6.4 What merchandise was produced in connection with the movie? (Dune)
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This article is from the Dune FAQ, by Alan Schwartz with numerous contributions by others.
6.4 What merchandise was produced in connection with the movie? (Dune)
A large number of toys and merchandise was produced in connection with
the movie. Any information beyond that listed here would be appreciated.
This information is to a large degree based on a list of Dune
merchandise by Josh Z.
For more information and pictures of movie merchandise, go to:
<http://www.arrakis.co.uk/collectorsbook.html>
6.4.1 Action figures and toys
LJN Toys released a series of action figures and toys based on the
movie.
Paul Atreides action figure
Baron Harkonnen action figure
Stilgar the Fremen action figure
Beast Rabban action figure
Sardaukar warrior action figure
Feyd-Rautha action figure
Sandworm posable toy
Spice Scout vehicle
Motorized mini-vehicles (Sand Scouts):
Sand Roller, Sand Crawler, Sand Tracker
Fremen Tarpel Gun
Sardaukar Laser Gun
Revell also produced a Worm model, Ornithopter and Sand Crawler distinct
from the LJN toys.
6.4.2 Trading cards
Fleer released a set of Trading cards and stickers (with bubblegum). The
cards depict scenes and characters from the movie. The complete set
includes 132 cards and 44 stickers.
6.4.3 Promotional material
Innumerable different posters (in different languages) for the film
exist. In addition to this, there was a movie press kit given to
reviewers on the release of the film, and a special copy of the
Terminology of Dune handed out to audiences in some theatres.
Information on further curiosa would be appreciated.
It is sometimes possible to buy genuine props and costumes from the
movie. Replicas of various items, especially crysknives, are also
available.
6.4.4 Various items
Party favors:
Paper plates (7- and 9-inch)
Paper napkins
Party blowers
Official buttons. Four different motives.
View-master reels. 3 reels (21 pictures total) of 3-D pictures.
6.4.5 Things listed elsewhere
For data on books dealing with the film, see subject 5.3.4
For soundtrack information, see subject 7.1.1
For information on the Parker Bros. game, see subject 8.4.2
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