75341 UCS Landspeeder revealed!

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Here's the press release for the next Ultimate Collector Series Star Wars model:

75341 Landspeeder

1,890 pieces, rated 18+

$199.99 / £174.99 / € 199.99

Available from 1st May at LEGO.com

Today, the LEGO Group announces the new epic LEGO Star Wars Luke Skywalker Landspeeder set – the latest in the LEGO Ultimate Collector Series (UCS). A faithful recreation of Luke’s battered vehicle, the new 1,890-piece model is a must-have for Star Wars and LEGO fans alike.

X-34 Landspeeders were typical civilian transports, designed to withstand the roughest terrains. The Landspeeder was first seen in Star Wars: A New Hope, where Luke used the vehicle extensively as part of his farm work, travelling across Tatooine’s harsh deserts. Accompanied by C-3PO, Luke used the Landspeeder to locate R2-D2, when he was discovered by Obi-Wan Kenobi. It was also the vehicle they were travelling in when Obi-Wan used a Jedi mind trick to get past Stormtroopers guarding entry into Mos Eisley. Eventually Luke sold the Landspeeder to pay for his transport to the planet Alderaan.

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Bumblepants

Man I am trying to get out of the Star Wars UCS line but this along with the promos sure are tempting. Loving all the new nougat parts as well.

Astrobricks

I like it! But putting those front stickers on straight is going to be murder :-/

monkeyhanger

Although its a faithful rendition, it's a bit meh to me as it doesn't do anything exciting in the films. The only thing I honestly want on May 4th is that Beskar keyring for £70 spend. Not sure what I would buy to get it.

MaffyD

I want the keyring too... and am also unsure of what to buy - the Trench Run isn't enough, and the Mando N-1 Starfighter isn't out yet...