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'Star Wars' takes over The Manila Bulletin

Be one with the Force in this limited Lego exhibit

Published May 5, 2026 03:18 am

At A Glance

  • Front and center is Supreme Leader Snoke's throne as seen in the Supremacy dreadnought.
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU 'Star Wars'-themed Lego builds are on full display at The Manila Bulletin's lobby
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU 'Star Wars'-themed Lego builds are on full display at The Manila Bulletin's lobby
Star Wars Day has come and gone, but the Force remains strong with us as we celebrate Return of the Sixth, a follow-up holiday to May the 4th and Revenge of the 5th. As a show of appreciation to George Lucas’ epic space opera, Paper Cup+Intramuros has teamed up with Pinoy Lego User Group (PinoyLUG) to unveil a special Star Wars-themed exhibit at The Manila Bulletin lobby.
On display are various Lego builds of various scenes and iconic characters from the beloved sci-fi franchise. Front and center is Supreme Leader Snoke’s throne as seen in the Supremacy dreadnought. Guests can enjoy a cup of coffee and some pastries before striking a pose on the throne. There are also lightsabers on the side for your photo opp, just be wise in choosing which side of the Force you belong to.
DARK SIDE REIGNS Darth Maul is one of the many iconic characters shown as Lego murals along the aisles
DARK SIDE REIGNS Darth Maul is one of the many iconic characters shown as Lego murals along the aisles
By the aisles, you’ll find Lego mosaic murals of fan favorite characters like Kylo Ren, Darth Maul, Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, General Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Rey. On the left side, the helmets of Captain Rex, Commander Cody, and Darth Vader can be seen, as well as builds of the Mandalorian, Boba Fett, and Grogu. Across it, you’ll find the duel on Mustafar between Anakin and Obi-Wan, C-3PO and R2-D2, and mini models of the Millennium Falcon and an X-Wing fighter.
BATTLE OF BROTHERS Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin's battle on Mustafar in Lego form
BATTLE OF BROTHERS Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin's battle on Mustafar in Lego form
PinoyLUG has been active in the Filipino Lego community since 2014. It is the sole recognized Lego user group in the country. Some key exhibits they have worked on before include the Fernando Amorsolo-themed installations launched at the Cultural Center of the Philippines for the 50th anniversary of the artist’s legacy. They have also collaborated with local artists like QUICCS to boost the popularity of the Filipino designer toy community.
Paper+Cup Intramuros and PinoyLUG’s Star Wars Day exhibit is open to the public and will be on display at the lobby of The Manila Bulletin for two weeks.

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