Today in Lipno Point, Czech Republic, LEGO has finally officially announced the LEGO Star Wars Ewok Village (10236). The set contains 1990 pieces and will retail for $249.99. The set will be available in September 2013.

Now this is what we’re talking about! LEGO has finally stepped up to the challenge of creating a set that embodies what LEGO fans have been waiting for especially for a set that we’ve been waiting patiently for a very long time. The price of the set is worth it considering the amount of pieces you get along with the 16 minifigures. As you can see, the design of the village is well made with a lot of play features. You can now recreate your favorite scenes from Episode VI: Return of the Jedi with many recognizable features of the Ewok Village like the battering ram and C-3PO’s throne. Let the countdown to September begin!

10236 Ewok™ Village Ages 12+. 1,990 pieces. Recreate classic scenes at the Ewok™ Village! US $249.99 CA $299.99 DE 249.99€ UK 199.99 £ DK 2,099.00 DKK Travel to Endor™ and visit the treetop home of the Ewoks. Just like in Star Wars™: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, this recreation of the Ewoks’ forest dwelling is packed with cool functions, including the tree-trunk hideout, secret Lightsaber stash, spider web, net traps, slide, catapults and an elevating throne. Use the rammer function to take out the Scout Trooper’s speeder − just like in the movie! Realistic details include rope walkways, vine and leaf elements, kitchen, food storage area, bedroom and a planning room. The Ewok Village set is the perfect addition to your LEGO® Star Wars collection. Includes R2-D2™and 16 minifigures with weapons: Luke Skywalker™, Princess Leia™, Han Solo™, Chewbacca™, C-3PO™, 2 Rebel soldiers, 5 Ewoks™ (including Wicket™, Teebo™, Chief Chirpa™ and Logray™), 2 Scout Troopers and 2 Stormtroopers™ • Includes R2-D2™ and 16 minifigures: Luke Skywalker™, Princess Leia™, Han Solo™, Chewbacca™, C-3PO™, 2 Rebel soldiers, 5 Ewoks™, 2 Scout™ Troopers™ and 2 Stormtroopers™

• Features tree-trunk hideout and secret Lightsaber stash, spider web and net traps, slide, catapults, elevating throne, speeder rammer function, kitchen, food storage area, bedroom and a planning room. Speeder also included.

• Weapons include a Lightsaber, 3 blaster pistols, 2 blasters, 2 blaster rifles, 2 spears, bow and a crossbow and also includes 2 staffs

• Collect hard-to-find Endor Princess Leia, C-3PO, Luke, Han Solo and Wicket Ewok minifigures

• Measures over 1″ (35cm) high, 21″ (55cm) wide and 13″ (35cm) deep