Lego The Lone Ranger

Lego The Lone Ranger is a Lego theme based on the same name of the film, licensed from Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. The theme was first introduced in 2013[1] after the discontinued Lego Prince of Persia theme. Later, it was discontinued.[2]

Lego The Lone Ranger
SubjectThe Lone Ranger
Licensed fromWalt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Availability2013–Discontinued
Total sets6 (including promotional sets)
CharactersBarret, Butch Cavendish, Captain J. Fuller, Chief Big Bear, Cavalry Soldiers, Dan Reid, Danny Reid, Frank, Jesus, Kyle, Latham Cole, Lone Ranger, Ray, Rebecca Reid, Red Harrington, Red Knee and Tonto
Official website

Premise
Main article: The Lone Ranger (2013 film)

The main focus of the line is the Lone Ranger and Tonto's earliest efforts to subdue local villainy and bring justice to the American Old West.

Characters
  • John Reid / Lone Ranger: A youthful, scrupulous lawyer later deputized a Texas Ranger, who protects his identity as the "Lone Ranger", a masked vigilante who seeks the perpetrators responsible for his brother's death.[3]
  • Tonto: The aged narrator of the events of his life as a Comanche who recruited John Reid to bring justice to those responsible for massacring his tribe during his childhood,[3] and terrorizing frontier Texas settlements during the 1800s. The character wears black-and-white face paint and a deceased crow on his head.[4]
  • Butch Cavendish: A ruthless and cannibalistic outlaw, who Tonto believes is a wendigo.[3][5]
  • Latham Cole: A burly and unscrupulous railroad tycoon.[6]
  • Rebecca Reid: Dan's wife (later widow) and John's love interest/sister-in-law.[3]
  • Red Harrington: an ivory-legged brothel madam who assists Reid and Tonto.
  • Dan Reid: John's older brother who is killed by Cavendish.[7]
  • Danny Reid: Rebecca and Dan's son, John's nephew.
  • Captain Jay Fuller: An insecure and inexperienced United States Cavalry officer. He is also a corrupt official who is on Cole's payroll.[3]
  • Chief Big Bear: The leader of the Comanche.[8]
  • Frank: A member of Butch's gang who enjoys women's clothing.[9]
  • Barret: One of Cole's industry foremen.[10]
  • Ray: A member of Butch's gang.[9]
  • Jesus: A member of Butch's gang.
  • Kyle: A member of Butch's gang.

Sets

In 2013, The Lego Group had a partnership with Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films.[11] It's had announced that the six sets[12][13][14][15] based on The Lone Ranger film would be released on 26 April 2013.[16] The six sets[17][18][19][20] being released were Cavalry Builder Set (set number: 79106),[21][22][23] Comanche Camp (set number: 79107),[21][23] Stagecoach Escape (set number: 79108),[lower-alpha 1][21][23][24][25] Colby City Showdown (set number: 79109),[21][23] Silver Mine Shootout (set number: 79110)[21][23] and Constitution Train Chase (set number: 79111).[lower-alpha 2][21][23][26][27] In addition, the two polybag sets have been released as a promotions[28] are Lone Ranger's Pump Car (set number: 30260)[29] and Tonto's Campfire (set number: 30261).[29][30] These include a two key chains with a key chain attached to the minifigures of the Lone Ranger and Tonto. Each of the sets features two main characters, named The Lone Ranger and Tonto. Barret, Captain J. Fuller, Cavalry Soldiers, Comanches (Chief Big Bear and Red Knee), Dan Reid, Danny Reid, Latham Cole, Outlaws (Butch Cavendish, Frank, Jesus, Kyle and Ray), Rebecca Reid and Red Harrington were also introduced for each of the sets. Each of the sets were also included the weapons are revolvers, rifles, tomahawks, spears, knives and a bow with quiver. The series acts as a thematic replacement for the popular Lego Wild West theme, featuring many of the same elements. Most of the sets are similar to the Lego Wild West theme. It's also designed primarily for children aged 6 to 14 years old. Later, it was announced that the theme has been discontinued and no longer available at LEGO Store or online shop.[2]

Web shorts

The 3 web shorts have been released on YouTube.

# Title Release date Notes
1Camping[31] September 20, 2013 LEGO The Lone Ranger computer-animated series
2Shootout[32] September 20, 2013
3Bank Robbery[33] September 20, 2013

See also

Notes
  1. The Stagecoach didn't appear in the film.
  2. Each of the train wagons can magnetically to each others.

References
  1. "LEGO Lone Ranger Coming In 2013?". thebrickfan.com. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  2. "LEGO Lone Rangers Officially Discontinued". toysnbricks.com. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
  3. Wright, Celine (June 3, 2013). "'The Lone Ranger' premiere: A long red carpet under a hot sun". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  4. Fonseca, Felicia (May 12, 2013). "Disney's Tonto Offensive To Some In Upcoming 'Lone Ranger' Film". The Huffington Post. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
  5. "The Lone Ranger Lassos William Fichtner". ComingSoon.net. February 22, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  6. Graser, Marc (June 22, 2013). "Tom Wilkinson circles 'Lone Ranger'". Variety. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  7. Weintraub, Steve (January 20, 2012). "James Badge Dale Talks SHAME, Director Steve McQueen, Robert Zemeckis' 'Flight', 'Rubicon', 'The Lone Ranger', and a Lot More". Collider.com. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  8. Scott, A.O. (July 2, 2013). "Hero Rides Again, With Big Boots to Fill". The New York Times. Retrieved July 4, 2013.
  9. Rome, Emily (June 23, 2013). "On the scene at 'The Lone Ranger' premiere; Plus, if the film were a Disney theme park ride". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  10. Kit, Borys (December 16, 2011). "'True Blood' Actor Joins 'Lone Ranger'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  11. "PRESS RELEASE: LEGO announces The Lone Ranger sets". Majorspoilers. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
  12. "LEGO Lone Ranger sets coming in April 2013 [News]". brothers-brick.com. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  13. "Lone Ranger sets featured in new consumer catalogue". Brickset. Retrieved 17 December 2012.
  14. "New images of 2013 Lone Ranger Sets". Brickset. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
  15. "LEGO The Lone Ranger Sets Revealed". thebrickfan.com. Retrieved 17 December 2012.
  16. "Lone Ranger now available from shop.LEGO.com". Brickset. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
  17. "LEGO Lone Ranger Sets Coming in 2013!". superherohype.com. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
  18. "LEGO Systems Unveils 250 New Building Sets at American International Toy Fair". PR Newswire. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
  19. "LEGO Systems Builds Eighth Consecutive Year of U.S. Sales Growth". PR Newswire. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
  20. Marc Graser. "Consumers to Play Cowboys and Indians with 'Lone Ranger'". Variety.com. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
  21. "LEGO Lone Ranger Sets First Look". toysnbricks.com. Retrieved 17 December 2012.
  22. "Hi-yo, Silver! We have some Lone Ranger sets to review!". Brickset. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
  23. "LEGO The Lone Ranger Now Listed on Shop@Home". thebrickfan.com. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  24. "Another Lone Ranger image: Stagecoach Escape". Brickset. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
  25. "LEGO The Lone Ranger Stagecoach Escape (79108) Revealed". thebrickfan.com. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
  26. "Constitution Train Chase revealed". Brickset. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
  27. "LEGO The Lone Ranger Constitution Train Chase (79111) Close Up". thebrickfan.com. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
  28. "More new polybags". Brickset. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
  29. "LEGO The Lone Ranger Polybags Revealed". thebrickfan.com. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
  30. "LEGO The Lone Ranger Tonto's Campfire Polybag (30261) Available at Toys R Us". thebrickfan.com. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
  31. LEGO® Lone Ranger Camping. September 20, 2013 – via YouTube.
  32. LEGO® Lone Ranger Shootout. September 20, 2013 – via YouTube.
  33. LEGO® Lone Ranger Bank Robbery. September 20, 2013 – via YouTube.
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