Today, the LEGO Group announces the latest large-scale vehicle to join the LEGO® ICONS Vehicle Collection. After making its LEGO debut via the Speed Champions line, Chevrolet is now the inspiration for a detailed new set. The Chevy Camaro Z28 was introduced by General Motors as a competitor to Ford’s Mustang, which has also been transformed into a large-scale LEGO vehicle back in 2019. The LEGO Chevrolet Camaro is filled with details including functional elements such as a working steering wheel and a detailed engine. You can also customise the appearance of the car, by switching out the colour of the iconic racing stripes. You can also choose to build it as a hard top or a convertible. The set will launch on August 1st.
Built for Speed – the new LEGO Camaro Z28 set
12th July 2022: Today, the LEGO Group announces its latest vintage car set, the iconic LEGO® Chevrolet Camaro Z28. The new set is a detailed recreation of one of the slickest muscle cars of all time, beloved by automotive enthusiasts from when it launched in the late 60s through to today.
The new LEGO set brilliantly detailed with functional elements including a working steering wheel, an intensely detailed engine and opening and closing doors. Allowing builders to customise the car to their desired design, the vehicle comes in gloss black with the iconic racing stripes available in red, white or grey. You can also choose to build it as a hard top or a convertible, plus choose classic or hideaway headlights to complete the look.
Chevrolet Camaro Product Marketing Manager Harlan Charles said, “The 1969 Camaro Z28 has been turning heads on and off the roads for decades, which is why we are so proud to see it come to life in a brand-new way via LEGO bricks. Anyone who loves the iconic design of the 1969 Camaro Z28 now has the thrill of building this set and displaying it in their home.”
LEGO Designer Sven Franic said, “With its classic lines and sleek design, the 1969 Camaro Z28 is unrivalled in its elegance – which is why it was such a wonderful inspiration for this LEGO design. By building this set, you can envision yourself at the wheel, and all but feel the rumble of the engine taking you down an open road.”
Vintage car lovers and LEGO fans alike can now recreate this ultra-stylish model in brick form, creating a fantastic 1456 piece to display. The LEGO® Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is available to buy from 1st August 2022 via LEGO Stores and www.LEGO.com/camaro, at the recommended retail price at: $149.99 /€169.99 / $169.99
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