have you always wanted one leica camera but the budget does not allow for it? This could be a solution to your frustrated desire. Well more or less. It turns out that the firm has a version in LEGO of its model M, which you can assemble at home with just a few simple steps.
A LEGO Leica M
A Leica M camera made of LEGO parts is the latest occurrence related to the German brand. Although it is not an official collaboration (it is not an invention of Leica in an agreement with LEGO), the firm distributes and has available in your online store (corresponding to the brand's premises in Miami) this nice gift idea perfect for "enthusiastic photographers", according to the web.
As you can see, the toy perfectly represents the design of a Leica M, with its objective, its viewfinder and all the details -well, all that a LEGO piece can offer, of course- that represent this model.
In reality, what will reach your hands is a parts kit (about 110) that you will have to mount to achieve the camera that you see on the screen. The guide with instructions assembly, they warn, they are not included in the package, but they can be consulted online at the web of Chris McVeigh, in case you need some clues to put together the jalopy.
A multitude of guides are collected on this website, as well as being the property of the person who has had the idea of ​​putting this idea into circulation. As you can see in those corresponding to the Leica camera -we leave you the links here (note: downloadable PDF) for the black and gray version and for the brown and gray version– , also appears the list of all parts and their corresponding reference number, so you can also try to buy all the parts separately (instead of the kit) and make your own Leica M.
The weight of this LEGO camera is 56 grams and measures 7,6 x 5 x 3,1 cm. It can be purchased in both combinations of colors already mentioned: black and gray or brown and gray.
Price and Availability
At the time of writing these lines, the LEGO Leica M kits are out of stock in the online store of the photographic firm. You will have to leave it reserved, in case you are interested, and also pay the $45 that costs (4o euros to change). The Leica Store Miami online store accepts international orders.