Wallace and Gromit in LEGO blocks: from plasticine to dinner at the table
The first official LEGO Wallace and Gromit set comes with an engine, trailer and 1,038 pieces of nostalgia. Perhaps a small film will be created from them.
Wallace has a solution to every problem, even when it would be better for everyone involved not to have one. Gromit, on the other hand, has that look that says it all without the dog uttering a single word. This very combination has now taken on a new form: LEGO Ideas Wallace & Gromit, a set for the evening when you'd rather put up a bunch of bricks instead of another screen.
Motor, trailer and a very patient dog
The set with the number 21371 is intended for adults and contains 1,038 pieces. Wallace and Gromit sit on a retro motorcycle with a trailer, and the motif is related to the movie A Close Shave. The figures can be put in different poses, and the wheels of the engine turn. The finished model measures approximately 23 centimeters in height and length and 18 centimeters in width.
This means that it will not be necessary to empty half of the living room for the exhibition space. But the model has enough character that it is hard to miss among the books. After all, the best thing about such sets is this: after the last cube, what remains is an object that reminds us of a popular story, and not just empty packaging.
From fan to official kit
Aardman unveiled the first official set of the duo at the end of August, and sales began 1. in October 2026. The idea came from the LEGO Ideas community: a creator with the nickname Pidelium won the grand prize of the 90s Throwback – The Next Chapter! challenge with it.
Such an origin lends itself well to Wallace and Gromit. Their appeal lies in creativity, small details and ideas that seem a little impossible until someone puts them together. Here, a fan has brought his idea to a product that can be assembled by others. For those of us who have ever made something "almost like in the movie" out of spare blocks, this is a pretty nice way to go.
There are also small references in the model: Wallace crackers, a ball of wool and a diamond in the drawer under the seat. Gromit's glasses accentuate his eyes, and the ribbon helmets are designed to flutter in the wind. It's accessories like these that make things more interesting than the parts list itself.
Cubes that can become a small movie
The cooperation between LEGO and Aardman also extends to the field of animation. The partnership, announced in 2025, promotes stop motion storytelling; a plasticine alien Boop appeared with him, who enters the world of LEGO bricks. In the LEGO Play application, young creators were invited to create their own animated stories.
Even at home, this can be a nice idea for the next step after assembly. Place the phone on a stable support, prepare an even light and move the figure a little between shots. A short scene in which Gromit notices something that Wallace doesn't already see is enough for the first attempt. The simpler the story, the easier it is to get it into a few seconds of movement.
A pleasant excuse for an evening at the table
The biggest advantage of the set is the recognizable humor of the duo. We don't have to turn it into a speed-of-build contest or a social media project. We can simply sort the dice, play a familiar movie and take our time. If we get into animation later, so much the better.
It's a new way for fans to interact with familiar characters. But for the rest of us, it's a good reminder that even something completely analog can be great fun. Wallace would definitely add some sort of complicated auto-assembly mechanism. Gromit would probably look first to see where the last die fell.
Video: A look at the new kit
The presentation of the kit on the Klockowizja channel shows the model and its design.
Viri:
- LEGO: Wallace & Gromit 21371 - Specs & Official Photos
- Aardman: First Wallace & Gromit Set and Launch
- LEGO: Partnership with Aardman and Animation with Bricks
- Klockowizja: video presentation of the kit
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