Droid Escape
star-wars • 137 pcs
- Set number
- 9490-1
- Availability
- Retired
- Pieces
- 137
- Original RRP
- $19.99
- Released
- 2012
- Theme
- Star Wars
- Minifigures
- 4
- Barcode
- 5702014840430
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Released in 2012 as part of the Lego Star Wars theme, the Droid Escape (9490-1) recreates the iconic opening sequence of 'A New Hope' where C-3PO and R2-D2 jettison from the Tantive IV. The set was designed to capture the escape pod's utilitarian aesthetic, featuring an opening hatch, removable roof, and internal space to seat the two included droid minifigures.
The set is particularly notable for its updated minifigure designs. It marked the first time the C-3PO and R2-D2 figures featured detailed printing reflecting the dust and desert wear they acquired upon landing on Tatooine. This attention to narrative-driven detail was well-received by fans and collectors, who appreciated the set as both an affordable entry point and a clever expansion for larger Star Wars dioramas.
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