The Star Wars Dark Bucket by Haru has failed the review and won't be produced. However this comes to no surprise to many LEGO fans, as LEGO did say that it was highly unlikely that the set could be produced due to the type of license The LEGO Group has with Lucasarts for Star Wars.
LEGO also refused to "alter the project" because "the 10,000 supporters came for this specific concept". They have also apologised for their decision and acknowledges the fact that "many people want to amass large armies of Star Wars minifigures".
LEGO left the following message today on the Star Wars Dark Bucket page:
"First and foremost, huge congratulations to haru for reaching 10,000 supporters on LEGO CUUSOO, and toward everyone for all of the support of the Star Wars Dark Bucket project!
LEGO Star Wars is very popular, and we're well aware that many people want to amass large armies of Star Wars minifigures. Our team has done our due diligence, and due to our license we will not release a collection consisting almost entirely of minifigures. Since the 10,000 supporters came for this specific concept, we will not alter the project in the review. Therefore we will not consider the Star Wars Dark Bucket further for production. We're sorry to be the bearers of this disappointing news.
The challenge with allowing IP-related projects on LEGO CUUSOO is that there is the potential of a license conflict, either with an existing license or with a competitive licensor. Still, it's our view that it is better to be open and allow for possibilities, knowing there will be "no" answers along the way, than shut out the potential of IP-based products altogether.
Since we already knew the answer in this case, we decided to share the news now rather than wait until the Fall LEGO Review under which this project would qualify. Opening ourselves to new product suggestions invites popular ideas that don't always work. We are grateful for the spirit behind projects like the Star Wars Dark Bucket and for the opportunity to be challenged. It keeps us sharp and looking toward the future of the LEGO brick."
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