Star Wars #1 - Emperor Palpatine, Darth Maul and Darth Vader
star-wars • 32 pcs
- Set number
- 3340-1
- Availability
- In production
- Pieces
- 32
- Released
- 2000
- Theme
- Star Wars
- Minifigures
- 3
- Barcode
- 042884033408
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Where it came from
Released in 1999 as part of the Star Wars Episode I collection, the 3340-1 Minifigure Set was designed to capitalize on the anticipation surrounding the franchise's return to the big screen. The set was created to provide collectors with character figures that were otherwise unavailable in the larger, vehicle-focused play sets, marking a shift toward focused, character-driven marketing within the LEGO Star Wars line.
The figures of Emperor Palpatine, Darth Maul, and Darth Vader were conceptualized to represent the primary antagonists across different eras of the Star Wars saga. While the design reflected the standard, classic aesthetic of late-90s LEGO minifigures, the inclusion of Darth Maul—who was a central figure in the marketing for The Phantom Menace—made this a highly sought-after package for fans interested in acquiring specific villain characters.
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