GamesRadar+ Verdict
The Lego Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter is another slam dunk from the Lego Icons team.
Moving wings are incredible
Unique and awesome design
Loads of minifigures
No stickers!
Weve seen Lord of the Rings sets forRivendellandBarad Dur, and theres also aJawsset thats just around the corner.
Hey, stop laughing at my sandwalk, you want to get eaten by a sandworm?
I didnt think so.
While the movie itself is PG-13, this set is recommended for ages 18 and up.
Jokes aside, this kit would be absolutely fine for most teenagers.
Fans of the movies will also be thrilled by the healthy roster of minifigures that come with the set.
To keep things fresh, eight out of the ten bags of Lego pieces contain one of the minifigures.
Despite my complaints about my poor thumbs, I had a lot of fun assembling the Lego Ornithopter.
There are also no stickers in the set, with all the details coming from printed pieces huzzah!
Youll have it down by default, as the controls are tied together with the landing gear.
Fortunately, with the wings tucked in the Ornithopter shrinks down to a very display-friendly profile.
One of the gear linkages is clearly catching on it as it moves past.
Its a minor annoyance, but on a $165/150 set, minor annoyances are worth mentioning.
Outside of the craft itself, you also get a very decent array of minifigures.
The star of the show is definitely Baron Harkonnen though.
Look at this big tall boi… hes hilarious!
Should you buy the Lego Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter?
I built this set over the course of two evenings, and it took around 3-4 hours to complete.
you’re able to find out more about our process in our ‘how we test’ guide.
For more bricky goodness, check out our guide to the bestLego Star Wars sets.
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