The RAREST LEGO Star Wars Yoda EVER?

A fan of the channel emailed me with a LEGO Star Wars Buildable Yoda Minifigure that I had never seen before... turns out it's 1 of 3 New York Yoda's ever made. It might be the rarest LEGO Star Wars item (with LEGO pieces) I will ever own. Thanks Joseph!
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[@MandRproductions]

Still can’t believe I got this one. It’s going on the top shelf behind me! Thank you again to Joseph!

[@Tom63617]

Bro, this Yoda is insane. Wish I could get one!

[@cringeanimations7227]

It’s pronounced “Jophes” yea it’s a joke don’t take it seriously Ik it’s Joseph lol

[@turnerwoods5529]

That’s awesome bro, I think i saw one on ebay once

[@itsducktime2017]

@@turnerwoods5529 should’ve taken the opportunity

[@readmyusernamecauseitssoreally]

@@cringeanimations7227 what are you talking about? It's joséph, get it right!!

[@Chase1.9]

The fact that this NY I ❤️ statute exists is incredible. Sure you could build it yourself with all of the right pieces, but just knowing that there’s an official LEGO statute of this minifigure is just amazing

[@jewelsandbrix2197]

What stops someone from doing that and selling it??

[@NinoagoFan88]

@@jewelsandbrix2197 probably proof of it being glued together

[@jewelsandbrix2197]

@@NinoagoFan88 it's just glue, anyone can get strong glue

[@ToasterStrudels]

There are only three, no one has the instructions for it.

[@jewelsandbrix2197]

@@ToasterStrudels if you build it, they will come

[@matthewlaws3557]

#40 developer (available at pretty much any beauty supply store) and UV light will take the yellowing out. Coat the white bricks in the developer, wrap with saran wrap, and leave it in the sun for several hours. With as bad as some of the bricks on the back are, it might take a few attempts. AvE did a video on this. I think it's called "Whitening old plastic". I used his process on the wings of my UCS shuttle at it worked like a charm.

[@bilal_MH-907]

The fact that the yoda white shirt minifig is rare,make sense why he's a pupolar lego character,i tip my hat to lego

[@doubledeckercouch6251]

The yellowing and quirks are part of it charm, and proves its the real thing, and representative of it's age. Sometimes, things look better untouched, and to be loved in the way they arrive. Just keep him out of bright light, and keep the dust off. Maybe invest in a proper museum graded glass display for about $100 and you will get many more years enjoyment.

[@hiltwo]

I'm with you, I'd leave it exactly as it is now :)

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Ryan: But there is only one Lego Yoda statue- Joseph: *You just activated my trap card!*

[@ExpertAssass1n]

You should see if there's a way to put the Yoda lightsaber in his hand, it looks like it would fit perfectly haha

[@vaderman212]

For fixing the yellowing, check out if retro brite can help. That or I think Jang had a guide on de-yellowing Lego.

[@marvelousrex2866]

I was thinking the same thing. I've used Jangs technique 5 or 6 times and it worked great. However, two possible issues. One, don't know if that would also affect the glue that they used. Two, I just recently read from someone in a lego Facebook group that using hydrogen peroxide and UV to treat the prices can also cause them to become brittle over time and crack. That's the first time I've heard that, so idk. But it would definitely give me pause when dealing with something rare.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Ryan: New York- Me, the New Yorker: *whomst has summoned the ancient one?* a Toys R Us Times Square exclusive...that flagship store was my CHILDHOOD. Every time we went into the city, we always made sure to stop in there to get something. Whether it be a Playmobil DHL truck or a Lego SpongeBob, City, Batman, or Indiana Jones set. Even got a Lego Toys R Us truck set from there (though that wasn't a Times Square specific exclusive). They also had a Ferris wheel, a giant T-Rex animatronic (RIP it was destroyed to bits), and even a small Wonka store....when they announced they were closing the flagship store, in my eyes that was the final nail in the coffin for the Toys R Us chain that I knew.

[@JEBRGamingchannel]

I actually won this contest too, but I wasn’t a top prize winner so I got the NY yoda minifigure and an x-wing set

[@gamingusa1536]

I was just about to comment with this. That’s how I got my NY yoda.

[@alexvolkofbrunet6723]

In order to remove the yellowing you should wrap him and expose him for couple days with UV led, You can also wrap the whole thing with foil in order to have more reflect. Promise it works

[@Deuce_and_a_half]

I thought UV light was the reason Lego and other plastics yellow. Also how would the different stages of yellowing we see on this example be affected if exposed at the same time?

[@flixwiththebricks4701]

Not sure if genuine... Or troll... 🤔

[@alexvolkofbrunet6723]

@@flixwiththebricks4701 haha I swear this is no troll I restored my ps1 and bunch of my old lego sets this way. You can look it up

[@alexvolkofbrunet6723]

@@Deuce_and_a_half I dont know the science behind it honestly but I,ve restored a yellowed super nintendo and a ps1 with a couple lego sets. It takes time like over a week depending on the damage but it works

[@alexvolkofbrunet6723]

@@Deuce_and_a_half Thats a good question why some pieces in the back are more yellowed than other thats weird it's suppose to be the same material, and they,re fairly exposed the same amount of time

[@markgreenough8602]

This is one piece I definitely would not try to ‘restore’. The yellowing is a sign of age and we are talking about “when 900 years you reach…” Yoda!

[@brickman4117]

I'm speechless, I never ever would have expected that Lego would make such rare sets. Compared to other rare sets I personally find this one the best.

[@braden_tmoore]

i have a massive 1/1 lego star wars mosaic that i won at a lego store. like 4x5ft. i participated in building it and guessed the amount of pieces in it correctly. coolest thing i own

[@pathellak2688]

The real excitement and enjoyment from Ryan in this video is very wholesome. Thanks Joseph for the content!!

[@zachhoffmann7956]

Your excitement here is so genuine and it is cool to watch. Nice to see your enthusiasm about Lego on full display

[@LisaHarsh]

I think it’s great you sent him more than he asked for. That is awesome to have.

[@JUDGE176]

During lockdown here in the UK on ebay last year was a brown full size chest of drawers made out of lego. It was all brown and looked like a giant tree stump. It was a lego star wars competition prize and was supposed to be dagobah it had a little cave at the back. Never seen another one...ever. it was collection only and due to lockdown it was impossible for me to get. Watched it end for £26.....should have broken the law. Things like this still exist...

[@JUDGE176]

Oh my god! After hours of searching I've actually found the chest of drawers.....2014 competition winner...

[@Deuce_and_a_half]

@@JUDGE176 can we get a link? Also why didn't you pick it up? Just curious

[@JUDGE176]

@@Deuce_and_a_half I've tried posting a link on here twice now but it keeps disappearing. Don't know why. Couldn't pick up the item due to it be illegal to travel due to covid restrictions. Lego star wars magazine ran a competition in 2014 and the winner had an ewok themed bedroom made for him. It looks amazing. This item was from there

[@mateot8049]

I guess the next goal is the find the life size Lego X-wing on sale👍🏻

[@MandRproductions]

😂😂😂

[@Pressedsteelcustomsllc]

Ryan: gotta complete the collection, next purchase, gotta find a house with a airplane hanger

[@TheHaydenAlexander]

OMG this unlocked a childhood memory, I remember seeing (I don't think it was the lays cross over one) a lego yoda that looked almost exactly like that. I think I was in a hospital, Idk it was very high up. I thought it was so cool as a kid, I wonder where it is now. I cant find anything like the one I remember online anywhere, so maybe it was a custom build. I totally forgot about that thing tho.

[@LordGuntharUthMatar]

Awesome story and piece. I've noticed that one in the background of some videos but I had no idea it was so rare. i figured it was a times square lego store thing you could buy for a huge price tag but not rare just expensive. congrats on the addition to an epic collection!!

[@timothyepotts]

You could try using acetone to "glue" the broken pieces together. Acetone will (should) melt the pieces back together.

[@Weekly.Bricks]

I've always known about that 2013 NYC LEGO Star Wars event, but I never knew about the NY I ❤ Yoda! It's insane that you have that rare of an item in your collection!

[@buildingsquare8300]

This is a legendary video! Thanks for sharing your rare items! I loved seeing this!

[@thorakvideos2495]

Love it when he gets something special like this, you really see his passionate side!

[@beezchurg]

I won this contest too, but only won the Minifig and 2012 x-wing. I remember they wanted people to build their own version of x-wing but I just submitted a pic of the 2012 set I already owned and it turned out that’s what most people did as well. I specifically remember one of the three 1st place winners basically built a 4+ version and thinking to myself “if I put a little effort into a build I could’ve won the statue!” Great to see it here. Still have the Minifig and both x-wings built.

[@SudiPaddi]

Would you be willing to sell the minifig

[@lbricks7631]

Thats crazy. I remember seeing that advertized in the Lego Club magazine. I didn't enter the competition and I always wondered what the prize was.

[@LegoSonicBoy]

One of those things that, if it wasn't for fans reaching out, you'd have no idea existed. And the fact they thought of you... I can definitely feel every ounce of joy from you especially in the first few minutes of this video. Congratulations!

[@wojocolebuilds]

Thanks for sharing with us!!

[@AngryAmerican1776]

This is crazy cool. Great adition to your collection

[@maxdome5162]

Intersting to see that people want you to have the most complete collection.

[@Thomas-os6xn]

Dude I love your content, keep it up with these consistent uploads.

[@VrystaatBoer]

Your generosity is amazing!

[@jedipokewho]

They nailed yoda's head perfectly than I thought...

[@PlaatPizzaPlaat_TV]

Joseph is the nicest guy ever! He is definitely an honorable viewer of the channel 😁

[@steventhesith6160]

You will also need to get the xwing with the special outer sleeve that was sold that weekend as well

[@BrickHive]

Such an epic find! Sands must be losing his mind.

[@justplainolme01]

Gift him a pre order for the Lego Skywalker Saga game.

[@Studlake]

$500 was a steal

[@manupasta]

Buy some salon 40 and a led growth lamp on amazon and you’ll be able to remove the yellowing from the plastic

[@mequeldevaughn8812]

I have the NY Yoda figure but that Yoda is pretty cool too. My only question is why did he sell it for $500?? The Minifig is worth more than that.

[@Kubos_cz]

It's just bricks with no certificate of authenticity, you can recreate it from bricklink

[@Ryeus1000]

This is awesome. Congratulations man

[@ben.w4154]

I was aware of the minifigure but not this wow! Also congrats on 420k subs

[@Lucas-qp5ly]

You know you got fleeced when the buyer gives you an extra $100 for "shipping"

[@TheLaurenssssss]

Looks awesome good it came to your collection!

[@Cyber_Productions1998]

Very cool I remember the last promo like this was like a metal astromech I think it was titanium and they gave one away or maybe it was a few but im sure you'd know what I'm talking about. Would be cool if you got that metal astromech.

[@Pacmanfan-po9rn]

You're wrong Ryan, the rarest Yoda is from Deez

[@MandRproductions]

👀

[@jeffscott9559]

Not sure why but this is one of the best videos of yours I've watched congratulations really enjoyed learning more about lego and appreciated the in video break explaining fake yodas really would mind more educational type videos where your sharing knowledge

[@GeneralMadinesBarber]

I can’t wait to see your set up when you get your own place 🤩

[@juliowalker6380]

This is the 1 of the ONLY 3??? This is like the rarest item in a game that you just can't buy and have like a 0.1% chance drop randomly

[@DRUmBEaTTS]

Boy Bricktsar is going to be Soooo jealous! You should post instructions online for this so he can build his own! Kinda like he did(n’t do) with the LEGO store set that you GAVE him as a gift so every(no)one could build their own LEGO store. One thing I really appreciate about you and your channel is how you give back to the fans (unlike other LEGO KZbinrs who seem to be all take and no give). Respect to you for that!

[@frasermcgeough]

I really like rare things as my dad owns vintage Star Wars Action Figures sealed

[@duncandonuts5268]

BRO I HAD ONE OF THOSE YOADAS! I remember getting the Yoda Chronicals disc. Came with that yoda. I have no idea where it went.

[@penguinsrockrgr8yt216]

They had this in one of the old visual dictionaries how did you not know it existed

[@CriticsCupofficial]

That’s an incredible piece big shout to Joseph for this!!!

[@FoamSquatch]

Looks like your Yoda might have spent his days with his back facing a window. Its a shame, but still absolutely awesome.

[@erinhurley9637]

Hey MandR I think I have hit the jackpot when it comes to Lego Star Wars. I say this cause my older brother has so much old and classic sets from the early 2000’s

[@turnerwoods5529]

every day at lunch i watch mandrproductions

[@MandRproductions]

POG :)

[@CanadaBricks]

Same here man!

[@MR-Rides]

There's a Massive lego Yoda in my hometown outside of a toy store glued together haven't really seen anything similar to it online.

[@nealeTH]

Great to see just how overwhelmed you were to get this. A real collector.

[@adrianp3758]

The bricks turning yellow on the back of the Yoda statue is literally what happened to my X-Wing from 2012.

[@ToasterStrudels]

The reason this is so rare is because it’s only 3 to exist. No, someone can’t build it and sell it as a fake. This is because instructions don’t exist.

[@harrisonpanner355]

Congrats on having 420k subscribers!!

[@paulhawkins1514]

Jangbricks has a great video on how to fix sun damaged Lego, it’s worth a look

[@rijkvader6574]

you should maybe look into uv light for the yellowing, in the sneaker community they use it to remove yellowing freom soles

[@AleCat2305]

This makes me remember the giant lego phase 1 rex statues they used to have in like toys R us

[@kostistsiats5621]

I saw that yoda at the background some videos ago and i wondered

[@dynamosaurusimperious2718]

I love this review

[@CanadaBricks]

Sands be punching the air right now

[@almightysosa3007]

What is your technique for the yellowing? I have an old nasa space shuttle that I recently dusted off and it’s very yellow but has a lot of stickers as well. What’re your thoughts

[@THEBOSSMAN8592]

I have the same shirt Ryan is wearing

[@pmproductions300]

Hi MandR will you be at the LEGO convention in Portland, ME?

[@darthrevan2993]

Something you haven’t probably seen is an official physical minifigure of lego Star Wars commander Cody, probably because it does not exist

[@ljoffe]

Buy Retro-Brite Spray Gel. You spray it all over the yellowed bricks then place in sun for 4 hours. It will help restore the bricks back to white. Very cool find!

[@jessecook4466]

This is a real lego star wars dans right here

[@itsducktime2017]

I didn’t even know this existed

[@MandRproductions]

You, me, and everyone else until now. 😂

[@itsducktime2017]

@@MandRproductions congratulations on getting it!

[@mcanine2221]

Same

[@theupsidedownbrick9618]

i bet sands is beyond jealous right now

[@Sparked-Out]

Gotta Catch'em all.

[@lucahermann3040]

"It belongs in a museum!"

[@stud_sidious]

Man that little dude sat in the window of the uptown NYC LEGO store. (Well midtown basically) Unfortunately that store got destroyed during the riots / looting that happened. I still have the minifig version in the bag somewhere. I actually think I have 2 or 3. I didn’t realize it was worth that much it was basically a promotional giveaway in the store for awhile. I need to find them in my collection. I know I didn’t open them. 👍 Awesome statue Ryan. Thanks for letting me know the value of the minifig you know I don’t pay attention to that stuff. I opened my light up saber vader fig that’s rare now🤦‍♂️ 😂. I’m definitely not going to open the NYC yodas.

[@KazudaXiono]

Can I have one? LOL

[@brickcollectiblesshorts]

No this, is EPIC

[@jewelsandbrix2197]

It was worth it just to hear a Boston fan say New York I love

[@sethydarling69420]

you should do a drop test with this!

[@aaronsibley]

look up retrobrighting to fix that yellowing

[@qwerty-cs4pv]

I've got the same spaceman shirt from target

[@Lego501st]

When Ryan said he might get out of Lego Starwars in 10 to 20 years that hurt 😔

[@bagsac_]

Interesting, once when I was going to the LEGO nyc store near rockfeller center and FAQ toys back in 2014 or 2012 I remember seeing an item like this. I wonder if my memory is wrong or maybe the6 took this down and sold it!

[@a_friendly_alien4289]

Looks like I gotta up my game, With my ucs slave one, republic attack shuttle and 9488

[@Hockeyhobo89]

This video reminded me, didn’t they make an exclusive set for the Jedi archives or something? I wonder how much that is worth

[@petercalvert8552]

You should do a comparison of all of the Lego y wings

[@awes0men0b0dy9]

At the end Ryan is just flexing his stuff

[@skyloren2187]

crazy how you get this one for less than the minifig and it’s even rarer than the minifig

[@Kscopes8888]

Naboo starfighte in the backround

[@akenawell]

At first I was like why does it say “New York, I heart” and then I realized I was a dumbass.

[@terpetual]

bro this was a steal

[@hva4897]

500????? He could’ve asked for 2000 or more…

[@pysz6748]

This is so cool. Also I can totally understand wanting to get a Ps5. Who doesn’t? I’m saving up and I realized just how hard it was to get that thing. But again that Yoda is really interesting. I had no idea it existed.

[@fluffybanana921]

Question, @MandRproductions , is the “battlepacks” clone troopers/hoth troopers exclusive to Lego stores only? I was checking on Walmart & target but they didn’t seem to have it on their site except third parties. Thank you!

[@akenawell]

Check out Adam Koralik’s videos on de-yellowing old game consoles like SNES and dreamcast. Similar plastic I’d assume. Might be able to apply some of those things to this.

[@legohivemind]

Ryan should get the life size Lego x-wing they revealed at nyc in 2013.