Lego Dune Explained

Lego Dune
Subject:Dune
From:1 February 2024
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Lego Dune (stylized as LEGO Dune) is a Lego theme based on the Dune franchise created by Frank Herbert, specifically styled after the 2021 film adaptation Dune by Denis Villeneuve. The theme was first unveiled on October 24, 2023, and released on February 1, 2024.

Overview

On October 24, 2023, The LEGO Group announced a Lego set based on the ornithopter that appears in the 2021 film Dune.[1] The set is aimed at an 18+ audience, and sells for $164.99.[2] [3] It was released on February 1, 2024.[4] [5] [6]

Characters

The Lego Dune theme features eight Lego minifigures based on the film: Paul Atreides, Lady Jessica, Gurney Halleck, Chani, Leto Atreides I, Liet Kynes, Duncan Idaho and Baron Vladimir Harkonnen. The figure for Baron Harkonnen is especially notable for its large height and very long robe.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Reed . Chris . 2023-10-24 . LEGO Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter Set Is Up for Preorder . 2023-10-26 . . en . 2023-10-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231025212515/https://www.ign.com/articles/lego-dune-atreides-royal-ornithopter-release-date-preorder . live .
  2. Benjamin Abbott . 2023-10-24 . Lego Dune is on the way with an Ornithopter and mini-thee Chalamet . 2023-10-26 . . en . 2023-10-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231025231812/https://www.gamesradar.com/lego-dune-atreides-royal-ornithopter-revealed/ . live .
  3. Web site: Northrup . Ryan . 2023-10-24 . LEGO Dune Set Costing $165 With 8 Movie-Accurate Minifigures (Including Absurdly Tall Baron) Releasing Next Year . 2023-10-26 . . en . 2024-05-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240521052924/https://screenrant.com/dune-movie-lego-set-ornithopter-minifigures-details-price/ . live .
  4. Web site: Weatherbed . Jess . 2023-10-24 . Lego's flapping Dune Ornithopter set comes with a big boi Baron minifig . 2023-10-26 . . en . 2023-10-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231025200556/https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/24/23930448/dune-ornithopter-lego-set-preorder-date-baron . live .
  5. Web site: 2023-10-24 . Lego's Dune Set Is a Big Ornithopter and One Long Baron . 2023-10-26 . . en . 2023-10-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231026000153/https://gizmodo.com/lego-dune-ornithopter-price-release-date-pictures-1850953487 . live .
  6. Web site: Dune Ornithopter Lego Set Is Up For Preorder, Includes 8 Minifigures . 2023-10-26 . . en-US . 2023-10-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231026121815/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dune-ornithopter-lego-set-is-up-for-preorder-includes-8-minifigures/1100-6518599/ . live .

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