We learned a few days ago that the new LEGO Star Wars: Bespin Duel set (75294) would be available for collectors to purchase from LEGO Shop@Home for $39.95 next month on September 1. In a new article posted on StarWars.com, it has been announced that this set celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back will be coming to Target.com beginning August 27. The article also contains an interview with LEGO Star Wars design director Jens Kronvold Frederiksen that explores how this iconic scene from Episode V was recreated brick by brick.
“I am your father.” Following a brutal duel, Darth Vader reveals a terrible truth to Luke Skywalker, turning his world upside down. In 1980, these words shocked moviegoers just as much as the young Jedi, and it ended Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back with a cliffhanger for the ages.
Now, Star Wars fans can experience it again — in beautiful LEGO brick form.
Launching August 27 exclusively on Target.com, the new LEGO Star Wars Bespin Duel set celebrates the climactic clash between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, in honor of the film’s 40th anniversary. The set focuses heavily, however, on the moment that changed everything. It looks to be a fun build for LEGO fans, and an eye-catching display piece for anyone who loves The Empire Strikes Back. In advance of its release, StarWars.com caught up with LEGO Star Wars design director Jens Kronvold Frederiksen to discuss how LEGO rebuilt (literally) one of the saga’s most memorable scenes.
