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How to Build Star Wars Christmas Tree Ornaments Out of LEGOs

Dec 1, 2010 12:41 AM

Dec 19, 2016 05:18 PM

LEGOs are more than just a toy for young children— it's an emerging art form combining photography, stop-motion (i.e., brickfilms), and imitative models that portray today's pop culture as it is. It's something visual culture analysts are sure to be studying over the next decade, and Chris McVeigh, from Halifax, Nova Scotia, is sure to be studied for his LEGO mastery.

He goes by the pseudonym of Powerpig and has been churning out LEGO builds and photography for some time now, favoring Star Wars models. These marvelous creations should inspire all of you Star Wars fans to dive into the spiderwebbed crevices of your attics and basements to wipe the dust off of your old LEGO collection.

Star Wars-themed holiday ornaments featuring Lego models.

Once you resurrect your childhood building blocks, you can jump right into LEGO construction, thanks to McVeigh's thoughtful instructions on his blog. My favorite of his LEGO creations—a Death Star Christmas tree ornament—is the perfect DIY tree garnish for the LEGO lover. The Death Star has been featured in Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, A New Hope, The Force Awakens, and Rogue One, while the Death Star II appears in Return of the Jedi.

Most parts can be found in LEGO Stores, or via Lego's Pick a Brick service.

LEGO Death Star Ornament

Lego-inspired Christmas ornament resembling a Death Star.

LEGO model of a spherical object with various interlocking pieces.

Death Star Ornament Instructions (.pdf) — 60 pg.

LEGO Millennium Falcon Ornament

LEGO dragon ornament hanging from a Christmas tree branch.

Millennium Falcon Ornament Instructions (.pdf) — 43 pg.

LEGO TIE Fighter Ornament

Lego ornaments shaped like TIE fighters hanging on a Christmas tree.

TIE Fighter Ornament Instructions (.pdf) — 23 pg.

LEGO Slave I Ornament

3D model of a stylized rocket or spacecraft design in vibrant colors.

Slave I Ornament Instructions (.pdf) — 59 pg.

LEGO Sant Sleigh

Santa Claus in a red and white sleigh made of building blocks.

Instructions no longer available for the rocket-powered Santa sleigh, but there's a non-rocket-powered version here.

LEGO Christmas Tree

Christmas Tree & Gifts Instructions (pdf) — 65 pg.

LEGO HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS

Colorful decorative Lego ornaments in various styles.

Red and white decorative Christmas ornament.

Check out McVeigh's Holiday and Archive section on his blog to see all of the Christmas tree bulb designs available (there are lots of them).

Other Cool Star Wars-Related LEGO Builds

A metallic robot sitting on a couch, holding papers with a thoughtful expression.

The Death of Robat

Lego artwork featuring a space-themed battle scene with stormtroopers and an orange figure.

Space Invaders

A toy figure of a villain riding a small animal with a lightsaber.

Easy Rider

The Death of Robat

Space Invaders

Easy Rider

If you want to see other cool LEGO models and instructions, check out McVeigh's blog for more LEGO builds, as well as his Flickr Photostream (Powerpig) for more inspirational photos.

Photos by Chris McVeigh

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