Gonk Droids

What are GNK Power Droids?

GNK Power droids are mobile power supply units. They are boxes with stored energy on legs that walk around the Star Wars universe supplying power where needed. They got their nickname Gonk droids because they make these gonk noises that nobody seems to understand. You can command them in human language, as they will understand you. They seem to have a habit of impeding the action, even though they are critical components of the action as power generators.

Appearance in the Star Wars universe.

The first appearance of a Gonk droid in a Star War movie is in Episode IV A New Hope in 1977. You can listen to the droid making its famous Gonk noises. They are seen in the background of several scenes, including in the sandcrawler that the Jawas drive and in the corridors of the Death Star. Gonk droids have since appeared in other Star Wars films, TV shows, and video games, often as background characters or as part of a droid army. They are also sometimes used by the Galactic Empire as part of their military forces, and have been seen in the background of Imperial bases and starships. After this they appeared all over the place in games in toys, etc. In the recent LEGO Star Wars game "Skywalker saga" you can play as a Gonk droid. We have not played it yet, but it seems to be one of the more funny possibilities.

Gonk droids as LEGO Minifigures

The LEGO Gonk Droid Minifigure is designed to look like the classic Gonk Droid, with a rectangular body and two legs. It is made out of LEGO bricks and is typically around 1.5 inches tall. The Minifigure has a simple, blocky design that accurately captures the look and feel of the original Gonk Droid. LEGO has released several different versions of the Gonk Droid Minifigure over the years, including variations with different color schemes and printing details. The Minifigure is often included as a side character in Star Wars LEGO sets, and is a popular collectible among LEGO and Star Wars fans.

At the time of writing, there are 12 Different LEGO Star Wars Minifigure versions. The oldest one is the Gonk droid sw0073a from set 10144 Sandcrawler. At recent one is the Minifigure sw1153 from the TV-series "The Bad Batch" that is included in set 75314. The most recent Gonk droid is the Santa Gonk droid sw1240 from set 75340 Advent Calendar 2022, Star Wars .

How to build Your Own Custom Gonk Droid and power the Galactic Battle!

If you're feeling creative, why not try building your own custom Gonk Droid with LEGO® pieces, the possibilities are endless! No inspiration then check out this short film from BrickBros UK for some inspiration: HOW TO BUILD LEGO STAR WARS GONK DROIDS!

You can use different colors and shapes to make your Gonk Droid truly unique. Try adding on some extra details like antennas or even a custom head. The beauty of LEGO® is that you can build and rebuild as many times as you want until you're happy with your creation. So let your imagination run wild and start building your own custom Gonk Droid today!