The LEGO Star Wars Technic theme combined the detailed, mechanical building approach of LEGO Technic with iconic characters from the Star Wars universe. Released primarily in the early 2000s, the sets in this theme focused on creating larger, articulated figures, such as droids and notable characters, using Technic pieces. Unlike traditional Star Wars sets that often emphasized vehicles or playset environments, the Technic theme centered on the functionality and poseability of the constructed figures, offering a different building experience for Star Wars and Technic enthusiasts.
2000 LEGO Sets
The turn of the millennium was an important year for LEGO. Not only did LEGO produce some investible sets for 2000, we saw some transition in the company. First, set designer and the inventor of the minifigure, Jens Nygaard Knudsen, retired from The LEGO Group. Second, The British Association of Toy Retailers name the LEGO brick "Toy of the Century". With 2000 LEGO released just a couple of new themes including TECHNIC Roboriders and Race. The Rock Raiders, Nijna and the Slizer/Throwbots themes were discontinued.