Brickipedia News:75059 Sandcrawler unveiled at Bricks Cascade

User:ToaMeiko 0:00, 8 March 2014 (UTC)

by ToaMeiko
March 8, 2014

Earlier today at Bricks Cascade in Portland, Oregon, LEGO unveiled 75059 Sandcrawler. The set contains 3,296 pieces, is intended for ages 14+, and includes 7 minifigures.

Prices:

US $299.99
CA $349.99
DE 299.99€
UK £249.99
DK 2,799.00 DKK

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Here's the press release:

Collect a true icon of the classic Star Wars universe - the mighty Sandcrawler!

Recreate unforgettable scenes from Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope with this amazing LEGO incarnation of the Jawas' desert-going vehicle, the Sandcrawler. Turn the knob at the rear and steer the Sandcrawler into position, lower the front ramp and offload the droids using the 2 working cranes. Luke Skywalker and his Uncle, Owen Lars, are sure to be impressed with the selection on offer: there's R2-D2, an R1-series Droid, an R2 unit, R5-D4, a Treadwell Droid, Gonk Droid and even C-3PO. When the sale is complete, lift the side panels and top to reveal more great features inside, like the engine, storage bay, cockpit and more. There's even a speeder bike for when the Jawas need to venture outside. Includes 7 minifigures: Luke Skywalker, Uncle Owen, C-3PO and 4 Jawas, plus R2-D2, R2 unit, an R1-series Droid, Gonk Droid, R5-D4 and a Treadwell Droid.

Travel the dunes with the LEGO Star Wars Sandcrawler with working cranes, detailed interior, 7 minifigures, 5 droids and lots more!

Includes 7 minifigures: Luke Skywalker, Uncle Owen, C-3PO and 4 Jawas, plus R2-D2, R2 unit, an R1-series Droid, Gonk Droid, R5-D4 and a Treadwell Droid
Features 8 tracks with steering function, lowering front ramp, opening side flaps, removable top, working cranes, speeder bike, opening hatch for easy access to the boxes, attachable handles for lifting boxes, and a detailed interior including engine bay, storage bay and cockpit
Also includes stock for old droids and droid parts
Weapons include a lightsaber for Luke Skywalker
Sell droids to Luke and his Uncle
Keep your droids well maintained
Pretend to suck R2-D2 up into the Sandcrawler - just like in the movie!
Own your own iconic vehicle from the classic Star Wars universe
Relive classic moments from Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
Measures over 9" (24cm) high, 18" (48cm) long and 6" (16cm) wide