LEGO Ideas Wallace & Gromit (21371) Officially Announced!

“Pass the cheese, Gromit” a brand new LEGO Ideas set has been unveiled – introducing Wallace & Gromit (21371) set!

Trundling its way into LEGO stores and online 1st October, the 1,038 piece set will retail for £89.99 / €99.99 / $99.99. The set was the result of the LEGO Ideas 90s Throwback – the Next Chapter building challenge to create something from, you guessed it, the 90s. It features Wallace on his motorcycle with Gromit riding in the sidecar, both characters have translated well into LEGO bricks and will be on a lot of fans wishlists, mine included. You can pose the pair in different ways, then give the motorbike a push to set the wheels in motion. Enjoy the relaxing activity as you capture the duo’s characteristics, including Gromit’s goggles to magnify his eyes and lifting his hat straps as if flapping in the wind. Also look out for fun Easter eggs referencing memorable storylines, including Wallace’s favourite crackers, a yarn ball and diamond in the motorbike seat hatch.

Check out the images below and share your thoughts in the comments section. You can pre-order the set now, and receive when it releases 1st October.

https://www.lego.com/product/wallace-gromit-21371

Official details:

“It’s a great day for an adventure, isn’t it, Gromit?” Relax and immerse yourself in the world of Wallace & Gromit with this LEGO® Ideas building set (21371) for adults 18 years old and up. Create a detailed model of the famous duo riding their retro motobike, as seen in the award-winning film, Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave. Pose the pair in different ways, then give the motorbike a push to set the wheels in motion. This building kit is inspired by a Fan Designer’s idea, which was selected as the Grand Prize entry in the LEGO Ideas ’90s Throwback – the Next Chapter’ challenge. Full of iconic accessories, including crackers, a yarn ball and diamond in the motorbike seat hatch, the model makes delightful shelf decor in your home or office. Treat your dad, mom or any Wallace & Gromit merch collector with this creative gift idea. The LEGO Builder app enhances your creative experience with 3D digital instructions, progress tracking and zoom features. Set contains 1,038 pieces.

• WALLACE & GROMIT GIFT – Create a nostalgic tribute to the inventive world of the beloved duo with this LEGO® Ideas building set (21371) for adults 18 years old and up
• “WE’RE ON A ROLL, GROMIT” – Build the 2 posable figures on their vintage motorbike and sidecar and set the wheels turning to make a dynamic piece of shelf decor for your home or office
• A CRACKING CHALLENGE – Enjoy a relaxing activity as you capture the duo’s characteristics, including Gromit’s goggles to magnify his eyes and lifting his hat straps as if flapping in the wind
• ICONIC ACCESSORIES – Look out for fun Easter eggs referencing memorable storylines, including Wallace’s favorite crackers, a yarn ball and diamond in the motorbike seat hatch
• RETRO GIFT IDEA FOR ADULTS – Treat yourself or another Wallace & Gromit fan to this charming building kit, a perfect gift for nostalgic ’90s kids, moms and dads
• COLLECT YOUR BUILDS – Download the LEGO® Builder app, where you can save sets, track your progress, zoom in and rotate your set with 3D instructions
• THE FANS’ CHOICE – Inspired by a fan designer’s product idea, voted for by fans and produced by the LEGO Group
• DIMENSIONS – This 1,038-piece retro LEGO® display set measures over 9 in. (23 cm) high, 9 in. (23 cm) long and 7 in. (18 cm) wide