Lego Prince of Persia

Lego Prince of Persia is a Lego theme based on the video game Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and the film of the same name, licensed from Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films.[1][2] The first sets were released in April 2010[3][4][5] and later discontinued.

Prince of Persia
SubjectPrince of Persia
Licensed fromWalt Disney Pictures (co-licensed from Ubisoft) and Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Availability2010–Discontinued
Total sets6
CharactersDastan, Sheik Amar, ostrich jockey, Princess Tamina, Nizam, Asoka, Alamut merchant, Zolm, Seso, Alamut Guards, Gool, Tamah, Hatchet Hassansin, Claw Hassansin and Skeleton.
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Premise
Main article: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (film)

The main focus of the line is Prince Dastan, battling against Nizam and Hassansin.

Promotion and release

In early 2009 Disney and Lego announced a multi-year plans to produce Lego sets based on Disney films. In a press release they announced plans to three Disney themes – Cars, Prince of Persia and Toy Story.[6] To coincide with the release of the new movie, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Lego released a short Lego-based animated film based on the events of the movie. It was narrated by Jake Gyllenhaal who played Prince Dastan in the movie.[7]

Set Information

The first sets were released in were released in the United States on April 12, 2010 and in the United Kingdom on April 19.[8][9] Desert Attack (set number: 7569) is a 67 piece set with a recommended age of 6–12. The set features a desert setting, a horse and four minifigures – Dastan, a hatchet hassansin, a claw hassansin, and a skeleton.[10] The Ostrich Race (set number: 7570) is a 169 piece set with an age rating of 6–12. The set features a platform, a set of gates, two ostriches and three minifigures – Dastan, Sheik Amar and an ostrich jockey.[11] The Fight for the Dagger (set number: 7571) is a 258 piece set with a recommended age rating of 7–12. The set features a building from the Alamut market, a market stall, a camel, and four minifigures – Dastan, Princess Tamina, Asoka, and an Alamut merchant.[12] Quest Against Time (set number: 7572) is a 506 piece set with an age rating of 7–12. It features a trap-filled passage, a rock setting with the Sands of Time, and four minifigures – Princess Tamina, Dastan, Nizam, and Zolm.[13] Battle of Alamut (set number: 7573) is an 821 piece set with an age rating of 8–14. The set features the Alamut castle, a camel, and seven minifigures – Dastan, Nizam, Seso, two Alamat guards, Gool, and Tamah.[14]

A small set was released in 2010 as an exclusive, available with a subscription of Lego's Brickmaster Magazine.[15][16]

Set No. Set Release Pieces Minifigures Ref.
7569Desert AttackApril 12, 2010674[10]
7570The Ostrich RaceApril 12, 20101693[11]
7571The Fight for the DaggerApril 12, 20102584[12]
7572Quest Against TimeApril 12, 20105064[13]
7573Battle of AlamutApril 12, 20108217[14]
20017BrickMaster exclusive2010–1[15][16]

See also

References
  1. Afan, Emily Claire (February 17, 2009). "Disney builds on licensing relationship with Lego". Kidscreen. Brunico Communications. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  2. "Q&A With "The Lego Book" Author Daniel Lipkowitz!". Lego. Retrieved 2010-03-01.
  3. "LEGO Systems Unveils New Construction Toys and Launches Into Board Game Category at 2010 American International Toy Fair". PR Newswire. Retrieved 2010-02-12.
  4. "LEGO Systems Records Over $1.0BN in 2010 U.S. Consumer Sales; Drives Category and Industry Shares to Record Levels". PR Newswire. Retrieved 2011-02-14.
  5. "There Will Be Prince Of Persia LEGO". Kotaku. Retrieved 2009-02-16.
  6. Denmead, Ken (2009-02-15). "LEGO and Disney in Deal for Toy Story, Cars, Prince of Persia Kits". Wired.com. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
  7. Plunkett, Luke (2010-05-29). "Prince Of Persia: LEGO Movie Looks Like A Game To Me". Kotaku. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
  8. "Disney's Prince Of Persia: Sands Of Time Lego Sets". Toy News International. Retrieved 2010-03-09.
  9. "Prince of Persia sets now on US LEGOshop.com". Brickset. 22 March 2010.
  10. "7569-1: Desert Attack". Brickset. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
  11. "7570-1: The Ostrich Race". Brickset. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
  12. "7571-1: The Fight for the Dagger". Brickset. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
  13. "7572-1: Quest Against Time". Brickset. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
  14. "7573-1: Battle of Alamut". Brickset. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
  15. "20017-1: BrickMaster exclusive". Brickset. Retrieved 2010-08-02.
  16. "LEGO Prince of Persia". Brickset. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
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