The original LEGO Ideas submission for 21344 The Orient Express Train was visually much different than the model that will be arriving on store shelves.
The 52nd successful LEGO Ideas design to become a physical set was unveiled in detail today with the official reveal of
The designer behind the original version of the LEGO Ideas set is Thomas Lajon, aka LEt.sGO, whose winning concept has been given a massive visual overhaul when it comes to the finished look of
The Orient Express, a Legendary Train managed to chug its way into the first 2022 LEGO Ideas review back in March 2022, successfully drumming up 10,000 supporters. However, that version of the world famous steam train not only included 3,000 pieces, but it came with just one passenger carriage and a distinctive dark green and black colour scheme.
The final look of
In addition to more pieces and an increase in overall size,
LEGO designer Jordan Scott helped to transform Lajon’s concept from initial submission into the finished model that's due out next month and he explained to Brick Fanatics at a recent fan day why some of those changes were made to the set.
The various amends included working within the specific guidelines of the license holder for The Orient Express, changing the scale of the build to fit onto standard LEGO tracks, deciding on which minifigures would be included and why the model isn’t motorised.
You can find out much more about the various creative tweaks and updates that were incorporated into LEGO Ideas
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