Anyone remotely connected to the fun bricked world of LEGO creations knows very well that a German retailer recently spilled all the beans on what’s new for the Speed Champions range for the summer. And, since we’re freaks about anything car-related, we immediately took notice and started to dissect the new sets one by one.
According to the info provided by JB Spielwaren, there’s a total of six new sets up for grabs starting early June. One can go for modern hypercars such as the Koenigsegg Jesko (76900), affordable and contemporary sports cars such as the Toyota Supra GR (76901), something as collectible as a McLaren Elva (76902), or showcase your drag racing love with the Mopar Dodge Dragster and 1970 Challenger (76904).
Interestingly, the Danish toy company also opted to provide the interesting mix of something vintage and another thing (modern) racer. As such, there are a couple of sets (number 76903 and 76905) that fit this description very well.
That’s because they have no less than four vehicle options inside. As such, you can have either a $39.99 set containing the Chevrolet Corvette C8.R race car and a 1968 C3 or the $49.99 (prices according to brickcatch.com) Ford GT Heritage Edition and Bronco R.
In my opinion, either of these might be the best highlight from the new roster. They basically have something for everyone, be them kids or adults - and no matter what kind of automotive sector they love (motorsport, off-roading, classics, or modern). Frankly, if money is no objection, it would be a shame not to have both.
Basically, with these sets (remember the $150 vintage LEGO Porsche 911 set?), the company is making sure to add new bricks (pun intended) to the creative ways of inter-generational bonding. After all, once they’re finished, kids, parents and even grandparents can play together...
Oh, and in case there’s more spare change around, why not throw a shot at the quarter-mile aficionado LEGO set to make sure you have the perfect Detroit Three roster?
Aurel has aimed high all his life (literally, at 16 he was flying gliders all by himself) so in 2006 he switched careers and got hired as a writer at his favorite magazine. Since then, his work has been published both by print and online outlets, most recently right here, on autoevolution. Full profile
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