One of the most fun sets in the recent release in the Prince of Persia range is the Ostrich Race set, LEGO 7570. This set came out in 2010 and is one of the smaller sets in the range, with 169 pieces and a retail price of $20. It features the characters that fans of the Prince of Persia video games and movies will be familiar with and is a great fun set for kids of all ages.
In this set the hero of the Prince of Persia series, Dastan, is taking on one of the Sheik’s jockeys in an ostrich race. This closely follows the plot of the movie, where Dastan is trapped by Sheik Amar and forced to race against one of the skilled jockeys, while the Sheik and others gamble on the results of the race. There are minor differences with the plot of the movie, in that in this LEGO set the characters actually race while sitting on the ostriches.
The main part of the set is the racing stables where the ostriches stay while not racing and where the figures can watch the races. There is a tall tower piece, where the Sheik can watch the racing action from his balcony, which is decorated with red and gold flags. Down below, there is a weapons rack where the jockeys and other participants in the races can store their spears, whips and other weapons while riding the ostriches. Before the ostriches start their race they are held in pens with moveable gates. Once the Sheikh gives the signal, the gates fly open and they’re off! The ostriches zoom off down the race course with Dastan and the jockey clinging onto their backs, but who will win the race? That’s for you to decide and creating different race tracks around the set and around other LEGO sets is great fun for kids of all ages.
There are three LEGO mini figures included in this set, apart from the animals. Dastan is the hero of the Prince of Persia series and the mini figure included in this set is unusual in that his expression can be changed by moving his head around. He also has his special crossed swords on his back and unlike the other Dastan figures included in other sets in the Prince of Persia range, this Dastan mini figure is bare chested. The sheikh figure is wearing expensive looking beige robes, and has a matching turban. The final figure in the set is the Sheikh’s jockey, who is wearing brown and beige clothing and has a hat on. The most unusual pieces in the set are the ostriches, which aren’t found in any other LEGO sets. This means that Ostrich Race will be very popular with collectors who are looking for something a little bit different from the norm. The ostriches are taller than the regular mini figures and their legs move. There is space on ostrich’s back to fix on a jockey. There’s also a small scorpion which adds to the hot atmosphere of the desert.
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