Olympic flame
other • 15 pcs
- Set number
- 40040-1
- Availability
- In production
- Pieces
- 15
- Released
- 2012
- Theme
- Other
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The LEGO set 40040-1, titled Olympic Flame, was released in 2004 to coincide with the Summer Olympic Games held in Athens, Greece. Produced as a promotional item, it serves as a minimalist brick-built representation of the iconic torch and flame associated with the global sporting event, reflecting the era's focus on commemorative event-based merchandise.
The design utilizes a straightforward assembly to evoke the recognizable shape of the Olympic torch, balancing structural simplicity with thematic clarity. It was intended primarily as a collectible souvenir for fans of both the LEGO brand and the Olympic movement, though it was produced in limited quantities and saw a restricted release compared to the standard retail toy lines of the time.
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