In previous years we've seen two LEGO 'tribute' Gift With Purchases with the most recent of these being the LEGO Ideas set of 40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei. But in 2024 we're getting a brand new tribute promotional item of 40690 Tribute To Jules Verne's Books GWP. The 12+ model includes a total of 351 pieces with any purchases over $150 starting from the 21st of June 2024 for LEGO Insiders and the 24th of June 2024 for everyone else.
The set pays homage to Jules Verne’s books with a small microscale diorama. This is in the form of, unsurprisingly, an open book with a brick-built bridge running across it that includes a mini black train. For those Jules Verne fans out there, you'll know this is also better known as the Jules Verne Train or the "Train Time Machine" or simply the "Time Train" which has a total of three carriages in this miniature brick-built LEGO form.
Also in the microscale GWP is a brick-built hot air balloon and a golden Nautilus submarine. All of this references Jules Verne and adds to an Easter egg-heavy build for an incredible author from France. And of course, the 351 pieced build isn't complete without the man himself as Jules Verne is included as an exclusive Minifigure in 40690. He can be placed on the brick-built pages on either side of the open red book.
40690 Tribute To Jules Verne's Books GWP
Set Name - Tribute To Jules Verne's Books GWP
Set Number - 40690
Age Range - 12+
Piece Count - 351
Price - GWP over $150
Release Date - 21st/24th June 2024 to 30th June 2024
40690 Tribute To Jules Verne's Books GWP becomes available on the 21st of June 2024 for LEGO Insiders but what do you think? Will you be looking to purchase 40690 in just a couple of weeks time? What do you think of these tribute sets? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.
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