Notice to the ardent defenders of the mythical Land Rover Classic Defender 90 but also, to LEGO. Indeed, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Land Rover, a set of 2,336 pieces featuring the design of the classic Land Rover Defender, produced from 1983 to 2016, will be marketed on April 1st. At a price of 239.99 euros. And it’s not a joke…
Here are the statements of the various protagonists of this partnership as well as the presentation video and finally, the details on the box in question.
The legendary Land Rover Classic Defender 90 is back…at LEGO!
Kurt Kristiansen, Designer for the LEGO brand, explains: “ Bringing a brick-built model as iconic as the Land Rover Classic Defender to life was no small feat. This prestigious 4×4 can go anywhere, so we sought to infuse this spirit of adventure into this product when designing it. Thanks to the two-in-one format, you can equip this model with everything you need, whether it’s to travel the Highlands like our adventurers Raha Moharrak and Aldo Kane, to cross bodies of water or even dunes. We can’t wait to hear fan reactions. »
Looking back on her LEGO adventure, Raha Moharrak rejoiced: “ I was delighted when the LEGO Group asked me to participate in this campaign. I build at least one LEGO product per month and collaborating with these two brands has been a great adventure. I’ve truly seen a dream come true, whether it’s traversing the Highlands in the classic Defender, trying to get to the hardest-to-reach LEGO Shop in the world first, or being the first person to build this new LEGO product. »
Aldo Kane explains: I hadn’t played with LEGO bricks in years, but the driving part of the challenge had to be to my advantage. After all, I grew up in the Highlands, the terrain worked in my favor. However, the difficulties of the course and the winter conditions definitely made it an epic adventure! We made friends with Raha during this challenge and that’s what I enjoyed the most regarding this experience… besides discovering the new LEGO set which is really spectacular! »
Main functions and features of the model :
o Two-in-one model to customize according to your preferences with the standard or 100% off-road version
o Two engine options & three hood options
o Functional steering, suspensions, doors and hoods
o Faithful reproduction of the cockpit of the real model
Main parts and accessories :
o Spare wheels
o Roof rack with lighting
o Snorkel for the engine
o Reinforced front bumper with working winch
o Side rails, jerry cans, tool box and jack, shovel, pickaxe, hammer and axe, fire extinguisher, traction plates for traversing muddy and sandy areas
Article published on 03/22/2023 at 5:30 a.m.
