LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia Updated Edition: The Ultimate Guide to the Best 200 Minifigures from the LEGO Star Wars Galaxy; Comes with Exclusive Minifigure

Released in 2015 by DK Publishing, this updated edition serves as a comprehensive reference guide to the extensive LEGO Star Wars minifigure catalog. It was developed to cater to the growing community of adult and youth collectors, providing detailed biographical and production data for 200 of the most iconic figures released since the theme's inception in 1999. The inclusion of an exclusive Boba Fett minifigure, featuring unique arm printing that had not appeared in standard sets at the time, was a strategic design choice intended to incentivize both casual fans and completionist collectors to purchase the book.

The volume follows DK’s established editorial style for licensed properties, blending high-quality studio photography with concise, lore-driven descriptions written in the playful tone associated with the Star Wars brand. By categorizing the minifigures by their cinematic appearances and production eras, the authors aimed to provide a structured archival experience. Upon its release, the guide was well-received by the LEGO community for its accessibility and the aesthetic value of the exclusive figure, which remains a notable highlight for collectors focusing on Mandalorian character variants.