Lego's New Car-Centric Building Sets Cater to Hoonigans and Historians
Key takeaways
- Looking for a minifig Ken Block with his trusty Hoonicorn or a Ford Model T made of bricks?
- And, if we're being entirely honest, some of those "kids" are in their mid-40s and have mortgages and car payments.
- If you're into cars, then Lego has a long history of offering all kinds of cool model sets, from the minifig-scale Speed Champions sets to more complex Technic builds with functioning gearboxes and steering.
Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.
Looking for a minifig Ken Block with his trusty Hoonicorn or a Ford Model T made of bricks? Lego has you covered.
Lego Lego has over a dozen new car-based sets, from F1 to The Fast and the Furious.There are kid-friendly minifig sets from the Speed Champions line, and more challenging builds from Technic.There's a broader lineup than ever, all from the company that is technically the world's largest tire manufacturer.Working at Lego has to be one of the more fun jobs out there, getting paid to come up with cool building sets that kids all over the world get to enjoy. And, if we're being entirely honest, some of those "kids" are in their mid-40s and have mortgages and car payments. Building Lego can help you take a break from all those grown-up responsibilities.
If you're into cars, then Lego has a long history of offering all kinds of cool model sets, from the minifig-scale Speed Champions sets to more complex Technic builds with functioning gearboxes and steering. Heck, you don't even have to go with an actual car: Lego will now sell you a model of seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari racing helmet. It even comes with a little Lewis minifig.