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The Lego Group is about to launch the Lego Structure Notre-Dame de Paris and Lego Artwork Mona Lisa, each designed to honour the wealthy historical past and heritage of Paris.

The Lego Group has revealed two new merchandise to assist convey the magic of Paris nearer to residence for builders. Followers can begin constructing their very personal artwork assortment with the Lego Artwork Mona Lisa or have a go on the Lego Structure Notre-Dame de Paris set.

These two world icons of Paris have been unveiled to have a good time the wealthy heritage and historical past of the French capital, which has a packed yr forward. The units can be found for pre-order now.

Impressed by the world’s most recognisable portray, the Lego Artwork Mona Lisa invitations artwork and Lego lovers to recreate Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece in 3D. This daring interpretation includes 1,503 Lego parts and new color hues to precisely mirror the colors utilized by da Vinci over 500 years in the past earlier than the paint modified with age.

Moreover, the brand new Lego masterpiece has been designed with a drum-lacquered gold, removable body so it may be held on the wall and displayed.

Milan Madge, designer on the Lego Group, stated: “It has been such a pleasure to be a part of bringing such a particular piece of artwork historical past to life in Lego type. The Mona Lisa is clearly world well-known, however our familiarity together with her can obscure what a groundbreaking murals this portray is. A end result of Da Vinci’s lifelong research of science and nature, the Mona Lisa is filled with tales and particulars that we completely loved researching and implementing.”

Artwork and Lego followers can discover their move as they construct alongside to The Lego Artwork Podcast, which is able to accompany the set at launch on 1st October. Filled with content material on the Mona Lisa’s timeless enchantment, this episode is hosted by Jack Gardner Vaa, who invited three particular company: Dr. Francesca Borgo (professor of Artwork Historical past on the College of St Andrews), Jennifer Dasal (host of the ArtCurious Podcast) and Milan Madge (designer of the Lego Artwork Mona Lisa).

Obtainable on the first of June, the Lego Structure Notre-Dame de Paris makes for the proper new addition to the house of any fan of journey, historical past and traditional structure. The constructing expertise and instruction booklet takes the builder on a journey by way of the architectural evolution of this iconic Parisian landmark, starting in 1163, when the primary stone was laid, by way of architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc’s redesign work within the nineteenth century to Notre-Dame’s majestic look earlier than the fireplace of 2019.

The power to take away the roof additionally permits admirers to peek contained in the constructing and admire particulars such because the rose home windows, inside columns, gothic arches, the 2 towers and extra.

Speaking in regards to the course of behind the brand new set, Rok Žgalin Kobe, designer on the Lego Group, stated: “In designing the Lego Structure Notre-Dame de Paris, we tried to convey it to life by not solely capturing its outward look, however the way in which and the levels through which the unique was construct. We needed Lego followers to retrace the architectural journey and evolution of this landmark throughout its development, to encourage a deeper appreciation for its real-life counterpart.”