The reviews are overwhelming, expectations are correspondingly high: “Dune: Part Two” should do just that THE cinema experience of the year and attract large numbers of people to the halls. As befits a blockbuster of this dimension, there is a variety of merchandising items that allow you to immerse yourself in the world of “Dune”. Here are the best of them.
LEGO “Dune Ornithopter”: 1,369 parts and 79 cm high
It has a gigantic wingspan of 79 centimeters LEGO Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter. The 1,369-piece construction kit is specifically aimed at adults and features many fun features such as foldable, collapsible and movable wings. Eight minifigures are also included. In addition to Paul Atreides, Duke Leto Atreides, Lady Jessica, Duncan Idaho, Gurney Halleck, Chani and Liet Kynes, the floating Baron Harkonnen stands out.
The ornithopter is currently available at Proshop for only 123.50 euros plus 4.99 euros shipping costs. Amazon* has the enormous LEGO kit on offer for 139.89 euros including shipping costs.
“Dune: Imperium” – One of the best board games ever
Anyone who wants to get “Dune” on the board game table is welcome “Dune: Empire”* well advised. In the best list of Gaming website Boardgamegeek “Dune: Imperium” ranks sixth among all board games. No wonder, because the strategy game is largely based on the literary original and allows you to immerse yourself deeply in the world of intrigue and politics of the desert planet.
In the beginning you choose one of the great houses and fight for dominance on Arrakis. To achieve this goal, you will enter into battle, collect spices or rely on the favor of powerful actors such as the Fremen, the Benegesserit or the Emperor. The extensions “Rise of Ix”* And “Immortality”* continue to expand the analog world of “Dune: Imperium”.
The books about “Dune”: For very special insights
Want to relive the fascinating story of the novel it’s based on? Then the deluxe edition of “Dune – The Desert Planet” just the right thing for you. The hardcover edition comes in an elegant slipcase and includes a fold-out map of Arrakis. Particularly chic is the blue color of the side edges, which is of course reminiscent of the thoroughly blue eyes of the Fremen.
There are also some books related to the films. “Dune: exposures”* combines 172 pages of breathtaking photographs by Greig Fraser with writing by Gurney Halleck actor Josh Brolin (“Avengers: Endgame”) himself. If you want to know more about the making of the first film, you should take a look “Behind the scenes of Duin”* and the English sequel “The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two”* to throw.
The best “Dune” action figures
Of course, action figure fans will also get their money’s worth with “Dune”. McFarlane Toys has detailed models of Paul Atreides*, Chani* And Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen*. Dark Horse offers deluxe figures of 23 cm Paul Atreides* And Glossu Rabban* bee.
There are numerous cheap alternatives Funko pop! characters* from the “Dune” universe. You can choose from Chani, Paul Atreides in various versions, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, Lady Jessica, Duke Leto Atreides and Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, but also Gurney Halleck and Princess Irulan. The latter will play an important role in ‘Dune: Part Two’.