Fans of LEGO and the Middle Ages will be happy with their latest release. The Danish toy company has unveiled two new sets: LEGO Art Mona Lisa and LEGO Architecture Notre-Dame de Paris.
The sets, which are now available for pre-order have been released to celebrate the rich heritage and history of Paris, which has an exciting and packed year ahead.
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The LEGO Architecture Notre-Dame de Paris, which comes with 4,383 pieces and stands 33 cm (13 inches) tall, makes for the perfect new addition to the home of any medievalist. The building experience and instruction booklet takes the builder on a journey through the architectural evolution of this iconic Parisian landmark, beginning in 1163, when the first stone was laid, through architect Viollet-le-Duc’s redesign work in the 19th century to Notre-Dame’s majestic appearance before the fire of 2019.
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The ability to remove the roof also allows admirers to peek inside the legendary building and admire details such as the rose windows, interior columns, gothic arches, the two towers and more.
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Talking about the process behind the new set, Rok Žgalin Kobe, Designer at the LEGO Group, comments, “In designing the LEGO Architecture Notre-Dame de Paris, we tried to bring it to life by not only capturing its outward appearance, but the way and the stages in which the original was build. We wanted LEGO fans to retrace the architectural journey and evolution of this landmark during its construction, to encourage a deeper appreciation for its real-life counterpart.”
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Inspired by the world’s most recognisable painting, the LEGO Art Mona Lisa invites art and LEGO lovers to recreate Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece in 3D. This bold and unique interpretation comprises 1,503 LEGO elements and new colour hues to accurately reflect the colours used by da Vinci over 500 years ago, before the paint changed with age.
Additionally, the new LEGO masterpiece has been designed with a drum-lacquered gold, detachable frame so it can be hung on the wall and displayed along with other LEGO Art sets.
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“It has been such a pleasure to be part of bringing such a special piece of art history to life in LEGO form,” explains Milan Madge, Designer at the LEGO Group. “The Mona Lisa is obviously world famous, but our familiarity with her can obscure what a groundbreaking work of art this painting is. A culmination of Da Vinci’s lifelong study of science and nature, the Mona Lisa is packed with stories and details that we thoroughly enjoyed researching and implementing. We’re excited for LEGO fans and art lovers to explore more about this enigmatic artwork, and to have the opportunity to hang a piece of LEGO history on their walls.”
Fans of LEGO and the Middle Ages will be happy with their latest release. The Danish toy company has unveiled two new sets: LEGO Art Mona Lisa and LEGO Architecture Notre-Dame de Paris.
The sets, which are now available for pre-order have been released to celebrate the rich heritage and history of Paris, which has an exciting and packed year ahead.
The LEGO Architecture Notre-Dame de Paris, which comes with 4,383 pieces and stands 33 cm (13 inches) tall, makes for the perfect new addition to the home of any medievalist. The building experience and instruction booklet takes the builder on a journey through the architectural evolution of this iconic Parisian landmark, beginning in 1163, when the first stone was laid, through architect Viollet-le-Duc’s redesign work in the 19th century to Notre-Dame’s majestic appearance before the fire of 2019.
The ability to remove the roof also allows admirers to peek inside the legendary building and admire details such as the rose windows, interior columns, gothic arches, the two towers and more.
Talking about the process behind the new set, Rok Žgalin Kobe, Designer at the LEGO Group, comments, “In designing the LEGO Architecture Notre-Dame de Paris, we tried to bring it to life by not only capturing its outward appearance, but the way and the stages in which the original was build. We wanted LEGO fans to retrace the architectural journey and evolution of this landmark during its construction, to encourage a deeper appreciation for its real-life counterpart.”
Inspired by the world’s most recognisable painting, the LEGO Art Mona Lisa invites art and LEGO lovers to recreate Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece in 3D. This bold and unique interpretation comprises 1,503 LEGO elements and new colour hues to accurately reflect the colours used by da Vinci over 500 years ago, before the paint changed with age.
Additionally, the new LEGO masterpiece has been designed with a drum-lacquered gold, detachable frame so it can be hung on the wall and displayed along with other LEGO Art sets.
“It has been such a pleasure to be part of bringing such a special piece of art history to life in LEGO form,” explains Milan Madge, Designer at the LEGO Group. “The Mona Lisa is obviously world famous, but our familiarity with her can obscure what a groundbreaking work of art this painting is. A culmination of Da Vinci’s lifelong study of science and nature, the Mona Lisa is packed with stories and details that we thoroughly enjoyed researching and implementing. We’re excited for LEGO fans and art lovers to explore more about this enigmatic artwork, and to have the opportunity to hang a piece of LEGO history on their walls.”
LEGO Architecture Notre-Dame de Paris will be officially released on June 1st, while LEGO Art Mona Lisa comes out on October 1st. But you can now pre-order them by visiting the LEGO website.
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