LEGO Star Wars Magazine Issue 136: Why Anakin Skywalker's Return Is a Different Kind of Exclusive
What actually separates a forgettable issue of LEGO Star Wars Magazine from one collectors are still talking about months later? Usually it comes down to the minifigure. LEGO Star Wars Magazine Issue 136 from Immediate Media answers that question with one of the saga's most recognizable Jedi: an exclusive Anakin Skywalker minifigure, complete with his own lightsaber, sealed inside this issue's foil pack. If you've been working through the LEGO Magazines shelf trying to figure out which back issues are actually worth tracking down, this is one of them.
LEGO Star Wars Magazine Issue 136 cover. Image credit: Mags Direct / Immediate Media.
A Different Kind of Exclusive
Earlier issues in Immediate Media's 2026 run leaned heavily on supporting cast and hardware: a Phase II Clone Pilot minifigure in Issue 134, then a Jango Fett minifigure and collectors' tin in Issue 135. LEGO Star Wars Magazine Issue 136 shifts the spotlight back onto one of the franchise's central figures, giving Anakin Skywalker a dedicated release instead of a supporting-cast cameo. For anyone building out a display of core Jedi and Sith characters rather than army-building troopers, that's a meaningfully different pickup.
The Exclusive Gift: Anakin Skywalker Minifigure & Lightsaber
The headline gift in this issue is an original LEGO-style Anakin Skywalker minifigure, styled after his prequel-era look from Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith: dark Jedi robes, a printed tunic, and the intense, conflicted expression that defines the character. He comes packaged with his own lightsaber accessory, and like most magazine exclusives, this particular version isn't sold as a standalone figure anywhere else — it exists only inside this issue's sealed foil pack.
That exclusivity is exactly why LEGO Star Wars Magazine Issue 136 keeps coming up in collector conversations. A recognizable, screen-accurate Anakin is a far easier sell than some of the more niche magazine exclusives, and it slots neatly into either a prequel-trilogy display or a general Jedi lineup.
What's Inside the Issue
Beyond the minifigure, this issue follows the same formula that's kept the magazine a newsagent staple for over a decade: original LEGO-styled comic adventures, free posters, puzzles, and competitions to win LEGO sets. This issue's two-part story sends Luke Skywalker up against the Empire in \"Tie Terror,\" then follows the Rebels through a high-stakes mission in \"Star Destroyer Surprise\" — giving young readers a full adventure alongside the Anakin figure itself.
Why This One Belongs on Your Shelf
Anakin Skywalker collectibles hold their value in a way background characters often don't, and LEGO Star Wars Magazine Issue 136 is a straightforward, affordable way to add a prequel-era version of him to your collection without hunting down a discontinued retail set. Pair him with the Phase II Clone Pilot from Issue 134 for a prequel-era squad, or simply add him to a growing run of magazine-exclusive minifigures — either way, this issue holds up well against the droid- and vehicle-focused exclusives that followed it later in the year.
A UK Retail Exclusive Worth Tracking
It's worth remembering that Immediate Media's LEGO Star Wars Magazine is a UK-only retail exclusive, distributed through newsagents and supermarkets rather than sold internationally through official LEGO channels. That distribution model is exactly why an issue like this becomes a genuine collector's item outside the UK, and why fans elsewhere track issue numbers so closely. Our LEGO Star Wars Magazine collector's guide breaks down the full format if you're newer to the series.
Add Issue 136 to Your Collection
Whether you're filling out a prequel-era Jedi and Sith lineup, closing a gap in your run of issues, or just after a well-designed exclusive minifigure, LEGO Star Wars Magazine Issue 136 is worth seeking out. Browse more Star Wars LEGO finds in our Star Wars collection, and check back as we continue covering every issue in the run.