LEGO releases epic Classic Land Rover Defender 90 set
Published on Mar 20, 2023 at 3:44 PM (UTC+4)
by Adam Gray
Last updated on Apr 04, 2023 at 9:52 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
LEGO has teamed up with Land Rover to create a Classic Land Rover Defender 90 set in celebration of 75 years of the British automaker.
The 2,336-piece set comes complete with all the accessories for an off-road expedition.
The 32cm-long LEGO model comes with crazy accessories including a roof rack, raised air intake, and front bumper with a working winch.
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The set has a two-in-one format, allowing builders to create an everyday road-ready model or customize it for adventures.
It features side rails, a toolbox, plus traction plates for crossing mud and sand.
It also has working steering and suspension, opening doors and hood, and an interior with details based on the full-size Classic Defender.
To launch the set, LEGO placed a real Classic Defender in the Scottish Highlands and used it to house the hardest-to-reach LEGO Store in the world.
That was the scene for a challenge, with adventurers Raha Moharrak and Aldo Kane racing to be the first to find and build the new set.
The Classic Land Rover Defender 90 set is available from April 1 in LEGO stores and online, priced at $239.99.
The Classic Land Rover Defender 90 set isn’t the first time LEGO has created a high-scale example of an iconic car.
In fact, there are a ton of other LEGO car sets you can buy.
Here are some of the best out there…
5. 2022 Ford GT LEGO car sets – $49.99
You can finally get your hands on this 2022 Ford GT set, which launched on March 1.
The 1,466-piece set can be assembled into a 1:12 scale of Ford’s V6-powered, mid-engine supercar.
It features details inspired by the real car like the V6 engine with moving pistons, independent suspension on all wheels, and front-axle steering.
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4. Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 – $379.99
With superb detailing, this model car is a faithful representation of the original Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 in eye-catching lime green and golden rims.
Its authentic features include an eight-speed transmission activated by the movable paddle gearshift, V12 engine with moving pistons, and four-wheel drive.
Just like the full-size sports car, the LEGO car sets feature classic scissor-opening doors.
3. Ferrari Daytona SP3 LEGO car sets – $449.99
This one’s for the Ferrari fans – a Daytona SP3 model in classic red with chrome-painted rims.
A replica of the real Ferrari, its features include steering, an eight-speed sequential gearbox with paddle shifter, and a V12 engine with moving pistons.
Just like the original supercar, this collectable model features opening butterfly doors, and when you open the hood, you’ll find a unique serial number to unlock special online content. If you’re a LEGO enthusiast looking to add this exclusive set to your collection, be prepared for a challenge – it’s only available at the hardest to reach LEGO store in the world.
2. Bugatti Chiron – $350.00
LEGO teamed up with Bugatti to capture the essence of the quintessential super sports car.
This model car comes with gleaming aerodynamic bodywork, logoed spoked rims with low-profile tires, and detailed brake discs.
The accessible cockpit of the Bugatti Chiron features a Technic eight-speed gearbox with movable paddle gearshift, and a steering wheel bearing the Bugatti emblem.
That’s not all.
When you insert the top speed key you can switch the active rear wing from handling to top speed position.
The rear lid lifts to give a glimpse of the detailed W16 engine with moving pistons, too.
1. 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) – $24.99
Fast & Furious fans are going crazy over this Brian O’Conner Lego R34 GT-R.
The company transformed Paul Walker’s iconic Nissan Skyline GT-R from the 2003 movie 2 Fast 2 Furious into bricks, and it even comes with a miniature figurine of the man himself.
In the iconic silver and blue-striped livery, it features squared-off headlamps, quad tail lights, chunky fenders, and a huge rear wing.
The back of the model also features a Toyo Tires badge and an accurate Florida license plate, too.
And the best part? It costs just $24.99.
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Adam Gray
Adam Gray is an experienced motoring journalist and content creator based in the United Kingdom. Using his media accreditation with manufacturers’ press offices, Adam test drives the latest cars and attends new vehicle press launches, producing written reviews and news pieces for supercarblondie.com. Before joining the Supercar Blondie team, Adam was Motoring Editor for Portfolio North magazine, North East Motoring Editor at Reach plc, and provided motoring content on a freelance basis to several lifestyle and business publications in the North of England. When he’s not behind the wheel of the latest car, Adam can be found at his local rink playing ice hockey or supporting his beloved Middlesbrough FC.
