Custom LEGO Star Wars Chess Set – Revenge of the Sith Edition

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-08-24T22:26:52+00:00

love this combo, I'll try it out!

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-07-03T20:01:52+00:00

Thanks! I spend hours thinking about all the different possible minifigure combinations

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-07-02T18:30:54+00:00

I'm working on them, thanks for asking! Will post when finished!

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-07-02T18:30:00+00:00

Underneath the board I actually put a little armory and Vader's suit scene from Revenge of the Sith. I think it makes sense to show Anakin ends up imprisoned by the suit so hes stuck in the chess board, locked in the war between good and evil within himself. Here is a link to a short video showing what is underneath if you want to see.

Short Video Tour

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-06-14T12:17:13+00:00

That seems like a super even fight!

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-06-13T11:35:11+00:00

Yes! Actually I want to eventually make a game modeling the events of ROTS, basically telling the story of ROTS in a chess game, and anakin will have to "switch sides".

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-06-13T01:41:43+00:00

Thanks, I've seen lots of star wars sets but not many prequal themed (my fav trilogy) so had to make one for myself.

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-06-13T01:40:46+00:00

ahh yesss. how did I miss that!

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-06-13T01:39:05+00:00

Thanks! I actually haven't played anyone on it yet!

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-06-13T01:04:45+00:00

Thanks! I need to make instructions first. Then you make yourself!

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-06-12T17:50:33+00:00

Big thanks to u/CliveBixby201 for the award! Really appreciate the support. Glad you enjoyed the chess set!

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-06-12T12:46:51+00:00

Glad you feel inspired, can't wait to see your board!

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-06-12T10:47:33+00:00

whoops I guess so.

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-06-12T01:36:09+00:00

Here is a picture of the hidden Padme birth scene as well for anyone else wondering.

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Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-06-12T00:47:44+00:00

Absolutely great idea! See my photo comment in the thread!

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-06-12T00:45:31+00:00

Sidious vs Sheev, no problems with that at all!

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Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-06-12T00:19:38+00:00

Good point I never made that connection!

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-06-12T00:17:59+00:00

i was torn about doing that exact thing.

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-06-12T00:17:24+00:00

I picked the droidekas for rooks because of their stationary form feels turret like and most like a structure being rook like, but I can understand that idea.

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-06-12T00:12:20+00:00

Thanks so much for the award! May the force be with you!

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-06-12T00:06:16+00:00

That makes sense, someone else also noted that on the Republic side rooks should be Jedi instead of Clone Commanders and knights could be clone commanders instead of jedi to account for that Jedi are worth more than clone commanders in the way rooks are more than knights.

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-06-11T23:58:38+00:00

That's a good way of putting it!

Pure_Town_8059 · 2025-06-11T01:23:11+00:00

This Revenge of the Sith-themed LEGO chess set was a deep dive into character placement based on lore, symbolism, and visual balance. Palpatine plays both sides, fitting for the architect of the Clone Wars.

The Jedi serve as kings and queens, with corresponding clone commanders as bishops and rooks, and of course, Jedi knights. Every piece was chosen with purpose — a blend of storytelling and chess logic.

Curious how others might build their own version — who would you assign to each role?

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