Lego Dune

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Lego Dune
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Subject Dune
Licensed from Warner 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.

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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]

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