More Lego Star Wars sets are on their way, celebrating 40 years of Return of the Jedi
In a move that could have been seen from the far end a galaxy far, far away, Lego and Lucasfilm have announced two new dioramas in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, which released back in 1983.
These two new sets join the existing ones like the Trash Compactor, the Death Star Trench Run and Degobah.
“It’s hard to over-state the impact that Return of the Jedi has had on popular culture since its release 40 years ago, and it was a real pleasure as a fan to help create these new dioramas that celebrate some of the film’s most iconic moments. Whether you were in the cinema for Return of the Jedi’s original release or came to discover it later, these two dioramas allow builders to recreate and display their own slice of cinematic history - and revealing them to fans, at the same time as many are enjoying Star Wars Celebration, is the perfect way to unveil them.”
75352 LEGO Star Wars – Emperor’s Throne Room - Diorama Building Set
The 807-piece Emperor’s Throne Room diorama building set is an accurate LEGO brick representation of Emperor Palpatine’s Throne Room on the re-built Death Star featured in Return of the Jedi, including its instantly recognizable window, the Emperor’s chair and many other details.
Also included in the set are three Minifigures featuring the characters Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader (both with their lightsabers) and Emperor Palpatine, whose lightsaber and bolts of Sith lightning are hidden on the underside of the model. The Minifigures can be placed in different positions on the diorama to replicate different moments from the scene.
Orders for the set can be placed here and will set you back $160.
75353 LEGO Star Wars – Endor Speeder Chase - Diorama Building Set
The 608-piece Endor Speeder Chase diorama brings to life the high-speed action amongst the lush forest floor, with Luke Skywalker™ racing on a speeder bike between the trees.
The set includes three Minifigures based on the characters, Luke Skywalker™, Princess Leia™ and a Scout Trooper, and sees builders recreate the two speeder bikes and forest environment, from greenery on the ground to Endor’s tall tree tops.
Orders can be placed for the set here and will set you back $130.
