LEGO Unveils ‘Jaws’ Set With An Action-Packed, Animated Recreation Of The Film

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You’re gonna need a bigger brick pile! LEGO is diving into a horror classic with a build inspired by the iconic summer thriller, Jaws.

Brought to life by fan builder Johnny Campbell after gaining a worthy number of votes, this 1,497-piece monster captures the Orca, the boat helmed by the tough-as-nails Captain Quint. It’s also nailed the cabin and those memorable yellow barrels, as well as features adjustable rigging.

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As a trailer of sorts for this brickbuilt hit, the toymaker has partnered with Universal Products & Experiences to bring its first summer “brick-buster” mini-film, called JAWS…in a Jiffy, where scenes from the movie have been playfully recreated in 90 seconds.

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The tribute doesn’t forget Steven Spielberg, who appears in minifigure form as the flick’s director.

Speaking of minifigures, the model doesn’t just stop at the boat. It includes mini-mes of Police Chief Martin Brody, oceanographer Matt Hooper, and the formidable Quint.

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The Orca itself sports a removable roof for easy access to the cabin, an adjustable boom, and various accessories like a revolver, compass, fishing rod, harpoon, and spear.

But the real star, of course, is the buildable great white shark, Bruce, who comes complete with a posable jaw and realistic detailing, perfect for reliving the suspense of Jaws brick by brick.

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For display, builders have two options: placing the Orca on a brick-built seawater base with Chief Brody’s famous line, “You’re gonna need a bigger boat,” or showcasing Bruce the shark on his own stand. 

“Jaws is my favourite movie of all-time, so I really wanted to recreate it in LEGO bricks,” says Campbell, the set’s original designer. “But in order to get all of the finer details, I actually freeze-framed Jaws as I watched it so that I could catch a glimpse of the finer details taking notes as I went along. It is just mind-blowing that my design is now an official LEGO set… It’s every LEGO fan’s dream!”

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Aimed at adult builders, the LEGO Ideas Jaws set is priced at US$149.99 and is available for preorders. Mark your calendars, as the set will officially swim to shore on August 6.

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