A model new LEGO bot from the world of Star Wars is on the way in which. And this time, it’s primarily based 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 primarily based 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 info plaque, and can make for a implausible show piece. It’s 12.5 inches tall, so roughly the identical peak 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 will also 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 pinnacle which represents BD-1’s temper.
Pre-order LEGO Star Wars BD-1 from LEGO.com
