LEGOhas announced its first-everThe Nightmare Before Christmasset, just in time for Halloween and the Christmas shopping season! This is no LEGO set for kids; this Ideas Set is a collector-focused kit with over 2,000 pieces and plenty of nostalgia for fans 18 and older. The set will be available directly from theLEGO online storeand The Disney Store, and will retail for $199.99.The LEGO IdeasNightmare Before Christmasset features three iconic locations from the film and eight minifigures of the film’s characters.. The set is available for early-access ordering beginning September 3-5 for Lego Insiders members only (you’re able to join the Insiders Club by clickinghere), and standard pre-order for the general public begins on September 6.
Among the 2,193 pieces builders will find a number of movie-accurate accessories,with the set including three connectable locations: The Spiral Hill, Jack Skellington’s House and Halloween Town Hall.Jack’s house includes a removable roof that reveals his chalkboard with his “Christmas formula.” The Town Hall includes the lectern, which Jack can use to deliver his famous speech from theclassic Christmas film from Disneyand producer Tim Burton. The Walking Bathtub, pieces for a graveyard and additional accessories are included.Check out some images of the set below:
The set also includes all the characters you would want to see.The minifigures included with the set are Jack Skellington, Sally, Santa Claus, Lock, Shock, Barrel, Zero the dog, and The Mayor, complete with two faces.You’ll need all eight to fill the set, which measures over 20 inches long when assembled.
TheNightmare Before Christmasset became a reality thanks to theLEGO Ideas brand, which offers sets inspired by fan creations submitted to the company. The best fan builds are listed on the Ideas webpage and voted on by fans. Sets that reach 10,000 votes then become official sets, geared toward more advanced builders.The Nightmare Before Christmasis just the latest movie-inspired set to become a reality thanks to the Ideas brand, joining past offerings like theHome Alonehouseand aJawsset, including Bruce the Shark and the boat The Orca.
30 Years of The Nightmare Before Christmas
Written and produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick,The Nightmare Before Christmastells the story of Jack Skellington, the ‘Pumpkin King’ of Halloween Town, who becomes fascinated with the Christmas holiday and tries to incorporate it into the town’s Halloween celebrations. The efforts, however, go hilariously sideways. Told through some incredible, Oscar-nominated stop-motion/claymation techniques, the film became an instant classic upon release in 1993, despite its dark, gothic themes. Fans have hoped a sequel would be made, butBurton insists it will never happen.
The film’s musical numbers are a standout, and were written by Danny Elfman, who also provided Jack’s singing voice. Chris Sarandon (The Princess Bride) provided Jack’s speaking voice, Catherine O' Hara (Home Alone, Beetlejuice) voiced Sally and Shock, Paul Reubens (Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure) voiced Lock, Glenn Shadix voiced The Mayor, Ken Page voiced Oogie Boogie, and William Hickey voiced Dr. Finkelstein.
