LEGO and Wallace & Gromit Team Up for Fan-Designed 18+ Set
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
LEGO is expanding its adult collector lineup with a fan-designed Wallace & Gromit set featuring the iconic duo in their vintage motorbike and sidecar.
LEGO has officially unveiled its very first Wallace & Gromit set, bringing the beloved stop-motion duo into brick form through the community-driven LEGO Ideas program. Originally designed by fan creator Sébastien Esnault during a 90s themed challenge, the 1,038-piece build captures the pair in their iconic vintage motorbike and sidecar. Esnault leaned heavily into rounded elements to mimic the classic clay aesthetic, resulting in a faithful tribute that has resonated strongly with millennial and older fans who grew up on the classic shorts.
Priced at $99.99 and slated for an October 1 release, the set carries an 18+ rating, pointing to a more intricate building process tailored for adult collectors. While it leaves out the emergency flying features seen in A Close Shave, the kit is packed with franchise deep cuts. Sharp-eyed builders will spot wearable goggles for Gromit, a functional opening compartment, and clever nods like a box of orange crackers and a diamond referencing The Wrong Trousers.
As digital ownership and virtual economies continue to dominate modern gaming and entertainment spaces, physical collectible sets like this offer a tangible alternative for fans who love to display their fandom. The set is currently available for preorder on the official LEGO store, giving builders a chance to secure a piece of animation history before it officially hits shelves this fall.
Tags: LEGO, Collectibles, Pop Culture, Tabletop Gaming
Original article: IGN South Africa