Every Star Wars fan out there knows that there’s no shortage of cool merchandise to satisfy even the most devoted and demanding fan. They also know that some of the coolest merchandise is that that hearkens back to the childhoods of the series’ original fans, including the Star Wars Lego sets.

If you want to jump into these kits, however, there are a few things to keep in mind. There’s a big difference, for example, between original and new trilogy, and if you’re only a fan of one or the other, you may not want to bother with some of the kits. If you’re into Clone Wars, you’re in luck, because these kits are all over the store shelves right now!

Diehard fans may want to be on the lookout for original trilogy related sets, however. Here, you can get famous kits like the Millennium Falcon, the Death Star, the Star Destroyer, and perhaps best of all, Jabba the Hutt’s Slave Barge. These are some of the most highly prized and can be quite difficult to find. Some are still being made, however, as testament to the series’ lasting influence.

Even the new prequels, for what they’re worth, get the Lego treatment quite often. If you’re a fan of Tattooine pod racers or midichlorians, these are probably the sets for you. They’re not quite so hard to find as original trilogy kits, especially on the used market.

For the collector who doesn’t mind dropping a little cash on something unique, there’s the Ultimate Collector’s Series, which has a ton of unique designs like Luke’s X-Wing or an Imperial AT-ST. With the Technics kits, you can even create models that move about on their own. These can be a great deal of fun.

When it comes to Star Wars Lego sets, you really can’t go wrong. Whether you want to spend just a few dollars to fool around in the Degobah swamp with Luke and Yoda or spend several days reconstructing a scale model of the Battle of Hoth, there’s a kit out there to make your dreams come true.

You can foster imagination, fine motor skills and creativity by providing your child with playthings such as the Star Wars Lego sets. For youngsters who are ready to begin reading. Star Wars Lego books make a nice addition to their bookshelf.