We often raise an eyebrow at high-end automakers’ cross-branding efforts, but officially licensed Lego renditions of some of today’s most legendary performance cars is something we can get behind. That’s what the video above purports to show, and based on the level of detail on display, we think these so-called Lego Speed Champion sets might just be legit.It starts with a Lego LaFerrari, a Lego Porsche 918 Spyder and a Lego McLaren P1 (note the use of a Lego snowboard to represent the P1’s retractable rear wing) -- the modern hypercar trifecta -- with a bonus track-ready Ferrari 458 Italia GT2 thrown in for good measure.They’re not the most accurate Lego car models we’ve seen (none dare question the greatness of Model Team), and they make heavy use of decals to convey emblems, lights and other details -- a questionable tactic for Lego purists -- but the cars are minifigure-scale and the kits’ small sizes mean they aren’t likely to break the bank. This is a full-sized, driveable Lego hot rod
Making tiny cars out of Lego is a noble (and fun) pursuit, but imagine making an entirely functional automobile out of the little plastic bricks. It might end up looking a bit pixelated, like a ... Other, larger sets appear to include a McLaren Formula One racing garage (complete with F1 car), a Scuderia Ferrari truck with race car and pit crew and what appears to be a podium, starting grid and two Porsche Cup cars.We like the little details like the telemetry stations, an extra front wing (for all those intense bang-ups on your little Monaco circuit) and a pit crew Vespa scooter. We can’t make out which track is shown on the map in the Scuderia truck, though.Info on these new sets is scarce for now, but we’ll be on the lookout for updates -- we’d like to add these to our personal collection. Kids will probably love ’em, too. For tradition’s sake, we hope the minfigiure Bernie Ecclestone can be persuaded to let the Team Octan get in on the new Lego racing action. Life-Size Lego 1964½ Ford Mustang
Weighing in at 1,712 pounds, this 1964½ Ford Mustang replica is made entirely of Legos. The 194,900-piece classic took 1,200 hours to assemble and measures 15 feet long, 6 feet wide, and over 4 feet tall. Unlike the life-size LEGO vehicles before it, this one includes a virtual horn and the sounds of a real Mustang engine, as well as working headlights and taillights. Ta'u has an electricity problem. Located in American Samoa, the island has been using diesel generators to produce energy for its grid — at massive cost. Each generator burns approximately 110,000 gallons of fuel per year, and shipping anything to the remote location is expensive. Tesla partnered with the island to build a solar generating plant that fulfills all the islands needs, and is one of the most advanced electrical grids in the world. 24 Hours at the World's Best BBQ The title of "Best BBQ in the World" is pretty subjective — we all have our own idea of what's best. For Bon Appetit deputy editor Andrew Knowlton, the best BBQ in the world is Franklin's Barbecue in Austin, Texas.
Andrew loves it so much, he spent 24 hours working there, and documented the entire day. How China Is Changing Hollywood With strict guidelines and restrictions on foreign films, obtaining a piece of China's box office revenue is no easy feat. Studios can either share their revenue, co-produce with a Chinese company, or pay a flat-rate fee to get their films through, but the country still only allows 34 films in. To ensure their films make it on the screens, Hollywood will change locations, characters, and even scripts to depict China in a positive light. Evolution of the F1 Steering Wheel From a simple wood-and-metal circle to the ergonomic square packed with buttons, the steering wheel has went from just turning the wheels to the nerve center of modern race cars. The basic function of the wheel hasn't changed, but what's now asked to do has changed radically since the introduction of the automobile.The requested URL /article.php?id=1132 was not found on this server.
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