One of the most vivid traditions of Mexico is surely the Mariachi culture. I’ve been always intrigued by Mariachi musicians and when LEGO released the Mariachi in Series 16 Collectible Minifigures I thought it was really cute and perfect for a Mexican themed MOC.
My latest creation represents a classic Mexican scene: the Mariachi Wagon with the musicians on board ready to play the serenade to the beautiful girl on the terrace. On the right her father with his eyes well opened.
The house boasts a multi-level terrace structure, a couple of arbors covered by flowers and a large patio. Cactus and plants of all kind are all around.
In addition to the Mariachi, I also included in the diorama the Maraca Man (Series 2), Flamenco Dancer (Series 6) and the Taco Tuesday Guy (the LEGO Movie).
“Most Western-themed LEGO creations take their architectural inspiration from the single-street towns of the Gold Rush — clapperboard buildings, usually saloons and general stores. It makes for a pleasant change to see something a little more Southwestern in tone with Andrea Lattanzio‘s build of a classic whitewashed adobe flat-roofed house. And even better, there’s not a gunfighter in sight; instead, we’re treated to a mariachi band arriving in their wagon to serenade the farmer’s beautiful daughter. The house is a visual treat, covered with nice details, from the use of printed 1×1 round tiles on the protruding ends of the logs to the plant-covered arbors that provide shady spots on the flat roof. The use of woodgrain tiles above the windows and doors adds some welcome texture amongst the white. Bien hecho, Andrea!”
(“Jumping on board the Mexican bandwagon” The Brothers Brick – September 15, 2019)
Is the house a kit set we can buy?
Hi Sandy, the Mexican House is not on sale. It’s a one-off build. I’m sorry.
Thanks for stopping by.
Andrea | Norton74
That’s really too bad, I love it!
do you have the instructions for this set as my Mexican wife would like me to build it for her?
Hi David, I’m sorry but instructions aren’t available. Thanks for stopping by! Andrea
Where can I purchase the Mariachi wagon and Mexican house Lego set? Our son loves Lego and this is exactly what he is looking for, we are full time missionaries in Mexico and this is perfect.
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by. The Mariachi Wagon and Mexican house aren’t official LEGO set, the aren’ on sale, I’m sorry. They are my own one-off creations. Best, Andrea
Hi norton74,
Your builds are amazing. This one in particular caught my attention very much so. I myself was born in Mexico and I grew up building with Legos. I’ve been looking for months for the perfect adult Lego set to buy and I found it on this masterpiece. All the ones that are actually for sale I have no passion for. I love the fact that you didn’t use guns and the story of the Mariachi singing to the fair lady but the farmer father is in the picture is a brilliantly funny scenes. I have to ask, do you only use Legos or also other building bricks? How long did it take you to build? Surely this one of a kind build is priceless but what would you say it cost you to gather all the necessary pieces for sets to be able to build Mariachi wagon and Mexican house? Thank you for sharing your art work.