Magnet Set CW Yoda 2009

Released in 2009 under the LEGO Star Wars theme, the Magnet Set 852555-1 features a minifigure of Yoda alongside two smaller, non-functional magnetic elements. These sets were part of a period where LEGO sold minifigures permanently affixed to 4x4 magnetic bricks, intended for display on metal surfaces rather than for traditional play. The design reflects the standard Yoda aesthetic of the late 2000s, utilizing the shorter, articulated legs introduced for the character in earlier iterations of the theme.

This set emerged during a time when LEGO leveraged the popularity of Star Wars characters to create affordable, impulse-purchase items. While these magnet sets were popular among collectors for their ease of acquiring specific characters, they were also noted for the permanent glue used to attach the figures to the brick, which discouraged customization. The set was met with typical enthusiasm from the building community, though the transition toward non-removable figures remained a point of debate among purists who preferred modular play.