See at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\nNow This Is LEGO<\/p>\n
LEGO is one of those brands that transcends generations. Folks young and old can enjoy LEGO. Adults around the world are rediscovering their love of putting together sets from their favorite series, and LEGO is listening because you can find a lot more sets hitting the market that are built for display over play. This Star Wars podracing set is one of those.<\/p>\n
This set captures the high-thrill racing scene from Episode 1, depicting young Anakin Skywalker\u2019s podracer along with the podracer of his rival\u2014Sebulba. They have been authentically recreated in LEGO bricks along with some of Tatooine\u2019s geography like the Arch Canyon, which is part of the podracing circuit.<\/p>\n
All together, the LEGO Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Mos ESPA Podrace diorama contains a total of 718 pieces. It measures over 4.5 inches high, 12 inches wide, and 5.5 inches deep.<\/p>\n
25 Years of LEGO Star Wars<\/p>\n
This set is part of a wider release of LEGO Star Wars sets which came out in celebration of 25 years of LEGO and Star Wars\u2019 partnership. It\u2019s been that long since LEGO\u2019s earliest Star Wars toys, and to honor them, this set includes a LEGO Star Wars 25th Anniversary Brick as well as a plaque with a quote from none other than Qui-Gon Jinn.<\/p>\n
It reads: \u201cRemember, concentrate on the moment. Feel. Don\u2019t think. Use your instincts.\u201d<\/p>\n
That\u2019s honestly great advice for building with LEGO. Let all your thoughts and worries of the real world just shed away. Focus on what\u2019s right in front of you and enjoy the process of putting together one brick after another.<\/p>\n
So if you want to honor one of the most memorable scenes from the prequels, you can do so with this LEGO Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Mos ESPA Podrace diorama. It\u2019s now discounted by $24, so it\u2019s a great time to scoop one up.<\/p>\n
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