2019 marks 20 years (!) of LEGO Star Wars – the first ever LEGO licensed property way back in 1999, which was released the same year as The Phantom Menace, adding to the fervor and fandom.

All week long we will be looking back at some great Lego history, taking a look at the 2019 Celebration exclusive sets and more!

Here’s a fun timeline history of the marriage of Star Wars and Lego

These are the sets that were released the first year in 1999:

LEGO® Star Wars Construction Sets from 1999

• 7130 Snowspeeder

• 7131 Anakin’s Podracer

• 7150 TIE Fighter & Y-wing

• 7140 X-Wing Fighter

• 7141 Naboo Fighter

• 7128 Speeder Bikes

• 7101 Lightsaber Duel

• 7181 Ultimate Collector Series

• 7191 X-Wing Fighter

How many of these original sets did you pick up back in 1999?