A couple of days ago, the LEGO Group revealed a collection of new products as part of a large celebration of the exciting world of racing, that sees the company partnering with a variety of iconic car and racing brands including BMW, McLaren Racing & Senna brand, and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team, to bring incredible vehicles to its different themes.
With the new range of vehicles, the company aims to celebrate fans’ passion for racing and create exciting play experiences for families to enjoy together, as they recreate some of the most iconic cars of the industry.
Launching on March 1st will be two LEGO Speed Champions sets created in collaboration with partners at McLaren Racing and BMW, two LEGO Technic cars from Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team, one LEGO Icons car from McLaren and the Senna brand as well as two new racing-inspired cars from LEGO City.
“Play is a great way for families to bond over shared passions,” says Niels Henrik Horsted, Head of Product at the LEGO Group. “Coming together with a group of partners to create a variety of play experiences for families out there is a great opportunity for the LEGO Group, and we have created vehicles for both adults and kids, so they can enjoy a shared play experience together, as they build. We might all have different cars we prefer, different championships or competitions we like, different racing teams we cheer on, but what unites us is our shared love of exciting racing and incredible cars!”
LEGO ICONS has recreated one of the most successful F1 cars of all time, the 1988 McLaren MP4/4. Developed in collaboration with McLaren Racing and the Senna brand, the LEGO ICONS McLaren MP4/4 & Ayrton Senna has accurate detailing and realistic functions. The product includes working steering, rod suspension, an adjustable rear wing, slick tires, mirrors, a gearshift, a detailed turbocharged V6 engine, and a display stand for the car and Ayrton Senna minifigure.
The #10330 LEGO Icons McLaren MP4/4 & Ayrton Senna comes with 693 pieces, measures over 5 in. (12 cm) high, 12.5 in. (32 cm) long and 6.5 in. (17 cm) wide, and will retail for €79.99/$79.99/99.99 AUD/749 CNY/31990 HUF/99.99 CAD/1999 MXN. Available for pre-order at the LEGO Icons section of the Online LEGO Shop.
Included in the new range is even the same car in two different versions, for different recommended ages. So now, families can bond over a great building experience with the LEGO Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance for adults ages 18+ and the pull-back version for kids ages 7+. The 1:8 scale model for adults features authentic livery details, a working V6 engine with moving pistons fans can explore up close when removing the engine cover, an opening wing, individual suspension, functioning steering, and slick tires. The pull-back version for kids offers both an authentic look and great action-packed play, as kids can recreate their favorite racing moments.
The #42171 LEGO Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance comes with 1,642 pieces, measures over 5 in. (13 cm) high, 25 in. (63 cm) long and 10 in. (26 cm) wide, and retails for €219.99/$219.99/299.99 AUD/89990 HUF/1899 CNY/289.99 CAD. And the #42165 LEGO Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance Pull-Back comes with 240 pieces, measures over 2 in. (6 cm) high, 9.5 in. (24 cm) long and 4 in. (10 cm) wide, and retails for €26.99/$26.99/39.99 AUD/249 CNY/9990 HUF/34.99 CAD/679 MXN. Both sets will be available on March 1st at the LEGO Technic section of the Online LEGO Shop.
LEGO Speed Champions 2023 McLaren Formula 1 Race Car for kids ages 9+ allows young fans to experience the black-and-papaya livery as well as iconic design details from the real-life race car coming to life as they build. The LEGO Technic McLaren Formula 1 Race Car which launched in 2022 remains in the LEGO Group’s portfolio, so families can share a fun building experience together.
The LEGO Speed Champions BMW M4 GT3 & BMW M Hybrid V8 Race Cars pack features two models as well as two LEGO minifigure drivers. Fans aged 9+ can enjoy the double-pack and put the cars to the test racing against each other once the build is finished. Each of the race cars is packed with authentic details highlighting the iconic German car maker’s style and high performance.
The #76919 LEGO Speed Champions 2023 McLaren Formula 1 Race Car comes with 245 pieces, measures over 1.5 in. (4 cm) high, 7 in. (19 cm) long and 2.5 in. (7 cm) wide, and retails for €26.99/$26.99/39.99 AUD/249 CNY/9990 HUF/34.99 CAD/679 MXN. And the #76922 LEGO Speed Champions BMW M4 GT3 & BMW M Hybrid V8 Race Cars set comes with 676 pieces, measures over 7 in. (18 cm) long, and retails for €49.99/$44.99/74.99 AUD/449 CNY/17999 HUF/59.99 CAD/1149 MXN. Both sets will be available on March 1st at the LEGO Speed Champions section of the Online LEGO Shop.
LEGO City introduces two new racing-inspired sets for kids ages 4+ the LEGO City Green Race Car including driver and photographer, sporty tires, and a cool rear spoiler. The LEGO City Race Car and Car Carrier Truck includes a race car with a sleek ‘slammed-wide’ design with lowered suspension and flared fenders for ultimate handling and traction as well as a transporter with a loading ramp and two minifigure drivers.
The #60399 LEGO City Green Race Car comes with 56 pieces, measures over 1 in. (3 cm) high, 4.5 in. (11 cm) long and 2 in. (5 cm) wide, and retails for €9.99/$9.99/14.99 AUD/399 CNY/690 HUF/13.99 CAD/259 MXN. And the #60406 LEGO City Race Car and Car Carrier Truck comes with 328 pieces, measures over 3 in. (7 cm) high, 6.5 in. (17 cm) long and 2.5 in. (6 cm) wide, and retails for €29.99/$29.99/49.99 AUD/269 CNY/10990 HUF/39.99 CAD/759 MXN. Both sets are already available at the LEGO City section of the Online LEGO Shop.
What do you think? How do you like the new LEGO race cars? Are you planning to get any of them? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!
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