Visiting the Vespa Instagram account, we will find a photo of a light blue motorcycle. If we sharpen our eyes, we will realize that it is not a motorcycle per se, but a new set from the LEGO brand. We wanted to know more about this new Italian-style game that came out on the market on the 1st of March.
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The new LEGO® set 125 It is inspired by the Vespa Piaggio. It is a co-creation of Vespa and the block brand. The classic ’60s style comes in light blue. This was created to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Vespa and is specially designed for adults. LEGO® Vespa 125 will be available worldwide from 1 March. Without a doubt, good news for fans of this famous Italian-style motorcycle.
This motorcycle created by Enrico Biagio will now be in the hands of even the most fanatical. One of the most interesting aspects of the model is that it has a classic Italian patent from the 1960s, as well as the Vespa logo. And as if that wasn’t enough, she brought a basket with flowers on her back, a helmet, and a spare wheel.
Unique details
Just like the original inspiration, this bike has characteristics typical of scooter. Its parts include a front wheel, two seats, a steering system, an engine and a support leg. The Italian model is complemented by its distinctive light blue color, the same as the original “big sister”, a color not quite typical for the buildable toys brand. The assembled model has a height of 22 cm, a length of 35 cm, a width of 12 cm and contains no more and no less than 1106 pieces.
Are you as excited as we are? We imagine it, because this is yet another acknowledgment of great Italian design. For collectors and fans of Italian culture, this little vespa will be a source of pride and decorative addition wherever it is displayed, whether at home or in the office.
Launch: LEGO and Vespa meet
The official launch of the Vespa Collection took place on February 24 in the Historic Center Biagio Museum In Pontedera, Tuscany. Live broadcastOnline“Real time travel was in the past. A review of decades past and those things that were in fashion. Obviously, highlighting the launch of the Vespa and LEGO models as well as the cultural attractions of each era. The long history of the two brands, LEGO with the 90’s, is also underlined. year and Vespa, with 75 years old.
The importance of “fueling families with engines” in the post-war period was one of the main themes at the time of the creation of the first Vespa. At the same time, LEGO is adding the wheel to its collections, encouraging creativity in children who can already assemble vehicles with their blocks. Another interesting fact explained at the launch is that the assembly guide for LEGO sets wasn’t created until the end of 1964.
At launch I was Florian Muller The LEGO designer revealed that it took 5-6 months to develop the project. He was also present on this occasion Marco Lampre Piaggio’s design director, who noted that the experience was fantastic and unique. Both unveiled the illustrious new paradigm resulting from this amazing alliance.
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