It seems the Jawas of the LEGO universe have finally scavenged enough plastic bricks to put together their own sandcrawler! The LEGO Sandcrawler consists of 1,669 pieces, and features the introduction of the LEGO Jawa figure -- three in fact. Other figures include Owen Lars, R2-D2, C-3PO, R5-D4, ASP droid, gonk droid, Treadwell droid, and R1-G4.
Additional features include:
Functioning steering mechanism for the rear wheels
Treads on wheels for smooth motion
Removable crane for moving droids
Opening hatch revealing the inside of the sandcrawler
Opening cockpit for a driver
Removable center section to reveal a sandcrawler 'control room'
The screen mammoth translates to some rather robust dimensions in the LEGO universe as well. LEGO's sandcrawler measures 15" long x 8" tall x 7.5" wide, scaled nicely to the mini figures that accompany the set. The packaging has returned to the retro Original Trilogy Collection look that was established before Episode III, which should please fans of the vintage aesthetic.