Those days have gone though and if you want something to keep you occupied until Easter the 1,106-piece kit went on sale today priced at £89.99.
Have you got the skills?
If only I’d had one of these when I was a kid my mechanical skills would probably be much better (although this kit is aimed at over 18-year-olds).
The 60s style Vespa comes in a pastel blue and has loads of clever details and added design touches. Things like the removable side panel, brick-built engine, kickstart, centre stand and spare wheel. The steering works and it also comes complete with a basket of flowers on the back.
In association with Piaggio
Of course, a model like this couldn’t come to life without some import from Piaggio. Luckily they were on hand at the design stage; Marco Lambri, Head of the Piaggio Group Design Center: “Working with the LEGO Group was an extraordinary experience because it brought two dreams – the LEGO brand and Vespa – together, which have the unlimited expressive potential that they offer their fans in common. Two outstanding brands able to span different ages, always able to reinvent themselves because they have the capacity to unite and to build in their DNA. As designers, the challenge was to have the soft shapes of Vespa coexist with the form of Lego bricks, a challenge I believe we met with flying colours.”
Get yours now!
Scooter memorabilia collectors will be chomping at the bit to get hold of one of these. They’re available direct from Lego® here, they cost £89.99 and will make a great addition to your Vespa goodies.
