Introducing A Grand Day Out By fan Designer Vaicko.

This is my build based on “Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out”, the first short of this iconic duo. Includes three characters: Wallace, Gromit and Cooker the robot. – Vaicko

The idea is taken from the duos first outing and captures the Orange Space Rocket ship extremely well. This is where the whole set resides, inside the Rocket, along with two Minifigures, Wallace & Gromit, and Cooker the Robot.

Inside the living quarters of the Rocket is what you’d expect to see if you’ve watched the classic show. It has all the mod-cons, even has Wallace’s armchair and ball of wool for knitting. The porthole where Gromit looks out of is a nice touch, being able to switch them is great, from a standard porthole to one with Gromit pictured in the drivers seat.

The two Minifigures are amazing and look just like their onscreen counterparts. Wallace has his wide cheeky grin, dark green knitted jumper whilst Gromit has this beige fur and floppy ears.

Also included in the build idea is a picnic area, this is the whole reason Wallace wanted to travel to the Moon, to get some Cheeeeeeese. Complete with a small picnic blanket, basket and assortment of food and goodies. I love the fact that Wallace got to eat his cheese & crackers!

The set idea itself it fully polished and could easily be made into a purchasable set, I’d buy it for sure and display it proudly on my shelf.

We would like to wish Vaicko the best of luck in gaining the required 10k support. If you like the look of this idea and would like to give your support, please use the links below. Registration is free to LEGO Ideas and only takes a minute, so head over there now and do your part!

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I’ve choosen this weeks feature for that very reason, it brings back so many fond childhood memories. LEGO__Tom has reproduced the iconic duo Wallace & Gromit! 

At just over 3,500 supporters, Tom’s LEGO Ideas submission is preforming very well, and it still has almost 600 days left.

Throughout my life, I’ve always loved the creations by Aardman animations.

As soon as I saw this on the LEGO Ideas website I knew I had to support and feature it, it’s such a great representation of them and other characters from the TV shorts, including:

The Cooker

Shaun the Sheep

The Wrong Trousers and Feathers Mcgraw

Each one has multiple articulation points, from hands, arms, and legs, even the eyes can be positioned to give alternative expressions.

Tom has thought of everything, right down to the fact Wallace can be placed into the ‘Wrong Trousers’, simply detach at the waist and pop him in!

I like what Tom has done here and can see Wallace & Gromit proudly displayed on an AFOLs shelf or being played with by younger fans. Having so many playable elements it’s perfect for all ages. The size resembles the recent LEGO Mickey & Minnie statue set, so who knows LEGO maybe in the market for more iconic figures.

Wallace & Gromit

Wallace’s wide grin is present, it wouldn’t be him without it, and looks great in brick-built form. The use of curved pieces and the teeth positioned behind works extremely well.

Gromit is, dare I say it, more iconic than Wallace, in my opinion. He is Wallace’s trusty pet & sidekick and more often than not saves the day and Wallace.

Gromit’s brick-built form is also stunning, with his curved floppy ears, doggy nose, and paws. The overall look is spot on!

The accessories included will bring back memories too, from the very first Aardman short ‘A Grand Day Out‘ from 1989\90.

It centred on the pairs love of cheese and the myth that the Moon was made of it. They devised a plan and built a rocket in order to harvest the Moon’s cheese. Whilst there they ran into a discarded cooker, and the rest is history. I seriously recommend watching all of Aardman’s creations as they’re all so good. 

So, the accessories included are of course some crackers and cheese, along with a proper British cup ‘o tea!

Pass the Cheese please Gromit

Overall Tom’s LEGO Ideas submission is spot on and well worth the support. So click the links below to checkout the Ideas page and other associated social media platforms.

We would like to wish Tom the best of luck with his Wallace & Gromit creation!

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