The LEGO series and shorts for Star Wars have always been fun. But, while they like to mess around with a few things, they usually stay strictly within the canon. So, when this latest series was announced to quite literally mix things up, I knew Rebuild The Galaxy would be such a fun time. Its trailers delighted with all the hilarious galactic mix ups, while also showing that it had a story of its own to tell.

Sig and Dev are nerf herders on the planet Ferresa. While Dev wants to get away from the planet and go on adventures, Sig is content with the life he has. The first episode keeps things not mixed up for most of it to show the relationship between the two. Along with a friend of both called Yesi. The scene is set nicely for what is to come, with Sig becoming the hero he’d rather not be across the coming episodes.

When the ancient Jedi Temple is discovered, and the Cornerstone pulled from it, that marks the point the galaxy is rewritten. Seen is a montage of just that before we return to Sig and him realising that the galaxy has now been mixed up. By utilising the two people he knows. Except, in this mixed up galaxy, Dev is now a Sith Lord who has been hunting for that Jedi Temple.

Jedi Bob, the protector of the Cornerstone, also remembers the old galaxy. In getting Sig and Yesi away from Dev, he reveals why the Cornerstone was so important to not remove. And gives the group their new quest. Find the Force Builder Temple the Cornerstone is meant to be placed at and return to galaxy to how it used to be. Or maybe not, as Jedi Bob seems rather dismissive of the thought. Though Sig misses that in his excitement.

Throughout the rest of the adventure, Sig meets with mixed up versions of characters he knew from the stories of his galaxy. Convincing them to help fight against the evils of this new one. There’s a good range of humour to the interactions as Sig does so, still not trusting this new reality. Though, that is one thing he learns to do as the adventure progresses. To accept the way things are now, letting go of what he knows to see things in a new way.

The one thing he cannot truly do that for is his brother. But that works out alright, as it still allows him to be understanding of what Dev has been through in this new galaxy and accept the way he now is. Such is a rather touching moment at the end, which I’m not sure would have worked so well had there not been as much focus on their relationship before the galactic mix up happened.

Speaking of the galactic mix ups, there are still some things too perfect to change. Palpatine is just as sassy in this mixed up galaxy, even if he is leader of the Jedi rather an a Sith master. Admiral Ackbar hasn’t lost his iconic catchphrase, even if it is now being repeated by hundreds of them from him being the clone template. And Yoda, whether Jedi or not, still has his funny speech pattern and more agility than his appearance would suggest.

Of course, there’s plenty of great mix ups, what with the Ewok bounty hunters, Jabba the Hutt being a Jedi, and Han Solo not being with Leia. Which does have a bit of plot relevance. Darth Jar Jar and Darth Rey are delights to see in action, as is Luke being a podracing champion. Even Maul, for as little as we see him, is fun to see being a good guy. And that final scene. What a great pun of a name.

What’s lovely about Rebuild The Galaxy is though it might be fully CG, everything moves as if it is stop motion. Characters won’t cross their arms, or make any other movement you couldn’t create with a real figure. Blaster bolts and lightsaber blades, while having a glowing effect around them, look like real pieces. And such a stop motion feel doesn’t affect the action at all. It feels just as fast and fluid as what comes from the films.

LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy is a great series to be watching. A great duo of Sig and Dev, along with Jedi Bob, drive the story to its conclusion in a very heartfelt way that also doesn’t miss with its action. All the mix ups provided during the journey are fun, with plenty of references, too. Even with the music. As such, an easy recommendation from me. This rewatch has been a great one to really get me excited for what’s coming in Pieces of the Past.

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LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy | Official Trailer | Star Wars