LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort Gives Special Preview for 40th Anniversary Celebrations of Star Wars™

On 27th April, I attended the special preview for 40th Anniversary Celebrations of Star Wars™ held at LEGO Malaysia's office in Menara OBYU, Damansara Perdana. It's a special event where members of the media and bloggers get to know about all the activities that will be happening at LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort.

 Masters of the force – Representatives from LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort and LEGO® Malaysia are flanked by Star Wars characters from the dark side. (from left to right) Kurt Stocks, General Manager, LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort; Leslie Falvey, General Manager, LEGO® Malaysia; Thila Munusamy, Director of Sales and Marketing, LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort; Jacob Leighton Rennison, Head of Marketing, LEGO® Malaysia.

If you are a fan of LEGO or Star Wars, it's time head down to LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort for the largest LEGO® Star Wars™ Days celebrations yet. It’s the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars™: A New Hope, the ultimate gateway into a galaxy far, far away. 

A quick picture before the special preview starts.

To commemorate such a huge milestone for its most prized event, LEGOLAND® is pulling out all the stops to make the annual LEGO® Star Wars™ Days a memorable one by dialing up the size factor. LEGO® Star Wars™ Days is set to be the largest Star Wars™ May the 4th celebrations in the region! 

 Leslie Falvey, General Manager, LEGO® Malaysia giving his speech at the special preview.

Jacob Leighton Rennison, Head of Marketing, LEGO® Malaysia giving his speech at the special preview.

Kurt Stocks, General Manager, LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort giving his speech at the special preview.

In conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Star Wars™, LEGO® Malaysia launches brand new LEGO® Star Wars™ Classic sets. (from left to right) Leslie Falvey, General Manager, LEGO® Malaysia; Thila Munusamy, Director of Sales and Marketing, LEGOLAND® Malaysia; Jacob Leighton Rennison, Head of Marketing, LEGO® Malaysia.   

LEGO® Star Wars™ Days 2017 will run over the course of 34 days and across 5 weekends (28 April-31 May) with a variety of exciting and entertaining daily activities for the whole family. 

Hosting a special sneak preview of the big event in Kuala Lumpur, here’s ten reasons you should mark your calendars to be part of the most awesome galactic celebration of the year: 

1. Immerse Yourself in the Epic Battles through LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland ‘Live’

The largest LEGO® Star Wars™ MINILAND Model Display is the only one of its kind in Asia, where models are built with over 1.5 million LEGO® bricks. The exhibit is made up of seven rooms each depicting scenes from each Star Wars™ movie, in chronological order. In LEGO® Star Wars™ Live, guests can look forward to the most avid storytelling experience at LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland with the Model Citizens who are specially dressed in Star Wars™ costumes.

2. Join the Largest Imperial March in the Region (13th & 14th May only)

Over 100 Star Wars™ characters marching down the streets of LEGOLAND® Malaysia is definitely a sight to see. But what if you could be a part of it? The Imperial March will be led by the most devout fans of the Star Wars™ universe – 501st Legion and Rebel Legion – setting up an intense clash of the dark and light side. What is truly remarkable is that guests have a once in a lifetime chance to make a true memory by participating in the huge march as well! 

3. Take a Picture with Our Dancing Stormtroopers

Put your dancing shoes on as you’ll find dancing Stormtroopers and Star Wars™ characters around the park. The cutest Dark Lord himself, LEGO® Darth Vader, will make special appearances so be sure to take a picture with him if (and it’s a big if!) you get the chance to. Also, endless photo opportunities with Star Wars™ characters including Jedi, Storm Troopers and Princess Leia will start on 29th of April and continue for subsequent weekends. 

4. Remember the Toughest Princess in a Galaxy Far, Far Away

LEGOLAND® will be hosting a commemorative session to honour the People’s Princess – the toughest galactic princess ever. 

5. Dig Deep into Your Star Wars™ Memory Chest at the Star Wars™ Trivia Hunt

Prove your Star Wars™ worth by embarking on an awesome Star Wars™ scavenger hunt in LEGOLAND to solve our special quiz. 

6. Spot the Stormtrooper

Take a good hard look on our Model Citizen’s vests. If you spot a Stormtrooper minifigure, you get to redeem a mystery prize at the admission counter. 

7. Become the Jedi Warrior of Your Dreams in Jedi Academy

This should be everyone’s dreams. You’ll get your chance at LEGOLAND®. Let our Master Jedis train you to master the force at the Jedi Academy. Young Padawans who prove their skills and master the Force will be presented with an awesome LEGOLAND® Jedi Academy Certificate. 

8. Be a Star Wars™Jetsetter with Our LEGOLAND® Star Wars™ Passport

The passport will be given to all of our younger guests, who need to collect stamps from all LEGO® Star Wars™ Days activities such as giant R2D2 build, Star Wars™ World build, Trivia Hunt, Jedi Academy and Speed Building competition. The lucky Padawans who collect all stamps will stand a chance to redeem it for a special commemorative brick – awarded on a first come, first serve basis. 

9. Help us build a LEGO® Star Wars™ mural

A huge LEGO® Star Wars™mural lies in LEGOLAND® Hotel and we need only the bravest galactic artists to help us complete it. *Only for LEGOLAND® Hotel guests.  

10. Star Wars™ Movie Nights 

An ode to the original Star Wars™ films, LEGOLAND® Hotel will be screening the first two episodes of the epic Star Wars saga every night from 9.30pm onwards. 

This is the latest LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series – 75144 Snowspeeder. I wish I can get my hands to build it!

Some other sets that will be available at LEGOLAND® Resort Malaysia

For those who are purchasing LEGO products in LEGOLAND® Resort Malaysia, don't forget to redeem the freebies which will be available there.

As a special treat to Star Wars™ fans here, LEGO® will be launching its latest LEGO® Star Wars™ Classic merchandise in Southeast Asia first, ahead of other markets, in the first week of May 2017. These LEGO® Star Wars™ Classic merchandise feature epic scenes from the Star Wars™ movies. Get your hands on these LEGO® Star Wars™ collectibles when you visit LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort! 

The event ended with a speed building challenge where the members and the media and bloggers get to participate. The three fastest person who completed the  of the LEGO Star Wars U-Wing Fighter 30496 polybag will win prizes…



…and I happened to be the second one to complete the build! I won a LEGO Star Wars 75094  Imperial Shuttle Tydirium. Thank you LEGO Malaysia!

What’s more, LEGO® Star Wars™ Days at LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort offers much rewards for you and your family during this fun-filled period! Here are some of them:-

• LEGO® Star Wars™ Kids Go Free: FREE Entry to the park for children dressed in Full Star Wars™ Costume. Please visit LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort’s official website for full T&C and guideline.

• LEGO® Star Wars™ Gifts with Purchase: Receive FREE Exclusive LEGO® Star Wars™ U-Wing Fighter with more than RM100 purchase of any LEGO® Star Wars™ play material OR FREE Exclusive LEGO® R2-D2 with more than RM300 purchase of any LEGO® Star Wars™ play material. While stocks last. 

• Early-Bird savers:  For those who purchase their tickets online from 19th April to 9th May 2017 to LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort, enjoy 20% off. 

• TWO-TO-GO promotion: Where’s the fun without your friends and families? Enjoy 28% off when you purchase two 1-day theme park / combo tickets as a package online, from 10th – 20th May 2017.  

From 28 April to 31 May, LEGO® Star Wars™ Days 2017 will see LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort’s biggest celebration ever in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Star Wars and the 5th anniversary of LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort.  

If you want to know more information on promotions and activities, do check out LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort’s official website www.legoland.com.my and stay connected with the resort via social handles (Facebook & Twitter) to find out more on online LEGO® Star Wars™ Days activities and promotions. 

.: Peace Out :.