⚫️ Dark Falcon, Blossoms & Lunar Bricks

Studbee Team

21 Jun 2024 — 4 min read

Greetings, Master Builders!

We have many set reveals this week, and we'll talk about LEGO made from moon dust.

In this edition:

⚫️ The Dark Falcon & Epic TIE Fighter-X-wing Combo Sets Revealed
🌸 LEGO's Botanical Collection Expands
📚 Tribute to Jules Verne's Books GWP Now Available
🌕 ESA Turns Moon Dust into Building Blocks

Today's a 3-minute read. Let's get it on:

The Dark Falcon & Epic TIE Fighter-X-wing Combo Sets Revealed

Two new Star Wars sets have been revealed inspired by the upcoming animated series, LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy:

The Dark Falcon – 75389

This 1,579-piece set features a unique twist on the iconic Millennium Falcon. It includes minifigures of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Vader, Bounty Hunter C-3PO, Darth Jar Jar, and Darth Rey.

Priced at $180, it will be available from August 1st.

TIE Fighter & X-wing Mash-up – 75393

With 1,063 pieces, this set combines elements of both the TIE Fighter and X-wing. It includes minifigures of Yesi Scala, Sig Greenling, Rebel Pilot, L3-00, and a TIE Pilot.

Priced at $110, it also releases on August 1st.

LEGO's Botanical Collection Expands

LEGO will be expanding its Botanical collection. Two new sets have been revealed.

Plum Blossom 10369

This 327-piece set features a vibrant display of plum blossoms in rich red hues. It captures the elegance of the plum blossom tree, with delicate branches and intricate flowers set in a stylish pot.

Chrysanthemum - 10368

Comprising 278 pieces, this set showcases a stunning chrysanthemum arrangement in warm orange tones. The set includes detailed flowers and foliage, all beautifully arranged in a sleek pot.

Both sets to be released August 1st. Plant Mom's and Dad's rejoice!

Tribute to Jules Verne's Books GWP Now Available

LEGO's ↳40690 Tribute to Jules Verne's Books, a 351-piece gift-with-purchase set, features a microscale diorama of Verne's famous works.

Highlights include a hot air balloon, a train, and the Nautilus submarine, along with an exclusive Jules Verne minifigure.

Available from June 21, 2024, this set will be free with qualifying purchases at LEGO stores and online.

ESA Turns Moon Dust into Building Blocks

The European Space Agency (ESA) is developing an innovative method to create bricks from lunar soil, or regolith, which could be used for building future habitats on the moon.

By simulating the high-energy impacts of meteorites, ESA scientists can heat and compress the regolith to form solid, sturdy bricks. This technique, inspired by natural processes, aims to reduce the need to transport construction materials from Earth.

These "Space Bricks" could be a game-changer for sustainable lunar exploration, making it feasible to build durable structures using the moon's own resources. With this breakthrough, the dream of living on the moon might be closer than we think.

These "ESA Space Bricks" will be on display for three months starting June 24 at select LEGO stores, including:

The LEGO Store, Mall of America, Bloomington, Minnesota
The LEGO Store, Disney Springs, Florida
The LEGO Store, Water Tower Place, Chicago
The LEGO Store, Disneyland Resort, California
The LEGO Store, 5th Avenue, New York

One small step for man, one giant leap for LEGO fans.

Speaking of innovations...

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