The force was strong on Wednesday night at the Melbourne Museum as the highly anticipated LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition made its grand debut. In collaboration with the renowned Ryan “Brickman” McNaught and LEGO, the premiere event welcomed 450 distinguished guests, including representatives from the Victorian Government, Visit Victoria, Melbourne Museum, and a host of media and content creators. The launch generated significant buzz across the nation, with all major television networks covering the unveiling of this impressive display.
This groundbreaking exhibition marks a world-first in its scale and ambition, utilising a staggering eight million LEGO bricks to construct over 50 life-size and large-scale models from the Star Wars universe. Beyond the breathtaking brick creations, visitors can immerse themselves in six interactive, technology-driven activities, as well as three technology-based interactives that offer social media shareability. With an anticipated dwell time of 60 to 90 minutes, the exhibition promises a captivating experience for fans of all ages.
Serving as incredible momentum for the beloved Star Wars franchise as it heads into a movie year in 2026, the Lego Star Wars The Exhibition is already proving to be a popular attraction, with tickets selling rapidly. For those eager to witness this spectacular fusion of LEGO artistry and the iconic Star Wars saga firsthand, further information and ticket purchases are available by visiting:
www.legostarwarstheexhibition.com
This article originally appeared in Edition 15 of The Toy Universe Magazine
