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|Years=[[1996]] - [[1997]] ([[2002]]) |
|Years=[[1996]] - [[1997]] ([[2002]]) |
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|Subthemes=[[Cowboys]] (civilians)<br /> |
|Subthemes=[[Cowboys]] (civilians)<br /> |
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[[Cavalry]]<br /> |
[[Cavalry]]<br /> |
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[[Indians]] |
[[Indians]] |
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+ | |Related themes= [[Lone Ranger]] |
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'''Western''', also known as '''Wild West''' was a ''LEGO [[System]]'' theme that ran from [[1996]] to [[1997]]. Three sets were re-released in [[2002]]. |
'''Western''', also known as '''Wild West''' was a ''LEGO [[System]]'' theme that ran from [[1996]] to [[1997]]. Three sets were re-released in [[2002]]. |
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− | The theme was set in the |
+ | The theme was set in the Old West in the second half of the 19th century and featured cowboys, outlaws, cavalry soldiers and native Americans. It was the first theme that introduced realistic fire arms (revolvers and rifles) that could also be found in the real world of today, while ''[[Pirates]]'' only featured antique weapons like muskets and flintlock pistols. It was also the first theme to introduce racial characteristics for minifigures. That being the printed head pieces for the indians. |
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+ | == Description == |
[[File:Western.jpg|thumb|250px|Gold City under the watchful eye of the Sheriff, while it's harassed by bandits.]] |
[[File:Western.jpg|thumb|250px|Gold City under the watchful eye of the Sheriff, while it's harassed by bandits.]] |
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− | ''Western'' was the first [[minifigure]]-compatible Wild West-styled LEGO theme, but there have been earlier sets of the same subject. Most notably |
+ | ''Western'' was the first [[minifigure]]-compatible Wild West-styled LEGO theme, but there have been earlier sets of the same subject. Most notably 620 Wild West Scene ([[1975]]) and [[617 Cowboys]] ([[1975]]) which both included the old [[LEGOLAND Minifigures]], that already had the same cowboy hats used today. |
− | The first sets from [[1996]] |
+ | The first sets from [[1996]] focused on the aspect of sheriffs fighting against outlaws as well as the military presence in the old west and less on civilian life. The few sets that featured town-life served more as a back drop for the gang of bandits robbing carriages or banks. The town, called ''Gold City'', consisted only of the [[6755 Sheriff's Lock-up|Sheriff station]] as well as a bank and a general store ([[6765 Gold City Junction]]). The bandits took refuge at [[6761 Bandits' Secret Hideout|an abandoned mine]] outside the city. Another important element of the theme was the cavalry, based at [[6769 Fort LEGOREDO|Fort LEGOREDO]]. |
− | In the second and also last year of the theme, [[1997]], Indians became a major part of ''Western''. Most of the sets included |
+ | In the second and also last year of the theme, [[1997]], Indians became a major part of ''Western''. Most of the sets included teepee's, including their main settlement, [[6766 Rapid River Village|Rapid River Village]]. None of the sets including Indians featured other types ''Western'' Minifigures . |
− | Three ''Western'' sets were |
+ | Three ''Western'' sets were re-released in [[2002]], similar to ''Pirates'' which also had three re-releases the [[2001|previous year]]. |
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+ | ==Audio Dramas== |
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+ | There were two Audio Dramas released for the theme, titled "LEGO: Steckbrief für den Kopfgeldjäger" [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doaoY1iRS0M] And "LEGO: Der Falsche General"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BFGFcTY5sI]. At the moment these have not been translated. |
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== New and exclusive pieces == |
== New and exclusive pieces == |
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− | Several new pieces were introduced with the ''Western'' theme, such as the revolvers and rifles, as well as the soldiers' kepis, which |
+ | Several new pieces were introduced with the ''Western'' theme, such as the revolvers and rifles, as well as the soldiers' kepis, which has since been seen as grey in [[Rock Raiders]] and [[Star Wars]] sets, as black in [[Adventurers]] and [[Trains]], brown in [[Adventurers]] and tan and sand green in [[Indiana Jones]]. The Bandannas used for the cavalry soldiers and the bandits were another of the new pieces that were seen again in various later sets, as were the large barrels. The gold bugle, another new piece appeared in sets of the ''Western'' theme, and later [[Time Cruisers]], [[Soccer]] and [[My Own Creation (theme)|My Own Creation]] themed sets. |
− | Rare pieces that did not appear elsewhere include the hollow tree stump and various accessories of the Indians, such as the headdresses of the chief and the medicine man, the hair pieces of the other Indians and the feathers on their heads. |
+ | Rare pieces that did not appear elsewhere include the Indian teepee's, the hollow tree stump and various accessories of the Indians, such as the headdresses of the chief and the medicine man, the hair pieces of the other Indians and the feathers with black tips on their heads. |
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[[File:6769 Fort LEGOREDO.jpg|thumb|250px|[[6769 Fort LEGOREDO]] is one of the most popular sets of the theme.]] |
[[File:6769 Fort LEGOREDO.jpg|thumb|250px|[[6769 Fort LEGOREDO]] is one of the most popular sets of the theme.]] |
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− | * [[6755 Sheriff's Lock-up]] (1996), rereleased as [[6764 Sheriff's Lock-Up]] (2002) |
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− | * [[6769 Fort LEGOREDO]] (1996), rereleased as [[6762 Fort LEGOREDO]] (2002) |
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+ | {{Clear}} |
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− | * [[6766 Rapid River Village]] (1997), rereleased as [[6763 Rapid River Village]] (2002) |
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− | * [[K6762 Western Collection]] (2002), included the sets 6762, 6763 and 6764 |
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+ | {{ThemeTable/renovations |
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+ | |4127417 Walmart Co-pack |
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+ | |4244710 Minifig - Western Cowboy with Guns |
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+ | |5923 Western Photo Frame |
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+ | |6755 Sheriff's Lock-Up |
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+ | |6762 Fort LEGOREDO |
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+ | |6763 Rapid River Village |
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+ | |6764 Sheriff's Lock-Up |
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+ | |6766 Rapid River Village |
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+ | |6769 Fort LEGOREDO |
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+ | |K6762 Western Collection |
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+ | }} |
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+ | <gallery> |
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− | ;Other sets/products |
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+ | [[Video:Lego System Western|thumb|300px|right]] |
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− | * [[3974 Cowboy Key Chain]] |
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− | + | [[Video:Lego Western Commercial|thumb|300px|right]] |
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+ | </gallery> |
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− | * [[Rose Art Stick 'n Lift Western Puzzle]] |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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+ | * [[DUPLO Western]] |
+ | {{Fr|Western}} |
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[[Category:Themes]] |
[[Category:Themes]] |
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[[Category:Western| ]] |
[[Category:Western| ]] |
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+ | [[Category:Themes introduced in 1996]] |
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+ | [[Category:Themes that include subthemes]] |
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+ | [[Category:Discontinued Themes]] |
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+ | [[Category:Non-Licensed Themes]] |
Latest revision as of 20:30, 27 April 2021
Western, also known as Wild West was a LEGO System theme that ran from 1996 to 1997. Three sets were re-released in 2002.
The theme was set in the Old West in the second half of the 19th century and featured cowboys, outlaws, cavalry soldiers and native Americans. It was the first theme that introduced realistic fire arms (revolvers and rifles) that could also be found in the real world of today, while Pirates only featured antique weapons like muskets and flintlock pistols. It was also the first theme to introduce racial characteristics for minifigures. That being the printed head pieces for the indians.
Description
Western was the first minifigure-compatible Wild West-styled LEGO theme, but there have been earlier sets of the same subject. Most notably 620 Wild West Scene (1975) and 617 Cowboys (1975) which both included the old LEGOLAND Minifigures, that already had the same cowboy hats used today.
The first sets from 1996 focused on the aspect of sheriffs fighting against outlaws as well as the military presence in the old west and less on civilian life. The few sets that featured town-life served more as a back drop for the gang of bandits robbing carriages or banks. The town, called Gold City, consisted only of the Sheriff station as well as a bank and a general store (6765 Gold City Junction). The bandits took refuge at an abandoned mine outside the city. Another important element of the theme was the cavalry, based at Fort LEGOREDO.
In the second and also last year of the theme, 1997, Indians became a major part of Western. Most of the sets included teepee's, including their main settlement, Rapid River Village. None of the sets including Indians featured other types Western Minifigures .
Three Western sets were re-released in 2002, similar to Pirates which also had three re-releases the previous year.
Audio Dramas
There were two Audio Dramas released for the theme, titled "LEGO: Steckbrief für den Kopfgeldjäger" [1] And "LEGO: Der Falsche General"[2]. At the moment these have not been translated.
New and exclusive pieces
Several new pieces were introduced with the Western theme, such as the revolvers and rifles, as well as the soldiers' kepis, which has since been seen as grey in Rock Raiders and Star Wars sets, as black in Adventurers and Trains, brown in Adventurers and tan and sand green in Indiana Jones. The Bandannas used for the cavalry soldiers and the bandits were another of the new pieces that were seen again in various later sets, as were the large barrels. The gold bugle, another new piece appeared in sets of the Western theme, and later Time Cruisers, Soccer and My Own Creation themed sets.
Rare pieces that did not appear elsewhere include the Indian teepee's, the hollow tree stump and various accessories of the Indians, such as the headdresses of the chief and the medicine man, the hair pieces of the other Indians and the feathers with black tips on their heads.
Sets