Porsche 911 GT3 RSproduct_label_list_price_accessibility 78 Reviews121FIND MORE PRODUCTS LIKE THISTechnicCarsDiscover the iconic Porsche 911 GT3 RS! Porsche 911 GT3 RS Reviews - page 2Be the first to write a reviewPlease confirm you are not a robot by checking the box.Lego is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and successful toys of all time, and it seems like an almost daily occurrence that one Lego builder or another makes your jaw literally hit the floor with their impressive creations—but sometimes, they come from the company itself. Petrolicious has featured some of these Lego artists before (in many respects, that’s what they are), artists who just happen to use Lego bricks as their medium to showcase that imagination and craftsmanship have virtually no limits. We’re big fans of people like Malte Dowrowski who not only free-styled a bespoke Porsche 997 GT3 4.0, but also his own Martini and Rossi Porsche racing team as well. All out of Lego, of course. But not everybody can be a builder who can figure things out by themselves and build a bespoke model “freehand”.
For the rest of us, there are the official Lego sets that come complete with instruction manuals, and the company has been on a tear in recent years, packaging up some amazing kits in their own right like the Lego Taj Mahal, the Lego Ghostbusters Firehouse, and let’s not forget about the Lego Death Star. Because, seriously, who doesn’t need their own small medicine ball-sized Death Star? That is what I was both a little apprehensive and excited to receive the just-released Lego Technic 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS kit that the company developed in conjunction with Porsche. Apprehensive because the kit contains 2,704 pieces, and that a mischievous toddler lives in my house. Excited because it had been a long while since I built a Lego kit, and I was interested to see if building this Technic kit would teach me something—about Lego, cars, or engineering. The Lego Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS kit comes in an impressive box, so you know you’re in for something special. When you open the lid, the first thing you see is the instruction manual with the Porsche crest on the cover.
Then you take out the manual…and find it’s 578-pages long. OK, this is probably going to take some time, especially if you haven’t built a Technic model before. To help set the mood, and ease you into it—and to try and make you forget about the considerable heft of the instructions—the first section chronicles the history of Porsche, and parallels both the actual “991” GT3 RS development with the Lego version which happened at the same time. There are four smaller sub-boxes of parts in the kit, each pertaining to a different chapter in the manual, and roughly corresponding to how Porsche might build the actual car. For example, start with the drivetrain, build the chassis, then marry the two together, just like the factory does it. Next comes the frame, and then body. There are a total of 856 steps in the instruction manual, and by my (very patient) wife’s account, I expended several hours of effort on just the first sub-box. I did say this was Lego’s “advanced” line, didn’t I?
No bones about it, this kit was an immense challenge for me, not just by its size, but also because of its intricacy. But, as the hours…and days…wore on, and more and more of the pieces interlocked, a car began to take shape, albeit very slowly. If you’re new to Technic, there are some different pieces than regular Lego kits, but if you take your time, and work over a preferably clean neutral background, you’ll be fine. You’ll probably still be as exhausted as I was when I installed the last piece: Step 856: insert a snazzy piece of Lego luggage into the trunk of the Lego Porsche. Anyway, I finally built a car that was almost 24 inches long and detailed with opening doors, engine lid, “frunk,” plus working technical functions like suspension, steering, and a working flappy–paddle gearbox. It’s all pretty impressive, actually. The car is one of the most complex devices a person can own, yet many of us just take for granted that our cars just “work” they way they do.
When we turn the key, we tend to forget that an immense amount of thought, and mechanical know-how went into making them the way they are. Where an actual car’s systems might be somewhat unfathomable, its inner workings encased in metal, unknowable unless you take it apart, you can see all the goings-on in the Lego version. Turn a wheel and see all the gears turn. The same holds true with the steering: the action of turning the wheel turns a shaft attached to a gear that acts on a rack so that the wheels turn. The result is that while while Technic’s engineering is a more simple abstraction than of an actual automobile, through building this 2,704-piece behemoth I now have a better understanding for the engineering that goes into a car I can drive. That makes building a Technic kit worth considering for any automobile enthusiast. I dare say that if you can complete this kit, you shouldn’t discount yourself from taking on other challenges…such as building an actual engine, or even a whole car.
Thank you to Lego for sending Petrolicious an early copy of this set to review. This 23 Window VW Bus Is A Perfectly Preserved Time Capsule The BMW 328 Mille Miglia Touring Coupé Is A Work Of Art 7 Singers In One Place Is Almost More Than We Can Handle These LEGO Porsche Models Are The Most Accurate We’ve Ever Seen The Porsche 911 Was Not Designed Around Its Rear Engine If You Can't Afford Your Own Race Team, Build It! The Designer's Story: Albrecht Goertz Colorful Icons, A Pantera And A 911LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS (42056) Free Store Pickup Available in 5-10 days: Select a store Gift givers, please note that this item may be shipped in the manufacturer's original packaging, which may reveal what's inside. LEGO® Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS Building Set A low growl of an engine cuts its way through the crowd. Just like its full-size counterpart, this LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS Building Set embodies both the luxury and sportiness of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS.
Inside the premium packaging, each set of elements is boxed to replicate the real-life assembly process. Porsche fans will relish in the authentic 911 GT3 RS styling, from the aerodynamic bodywork and sporty adjustable rear spoiler to the red suspension springs and detailed brake calipers. By opening the doors, builders can access the cockpit with detailed dashboard, working steering wheel, realistic seating and even a glove compartment that features a unique model serial number. With 2,704 pieces to construct, the LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS supplies hours upon hours of authentic building fun. 1:8 scale model boasts stunning orange bodywork, an adjustable rear spoiler and authentic headlights and taillights Hood opens to reveal a storage compartment and suitcase Wheels feature original-design rims with RS emblems, detailed brake calipers and low-profile tires Detailed flat 6 engine with moving pistons is housed within the rear lid Also comes with red suspension springs, a working gearbox, a steering wheel with gearshift paddles, detailed seating and opening doors
Unique serial number can be seen by opening the glove compartment Included full-color collector's book highlights the history of LEGO Technic and Porsche GT cars and contains comprehensive building instructions Collection of authentic stickers brings this Porsche to life Approximate dimensions: 22"L x 9"W x 6"H Luxurious box packaging makes this LEGO set a great gift for collectors and Porsche enthusiasts ages 16 years and older LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS Experience the iconic Porsche 911 GT3 RS with this authentic LEGO® Technic replica. Inside the box you'll discover a special collector's book chronicling the history of LEGO Technic and Porsche GT cars, together with 4 original-design rims bearing the RS emblem. The sets of elements are boxed, and the building sequence gives an insight into the real-life vehicle's assembly process. The model features detailed, orange bodywork, red suspension springs, detailed headlights, taillights, brake calipers and rims with low-profile tires.
The accessible cockpit features a detailed dashboard, working gearbox, steering wheel with gearshift paddles, racing seats and a glove compartment containing a unique serial number. Functions include opening doors and hood with storage compartment and suitcase, and an opening rear lid that houses a detailed flat 6 engine with moving pistons. This 1:8 scale model has been designed to provide an immersive and rewarding building experience.The LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS (42056) Features:Includes a collection of authentic stickersCheck out the orange color schemeLift the rear lid to access the detailed flat 6 engine with moving pistonsIncludes a special full-color collector's book including the history of LEGO® Technic and Porsche GT cars, plus comprehensive building instructions Open the glove compartment to reveal the unique serial numberPorsche 911 GT3 RS measures over 6 inch (17 centimeter) high, 22 inch (57 centimeter) long and 9 inch (25 centimeter) wide Includes a collection of authentic stickers;
Check out the orange color scheme Lift the rear lid to access the detailed flat 6 engine with moving pistons Includes a special full-color collector's book including the history of LEGO® Technic and Porsche GT cars, plus comprehensive building instructions Open the glove compartment to reveal the unique serial number Porsche 911 GT3 RS measures over 6 inch (17 centimeter) high, 22 inch (57 centimeter) long and 9 inch (25 centimeter) wide Product Dimensions (in inches):18.9 x 14.8 x 6.0 This item is sold in our stores Orders placed for Store Pickup will receive online pricing and promotions In-stock status is approximate and may not reflect recent sales Not all items are carried at all stores. Please click the "Select a store" link to check product availability Packaging:This item may be shipped in the manufacturer's original packaging, which could reveal the contents of the box Displaying reviews 1-10Previous | Next »awesome toy Love it My return to technic.....