LEGO Star Wars 2012 Sets

Last Updated on December 10, 2021 by Danielle

Must-Have LEGO Star Wars Sets For 2012

Here is a listing of some of the absolute best LEGO Star Wars sets for 2012.

1. LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter 9493

New from LEGO for 2012 is the LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter 9493. The X-Wing Starfighter looks incredible to say the least. It has tons of detailing that are sure to impress most LEGO Star Wars fans.  The set includes an X-Wing Starfighter with a weapon, lightsaber, and extra wing markings. Some of the highlights for this model include a cockpit that can open, foldable wings, proton torpedoes, and retractable landing gear. The wings can fold for transitioning to attack mode when battling the LEGO Star Wars Tie Fighter 9492. That is a perfect complementary set to this one.  Included minifigs include Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, R5-D8, and Jek Porkins. Owners of this set are extremely satisfied. In fact, it is averaging 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 10 reviews.

2. LEGO Star Wars Tie Fighter 9492

One of the top LEGO Star Wars sets for 2012 is the LEGO Star Wars Tie Fighter 9492. The Tie Fighter looks awesome and it is a great representation of the Tie Fighter from the Star Wars motion pictures. The major change for this model is in the radiator, which is a better representation than prior models plus it is stronger. Another noticeable change is in the more spherical cockpit.  Hands-down this set is one of the best playable Tie Fighters from LEGO. This Tie Fighter set includes one Tie Fighter and one weapon. The Tie Fighter includes a cockpit that opens, a pair of flick missiles, and nice detailing. This LEGO Star Wars Tie Fighter measures 9-inches high x 6-inches wide. It takes just over 400 pieces to construct the Tie Fighter model. The set includes a total of 4 minifigs, which include a Tie Fighter pilot, Imperial officer, Death Star trooper, and R5-J2 droid. If you are looking for a complementary set that would be X-Wing Starfighter 9493. This set is suitable for LEGO Star Wars fans ages 8 and older. Based on nearly 10 reviews, this set is averaging 4.5 stars out of 5 on Amazon.

3. LEGO Star Wars Malevolence 9515

The LEGO Star Wars Malevolence 9515 set is brand new for 2012. This set will be incredibly detailed, requiring just over 1,000 LEGO pieces to build the model. The Malevolence set will include six minifigs and it is suitable for ages 9 and over.

4. LEGO Star Wars Fury Class Interceptor 9500

The LEGO Star Wars Fury Class Interceptor 9500 set is brand new for 2012. It will include over 700 pieces to build the Fury Class Interceptor. A total of 3 minifigs will be included with this set and it will be suitable for ages 9 and over.

5. LEGO Star Wars Gungan Sub 9499

The LEGO Star Wars Gungan Sub 9499 set is also new for 2012. This set is pretty impressive and it will require about 500 pieces to build it and it is suitable for ages 8 and over. This set is scheduled to surface sometime around August of 2012.

6. LEGO Star Wars Republic Striker Starfighter 9497

An impressive looking set for 2012 is the LEGO Star Wars Republic Striker Starfighter 9497. It will take approximately 400 pieces to build the Republic Striker Starfighter. This set is suitable for ages 8 and up and it will be released sometime in August of 2012.

7. LEGO Star Wars Pre Visla’s Mandalorian Fighter 9525

Last but not least, another noteworthy set for 2012 is LEGO Star Wars Pre Visla’s Mandalorian Fighter 9525. The detailing is impressive and fans will surely appreciate that. This set is suitable for ages 8 and over.  This set is scheduled to be released in August 2012.

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LEGO Star Wars Episodes I – VI Sets

These are some of the best LEGO Star Wars Episodes I – VI sets for 2012.

LEGO Star Wars Imperial V-wing Starfighter 7915

The LEGO Star Wars Imperial V-wing Starfighter 7915  set is a slick looking model of the Imperial V-wing Starfighter from the movie and it features a cockpit that actually opens to insert a pilot and rotatable wings for flying and landing modes. LEGO enthusiasts will use the LEGO Star Wars Imperial V-wing Starfighter to battle the Rebel Alliance. The set includes two cool minifigs:  an Imperial pilot and astromech droid R2-Q2. This set is suitable for ages 7 and over.

LEGO Star Wars Anakin’s & Sebulba’s Podracers 7962

An intriguing new set for 2012 is the LEGO Star Wars Anakin’s & Sebulba’s Podracers 7962 .  Once podracer is orange while the other is yellow. The Anakin’s and Sebula’s podracers look amazing. Your objective is to race to victory in the annual Boonta Eve Classic Podrace. Sebula has cheat tactics up his sleeve with buzz saws that will attempt to finish off the competition. Sebula’s podracer features extending buzz saws so you can actually reenact the scene from the motion picture. This set includes just over 800 pieces. Five minifigs are included with the set and they are Young Anakin, Sebulba, Watto, Wald and Obi-Wan. For showcasing your podracers, podracing stands are included.

LEGO Star Wars ARC-170 Starfighter 8088

A great new LEGO Star Wars set for 2012 is LEGO Star Wars ARC-170 Starfighter 8088. You can use the ARC-17 Starfighter for scouting missions and raiding the Separatist Army. The ARC-170 Starfighter is red and white and it features plenty of intricate detailing that fans are sure to appreciate. Fans can even extend the wings to an attack position and fire flick missiles at its enemies. The ARC-170 Starfighter set includes four minifigs, including two Clone pilots, Kit Fisto, and a R4-P44 astromech droid. This is a perfect set for battling those Separatists.

LEGO Star Wars Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator 7961

LEGO Star Wars Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator 7961 is a new set for 2012.  Star Wars fans can use the stealthy Sith Infiltrator to engage in epic battles.  The Sith Infiltrator is quite nicely detailed, featuring folding wings, hatches that open, a detailed interior, flick missile, and a ramp for landing. Interestingly, this set also features a Sith speeder and probe droid that are detachable. A total of four minifigs are included as part of the set: Darth Maul, Captain Panaka, Padmé and Qui-Gon Jinn. One red and one green lightsaber are also included with the set. The set is comprised of over 450 LEGO pieces and it is suitable for ages 8 and up.

LEGO Star Wars Ewok Attack 7956

Once cool new set for 2012 is LEGO Star Wars Ewok Attack 7956. This set allows you to reenact the scene involving the Ewoks who are preparing to ambush an Imperial scout trooper. The ambush is planned to take place from the Ewok’s treetop hideout. This set will allow users to hide in a secret compartment. When the Imperial scout trooper passes by, user can launch a barrage of stones and release tumbling logs. Will you be successful in carrying out the plan for ambush? The ladder is also retractable. A total of 3 minifigs are included with this set, namely an Imperial scout trooper, Logray, and an Ewok. This set is suitable for ages 7 and up.

LEGO Star Wars The Battle of Naboo 7929

New for 2012 is the LEGO Star Wars The Battle of Naboo 7929 set.  ALERT! ALERT! Planet Naboo is being invaded! This set allows players to reenact the invasion of Planet Naboo. You’ll have to guide Jar Jar Binks and a Gungan scout to avert the imminent invasion. Will Jar Jar and the Gungans be successful in averting the invasion? This set includes several minifigs, including Jar Jar Binks, a Gungan scout, two droid pilots, and 8 battle droids. The set is comprised of just over 240 pieces and it is suitable for all ages 7 and over.

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LEGO Star Wars Clone Wars

These are some of the best LEGO Star Wars Clone Wars sets for 2012.

LEGO Star Wars T-6 Jedi Shuttle 7931

New for 2012 from the LEGO Star Wars Clone Wars sets is LEGO Star Wars T-6 Jedi Shuttle 7931. Prepare to attack bounty hunters or the Assault Gunship 7930. The landing gear is retractable and the wings are rotatable on this awesome looking T-6 Jedi Shuttle.Push engines can shoot flick missiles. This set has plenty of details that fans will definitely appreciate. A total of four minifigs are included with the set: Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Shaak Ti and Saesee Tiin. This set contains under 400 pieces and it is suitable for ages 8 and above.

LEGO Star Wars General Grievous’ Starfighter 8095

A hot new set for 2012 is LEGO Star Wars General Grievous’ Starfighter 8095. Playing the role of General Grevious, you will have to plan an attack on the Republic. This set includes General Grevious’s Starfighter and a secret lair. The Starfigher features a cockpit that opens, flick firing missiles, and a fin that rotates for landing gear. The Starfighter measures almost a foot long. Grevious’s Starfigher is comprised of 454 pieces. Grevious’s lair has a command chair that rotates as well as a rack to hold lightsabers. Three minifigs are included: General Grievous, A4-D droid, and Jedi Nahdar Vebb and the set is suitable for fans ages 8 and older.

LEGO Star Wars Geonosian Starfighter 7959

A new set for 2012 is LEGO Star Wars Geonosian Starfighter 7959. Create a surprise attack on Clone Commander Cody and Jedi Master Ki-Adj-Mundi with the Geonosian Starfighter with a turret-mounted laster cannon and proton torpedo launcher. The Starfighter also contains a cockpit that opens, rotating laser cannon, and a proton torpedo launcher. To complete this model, you have to assemble just over 150 pieces. This set includes 3 minifigs: a Geonosian pilot, Ki-Adi-Mundi,  and Clone Commander Cody and it is suitable for ages 7 and over.

LEGO Star Wars Sith Nightspeeder 7957

A new Clone Wars set for 2012 is LEGO Star Wars Sith Nightspeeder 7957. With the Sith Nightspeeder your objective will be to aid the Sith assassins in closing in on their nemesis. The Sith Nightspeeder features detachable pods with a flick missile. A total of four lightsabers are included along with three minifigs: Anakin, Asajj Ventress, and Savage Opress. This set is suitable for LEGO enthusiasts ages 7 and older.

LEGO Star Wars Geonosian Cannon 9491

A new LEGO Star Wars set for 2012 is LEGO Star Wars Geonosian Cannon 9491. Apparently, the Clone Army is planning an attack on Planet Geonosis, but to everyone’s surprise the Geonosians have been expecting them. The Geonosians have the mighty Goenosian Cannon at their disposal and are firing back with dual flick missiles. The set includes the Geonosian Cannon, a lightsaber and 3 weapons.  The Geonosian Cannon is about half a foot long and about 3-inches high. A total of four minifigs are included: Barriss Offee, Clone Commander Gree, a Geonosian warrior, and a Geonosian zombie. The Geonosian Cannon is made of over 130 pieces and it is suitable for ages 7 and over.

LEGO Star Wars Elite Clone Trooper & Commando Droid Battle Pack 9488

The final LEGO Star Wars Clone Wars set for 2012 is LEGO Star Wars Elite Clone Trooper & Commando Droid Battle Pack 9488. The Separatists have deployed a droid enemy to attack the Republic. But the Clone Army’s Elite Troopers have a secret weapon by their side — the Republic artillery cannon. The artillery cannon features an elevating turret and flick missile. This powerful cannon should thwart the Separatists’ attacks. A total of four minifigs are included: ARC trooper, ARF trooper and two new enemy commando droids and 5 weapons are also included. This set measures over 5-inches tall, it is comprised of 98 pieces and it is suitable for ages 6 and above.

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Other Noteworthy LEGO Star Wars Sets For 2012

LEGO Star Wars Jabba’s Palace 9516

An amazing new set for 2012 is LEGO Star Wars Jabba’s Palace 9516. Jabba’s Palace features a throne room, carbonite with Han Solo frozen inside, and a tower. The set is comprised of over 700 pieces and it is suitable for ages 9 and older. This set will include an unprecedented nine minifigures. The minifigs include Jabba, Salacious Crumb, Bib Fortuna, Gamorrean Guard, Oola, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca and a B’omarr Monk. Some of the minifigures will be exclusives. This set will be released before the end of the year.

LEGO Star Wars Bounty Hunter Assault Gunship 7930

One of the top new LEGO Star Wars sets for 2012 is LEGO Star Wars Bounty Hunter Assault Gunship 7930. This set has a good paint job and it has plenty of details.  The bounty hunters’ gunship features rotating engines, an opening ockpit, and laser cannons. It even has a prison cell for holding captured Jedi Knights. Four minifigs are included with this set: Sugi, Aurra Sing, Embo, and IG-86 assassin droid.  A perfect complementary set is Jedi Shuttle 7931 because you can chase it down to capture Jedi Knights with the Bounty Hunter Assault Gunship. The final model is made of 389 pieces and when built it is almost a foot long.

LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 9509

The last new set for 2012 that we’ll cover is the LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 9509 set. LEGO Star Wars advent Calendar is a staple of the Star Wars series that we see year after year. This new set will be comprised of under 300 pieces and it will be suitable for LEGO enthusiasts ages 6 and older. The new LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 9509 set is slated for a September 2012 release date.