Shell, officially known as Royal Dutch Shell plc, is a real world oil company. Until the introduction of the fictional gasoline company Octan in 1992, Shell was the common gasoline brand featured in LEGO sets. Shell often sells exclusive promotional LEGO sets at its petrol stations, for example, Ferrari sets are often seen in the Petrol Stations. The first Shell sets were released in 1966. These were only available in Europe though. In the US, only sets with Exxon livery were released. Beginning in 1986, Shell sets were also released in the US. With the introduction of Octan in 1992, no regular Shell sets were released anymore, except the occasional promo sets. In 2012, Shell released new LEGO promotional sets featuring Ferrari vehicles, in Hong Kong and Macau. Later in 2014, Shell released another set of LEGO promotional sets featuring Ferrari vehicles, miniature Grand Prix podium and miniature Shell station model. They are currently available in Hong Kong and Singapore.
In October of 2014, LEGO did not renew its partnership with Shell after Greenpeace and many other petition signers urged LEGO not to after Shell announced its plan to drill for oil in the Arctic.Please login using one of the following services:More GeekeryFeaturesLogan Exclusive: Sir Patrick Stewart Signs Off as Prof. X, and Talks Star Trek vs X-MenNew 3D Puzzle Cars Zoom Into Shell SingaporeFeaturesToys It’s time to build your own model toy cars at Shell stations again!No, Shell’s deal with Lego has ended, but the oil and gas company has partnered with someone new, to offer 5 new model car kits, and one massive Shell station to park them in.These exclusive 3-D puzzle kits form replicas of iconic vehicles, from the Hummer H2T, Lamborghini Veneno, Mustang FR500C, Audi R8 V10 and Mini Cooper. They are available for S$8.95 with every S$60 gross purchase of Shell V-Power Nitro+, and S$12.95 with every $60 gross purchase of Shell FuelSave fuels.Unlike traditional build it yourself cars, these three dimensional-jigsaw plastic puzzle pieces have a unique snap-on feature that turns the complete model into one sturdy model.
As you can see, the complete models are pretty big, and sturdy. The wheels spin and turn, and play like actual toy cars. Now, building it is a bit tough, though, as the pieces come in different bags, and you need to sort them all out, and assemble them in order, so that the pieces call in like a complete structure.The Shell V-Power Vroom Puzzle car models are available to all customers who purchase fuel at Shell and present their Shell Escape, Shell Corporate Card, or Shell Value Car Card before purchase.Here are the dates for each model’s release:DateCar ModelColour10 October 2016Hummer H2TDark Grey24 October 2016Lamborghini VenenoGreen7 November 2016Mustang FR500CRed with white stripes21 November 2016Audi R8 V10White5 December 2016Mini CooperDark BlueAnd after that, pick up Shell’s first ever Shell Station replica model, which will be available from December 19, 2016. This is the big one and the final diorama piece for your collection.Each model comes in a self-assembly kit made out of numerous puzzle pieces.
The final Shell Station model can also fit up to 3 puzzle cars. This will be available at $18 with every $60 gross purchase of Shell V-Power Nitro+, and S$22 with every S$60 gross purchase of Shell FuelSave fuels.Alas, it seems that toy collectors will have to go elsewhere to complete the fleet of cars, as Singapore does not seem to have the Corvette C6.R in the local release. The yellow race car is available in Hong Kong and Macau.Drop a Facebook comment below! Spied: All-new Isuzu MU-X SUV photos and pricing Ford PH reveals details of all-new Mustang 50 Years Limited Edition Love Volvo's Swedish build: V40 first drive Hyundai presents 2016 Tucson, i20 Cross Sport in a green setting Groundbreaking, high-class interior for Volvo’s all-new XC90 Toyota Hilux sneak peek: Refining the pickup formula Fil-Am girl kills self by jumping onto highway, apparently after online shaming by her father Peugeot and the arts: an eclectic yet perfect mix Here’s news from Shell and our favorite carmaker, Lego: Shell has launched its new Shell V-Power Nitro+ Lego Collection, an exclusive range of buildable Ferrari collectibles made out of Lego bricks.
Available today at Shell stations across the country, the new range embodies the spirit of technological innovation and improved performance that is at the heart of Shell V-Power Nitro+ fuels. Created in collaboration with Ferrari and the Lego Group, the Shell V-Power Nitro+ Lego Collection introduces six new models that promise to delight customers when they fill up at Shell. The collection includes four iconic Ferrari cars, a Finish Line and Podium with a Scuderia Ferrari Engineer Lego Minifigure, and a Shell Station modelled after the one at Fiorano Circuit, Scuderia Ferrari’s private racetrack in Maranello, with a Shell Scientist Lego Minifigure. “The new Shell V-Power Nitro+ Lego Collection builds on the success of the first range of collectibles launched in the Philippines in 2012 and we hope that with it, we can continue to capture the imagination of customers and motorsports fans young and old to construct their very own racing world,” said Anthony Lawrence Yam, Pilipinas Shell Vice President for Retail.
With a minimum fill-up of P1,500 of Shell quality fuels, customers will be able to purchase one of the six Lego models for P150 for Shell V-Power Nitro+ fuels or P180 for Shell FuelSave fuels. Shell Helix customers can also pick up a free model from the Shell V-Power Nitro+ Lego collection for every purchase of 4L Shell Helix HX7 or 6L Shell Helix HX7 Diesel. Upgrading the purchase to 4L of Shell Helix Ultra or 6L Shell Helix Ultra pack will give customers two free Lego models. The Shell V-Power Nitro+ Lego Collection The limited-edition collection celebrates the shared passion for performance in Shell’s 60-year Technical Partnership with Scuderia Ferrari. Shell has worked together with Ferrari and the Lego Group for more than half a year to create the new cars and playsets. The model cars in the new collection again feature the smallest pull-back motor ever produced by the Lego Group, created especially for Shell to propel each vehicle more than 2 metres on a single pull.
To rev up the excitement for Filipino motorists around the country, Pilipinas Shell brings back the Lego 1:1 model car where Filipinos can feel what it’s like to slide into a Formula 1 race car. The Lego 1:1 model car is inspired by the Ferrari 150° Italia, which was built by Ferrari to specifically compete in the Formula 1 World Championship. Watch the Lego 1:1 model car in select malls nationwide. Disclaimer: The comments uploaded on this site do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of management and owner of INQUIRER.net. We reserve the right to exclude comments that we deem to be inconsistent with our editorial standards. To subscribe to the Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper in the Philippines, call +63 2 896-6000 for Metro Manila and Metro Cebu or email your subscription request here.Contact the Philippine Daily Inquirer's day desk. Believe this article violates journalistic ethics? Contact the Inquirer's Reader's Advocate. Or write The Readers' Advocate: