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PodBrix recreates '1984' TV ad in LEGO playset

Apple’s landmark “1984” commercial has been posted on the Web, replicated on posters, and parodied by friend and foe alike. Now, it’s been immortalized in a new Apple-themed LEGO playset.

PodBrix, which makes LEGO figures based on Apple’s popular iPod campaign , announced a new Apple-themed LEGO playset based on the 1984 television ad that introduced the Macintosh.

The 1984 playset includes a detailed runner minifig carrying a hammer, two riot police minifigs, and an audience of 12 figures. An LED backlit static movie screen with a minifig style “Big Brother” completes the effect. Three AA batteries are required for the backlit screen.

The playset is a limited-edition run of only 100 units, each signed and numbered by the artist Tomi. The 1984 Playset goes onsale for $198.99 on Wednesday, August 2 at 9 p.m. Eastern.

This isn’t PodBrix’s first Apple-themed playset. Previous versions have included minifigs of Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. The former sold out in 36 minutes, and the later in less than 2 minutes.