‘The Goonies’ Lego Set Brings the Inferno Ship to Life With Assist From Ke Huy Quan
Goonies by no means say die — however they do, apparently, say Lego.
The brick-building big has formally unveiled a 2,912-piece Goonies set impressed by the 1985 journey traditional directed by Richard Donner and produced by Steven Spielberg.
The large diorama recreates the movie’s legendary pirate ship, the Inferno, full with detailed rooms that nod to the film’s most iconic moments — from the Fratellis’ hideout and the Bone Organ to One-Eyed Willy’s treasure room. The set consists of 12 minifigures — Mikey, Mouth, Chunk, Andy, Information, and extra — plus new molded items for Sloth’s pirate hat and Mama Fratelli’s beret.
To announce the launch, Lego introduced in Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan, who performed Information within the unique movie, for a nostalgic mini-film strolling followers by way of the set and its Easter eggs. Quan additionally shared a behind-the-scenes story in regards to the film’s actual Inferno reveal.
“When the time got here to movie the reveal, that they had us stroll in backwards in a line, then get into the water with our backs to the ship the whole time,” he advised The Hollywood Reporter. “There have been seven cameras rolling, one on every of us – to seize our response as we noticed the Inferno for the primary time. Solely Josh (Brolin) needed to movie a re-take, as he set free a curse in pleasure the primary time round!”
The challenge comes from Lego Concepts, the corporate’s fan-submission program. It was designed by Greek 3D artist Vaggelis Ntezes (aka Delusion Brick), who mentioned the method was deeply private.
“In designing this set, I revisited my childhood reminiscences – rising up within the ’80s, enjoying with LEGO Pirates units and watching The Goonies,” Ntezes mentioned in Lego’s announcement. “Combining nostalgia, fantasy, and creativity, I needed to construct one thing that provided each playability and show worth.”
The Goonies set launches by way of Lego’s early entry program on November 1 earlier than hitting shops on November 4 for $309.99. Early patrons may even get a bonus 179-piece Goonies: The Walsh’ Attic set, which recreates the attic scene the place the children uncover the treasure map.
Written by Chris Columbus and starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman, Martha Plimpton, Kerri Inexperienced, Jeff Cohen, and Quan, The Goonies has turn into one of the beloved journey movies of the ’80s. The film stays a streaming favourite on Max, and Warner Bros. is presently creating a sequel — however for now, followers can relive the journey one brick at a time.
