While fans eagerly await the third installment of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune trilogy, there’s already a spectacular piece of Arrakis to bring home. The LEGO® Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter is a stunning tribute to the House Atreides aircraft seen in Dune: Part One , and it’s far more than just a display model – it’s a rewarding and challenging build for adult fans of science fiction and advanced LEGO engineering.
Built from 1,369 meticulously designed pieces, the ornithopter showcases LEGO’s blend of visual artistry and mechanical ingenuity. Measuring 79 cm wide, 57 cm long, and 23 cm tall when fully extended, it features fold-out flappable wings, retractable landing gear operated by a control dial, and an opening cockpit that seats two minifigures. Technic components account for 583 pieces in the build, giving it robust internal functionality, while 75 hybrid parts and unique elements – like the titanium metallic stillsuit prints and 6×4 angled Trans-Black windscreen – elevate its aesthetics to a new level.
The set also includes eight key characters from the Dune saga: Paul Atreides, Lady Jessica, Duke Leto, Chani, Duncan Idaho, Gurney Halleck, Liet Kynes, and a flowing-robed Baron Harkonnen. Whether you prefer to showcase the aircraft in flight or landing mode, the finished model delivers both visual grandeur and tactile satisfaction. Builders have praised it as one of the most intricate non-Technic LEGO Icons sets to date, calling it a mechanical masterpiece that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in brick form. For fans of Dune and LEGO alike, this is more than a collectible – it’s an experience worthy of the sands of Arrakis. Also be sure to check our list of the biggest LEGO sets in the world.
