Rio 2016 Mascots / Mascotes Rio 2016

The LEGO BrickHeadz Rio 2016 mascot set, released under the promotional number 40225, was commissioned to celebrate the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro. The set features stylized, block-based brick interpretations of Vinicius and Tom, the official mascots of the Games, which were named after renowned Brazilian musicians Vinicius de Moraes and Tom Jobim. The design captures the unique, hybridized aesthetic of the mascots, blending characteristics of various Brazilian animals to represent the country's rich biodiversity.

The creation of these characters was led by the design studio Birdo, which aimed to reflect the vibrant spirit and cultural energy of Brazil while maintaining a sense of playfulness suitable for the international event. The LEGO interpretation was released as a limited promotional item, reflecting the brand's occasional forays into global sporting partnerships. While these figures were eventually eclipsed by the standardized BrickHeadz design language that followed in 2017, this set remains a significant piece of Olympic memorabilia, documenting the bridge between large-scale international branding and the modular building system.