Lego's new Voltron set ready to defend the universe at San Diego Comic-Con

It's got 2,321 pieces. Better clear your schedule.

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June 28, 2018 7:12 a.m. PT

The Voltron set comes with more than 2,321 pieces.
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Voltron fans waiting to get their hands on a Lego set based on the '80s cartoon and more recent Netflix series won't have to sit tight much longer.

It'll be available for purchade early at San Diego Comic-Con in July, Syfy Wire reported Thursday. The number of sets will be limited, though. The Lego website shows the set will cost $179.99 and be available to everyone else on Aug. 1.

The set will come with more than 2,321 pieces to create a 15-inch-tall Voltron.

Lego tweeted images from the set Thursday.

From unchartered regions of the universe comes a legend, the legend of @LEGOIdeas @Voltron. Coming soon! https://t.co/moSz2oCspk #LEGOVoltron #Voltron #LEGOIdeas pic.twitter.com/Cf7QcKvxWg
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) June 28, 2018

Voltron: Legendary Defender's sixth season is now on Netflix.

Updated at 9:53 a.m. PT: Added more information about Comic-Con availability.