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

What are your thoughts on this set? Leave your opinion in the comments below!

Tags: Star Wars 2014

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Stormjay RiderAmateur

129 months ago

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And of course NOW they make one AFTER the CUUSOO project is rejected. :P

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ToaMeikoHonorable Brickipedian

129 months ago

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This is why the CUUSOO project was rejected. This set was already in the near-final stages of the design process by the time the CUUSOO project hit 10,000 supporters, thus they couldn't begin designing a new one to release under the CUUSOO theme. It would be too big of an expenditure to release two near-identical sets at the same time, it wouldn't be fair to the designers to have their work on the current set go to waste, and the license would most likely not allow for two identical products to be released like this.

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LEGOlasAmateur

129 months ago

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off topic question:could you guys recommend a good LEGO reviewer on youtube?

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LEGOlasAmateur

129 months ago

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oh wow! I'm Sorry for the multiple posts(our internet is really slow and laggy).

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ToaMeikoHonorable Brickipedian

129 months ago

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I deleted the duplicates for you. :)

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LEGOlasAmateur

129 months ago

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Thank you!Do you know of any good reviewers?

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ToaMeikoHonorable Brickipedian

129 months ago

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No, I don't really watch video reviews. I prefer to read a review than to watch/listen to one.

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LEGOlasAmateur

129 months ago

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Oh well,thanks anyway.

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BerrybrickLegendary Brickipedian

129 months ago

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It looks a lot bigger than I first thought, and I do like the Sandcrawler, but I still don't think it's a very good value. I agree that Aunt Beru and some facade of the Lars homestead would have been good, but I was at least expecting some Tusken Raiders....

Also, this minifigure is hideous. I remember when Star Wars figures seemed simple compared to most other themes, but, blech. :x

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ToaMeikoHonorable Brickipedian

129 months ago

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I agree, the past several years of LEGO Star Wars have had way too much detail in the minifigures.

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NovaFlareMaster Builder

129 months ago

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It doesn't really look like over 3000 pieces to me. But still looks like an amazing version of a Sandcrawler. I was hoping for a Homestead with Aunt Beru to go along with it... maybe next wave.

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