Discover the remarkable journey of Jedi Bob from an unnamed minifigure to LEGO Star Wars icon.
Half of those characters were generic Clone Troopers, perfect for collectors hoping to mass a battalion of troops.
Three of the remaining figures were droids, serving as cannon-fodder for the republic vessel.
The final figure was a Jedi Knight, inexplicably unnamed.
The nameless knight sported a brown hood, cape, and pants, with a gray robe.
Finally, he wielded a green lightsaber with a chrome hilt.
From: The LEGO Group
So, who was this guy?
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The fact is, hes nobodya character LEGO made up for this set.
But the online community would not let him be the Jedi with no name for long.
A Jedi Named Bob
The specific origin of Jedi Bobs namesake is still unknown.
However, all that changed in 2024.
Enter:LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy.
Somehow, Jedi Bob returned, in a rather triumphant manner.
The character is spotlighted prominently inRebuild the Galaxy.
In an interview withDen of Geekat San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Monyihan discussed voicing the character.
From: The LEGO Group
It was an undertaking, he said.
I respect the gravity of it.
I understand the mantle that is Jedi Bob to uphold and I hope I did it correctly.
I take great care and love in the character.
There are three different worlds in this character.
Its Star Wars, LEGO, and then fandom.
Bobby Moynihan then interrupted, Oh, I know, and the rest is history.
