DA-DUM, DA-DUM, DA-DUM...It's time to get back in the water with the new LEGO Ideas JAWS set
New 1,497-piece LEGO set based on the 1975 summer blockbuster JAWS is designed by a LEGO fan and includes characters Martin Brody, Matt Hooper and Sam Quint as minifigures aboard the Orca boat – plus the shark.
To celebrate the launch, the LEGO Group has released “JAWS…in a
Jiffy”, a 90-second LEGO brick retelling of the iconic film.
Watch Here The very first "brick-buster" mini-movie will be released on July 4th
as a tribute to the original theatrical release date and includes
a surprise LEGO minifigure cameo
July 4, 2024: Today, the LEGO Group unveiled the LEGO® Ideas JAWS set, a brick-built diorama commemorating Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s infamous 1975 blockbuster “JAWS.” To celebrate the launch, the LEGO Group has teamed up with Universal Products & Experiences to create the first-ever summer “brick-buster” mini-movie, “JAWS…in a Jiffy,” a playful reconstruction of the iconic summer blockbuster film—told in just 90 seconds. The film includes all the favorite scenes, plus a surprise minifigure reveal at the end, with award-winning director Steven Spielberg behind the clapperboard. Fans can watch the film here.
The LEGO Ideas JAWS set is a meticulously crafted recreation of one of the film’s most famous scenes, allowing fans to relive the excitement and drama of Spielberg’s masterpiece in brick form. Originally conceived by LEGO fan Johnny Campbell via the LEGO Ideas community platform, the 1,497-piece set captures key elements and characters from the film in LEGO minifigure form – including police chief Martin Brody, marine biologist Matt Hooper and sailor Sam Quint. The set also features the iconic Orca Boat, featuring a detailed cabin with a removable roof, adjustable boom and rigging, plus lots of familiar accessories, including a revolver, compass, fishing rod, harpoon, spear and the yellow barrels that were crucial to the film’s story.
The set can be displayed on a brick-built seawater base with the JAWS LEGO Shark model attacking the Orca boat. A printed tile featuring Chief Brody's famous line ("You're gonna need a bigger boat") is also attached to the base to complete this nostalgic and playful centerpiece. Alternatively, the Shark can be displayed separately from the boat on its own stand.
Fan designer Johnny Campbell explains his approach to the set design: "JAWS is my all-time favorite movie, so I really wanted to recreate it using LEGO bricks. LEGO building has always been a part of my life in one form or another, but to capture all the fine details, I paused JAWS while I watched so I could catch a glimpse of the finer details and take notes as I went. It's just mind-blowing that my design is now an official LEGO set. I can't wait to stand in a LEGO store, look at the shelves, and see a set I've been involved with and see someone buy it. It's a LEGO fan's dream!"