October 1 is shaping up to be a great day for Lego enthusiasts with nostalgia for the 1980s. In addition to Lego’s replica Game Boy, fans of the 1984 horror-comedy Gremlins will be able to build their own Gizmo. The 1,125-piece set is part of the Lego Ideas line, and we sure are happy this fan-submitted concept was turned into a real building set by Lego’s designers. Gizmo looks absolutely adorable as a 8-inch Lego figure, and fans can preorder it now for $110 at Target and the Lego Store.
Lego Ideas: Gremlins Gizmo (1,125 pieces)
$110 | Releases October 1
Once fully assembled, Gremlin the Mogwai measures 8 x 10.5 x 3.5 inches. To be clear, the 10.5-inch width measurement is due to Gizmo’s large ears. This is a fully posable figure that can be displayed in standing and sitting positions. Gizmo’s arms, hands, and even his little fingers are articulated. You can also rotate his head and adjust his ears.
The facial features are quite impressive. It looks like Lego did an excellent job capturing the charm of the little critter. You’ll also build a pair of 3D glasses with red and blue frames, so make sure you have a stack of comic books ready for him. A “water splash” Lego element can be attached to Gizmo’s back, but sorry, in order to replicate this Mogwai, you’d need to buy multiple Gizmo Lego sets.
The best thing about this set? You won’t have to worry about getting it wet or letting it eat after midnight.
This Lego Gremlins was first unveiled over a year ago, as part of the If We Could Turn Back Time competition. The original Gizmo submission was entered by Terauma, and it was the overall winner. Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Lego has entered the world of Gremlins, as Gizmo was available in minifigure form alongside Stripe as part of a Lego Dimensions toys-to-life add-on pack.