A model new LEGO bot from the world of Star Wars is on the way in which. And this time, it’s based mostly on a personality from a online game.
LEGO Star Wars 75335 BD-1 has been formally unveiled, with a launch date of 1st August. Sure, that’s proper: BD-1, as in Cal Kestis’ droid companion from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. That is truly the primary LEGO set to be based mostly on property from a Star Wars sport.
It’s well timed, since a sequel to the sport, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, has simply been introduced.
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You don’t have to attend till 1st August to order BD-1: it’s one of some units the place LEGO has opened up pre-orders for. Priced at £89.99/$99.99, you’ll be able to order it proper now from LEGO’s web site.
LEGO Star Wars BD-1 is made up of 1,062 items, and has an age ranking of 14+. Regardless of not being an 18+ set, it does nonetheless include a UCS-style data plaque, and can make for a unbelievable show piece. It’s 12.5 inches tall, so roughly the identical top because the much-more-expensive R2-D2 mannequin. (Though we in all probability ought to observe {that a} ‘actual’ BD-1 is way smaller than an R2-D2 unit!)
BD-1 stands on two legs, which have posable joints. Its head can be tilted backwards, forwards and sideways, permitting for it to be posed and personalised. It options genuine particulars, like a compartment to retailer stim canisters, and a translucent factor on the again of the top which represents BD-1’s temper.
Pre-order LEGO Star Wars BD-1 from LEGO.com