75288 AT-AT

75288 AT-AT is a Star Wars set that was released on August 24, 2020 as a commemoration for the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back.
==Background==
The All Terrain Armored Transport (AT-AT) walker, also known as the Imperial Walker, was a major part of the Galactic Empire's motor-pool. Carrying a vast amount of fire power and being heavily armored, the AT-AT was arguably the most feared and effective land vehicle in the Imperial Army, and enjoyed a long life span, from the Clone Wars to the Second Imperial Civil War over 150 years later. However, it was also known for its relatively slow speed, which was a weakness exploited by the rebels during conflicts such as the Empire's assault on Hoth.
Blizzard 4 was an All Terrain Armored Transport that was part of Blizzard Force. It was present at the Battle of Hoth, commanded by General Veers. Staffed by an experienced crew, Blizzard 4's role in all engagements was to seek out new terrain uncovered by the initial offensive thrust and unload troops to hold it. In an attempt to impress Darth Vader, Starck's group went through the treacherous Kerane Valley. Later in the battle, Luke Skywalker's snowspeeder crippled and crashed, narrowly dodged the AT-AT's crushing foot before Luke grappled to its underbelly with a harpoon gun, cutting through the armor with his lightsaber, and using a concussion grenade to destroy it, the resulting explosions also decapitating it in the process.
==LEGO.com Description==
==Minifigures Included==
==Notes==
* This set appears to depict Blizzard Four, however, it includes General Veers instead of B4's rightful commanding officer, Colonel Starck.
* This was the only major Star Wars set to commemorate the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, a marked departure from the massive celebrations for A New Hope's 40th anniversary.
==Gallery==
75288-1.jpg|Set overview
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== External links ==
Category:Star Wars
Category:2020 sets
Category:70000 sets
Category:75000 sets
Category:Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back