The ingenuity of LEGO fans knows no bounds. And, sometimes, the company itself recognizes it, officially creating the most spectacular sets that some fans design. That is what happened to this Sonic LEGO that has conquered us all and is now available for purchase officially. We tell you all the details and we take you to a bygone time where video games were much simpler … and fun.
LEGO has a platform called LEGO Ideas® that allows fans to submit their own designs. These creations are voted on by the community and, some of the most successful, end up seeing the light in the form of official sets.
Well, LEGO fan Viv Grannell is also passionate about the legendary Sega game Sonic. So he saw the opportunity to create a LEGO set dedicated to the most famous blue hedgehog of all times.
You can now buy the LEGO Green Hill Zone Sonic set
The creation of Granell play one of the most legendary levels from the original video game, Green Hill Zone.
This area is a natural paradise and the first place Sonic passes on his mission to free South island of the tyranny of Dr. Eggman.
Since it emerged in the first title of the franchise, the zone of Green hill He has returned in many forms, though always as part of Sonic and his allies’ journey to thwart threats to his world.
And now, it also comes to LEGO from the hand and imagination of Viv Granell. They submitted their idea to the platform and it was a huge success. He got the 10,000 votes necessary to make it happen and the truth is that reflects very well the essence of the level with which the oldest of the place have despaired.
How is the new Sonic set made with LEGO
Designer Sam Johnson was commissioned to bring the concept to life and has managed to capture the color and essence of the video game to perfection.
As you can see in the images that accompany the news, we have, of course, Sonic, but he is not the only figure. His nemesis, Dr. Eggman appears riding his famous Eggmobile and accompanied by two typical game minions.
In addition to that, you have, of course, rings and gems, which are spread over a stage composed of: a palm tree, a bridge with looping so that Sonic makes his maneuvers at full speed and even a spring, activated by a lever, to simulate the great jumps of the hedgehog in the video game.
As you can see, it is a set for the most nostalgic that has the reference number 21331 and 1125 pieces to rebuild your childhood in full color.
You can find it, from January 1, in the official store for a price of 69.99 euros.
As we can see, nostalgia is still powerful when it comes to selling ourselves whatever it is. But the truth is that we keep buying it over and over again, especially when it is as successful as this LEGO and Sonic set.
