“If she doesn’t scare you, no evil thing will.”
When it comes to Disney villains, few are as memorable — or fashionably over-the-top — as Cruella De Vil. First sauntering onto the scene in 1961’s One Hundred and One Dalmatians, this eccentric London heiress has been turning heads and raising eyebrows for over 60 years. Often draped in a lavish fur coat and sporting a monochromatic hairdo, Cruella is the kind of villain you just love to hate. Sure, her questionable views on canine fashion may not win her any awards for kindness, but when it comes to style? She’s got it in spades — especially when it comes to her car.
And now, that iconic ride is getting the LEGO treatment with Cruella De Vil’s Car, a brand-new brick-built beauty that lets fans assemble the villain’s ravishing roadster for themselves. Inspired by the sleek and sinister Panther De Ville seen in the original animated movie, this extravagant automobile is loaded with cool details. Comprised of 378 pieces, the set measures ten inches long once built, and features rolling wheels, opening doors, a removable roof, and front steering controlled by the rear-mounted spare tire — because even bad guys can appreciate good engineering. A buildable minifigure of the fur-loving fiend is also included, along with an adorable Dalmatian pup poised and ready for adventure.
Designed for builders ages nine and up, this set makes a great gift for kids, collectors, car buffs, and Disney fans alike. And for those who’d like a little extra help along the way, the LEGO Builder app makes the process even smoother with step-by-step instructions, 3D model manipulation, and the ability to track and save progress as you go.
Priced at $49.99 USD, Cruella De Vil’s Car is available for pre-order at LEGO’s official website and is scheduled to arrive on September 1st. A standout set that combines Disney magic with classic car cool, this neo-classic coupe is bound to turn heads in any display.
Are you ready to take Cruella’s car for a spin?
