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.
2001 LEGO Sets
2001 was another interesting year for LEGO collecting. LEGO introduced a few very iconic and highly collectable sets which help drive LEGO investments to date, these include the Bionicle theme, Harry Potter, LEGO Racers and Alpha Team. Also introduced in 2001 as well as retired was the Life on Mars theme. We also saw the release of Islanders and Imperial Armada as subthemes of LEGO Pirates. LEGO also expanded its retail footprint in 2001 with brand stores opening in England, Germany, and Russia as well as expansions in the United States. The 2001 notable sets include the Star Wars Darth Maul bust (10018-1), Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series Rebel Blockade Runner (10019-1) and of course the LEGO Dragon sculpture (3724-1).