Indy Lego (Now with More Reviews!)

Post by **Athos** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:34 pm

Eurobricks is reporting confirmation on Indiana Jones Lego. Here is a link to their thread.

Here is a link to their source story.

Steve

sam89 · Post by **sam89** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:38 pm

Here's the official press release:
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070618/aqm129.html?.v=6

NEW YORK, June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- LEGO Group, the world's leading construction toy manufacturer, today announces a partnership with Lucasfilm Ltd. to produce building sets based on the Indiana Jones franchise -- one of the most globally successful movie series ever made.

Three worldwide blockbuster films, and the highly anticipated May 2008 premiere of the new Indiana Jones movie, will provide inspiration for a series of highly iconic and action-packed build-and-play adventures of the rogue archaeologist and hero.

"There is such a natural synergy between Lucasfilm and LEGO enthusiasts of all ages that makes combining our stories with the LEGO play pattern an easy decision," said Howard Roffman, President of Lucas Licensing. "We're thrilled to have a chance to share the history and success of LEGO Star Wars with another Lucas franchise."

Four playsets based on the classic trilogy are slated to launch in January 2008. Three sets based on iconic scenes from Raiders of the Lost Ark include: Temple Escape ($49.99 USD) which brings the legendary rolling boulder scene to life in LEGO form as Indy faces spiders and poisoned darts in his search for the Golden Idol of Fertility. With Race for the Stolen Treasure ($29.99 USD), kids build two desert vehicles and recreate Indy's truck-hopping fight to save the treasure. Indiana Jones and the Lost Tomb ($19.99 USD) recreates the eye-popping suspense of Indy rescuing Marion from slithering snakes in an Egyptian tomb. And based on Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade action, Motorcycle Chase ($9.99 USD) depicts the scene where Indy and his father escape with the map to the hidden temple.

Four more constructible playsets based on the fourth movie will launch in May 2008, with suggested retail prices ranging from $9.99 to $79.99 USD.

"We are thrilled to be bringing yet another blockbuster Lucasfilm property to life for LEGO kids and adult enthusiasts," said Jill Wilfert, vice president, partnership and alliance management for the LEGO Group. "The marriage of strong story, well-known characters, dynamic vehicles and action-oriented movie scenes with the classic LEGO play pattern is a proven winner, and Indiana Jones lends itself perfectly to the build-and-play world of LEGO building."

For more than 25 years, audiences have been enraptured by the exploits of Indiana Jones. The film trilogy -- Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade -- garnered 14 Academy Award nominations, won 7 Oscars, and grossed over $1,182,000,000 at the box office. The films are among the most popular movies ever made and have become a legendary part of film history.

Post by **Athos** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:49 pm

Lets hope the Marion figure is as attractive as her real life counterpart...

Steve

Maedhros · Post by **Maedhros** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:52 pm

sam89 wrote:Golden Idol of Fertility

I have to admit that frightens me a bit....

Jacob C. · Post by **Jacob C.** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:21 pm

Eurobricks is reporting confirmation on Indiana Jones Lego. Here is a link to their thread.

I just died and went to heaven!

It sounds like 2008 will be just as good a year as 2007, if not better.
What ever Lego is doing, their doing right. I hope they stick to this successful formula!

Gumby · Post by **Gumby** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:24 pm

Four playsets based on the classic trilogy are slated to launch in January 2008. Three sets based on iconic scenes from Raiders of the Lost Ark include: Temple Escape ($49.99 USD) which brings the legendary rolling boulder scene to life in LEGO form as Indy faces spiders and poisoned darts in his search for the Golden Idol of Fertility. With Race for the Stolen Treasure ($29.99 USD), kids build two desert vehicles and recreate Indy's truck-hopping fight to save the treasure. Indiana Jones and the Lost Tomb ($19.99 USD) recreates the eye-popping suspense of Indy rescuing Marion from slithering snakes in an Egyptian tomb. And based on Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade action, Motorcycle Chase ($9.99 USD) depicts the scene where Indy and his father escape with the map to the hidden temple.

Four more constructible playsets based on the fourth movie will launch in May 2008, with suggested retail prices ranging from $9.99 to $79.99 USD.

Looking at the four slated sets, looks like LEGO just needs to make a few minor adjustments to some of its existing Adventurers sets.

Baned · Post by **Baned** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:03 pm

Motorcycle Chase ($9.99 USD) depicts the scene where Indy and his father escape with the map to the hidden temple.

Sean Connery minifig!

Donut · Post by **Donut** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:08 pm

Yay this sounds very exciting. I don't see any mentioning of the second movie, the Temple of Doom.

Brickzone · Post by **Brickzone** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 9:46 pm

Donut wrote:Yay this sounds very exciting. I don't see any mentioning of the second movie, the Temple of Doom.

I can think of one particular scene from that film that I'd be surprised to see Lego recreate as a set...

Donut · Post by **Donut** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 10:38 pm

Which scene is that?

Sir Nelson · Post by **Sir Nelson** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 12:39 am

Sir Kohran wrote:Has this actually been confirmed or is it just a rumour?

This is confirmed. Awesome news for both Indy and LEGO Adventurers fans!!

Remyth · Post by **Remyth** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 12:42 am

This is sweet! I can't wait until these sets come out. Geez! LEGO needs to stop coming out with these sweet sets all the time!

In Christ,

Traveler · Post by **Traveler** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 2:26 am

Shadowviking wrote:
We should figure out sets for that theme.

I would start with Belle and Sebastian, Sufjan Stevens, and The Decembrists, those being some of the better-known indie acts out there (not to mention being some of the ones I like

).

Now, back on topic...

I watched Raiders of the Lost Ark today and then (completely coincidentally) came here and found that this was confirmed. A few of my biggest wishes for future LEGO products have now materialized (new castle line, now Indy). Adventurers always was my second-favorite theme (well, maybe third after pirates) so it's great to see what amounts to a return of the Adventurers line. Now all we need is pirates (you'd think that now would be a profitable time to reintroduce the rascals!) Good job TLG!

Hmm...that was a very parenthetical post (unintentionally...)!

Post by **Athos** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 3:08 am

Brickzone wrote:
Donut wrote:Yay this sounds very exciting. I don't see any mentioning of the second movie, the Temple of Doom.
I can think of one particular scene from that film that I'd be surprised to see Lego recreate as a set...

Donut wrote:Which scene is that?

Is it the part where Indy finds the secret passage in Willie's room?

Steve

Donut · Post by **Donut** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 1:19 pm

Traveler wrote: Now all we need is pirates (you'd think that now would be a profitable time to reintroduce the rascals!)

I agree pirates are the way to go!

Athos wrote:Is it the part where Indy finds the secret passage in Willie's room?

Lots of bugs...Lots!