Land Rover Classic Defender 90 Now In LEGO Form
LEGO ® Icons are producing the classic Land Rover Defender 90 as part of the iconic off road vehicles’ 75th anniversary. The new 2,336 piece set comes complete with all sorts of accessories suitable for adventure, in your living room.
The two in one format of the set will allow builders to create a typical day to day Defender or an expedition ready vehicle.
Over the years the real Defender has racked up many moles of all terrain expeditions. Recognizable around the world, the Defender has a unique record of adventure, humanitarian aid and all round hard work.
“Defender is synonymous with adventure and this new LEGO set is a perfect way to capture the spirit of an incomparable, unstoppable automotive icon, whilst also sharing the playful side of the vehicle,” said Paul Barritt, Director of Land Rover Classic.
The new model is 32 cm long and includes such accessories such as a roof rack, raised air intake, front bumper with working winch, side rails and toolbox. There are even traction plates for crossing and slippery surfaces in your kitchen.
There is working steering and suspension and opening doors, hood and a complete interior based on the full sized one.
“Bringing the Classic Defender to life in bricks was no easy challenge. Defender can take you anywhere, so during the design process we wanted to infuse the set with that sense of adventure,” said Kurt Kristiansen, LEGO Design Master. “We can’t wait to see the fans’ reactions.”
For the set launch, the LEGO group took a real Defender to the Scottish highlands and used it to house the hardest to reach LEGO store in the world. The scene was set for a challenge and a film was made of adventurers Raha Moharrak and Aldo Kane racing to be the first to find and build the new set.
The Defender will be launched on the 1st July in LEGO stores and online at www.lego.com/Defender, where you can also watch the film. Price; $239.99.
This, like the original, will only go up in value.
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