Lego has introduced a slew of recent automotive-themed units. As is typical style for model of constructing toys, the subject material leans towards ultra-exotic, ultra-expensive autos, starting from a $139,000 Mercedes SL63 on the low finish to a $3 million Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut on the excessive finish. If you cannot afford these vehicles in actual life, quickly you’ll construct your individual plastic fashions of them.
A few of the real-world counterparts aren’t obtainable it doesn’t matter what the associated fee. Take the Lamborghini Lambo V12 Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo, for instance. The one-off idea was designed by Lamborghini completely for Gran Turismo, the PlayStation racing simulator. Nonetheless, Lamborghini did construct a 1:1 model for the bodily world, with the 808-horsepoewer hybrid V12 from the Sián FKP 37 beneath its bodywork.
The Lego model is a part of the corporate’s Velocity Champions line, which measure about 6 inches lengthy. It does a superb job of capturing the unique’s insectoid look and Y-shaped taillights. The set is made up of 230 items and can retail for $26.99. That is Lego’s first Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo automobile however we hope to see extra.
Additionally becoming a member of the Velocity Champions line are two 2-car units. An Aston Martin-themed set pairs a Vantage security automobile with an AMR23 Components 1 racer. Each are completed in AMR’s vibrant inexperienced with precise sponsor logos. The set accommodates 564 items and can value $44.99.
Additionally arriving as a 2-car set are a pair of Mercedes-AMGs. A black G 63 and yellow SL 63 Roadster, together with a pair of sunglasses-clad bros, make up the 808-piece set. It additionally retails for $44.99. All three Velocity Champions units arrive on June 1, 2024.
If you happen to’re in search of one thing a bit extra superior and detailed, Lego additionally gives the Technic line. First up is a Porsche GT4 e-Efficiency, a 1,000-horsepower race automobile based mostly on the 718 Cayman. This set may perform as a distant managed automobile that strikes ahead, backward, and steers through a downloadable smartphone app. The 834-piece set prices $169.99.
Final however not least, there’s the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut, a mannequin of the Swedish supercar that’s mentioned to have a high pace of over 300 mph. The mannequin does an admirable job of capturing the automobile’s 0.278 Cd drag coefficient, contemplating it is comprised of 801 particular person plastic bricks. This set will retail for $49.99 and, together with the Porsche, comes out August 1, 2024.
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