Is there a more perfect project to build out of LEGO? Teslas angular Cybertruck shocked the world when it was revealed, completely devoid of any curved lines.Now, you could build your own desk-sized Cybertruck, if this project gets enough votes.The LEGO Cybertruck design was shared on the site LEGO Ideas, where users can submit their own LEGO set concepts and have people vote on them to become official products. The Cybertruck was submitted by user BrickinNick.Concepts go through a period where they collect votes, and when they hit 10,000, theyre reviewed by the company as a potential future product. The Cybertruck project has 592 more days to reach that 10,000-vote mark, and its already surpassed more than half that. Its more than just a cool design BrickinNick has a good reason for wanting to see a LEGO Cybertruck on store shelves.Teslas mission has always been to accelerate the worlds transition to sustainable energy, BrickinNick says. This aligns with the LEGO Groups goal of sustainability and leaving a positive impact on the planet. As of yet, EVs have only been marginally represented in the LEGO set catalog. The striking yet fun design of this LEGO Cybertruck would be an amazing way to get kids and adults alike excited about EVs and all the good they can do for our environment. The project also relies on Tesla granting LEGO a license to produce the brick truck. Whether the LEGO version or the Telsa version comes out first is the real race, since theres more than a year on the clock for LEGO fans to vote on the thing.If you just cant wait for a scale Cybertruck that long, one graphic designer has already released a template for a papercraft version you can print off and fold into a model yourself. Now if youll excuse us, we have to use the office printer for unrelated
Origin: LEGO, please make this blocky Tesla Cybertruck kit a real thing
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Nissan GT-R Nismo gets bricked by LEGO Speed Champions
LEGO has turned plenty of vehicles into toys over the years, but, believe it or not, never as an official partnership with a Japanese automaker. That makes the LEGO Speed Champions Nissan GT-R Nismo a first of its kind, kind of. The 298-part LEGO GT-R Nismo is 25-per-cent larger than previous Speed Champions sets. LEGOs designers say they enjoyed the challenge of getting the Japanese supercars aesthetic, including those crucial taillights, to come through in brick form. View this post on Instagram No driver’s license required! Thanks to our partnership with @lego, children of all ages can build and drive their own Nissan #GTR #NISMO – made out of #LEGO® bricks 🙌 Available globally in January 2020. #OMGTR A post shared by Nissan (@nissan) on Nov 25, 2019 at 8:22am PST“In LEGO Speed Champions, we always aim to include new types of racing vehicles. And when we focused on drifting and racing, the record-breaking Nissan GT-R, and especially the new GT-R NISMO, was at the top of our wish list,” said LEGO design lead Chris Stamp. “Authenticity is always our main concern, and we spent a lot of time exploring different building techniques to correctly recreate the taillights, as they are one of the most recognizable details on the car. I am really happy with the end result!”They’re happy, but how about you? The real GT-R Nismo does have some corners on it, but there’s still a roundness that never quite comes through in brick form. It took the LEGO pros a year total to develop the set, compared to the 10-plus years it took Nissan to build the actual car. Unfortunately, it’s not likely to help with your holiday gift list, because it doesn’t go on sale until January
Origin: Nissan GT-R Nismo gets bricked by LEGO Speed Champions
New Land Rover Defender available as 2573-piece Lego Technic kit
Unlike Land Rover’s car, which will only be sold with an automatic gearbox, Lego has equipped its Defender with its ‘most sophisticated’ four-speed sequential unit yet. Niels Henrik Horsted, marketing director at the Danish toy firm, said: “With every Lego element, children can build anything they can imagine. I’m very excited about this new model – a truly impressive job done by our Lego Group designers. “Together with Land Rover, we’ve blended elements, design and innovative engineering into a set that shows the boundless creativity of Lego play, and that with Lego Technic you can build for real.” While the real Defender is available in a comprehensive range of paint schemes, the model is finished in an olive green. It measures 420mm long, 220mm high and 200mm wide. Pricing is yet to be officially confirmed by Lego, although reports suggest it will be available from £159 in the UK. Ahead of its launch, the new Defender underwent more than 750,000 miles of testing in some of “the most inhospitable environments” in the world. This involved hot weather testing in Africa and North America, cold-weather testing at -40deg C, altitude testing at up to 13,000 feet and performance running at the Nurburgring. It is not yet known whether the pre-launch test programme Lego has conducted on the Technic Defender has been as extensive. The Defender is the latest motoring icon to be rendered in Lego form, and joins the Volkswagen Beetle and Type 2, original Mini, Aston Martin DB5 and Routemaster bus in the Danish firm’s motoring-themed Technic
Origin: New Land Rover Defender available as 2573-piece Lego Technic kit
LEGO made a life-size Harley-Davidson Fat Boy to celebrate new set
Just in time for the beginning of the end of riding season, LEGO has released a Creator Expert series Harley-Davidson Fat Boy model. And because it’s basically just what you do now, it’s also built a life-size replica to go with it. You can only own one of them, though. LEGO worked with Harley-Davidson to create the 33-cm model, which comes together from 1,023 pieces, including bits that make up a Milwaukee-Eight engine with pistons that pump when you spin the rear wheel; a moveable gearshift; brake; dual exhaust pipes; functioning kickstand; teardrop fuel tank; handlebar steering; and a speedometer. “It’s been exceptionally exciting for Harley-Davidson to collaborate with the LEGO Group — another brand that champions creativity and expression,” said Heather Malenshek, Chief Marketing Officer at Harley-Davidson. “Not only do we want customers to be inspired by the end result, we want them to enjoy the building process.”The set goes on sale August 1, or July 17 for LEGO VIP. Then theres the life-size model. Its not actually drivable like that Bugatti Chiron, but it does a pretty good imitation, with Wi-fi-animation control for light and sound effects, and silver-coated parts. It took LEGOs Master Builders some 865 hours to click together its 69,569 pieces.Harley and/or LEGO fans can check out the life-size LEGO Harley Fat Boy at select LEGO stores and Harley-Davidson
Origin: LEGO made a life-size Harley-Davidson Fat Boy to celebrate new set
New Land Rover Defender leaks online – in Lego form
Images have appeared online that appear to show the new Land Rover Defender completely undisguised – albeit in Lego Technic form. The Danish toy firm is gearing up to launch a new 2573-piece Lego Technic replica Defender, which was reported by Lego enthusiast website The Brothers Brick after being initially posted on the Smyths toys website. The model appears to be of the reborn new Defender, which the British firm is currently testing ahead of its launch later this year. Reportedly due to go on sale in October – shortly after the real Defender is unveiled – the Lego Defender will feature a working steering mechanism, four-speed sequential gearbox, three differentials and independent suspension. It will also be fitted with a working winch. The model is based on the short-wheelbase three-door Defender ’90’ variant. A five-door ‘110’ version of the real car will also be offered. While the real Defender has so far only been seen in camouflage livery, the model will be finished in an olive green. It will also be 420mm long, 220mm high and 200mm wide. The model is yet to be officially confirmed by Lego, although reports suggest is will be priced at £159 in the UK. Land Rover says that the new Defender has already undergone more than 750,000 miles of testing in some of “the most inhospitable environments” in the world. This has involved hot weather testing in Africa and North America, cold-weather testing at -40deg C, altitude testing at up to 13,000 feet and performance running at the Nurburgring. It is not yet known whether the pre-launch test programme Lego has conducted on the Technic Defender has been as
Origin: New Land Rover Defender leaks online – in Lego form
You know you want this remote-controlled Lego Land Rover Defender
Lego’s Product Ideas are kind of like concepts in the automotive world — they’re one-off builds that are presented to the public to test the waters and gauge interest. If enough people are into it, Lego makes it a set and sells it officially. If not, well, hopefully it was fun to build. The latest Idea to get our attention is this Land Rover Defender using two electric motors driving all four wheels, and a remote control with which to control them. As the builder himself points out, there have been other Lego Defenders in the past, but none have included 4WD or a remote control like this one. The model is constructed on Lego’s Technic chassis, with the creator adding rear pendular suspension, and an L-motor on each of the axles. Apparently the Defender, which is constructed of around 1,800 pieces, one battery pack, and one infra-red receiver, “has a shape that lends itself to Lego very well.” The model currently has two small antennas connected to the roof which communicate with the remote, but the builder believes the model will work perfectly with the brand’s upcoming Technic power system. With the small electric motors geared down and power going to all four wheels, the mini off-roader moves deliberately over all sorts of tiny terrain. If you like the look of the model and wouldn’t mind taking a Lego Defender of your own through an obstacle course in your backyard, you can vote here to support the idea. At the time of publication, the project had 974 of the 10,000 Supporters required to trigger an official review by Lego in 302 days.
Origin: You know you want this remote-controlled Lego Land Rover Defender
This functioning Tesla Model X is the latest rad Lego fan-build
There have been many Lego replicas, big and small, come to light on the Internet in recent years, many of which we’ve covered here. What makes this latest example, a 1:10 model of the Tesla Model X, worthy of your attention is the fact its creators at RoboticLife found a way to incorporate nine small Lego motors to accomplish a variety of electric functions including four-wheel-drive, automatic doors and an adjustable suspension. And it’s all controlled by a mobile app. The suspension adjusting between ‘standard’ and ‘high’ – the latter being reserved for when the little EV needs to do some off-roading, like drive over some leaves or a small branch – is highly satisfying to behold. A hand pushing down on the front and rear of the model demonstrates the softness of the suspension. The falcon doors don’t open quite as smoothly as on the real things, but they’re made out of plastic bricks, so—. The front doors also operate automatically, just like in the actual vehicle. The Lego Model X can even do something the real Model X can’t—open its doors while moving. Inside, a paper cutout of the vertical infotainment screen is mounted to the dash. Because it’s not officially sanctioned by Lego, the kit for this Model X build isn’t for sale anywhere, but its creators at RoboticLife are offering the build instructions for just US$2. Hit them up on Facebook if you want in.
Origin: This functioning Tesla Model X is the latest rad Lego fan-build
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