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Star wars lego sets6/19/2023 We have the naturally beautiful organic world juxtaposed against the cold, gray, industrial environment of the throne room. It’s not only a difference in tone, from action to emotion, it’s also a difference in environment. Jme Wheeler: That’s an interesting question. How did that difference in tone impact the design of these dioramas? : These are two iconic sequences from Return of the Jedi, but very different: the speeder bike chase is all action, while the lightsaber duel is filled with emotion. One exciting addition is a brand-new wig element for Luke. Both characters received new decorations on the torso and legs, and the Emperor has an updated face decoration, as well. It has been some time since we’ve created an Endor version of Luke or Leia, so it was great to be able to include both of them in one set.įor the Emperor’s Throne Room diorama, we have created new versions of Luke Skywalker and Emperor Palpatine from the final scenes of Return of the Jedi. These camouflage uniforms are only worn by these characters on the forest moon of Endor. Madison Andrew O’Neil: For the Speeder Chase diorama, Luke and Leia have brand-new costumes, including full body decoration and also helmets. Can you talk about any changes you might've made in each character's appearance? : The minifigures in both sets look like new designs, with the Emperor looking especially evil. Luke is trapped and the original movie set really makes you feel it. Circles are very static shapes - the only direction of movement is toward the center. The circular design of the window adds to this. The first time the throne room is shown in the film, there is a clear sense of direction. : As a designer, did you come to learn or appreciate anything about the shooting set while bringing it to LEGO form? They add balance to the model and allow a builder to recreate many moments from the film. From there, the stairs, control consoles, and lower platform are all in the vicinity and have memorable moments in the film, so we felt it was important to include those. It’s so iconic and immediately invokes the scale and mood of the scene. When designing the LEGO diorama, we knew from the start that the window would be the most important built feature and that it needed to be huge. ![]() Jackson Hughes: When I think about the throne room on the Death Star II, the visual feature that stands out the most to me is the massive circular window that frames the Emperor’s throne. ![]() : How did you go about translating the throne room set, which was rather large, to this scale? In advance of this reveal, caught up with LEGO Star Wars designers Jme Wheeler, Jackson Hughes, and graphic designer Madison Andrew O’Neil to discuss the making of these creative tributes a classic. For fans of the last film in the original trilogy, it is pointless to resist - as Darth Vader himself says in the movie. Both sets also feature a plaque with the Return of the Jedi 40th anniversary logo and a memorable quote from each scene. The Throne Room, an 807-piece release, includes Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and Emperor Palpatine minifigures (complete with lightsabers and Sith lightning), rotating throne, and more. ![]() The Speeder Chase set consists of 608 pieces, and includes three LEGO minifigures ( Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker and a Scout Trooper), two removable speeder bikes with transparent stands (allowing the bikes to tilt, conveying movement), two buildable trees, and more forest elements. They arrive May 1 and will be available for pre-order soon.īoth sets were designed for adult fans and make for great display pieces, while still allowing for interactivity. Revealed just ahead of Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023, the LEGO Group has created two dynamic new releases celebrating the 40th anniversary of Episode VI: the Endor Speeder Chase Diorama and the Emperor’s Throne Room Diorama, building sets immortalizing two of the film’s most iconic sequences in LEGO bricks. If you love LEGO Star Wars and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, the answer is yes. In an exclusive interview, the LEGO Star Wars design team behind two Episode VI-themed sets takes behind the bricks.
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