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LEGO announces Wallace & Gromit building set
The LEGO Group has officially announced its first Wallace & Gromit-themed set, part of the LEGO Ideas line. The 1,038-piece model, designed for adults aged 18 and up, recreates the iconic duo on their vintage red motorcycle and sidecar as seen in the 1995 stop-motion short ‘A Close Shave’.
The set originated from the ‘90s Throwback – The Next Chapter’ fan design challenge, with the winning concept created by Sébastien Esnault, known as Pidelium. To capture the unique aesthetic of Aardman Animations’ claymation style, LEGO designers developed a new printing process to apply graphics to small, curved 1x1 dome elements, specifically to accurately recreate the characters' expressive eyes.
Key features of the set include posable figures and various ‘Easter eggs’ such as Wallace’s crackers, a ball of yarn, and a diamond hidden in the motorcycle's seat hatch. The product is currently available for pre-order on the official LEGO website and is scheduled for release on October 1, 2026. International pricing is set at approximately $99.99 USD, £89.99 GBP, and €99.99 EUR.
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Aardman Animation · Aardman Animations · LEGO · LEGO Ideas · Lego Group · Nick Park · Sébastian Esnault · Sébastien Esnault · Wallace & Gromit
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The set includes accessories such as crackers, a yarn ball, and a diamond. www.thebrickpost.com · gizmodo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The set contains 1,038 pieces. www.thebrickpost.com · bricksfanz.com · gizmodo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The retail price is $99.99, £89.99, or €99.99. www.thebrickpost.com · bricksfanz.com · gizmodo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The design was originally created by fan designer Sébastian Esnault, known as Pidelium. gizmodo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The model depicts Wallace and Gromit on a retro motorcycle with a sidecar, inspired by the film ‘A Close Shave’. www.thebrickpost.com · bricksfanz.com · gizmodo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The set will be available for purchase starting October 1. www.thebrickpost.com · bricksfanz.com · gizmodo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The set was created following the LEGO Ideas ‘90s Throwback – the Next Chapter’ building challenge. www.thebrickpost.com · bricksfanz.com · gizmodo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] LEGO has announced a new Wallace & Gromit LEGO Ideas set, product number 21371. www.thebrickpost.com · bricksfanz.com · gizmodo.com