples and outposts in the far reaches of the Outer Rim. In Lego form, that means clean new builds, bright colors, and ornate architecture, mostly not seen from the existing Lego Star Wars theme.

What Lego Could Build

If Lego ever embraces The High Republic, and I and many others hope they do, there’s no shortage of lore-accurate options that would look incredible on display:

• Jedi Vector Starfighter – The signature starfighter of the era, built with sharp angles and glowing accents. Perfect for a mid-sized set with room for a Jedi pilot or two on larger models.

• Nihil Raider Ship – A rugged, asymmetrical ship for the High Republic’s pirate-style villains. It’d bring a darker tone, like Star Wars meets Mad Max, but with cool new molds and the Star Wars aesthetic.
• Starlight Beacon – A dream UCS-style build: the massive space station that symbolizes peace and revolution in the Republic. Great for display, and could open up to reveal a Jedi command deck and cool new species.
• High Republic Jedi Temple – A smaller, more ornate version of Coruscant’s temple, with training rooms and holocrons and maybe even a Council Chamber.

• Lore Driven Scenes – Maybe the Great Hyperspace Disaster diorama, or a rescue scene on Hyperspace-wrecked ships, or even marketplace or outpost on planet Valo.
• Character Packs – Jedi like Avar Kriss, Keeve Trennis, and Sskeer could headline a minifig wave alongside Marchion Ro and his Nihil lieutenants.

These sets could balance collectible minifigs with absolutely out of this world builds, something between Jedi: Fallen Order and Classic Trilogy vibes, but with its own proper line.

Young Jedi Adventures

If Lego needs an easy entry point into The High Republic, the answer’s already on Disney+. Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures takes place during this same golden age and focuses on younglings training at the Jedi Temple on Tenoo. It’s colorful, lighthearted, and tailor-made for Lego’s younger builders. But where is the line for adult fans of the era? Sure, the minifigs might be cool here, but expanding on this would be such a treat.

Characters like Kai Brightstar, Nash Durango, and Lys Solay already have simplified designs that would translate perfectly into new lines of minifigs. Even the show’s vehicles, like Nash’s starship, the Crimson Firehawk, are practically begging for brick-built versions that aren't 4+.

Imagine a Young Jedi Adventures adjacent Lego line: bright pieces, adult builds, and a great way to introduce kids and AFOLs to both the galaxy and The High Republic era. It’s the kind of cross-generation magic Lego does best — nostalgia for adults, adventure for kids.

Fans Are Already Ahead

While Lego hasn’t released official High Republic sets aside from the Young Jedi Adventure kids sets, the brick fan community hasn’t waited around. Builders on sites like Rebrickable, Instagram, and Reddit have already created 100s of designs like:

• A detailed Jedi Vector Starfighter MOC (shown above) with accurate coloring and design cues from concept art and graphic novels.
• Custom minifigs of Avar Kriss, Burryaga Agaburry, and Marchion Ro, some even using custom-printed torso and head pieces.

• High Republic-era Jedi Temple interiors (shown above), complete with trans-gold windows and white stone columns.

• High Republic Era Republic Navy vessels (shown above) used to combat the Nihil and escort Hyperspace prospector and Pathfinder teams throughout the Outer Rim.

These MOCs are proof that there’s already a massive and passionate audience for this era, one that Lego could - no, should - easily tap into with official releases.

What’s Holding Lego Back?

No clue, do I look like Lego to you? On a serious note though, there are a few practical reasons Lego probably hasn’t gone full High Republic (yet):

• No Major Film or Game Tie-In (Yet) – Lego tends to follow major visual media, and most High Republic stories are still in book or comic form. The only medias in this realm so far are the kids show, Young Jedi Adventures (which has a Lego line), and Star Wars: Acolyte (which was canceled and never got a set).
• New Mold Costs – High Republic robes, hilts, and alien Jedi designs would require new prints and parts.
• Market Familiarity – The High Republic is still niche compared to Mando or Clone Wars eras, which have decades of recognition. It will be some time before they consider it as a line.

But here’s the thing, Young Jedi Adventures is changing the lack of familiarity. It’s giving this era faces, ships, and stories that kids can connect with. If that show continues to grow, and I hope it does, it could be the stepping stone Lego needs to meet the audience's demands.

The Future Is Bright

The High Republic era celebrates everything Lego stands for, creativity, hope, and exploration. Between the grandeur of Starlight Beacon and the kid-friendly charm of Young Jedi Adventures, there’s a whole spectrum of builds waiting to happen. It is so different from what is already out there, and has the potential to change the direction Lego has gone in for years with their Star Wars theme.

If Lego wants a new frontier that blends deep lore with play value, this is it. Until then, the MOC community will keep leading the charge, and maybe, someday, we’ll get to unbox an official High Republic set for real... like the old days with KOTOR...