From terriers to corgis and spaniels, London’s most enthusiastic four-legged fans, with tails wagging, patiently waited for the doors to open two hours early at 8:00am, for a special viewing of the new set, just for them.
Inside, a giant, life-size recreation of Wallace & Gromit’s iconic red motorbike and sidecar – built entirely from LEGO bricks and inspired by the very same machine the duo tear through the countryside on in A Close Shave – was ready and waiting for pooches to hop aboard for a picture-perfect keepsake, for launch day only. Guests who snapped their photo also took home a limited-edition postcard and received a unique stamp in their LEGO passport.
Ahead of the doors opening, LEGO fan, Lauren, owner of Loki the terrier, said, “Loki’s been up since 6am for this, so I’d say he’s a pretty dedicated Gromit fan… although I might be giving him a bit too much credit! I couldn’t resist bringing him along, and getting a picture of him on the sidecar is definitely one we’ll treasure.”
LEGO and Wallace & Gromit fans in Bristol can also meet the creative masterminds behind the new set at an exclusive designer signing event. On Saturday 3 October between 10am and 11am, LEGO Ideas designer Sébastien Esnault, plus LEGO designers Ellen Bowley and Tom Gerardin, will be at the LEGO Store Cribbs to meet fans and sign copies of the set.
LEGO® Ideas Wallace & Gromit (21371) is available to purchase from 1 October 2026, priced at £89.99. Discover more and purchase at LEGO.com/Wallace-Gromit or visit your nearest LEGO Store.
