Lego Dune

Lego Dune
SubjectDune
Licensed fromWarner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Entertainment, Herbert Properties LLC
Availability1 February 2024–
Total sets1

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.[1] The figure for Baron Harkonnen is especially notable for its large height and very long robe.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ a b Reed, Chris (2023-10-24). "LEGO Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter Set Is Up for Preorder". IGN. Archived from the original on 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  2. ^ Benjamin Abbott (2023-10-24). "Lego Dune is on the way with an Ornithopter and mini-thee Chalamet". Games Radar. Archived from the original on 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  3. ^ a b Northrup, Ryan (2023-10-24). "LEGO Dune Set Costing $165 With 8 Movie-Accurate Minifigures (Including Absurdly Tall Baron) Releasing Next Year". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  4. ^ a b Weatherbed, Jess (2023-10-24). "Lego's flapping Dune Ornithopter set comes with a big boi Baron minifig". The Verge. Archived from the original on 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  5. ^ "Lego's Dune Set Is a Big Ornithopter and One Long Baron". Gizmodo. 2023-10-24. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  6. ^ "Dune Ornithopter Lego Set Is Up For Preorder, Includes 8 Minifigures". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.