Under the sands of Arrakis is Spice. But also… bricks. To coincide with the theatrical release of Dune: Part II, the LEGO brand celebrates the world of Denis Villeneuve’s epic saga, offering sci-fi fans a chance to revisit the films’ key vehicle. In this case, the famous “ornithopter”, these strange shuttles equipped with wings, were used on the desert spaces of the planet far from the threat of giant worms.
39 meters wide and 23 meters long
A cross between technology, 1950s architecture and the animal world (the car borrows the beating of a hummingbird’s wings as well as the shape of a dragonfly), the Ornithopter was imagined on screen by chef-decorator Patrice Vermette in collaboration with a graphic designer. George Hull and art director David Doran. Obviously, according to the writings and descriptions in Frank Herbert’s novels.
“I was inspired by birds, insects and helicopters. Their appearance evolved when we started to create the world of the film, with its angular architecture and borrowings of brutalism”Vermette explained at the time of the first film’s release in 2021. “BGI, a London prop company, built and supplied them to Jordan”. For rendering, in actual size, 39 meters wingspan and 23 meters length.
And what does a LEGO ornithopter look like?
The proportions of the LEGO Icons version of the Ornithopter aren’t that impressive, to be sure. But still. The extended wings give the car a wingspan of 80 centimeters with a length of 56 centimeters. As on screen, this look is massive and lean, raw and refined.
The construction of the set itself is a reflection of cinema Denis Villeneuve And its visual approach: the sophisticated design and the apparent simplicity in reality hide a real and fascinating complexity, for example, here is a technical mechanism that allows the eight elytra to inflate or fold them when another lever allows the train to descend. A total of 1,369 pieces that must be carefully assembled to complete the iconic collectible build for SF fans.
The LEGO Ornithopter comes with eight characters (yes, Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya now have their own LEGO avatars, complete with Krys’ blade!), including several blue-eyed Fremen figures and the towering, floating Baron Harkonnen, thanks to a little depressing assembly. which we allow you to discover.
LEGO Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter (#10327)
- Recommended for ages 18 and up
- 1369 pieces
- 8 characters
- Dimensions: length 56 cm / wingspan 80 cm
- Not suitable for children under 36 months
Extend the Dune experience at home with the LEGO Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter Box, available exclusively at www.lego.com.
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