Lego’s flapping Dune Ornithopter set comes with a big boi Baron minifig
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Look at that magnificent fella on the far left - every bit as imposing as the real deal. | Image: Lego If you're bummed about Dune: Part Two being delayed until March 15th, 2024, Lego's latest Icons set might be the ideal fix to tide you over. The Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter - a 1,369-piece replica of the Imperium's favored flapping flying machine - is now available to preorder for $164.99, with a release date set for February 1st, 2024.
While both the Dune (2021) and upcoming Dune: Part Two movies have PG-13 ratings, this Lego set is a premium-quality" model designed for adults. When assembled, it features flappable fold-out wings, deployable landing gear, and a cockpit that can be opened to place in one of the eight included mini figurines of the franchise's cast.
Image: Lego When the wings are fully...