Star Wars: Lego Unveils Massive, 2,970-Piece Jango Fett Starship (Exclusive)

Jackson Hughes got his first Lego set, the Adventurer's Scorpion Tracker, as a gift from his best friend when he was a child. But no good deed goes unpunished, especially in the reckless days of childhood, and a few years later, when he was roughhousing at the best friend's home, the Lego version of a starship flown by Star Wars character Jango Fett came crashing off the top of a bookshelf. It was reduced to a pile of bricks, and the friend was devastated.

Hughes grew up to be a designer for Lego, but the "infamous event," as he calls it, stuck in his memory. Now more than twenty years later, the brick builder got a chance at redemption when he led the team that designed a new, massive building set for Jango Fett's starship.

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Lego, once again heading to everyone's favorite far, far away galaxy, is revealing the set Tuesday as part of the company's offerings for May the 4thcelebration, the yearly flood of a Star Wars merchandise.  The reveal also comes just days before Star Wars Celebration kicks off in Tokyo and runs from April 18 to April 20.

Part of the more adult-skewing Ultimate Collector Series, The Lego Star Wars Jango Fett's FiresprayClass Starship set is a 2,970-piece set that features an authentic interior, a movable main entrance, adjustable blasters and seismic charges. The set can be displayed in landing position or upright flight position and features a sleek display stand.

The set will hit stores May 1 with a retail price of $299.99. Once built, the set is 7.5in./19 cm high, 17.5 in./44 cm long, and 15.5 in./39 cm wide. Those who are part of the Lego Insider program will receive a Lego Star Wars Jango Fett Starship Keychain as a bonus if buying the set within the first five days.

The ship first appeared in Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones , the movie that also introduced Jango "I'm just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe" Fett, the bounty hunter played by Temuera Morrison. The character became the basis of a clone trooper army and raised Boba Fett, his own clone as his son.

Hughes and his team spent six months working on the model. During the design phase, he relied on renders of the digital 3D model used in Attack of the Clones , as well as images of physical props and film sets, which were especially helpful for the complex cockpit interior. Adding to the difficulty was the curved shaping of the ship.

Lego has done several versions of the ship under the umbrella of the Boba Fett character, which is slightly modified and features a different color palette. This is its first new attempt isnce 2002.

The new version of the set has four new pieces, including the canopy, Fett's helmet rangefinder, and two different size bows. The model also features the first-ever Lego brick-built seismic charge, a big deal for the Fett fans.

"Building at the Ultimate Collector Series scale allowed us to bring a high level of detail and accuracy to the design," Hughes said. "For example, the cockpit accurately includes two decks and five seats, which has not been possible in any previous Lego version of this ship."

Lego will have a sizable presence at Star Wars Celebration, with a 2,368 sq ft booth filled with unique experiences, including a display of the new sets ahead of hitting shelves globally. The booth will bring iconic scenes from the big screen to fans in brick form, with photo opportunities, exclusive giveaways, and special announcements. There will also be a Lego pop-up store. Members of the Lego Star Wars design team, including Hughes, will be on hand to take part of Q&A sessions with attendees.

His old best friend remains on his mind.  "I'm planning to give him the Jango Fett's Starship UCS as a two-decades-late restitution," he says.

Check out a first-look of the set below.

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