Lego ''Dune'' (stylized as ''LEGO Dune'') is a Lego theme based on the ''Dune'' franchise created by

Frank Herbert Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr. (October 8, 1920February 11, 1986) was an American science-fiction author, best known for his 1965 novel Dune (novel), ''Dune'' and its five sequels. He also wrote short stories and worked as a newspaper journalist, ...

, specifically styled after the 2021 film adaptation ''

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'' by

Denis Villeneuve Denis Villeneuve Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, OAL (; ; born October 3, 1967) is a Canadian film director and screenwriter. He has received seven Canadian Screen Awards as well as nominations for four Academy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, and two ...

. The theme was first unveiled on October 24, 2023, and released on February 1, 2024.

Overview

On October 24, 2023,

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announced a Lego set based on the

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that appears in the 2021 film ''Dune''. The set is aimed at an 18+ audience, and sells for $164.99. It was released on February 1, 2024.

Characters

The Lego ''Dune'' theme features eight

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based on the film:

Paul Atreides Paul Atreides (; later known as Paul Muad'Dib, and later still as The Preacher) is a fictional character in the Dune (franchise), ''Dune'' universe created by Frank Herbert. He is a main character in the first two novels in the series, ''Dune ( ...

Lady Jessica Lady Jessica is a fictional character in the ''Dune'' universe created by Frank Herbert. A main character in the 1963–65 novel ''Dune'', Jessica also plays an important role in the later installment '' Children of Dune'' (1976). The events sur ...

, Gurney Halleck, Chani, Leto Atreides I, Liet Kynes,

Duncan Idaho Duncan Idaho is a fictional character in the Dune (franchise), ''Dune'' universe created by Frank Herbert. He was introduced in the first novel of the series, 1965's ''Dune (novel), Dune'', and became a breakout character. He was revived in 1969' ...

and

Baron Vladimir Harkonnen Baron Vladimir Harkonnen () is a fictional character in the Dune (franchise), ''Dune'' franchise created by Frank Herbert. He is primarily featured in the 1965 novel ''Dune (novel), Dune'' and is also a prominent character in the ''Prelude to Dune ...

. The figure for Baron Harkonnen is especially notable for its large height and very long robe.

References

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