In The Spotlight: A fan-created LEGO recreation of Daft Punk’s legendary ‘Alive 2007’ concert is gaining traction on LEGO’s Ideas platform. The 2,000-piece set, designed by Patrick Harboun and his son, faithfully reproduces the French electronic duo’s iconic pyramid stage and could become an official LEGO product if it garners enough support.
- According to NME, the project was submitted on October 4, 2024, and has already attracted over 1,200 supporters.
- It needs to reach 10,000 votes within a specified timeframe to be considered for official production.
Design and Inspiration: Mixmag reports that the LEGO set features a motorized, rotating box of transparent bricks inside the pyramid, complete with lights to recreate the concert’s dynamic stage design. Harboun, who goes by the alias RobotRock, explains that the project began as a lockdown activity with his son in 2020.
- The set previously won the Grand Prize in LEGO’s “Music To Our Ears!” competition in 2020.
- Recent inspiration came from Daft Punk’s LEGO debut in the upcoming film “Piece By Piece.”
Historical Significance: The ‘Alive 2007’ tour was a pivotal moment in electronic music history, with the Paris concert at Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy becoming particularly iconic. This LEGO recreation aims to capture the essence of that groundbreaking performance.
- The set combines music and pop culture, appealing to both LEGO enthusiasts and Daft Punk fans.
- It highlights the growing trend of LEGO sets inspired by significant cultural events and performances.
