Various Lego films have been produced, including one dedicated to Batman. However, wouldn’t it be fascinating to watch a Lego 007 film? While James Bond’s adventurous life may not be suitable for young audiences, witnessing the secret agent’s devices recreated with Lego blocks would be captivating, particularly his luxurious vehicles. If you’re in close proximity to London, you might just have that opportunity. A full-scale Aston Martin DB5 was recently unveiled at the newly renovated largest Lego store in the world.
Reportedly, this iconic Aston Martin is constructed from 347,954 plastic blocks and includes several of Bond’s gadgets for getting rid of adversaries. It boasts a revolving license plate and a villain ejector seat. Notably, a section of the roof structure and the passenger seat are absent, creating the illusion that Bond’s foe has already been forcibly ejected from the vehicle.
Aston Martin claims that the construction took more than 1,366 hours to finalize, equivalent to roughly 57 days. The weight is approximately 2,240 pounds, which interestingly is 1000 pounds lighter than the actual vehicle. Though the number of individuals involved in the project remains undisclosed, one can imagine it was a considerable team effort. From designing the set to crafting assembly instructions to the physical assembly process, it must have been an immense undertaking. Perhaps a Lego Jaguar C-X75 is next on the horizon?
The Leicester Square Lego store in London recently underwent a comprehensive four-month renovation and reopened its doors this week. To commemorate the occasion, different masterpieces like the Aston Martin were unveiled, including a double-decker bus constructed from 270,884 blocks, a rendition of Big Ben, Spider-Man, and other creations inspired by the Harry Potter series.
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