I got the press packet for this last night, with an embargo until 5am today, because the new LEGO Star Wars set 10236 Ewok Village was unveiled at an event in the Czech Republic this morning. Time zones are a pain, but I’d say this set was worth waiting to take a look at!
This set really captures the feel of the Ewok Village from Return of the Jedi, from the massive tress to the raised walkways. It’d also translate well for dioramas of Kashyyyk, and really anything else with trees. There appear to be play-features galore, and a brick-built rope bridge that’s detailed enough to make any adult builder proud. It also appears to have about a million minifigs, if you’re into that…
Make sure to check out the designer introduction video, with the awesome Marcos Bessa, too!
Here’s the official press release from LEGO:
10236 Ewok™ Village
Ages 12+. 1,990 pieces.
Recreate classic scenes at the Ewok™ Village!
US $249.99 CA $299.99 DE 249.99€ UK 199.99 £ DK 2,099.00 DKKTravel to Endor™ and visit the treetop home of the Ewoks. Just like in Star Wars™: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, this recreation of the Ewoks’ forest dwelling is packed with cool functions, including the tree-trunk hideout, secret Lightsaber stash, spider web, net traps, slide, catapults and an elevating throne. Use the rammer function to take out the Scout Trooper’s speeder − just like in the movie! Realistic details include rope walkways, vine and leaf elements, kitchen, food storage area, bedroom and a planning room. The Ewok Village set is the perfect addition to your LEGO® Star Wars collection. Includes R2-D2™ and 16 minifigures with weapons: Luke Skywalker™, Princess Leia™, Han Solo™, Chewbacca™, C-3PO™, 2 Rebel soldiers, 5 Ewoks™ (including Wicket™, Teebo™, Chief Chirpa™ and Logray™), 2 Scout Troopers and 2 Stormtroopers™
- Includes R2-D2™ and 16 minifigures: Luke Skywalker™, Princess Leia™, Han Solo™, Chewbacca™, C-3PO™, 2 Rebel soldiers, 5 Ewoks™, 2 Scout™ Troopers™ and 2 Stormtroopers™
- Features tree-trunk hideout and secret Lightsaber stash, spider web and net traps, slide, catapults, elevating throne, speeder rammer function, kitchen, food storage area, bedroom and a planning room. Speeder also included.
- Weapons include a Lightsaber, 3 blaster pistols, 2 blasters, 2 blaster rifles, 2 spears, bow and a crossbow and also includes 2 staffs
- Collect hard-to-find Endor Princess Leia, C-3PO, Luke, Han Solo and Wicket Ewok minifigures
- Measures over 1″ (35cm) high, 21″ (55cm) wide and 13″ (35cm) deep
Available for sale directly through LEGO® beginning September 2013 via shop.LEGO.com, LEGO® Stores or via phone
Awakens more than a few fond memories of the classic Kenner playset!
I m not into starwars set… I own 2 of these I think… but I’m SO GOING TO BUY THIS ONE !
Wait what?… So Luke and Leia are brother and sister? And… Darth Vader is their father?? Damn, I wish they would show these movies in all countries simultaniously. Spoilers man, spoilers.
The price isn’t even close to the same, but this one ranks right up there with the Medieval Market Village in terms of beauty. Very, very cool.
Awesome Set!
I don’t collect LEGO Star Wars (Heck I don’t even keep ANY sets together) but saying no to this will be a testament to my wavering will willpower. Such a beaut’.
absolutely criminal not to take the direction of the droid arms into account when building that bridge.
^ +1
Awesome, I cant wait for Lego Australia to list this at 100% mark up on other regions and list it at AUD$500 for the set!
I like star wars sets, they often get a lot of cool pieces and figures, but not really this time. There are ewoks which would be great for an ewok MoC, but I can’t see a lot of people ever building ewoks stuff. I certainly haven’t used any of my ewok figures since I took down their sets. You don’t get all that many interesting parts and don’t get a lot of parts overall for one of Lego’s most expensive sets. It just seems that if Lego wanted to launch a big set there are so very many other sets they could have done first.
“absolutely criminal not to take the direction of the droid arms into account when building that bridge.”
I guess I missed something. Is there somewhere where you see that the arms are backward? They all look OK to me…
I think they are talking about the clips being flipped on some of the arms. The “shoulder” end and the “hand” end aren’t uniform in the picture.
^ Ah, thanks! I guess that just goes to show how unfamiliar I am with the piece. I hadn’t noticed that the ends were any different and was focusing on the “elbows” being bent in the correct direction. I can see what you mean now. :)