Lego Unveils Jimi Hendrix Figure - Stratocaster Instrument Not Included
Going Brick with a Legend:
The iconic rock god, Jimi Hendrix, has been immortalized in Lego form as part of an exclusive set, skipping over one crucial detail - an actual, buildable electric guitar.
Built by the brainy folks at the Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) in Seattle, in collaboration with Authentic Hendrix and Most Incredible Studio, this unique tribute shares Jimi's spirit as a living monument, albeit in brick form. It features a Woodstock-inspired outfit, a Marshall tube amp, and a stack of cabs, all in miniature Lego glory.
No word yet from Lego on whether they've endorsed this tribute, but it's likely the closest fans will ever get to the real deal. Always a maverick, Hendrix has inspired an uprising of miniature mavericks who just can't resist putting him in tiny plastic form.
The hefty license fees have funded MOPOP's mission of celebrating cultural icons, preserving exhibitions, and fostering educational programs for years, making it a worthy endeavor.
You can get your hands on this mini masterpiece starting June 21, not only marking the museum's 25th birthday but also raising the question of whether a day trip to the birthplace of grunge is in order. Moreover, it's worth contemplating whether this set will make a digital appearance online, but no definitive details have surfaced as of yet.
If mini musical instruments are your jam, join the ranks of fellow music enthusiasts, who've eagerly snapped up Lego's other releases ranging from the incredibly detailed Stratocaster to the tropical ukulele, and a high-end grand piano as part of the Icons series.
The museum itself is a brainchild of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, founded as the Experience Music Project way back in 2000. In its first silver anniversary, 17 exhibitions have graced various locations across the nation and beyond.
MOPOP doesn't shy away from education. From youngsters to teenagers, they run the STAR program and a sci-fi short story contest. They even host a hip-hop artist residency.
Hendrix's legacy continues to thrive. His iconic 'Izabella' Strat, the beauty he played at Woodstock, has been graced by the likes of Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robby Krieger, and Zakk Wylde on previous Experience Hendrix tours. In another tribute, Epiphone rolled out a special 'Love Drops' Flying V' last September.
If you can't quite catch up with the set in person, fear not – Hendrix's music lives on and these Lego sets might just be the next best thing. So, gear up for a Lego adventure, and who knows? You might just find yourself jamming with Jimi in miniature form!
- The Lego set, inspired by Jimi Hendrix, includes a miniature Marshall tube amp and a stack of cabs, but strangely lacks an actual, buildable electric guitar.
- The iconic 'Izabella' Stratocaster, played by Hendrix at Woodstock, has been played by renowned musicians like Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robby Krieger, and Zakk Wylde on previous Experience Hendrix tours.
- In another tribute, Epiphone released a special 'Love Drops' Flying V' last September.
- If miniature mavericks find the Lego Hendrix tribute irresistible, they can also explore other mini musical instruments from Lego's Icons series, such as the detailed Stratocaster, tropical ukulele, and high-end grand piano.
- The museum housing the Lego Hendrix set, the Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP), was founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen as the Experience Music Project in 2000.
- As part of their educational programs, MOPOP runs the STAR program, a sci-fi short story contest, and even hosts a hip-hop artist residency.
- Hendrix's legacy not only lives on through these tributes but also in the form of his music, making a Lego adventure an exciting journey that might even culminate in miniature jam sessions with the rock icon.
