This model is inspired by the iconic submarine from which the film (and associated soundtrack album) gets its title. Justin ramsden’s (LEGO designer) motivations were also very much centered around his affection for the iconic band, as he was given the opportunity to refine kevin’s initial model, ‘I watched the film when I was younger and was really inspired by how it oozed so much imagination–comparable to how I view LEGO elements. I’m also a massive fan of the beatles having grown up with their music all my life so to see the beatles in LEGO form is a dream come true. Released in 1968, Yellow Submarine is an animated musical fantasy film inspired by the music of the Beatles, arguably the greatest rock band of all time. the set consists of over 550 LEGO bricks–including the fabulous four minifigures representing john paul george and ringo, as well as a jeremy hillary boob figure, with great opportunities for role play or as a colorful, retro display piece. You can find this iconic submarine and its legendary passengers in stores from the 1st of november, 2016.

the yellow submarine is bright, fun, and colorful, which also made it a good subject to translate into lego form’, kevin says as he shares his motivations. the creation of the yellow submarine model was really my way of showing my affection for the beatles, as well as trying to pay a small tribute to the beatles phenomenon. ‘as an amateur musician and songwriter, I have always been drawn to the music of the beatles. The set was put forward to the idea’s section of LEGO‘s website by beatles fan and singer-songwriter kevin szeto–before receiving the necessary 10,000 votes to go into production. Submarine display stand measures over 1 (3cm) high, 4 (11cm) wide and 3 (10cm) deep. Yellow submarine measures over 5 (13cm) high, 9 (25cm) long and 2 (6cm) wide.

This set includes over 550 pieces and offers an age-appropriate build and play experience for ages 10+. now, LEGO is preparing to launch a new set that is inspired by the beatles’ ‘yellow submarine’ song and 1968 animated movie. Includes a booklet about the LEGO fan/designer and the Yellow Submarine. The beatles’ influence as a music group has transcended through just about every industry in the world: from superfi’s restyled beatles/apple album covers henry hargreaves’s ‘jello submarine’ gelatine artwork to urban restart’s yellow submarine pop-up bedroom. An ideal gift for fans of LEGO and The Beatles, it’s great for role-play or to create a colorful retro display.

Yellow submarine lego