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This Life-Size Lego Ferrari 296 GTS Weighs More Than The Real Car

Lego automobile fashions have gotten fairly subtle lately, with scale (and lifelike!) autos in all sizes and makes. Lego Fiats, Lego Defenders, even a bit of Lego minifigure of Ayrton Senna have all been supplied on the market lately.

Those creations, nonetheless, have been tiny scale fashions. To commemorate the opening of a brand new Ferrari-themed attraction at Legoland Florida, the corporate kicked it up a notch and had a workforce of builders create a life-size duplicate of the Ferrari 296 GTS totally out of bricks.

LEGO Florida Ferrari 296 GTS model
LEGO Florida Ferrari 296 GTS model
LEGO Florida Ferrari 296 GTS model

The mannequin — which Lego says took a workforce of 10 individuals 1,850 hours to construct — options working headlights, taillights, and license-plate illumination. The driver’s door opens and the inside, additionally constructed totally out of Lego bricks save for an actual 296 GTS steering wheel, contains a two-tone beige-and-black sprint and a pair of what are prone to be the least-comfortable bucket seats on the planet.

A Lego twin-turbo V6 pokes by way of the uncovered rear window of the automobile. Despite being made virtually totally of plastic, it weighs extra than a operating, driving, 819-horsepower 296 GTS, with the Lego mannequin clocking in at practically two tons versus the true deal’s 3,395 kilos.

LEGO Florida Ferrari 296 GTS model

No official rely was given for the variety of bricks used to make the automobile. Instead, Legoland Florida will host a contest on its Instagram web page to guess what number of have been used. Previous full-size car fashions the corporate has constructed such because the Ferrari F40, Volvo V70, and Ford F-150 Lightning used round 350,000 items every, so it is doubtless that the Ferrari 296 GTS is someplace in that neighborhood.

Given a mean price in most Lego units of about 10 cents per brick, that might put this 296 GTS at a cost-to-build of about $35,000. Not a foul low cost, contemplating the true deal prices greater than ten instances that.

If you wish to see the Lego Ferrari for your self, it will likely be on show at Legoland Florida beginning March eighth.

Motorsport

It Took 350,000 Lego Bricks To Make This Life-Size Volvo V70

We adore the irony of an older “brick” Volvo V70 immortalized as a life-size Lego wagon made completely of, nicely, bricks. According to Volvo, this 1:1 creation has been a piece in progress for over a yr, with the corporate sharing some photographs of the construct to Facebook.

The builder is David Gustafsson, a Lego megafan from Sweden who gained upwards of 400,000 Lego items by way of the Lego Masters competitors just a few years again. He’s an achieved Lego artist on smaller scales, and that win prompted him to construct a full-size Lego model of the particular Volvo V70 he drives. Brickscale.com reveals his progress which admittedly is not completely Lego. There’s a metallic body beneath, together with regular wheels and tires on which the V70 rolls.

 

Virtually the whole lot else, nevertheless, comes straight from the world of Lego. That consists of the seats, sprint, steering wheel, and purposeful instrument cluster. The entrance and rear clips are supported by Lego bulkheads beneath. The doorways open, and the lights activate. It’s virtually an actual automotive.

In truth, this Lego wagon has all types of purposeful objects. Perusing David’s Instagram web page we see energy mirrors, rotating knobs for the local weather management, a movable shifter, and headlights that pivot when turning the steering wheel. Yes, it has purposeful steering, which is necessary as a result of there’s additionally an electrical motor powering the wheels. In different phrases, that is technically an EV you may truly drive. 

 

According to Brickscale, the V70 was not too long ago on show on the Ecar Expo in Gothenburg the place of us might watch the meeting course of in motion. That was again in December; two weeks in the past David shared Instagram photographs displaying the near-complete inside. A video from final week reveals the rear portion of the roof is completed now, too.

 

Being a work-in-progress, there are upwards of 350,000 bricks invested into the construct proper now. It’s unclear whether or not all 400,000 from the Lego Masters win will finally be used, however we’ll be watching David’s socials for updates as he nears the end line. If you occur to be in Sweden, the automotive will make public appearances at various locations by way of April.

Motorsport

This Motorized Lego Snake With 200 Wheels Will Make Your Holiday Extra Creepy

We’ve seen loads of unusual custom Lego builds through the years, however none which have the potential for conjuring nightmares. If you are an individual who does not have an issue with snakes, this most likely is not an enormous deal. For the remainder, contemplate yourselves warned earlier than continuing additional.

This curious creation involves us from the Brick Experiment Channel on YouTube. It’s a Lego snake that strikes with all of the wiggly witchcraft that you just get from a real-life reptile. Sure, some folks may name this a Lego prepare because it rides on wheels and, admittedly, additionally strikes like a prepare. But it will get smaller as you attain the tip, similar to the tail of a snake. That’s what haunts our mind in the intervening time.

Lego 200-Wheel Snake Car
Lego 200-Wheel Snake Car

Whatever you determine to name it, we will all agree it is superior. Putting one thing like this collectively may appear simple, however because the video demonstrates, the position of the wheels and the type of hinges used play an enormous position in how nicely it drives. One does not merely stick wheels onto 21 ft (sure, 21 ft) of Lego bricks and drive it round the home – using a middle mounting level for the wheels with hinges rather than ball joints provides the Lego snake all types of flexibility for turns. It’s not so nice on hills, however hey, you may’t win all of them.

It completely wins on greatest use of extra Lego wheels, although. Yes, there are 200 on the dot (we counted), together with the 4 wheels used on the tractor. The design provides it stunning maneuverability, and did we point out it is a bit creepy to see in motion? The video ends with an inward spiral that, whereas spectacular, may additionally come throughout as a snake consuming its personal tail.

Kidding apart, this can be a candy construct from a channel identified for cool Lego initiatives. We cannot wait to see what’s coming subsequent.

Motorsport

Lego Speed Champions Mustang Dark Horse And Audi S1 E-Tron Leaked

We’ve got exciting news for Lego fans who love cars. German retailer JB Spielwaren has leaked the next wave of Lego Speed Champions. The set includes a Ford Mustang, two BMWs, and the Audi S1 E-Tron concept. However, fans may have to wait until next year to get their hands on them.

BMW is also represented in the Lego Speed Champions line with the M4 GT3 and the M Hybrid V8 bundled in a single kit. The real-life M Hybrid made its debut in June 2022 and is scheduled to race at Le Mans next year. Meanwhile, the M4 GT3 was unveiled at the beginning of last year.

Lego Speed Champions BMW M4 GT3 M Hybrid
Lego Speed Champions BMW M4 GT3 M Hybrid

The German theme continues with Audi. The Audi S1 E-Tron Quattro, also known as the Hoonitron, is available as a 274-piece kit. It seems that Audi has opted for a livery that doesn’t include Ken Block, who unfortunately passed away at the beginning of 2023. We are currently waiting for one final Gymkhana featuring Block and the Hoonitron, which was filmed late in 2022 and scheduled for release this month.

For muscle car enthusiasts, there’s another Lego Mustang in the lineup. The 2024 Dark Horse makes its appearance in brick form, sporting a blue color and consisting of 334 pieces. This model represents the top-tier Ford Mustang in the seventh-generation lineup, delivering 500 horsepower from its 5.0-liter V8 engine. It is positioned below the Mustang GTD, which boasts 800 hp within its aggressive race-inspired body.

Lego Speed Champions Audi S1 E-Tron Quattro
Lego Speed Champions Audi S1 E-Tron Quattro

According to JB Speilwaren, the Mustang and Audi kits may not be available until March. The BMW kit, on the other hand, could be released in January. While pre-order prices are mentioned for European customers, costs in the US are not yet available. If this release follows the pricing of previous Speed Champions kits, we can expect prices to fall in the range of $20 to $40.

Technology

Ranking the Top 5 Most Expensive LEGO Sets Ever Released

Coming in at number five on the list of the most expensive LEGO sets ever made is the Titanic, with the product code 10294. Despite not being associated with a popular franchise like “Star Wars” or “Lord of the Rings,” the iconic luxury cruise ship inspired a record-breaking movie and remains one of the most famous vessels in history.

The Titanic model is part of LEGO’s Icons series, which features other notably pricey sets such as the Eiffel Tower and Roman Colosseum. This Creator Expert exclusive set was launched on November 8, 2021, and had a retail price of $679.99. It is expected to be retired by LEGO sometime in mid-to-late 2024. Once it goes out of production, its resale value is projected to reach at least $828.

This set is a 1:200 scale replica of the actual RMS Titanic and consists of an astonishing 9,090 pieces, making the assembly quite time-consuming. However, it does not include any minifigures, so you won’t find a ship captain or even Rose and Jack figures to play with. Additionally, a model iceberg is not included in the set.

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Hyundai Exter Showcased With India’s Largest Outdoor Lego Installation


Over 3 lakh LEGO bricks, more than 1,200 hours of creation and four days of assembly went into this installment

Hyundai Exter LEGO Billboard

Hyundai has unveiled India’s biggest outdoor LEGO installation showcasing their latest offering, the Hyundai Exter. Located at Cyberhub in Gurugram, the LEGO installment is in the form of a billboard made of 3,02,406 individual LEGO bricks.

Hyundai Exter LEGO Billboard

This installment has pieced together a team of 28 LEGO artists, took over 1200 hours to be created and was assembled in a span of four days. The billboard has also made its way into the Asia Book of Records as the “Largest Hoarding made using LEGO bricks”.

Also Read: Hyundai Venue Knight Edition Launched At Rs 10 Lakh

Mr. Virat Khullar, Vertical Head, Marketing, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “At Hyundai, we are always in pursuit of new and innovative means that engages and excites our consumers.” He further added, “This installation takes centre stage in our Hyundai Exter Launch Campaign, redefining outdoor marketing and brand connection.”

Hyundai Exter

The Hyundai Exter has garnered over 50,000 bookings since the order books were opened in May. The micro SUV comes with a 1.2-litre petrol engine (83PS/114Nm) and is paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed AMT.

Also Read: Hyundai India Hikes Prices Of 2 SUVs By Up To Rs 48,000

This LEGO billboard will be on display till September 17, 2023. Let us know what you think about this installment in the comments below.

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Motorsport

Perseverance Rover Lego Kit Debuts For You To Explore Mars From Your Desk

Lego has announced a new model of the NASA Mars Perseverance Rover, which comes with advanced features. The kit includes 360-degree steering, a fully articulated suspension, and a movable arm. It will be available for purchase on August 1, 2023, for $99.99.

With a total of 1,132 pieces, this Lego model is recommended for builders aged 10 and above. Once completed, the model measures 12.5 inches long, 9 inches wide, and 9 inches tall. It includes various replicated features of the rover such as the power unit, antennae, cameras, and scientific instruments. Additionally, the kit also includes a miniature version of the Ingenuity flying drone.


Motorsport

1961 Chevrolet Convertible Now Available as Lego Kit for $149.99

The Lego Icons line has added a new piece of automotive art to its collection – a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette convertible. This highly detailed model will be available for purchase starting on August 1, and it is priced at $149.99.

The kit consists of a total of 1,210 pieces, and when completed, the Corvette measures approximately 13 inches long, 6 inches wide, and 4 inches tall. Lego recommends this model for builders who are 18 years or older.