There are few terrains the Land Rover Defender 90 can’t traverse. The kitchen table is one of them. That’s where the LEGO Icons Classic Land Rover Defender comes in. In celebration of 75 years of Land Rover, the British marque has teamed up with LEGO Group to create a 2,336-piece set which comprises a 32cm-long LEGO Land Rover Defender 90 as well as all the accessories necessary for the ultimate off-road expedition.
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The set takes on a two-in-one format, allowing LEGO aficionados to create an everyday road-ready model or customise it to suit adventures. Over its three-quarters-of-a-century tenure, Defender has amassed a loyal following for its unique record of adventure, humanitarian aid, and hard work.
This is reflected in the LEGO model, with the Defender 90 outfitted with accessories including a roof rack, raised air intake, front bumper with functional winch, side rails, and a toolbox, as well as traction plates for crossing mud and sand. Additionally, the Defender 90 is equipped with a pickaxe, hammer, axe, and fire extinguisher, catering to whatever life throws at you. The model also features working steering and suspension, opening doors and bonnet, and an interior that draws details from the full-sized Defender 90.
“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.
“Bringing the Classic Defender to life in bricks was no easy challenge,” noted Kurt Kristiansen, LEGO Design Master. “Defender can take you anywhere, so during the design process we wanted to infuse the set with that sense of adventure.”
In the spirit of adventure, the LEGO Group places a real Classic Defender in the Scottish Highlands and used it to house the hardest-to-reach LEGO store in the world. The team then challenged adventurers Raha Moharrak and Aldo Kane to a race to see who could be the first to find and build the new set. Watch the film here.
The LEGO Icons Classic Land Rover Defender 90 is priced at $369.99AUD and is available via the LEGO webstore.
Words by John Deckard
