SDRFormula1 Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) I found the blocky nose of the Fiesta is much less ugly and more subtle than it seemed in the leaked photos. Edited February 23, 2018 by SDRFormula1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickprawn Posted February 23, 2018 1 hour ago, vectormatic said: the 488 is a mess colour wise, using coloured bricks ruins the flowing lines of the colours on the real car, and the blue is just one colour too many, the stickers then take away any chance of doing a decent recolour, i hope the gt3 looks better The real car is also a mess colour-wise. So many different sponsors colours and influences all crammed onto the car. I’ve not liked the WEC AF Corse livery for a few years now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wilson3a10 Posted February 23, 2018 This probably next year? I wonder how the halo can be built in bricks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDRFormula1 Posted February 23, 2018 maybe a new mould? 27 minutes ago, wilson3a10 said: This probably next year? I wonder how the halo can be built in bricks. maybe a new mould? Plus i'm also interested in how they'll do the new rear wing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kape H2O Posted February 23, 2018 1 hour ago, wilson3a10 said: This probably next year? I wonder how the halo can be built in bricks. It will probably end up either with a new part or a windshield with stickers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickMonkeyMOCs Posted February 23, 2018 5 hours ago, wilson3a10 said: This probably next year? I wonder how the halo can be built in bricks. I expect a new custom piece would be better, but I've had a go at a brick-built halo (can't make it red though)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwil Posted February 23, 2018 When did F1 cars get so ugly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XAxles Posted February 24, 2018 4 hours ago, jonwil said: When did F1 cars get so ugly? The halo is little more than a band-aid solution. They'll be looking into Indycar's windscreen solution as the season goes on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vectormatic Posted February 24, 2018 17 hours ago, Brickprawn said: The real car is also a mess colour-wise. So many different sponsors colours and influences all crammed onto the car. I’ve not liked the WEC AF Corse livery for a few years now. Agreed, it is far too busy, but trying to emulate the flowing lines of those blue waves on the sides by brick-building them is just a poor choice on lego's part. There are far better liveries for the 488GTE for them to pick, but im guessing those would come too close to the 488 GT3 look this year, meaning they would have to change from going GTE+GT3 (or combine them in a single set like both 911 sets so far) All in all im quite torn on the big set, i simply dont know how i would fix the problems with the 488, and i dont think turning the 312T4 into a T2 is an option, stickerwise. I think another selection of cars/versions would have been better, but what can you do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lawndart Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) I really enjoy Jangbricks videos but I can’t help but wonder about his wife, and what she thinks, as what is clearly their living room, fireplace and all, is loaded with legos... every time I watch his videos. But I love how he isn’t sponsored by LEGO and has become so popular on his own. Edited February 24, 2018 by Lawndart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllanSmith Posted February 24, 2018 Jangbricks video. Jangbricks video Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger of Bricks Posted February 24, 2018 If you love this theme for parts, here's an excellent article from New Elementary that breaks down everything new this wave has to offer us for this year, in both molds and recolors! New Elementary - 2018 LEGO® Speed Champions: Under the Bonnet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lawndart Posted February 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Digger of Bricks said: If you love this theme for parts, here's an excellent article from New Elementary that breaks down everything new this wave has to offer us for this year, in both molds and recolors! New Elementary - 2018 LEGO® Speed Champions: Under the Bonnet Excelent link, great photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anonknee Muss Posted February 25, 2018 On 24 February 2018 at 8:36 PM, Digger of Bricks said: If you love this theme for parts, here's an excellent article from New Elementary that breaks down everything new this wave has to offer us for this year, in both molds and recolors! New Elementary - 2018 LEGO® Speed Champions: Under the Bonnet I love New Elementary! Thanks Mr Bricks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vectormatic Posted February 25, 2018 17 hours ago, Blk69 said: So I think I am going to pass on set 75889 (ultimate Ferrari garage) and here is why 1) Its priced high, same price in US as in Europe so even more expense over there. 2) Really only like the 488 GT3, going to get it, the 68 Mustang and the 911 Porsche set instead. IMO $60 for these 4 cars is better than $100 for the Farrari set. Wish the stand alone 488 GT3 was also in racing multi colors. 3) Really don't have any display room for the Ferrari garage. Have a little race track on my layout and its getting full. If I wanted a garage, IMO the Porsche 917 set last year was better. That said, I hope it sells well. Glad TLG is offering these. Waiting the series to continue. How many of you are planning on purchasing this set? After seeing Jangs review im quite sticker shocked, 841 parts, and i get to pay 110 euros for it.. that is some star wars level price gouging.. And given the fact i have major issues with every model in the set, ill be skipping it. I might end up bricklinking the parts/stickers for the 250 GTO though. Im kinda bummed about that, since i was really hoping to add a good deal of ferraris to my garage (skipped the Y1 F1 set, and the Y3 FXX K), but right now my to-buy list is the 488 GT3, 919H and the two 911s. Im slightly tempted to see if i can bricklink the parts/stickers for the FXX-K cheaply for my ferrari fix, but given that it has some unique parts, im not expecting a win there. On the subject of Bricklink, im somewhat surprised that no sellers are splitting up the larger SC sets, lego seems to cluster the sticker sheets nicely, and i would imagine that for instance in the Ford GT set, there would be people interested in buying just the GT40, or just the new GT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger of Bricks Posted February 26, 2018 2 hours ago, J4ck said: I love New Elementary! Thanks Mr Bricks! Your welcome! Yes, I too am a big fan of their site! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLegoPerson9 Posted February 26, 2018 On 2/25/2018 at 12:22 AM, Blk69 said: So I think I am going to pass on set 75889 (ultimate Ferrari garage) and here is why 1) Its priced high, same price in US as in Europe so even more expense over there. 2) Really only like the 488 GT3, going to get it, the 68 Mustang and the 911 Porsche set instead. IMO $60 for these 4 cars is better than $100 for the Farrari set. Wish the stand alone 488 GT3 was also in racing multi colors. 3) Really don't have any display room for the Ferrari garage. Have a little race track on my layout and its getting full. If I wanted a garage, IMO the Porsche 917 set last year was better. That said, I hope it sells well. Glad TLG is offering these. Waiting the series to continue. How many of you are planning on purchasing this set? I had to order mine because Toys R Us decided it was only going to stock 5 of the 6. I might attempt some slight modding on the 488 and 250 GTO. Mainly, to fill the latter’s rear gap and see if it’s possible to move the 488’s cabin forward by one stud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllanSmith Posted February 26, 2018 Jangbricks video Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hachiroku Posted February 26, 2018 I love that Ferrari. I think it's the first time they made a modern Ferrari properly, it looks flat and wide. PS: I'm from Europe. Still waiting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirBlake Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) I picked up the Mustang yesterday. There are some nice techniques and I love the fenders. Beyond that, it’s pretty disappointing on a lot of the details. The grille is a mess and I don’t understand the use of the 1x2 cheese slope for the running pony. It’s just strange. The Nexo shield hood scoop is odd and again, the color scheme is not great. I’ll be modding the crap out of this think to make it better. Edited February 26, 2018 by SirBlake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vectormatic Posted February 26, 2018 1 hour ago, hachiroku said: I love that Ferrari. I think it's the first time they made a modern Ferrari properly, it looks flat and wide. PS: I'm from Europe. Still waiting... It looks to be just as wide and high as the 458GT2 from wave 1, but the nose is a bit longer. The side and rear also have much more intricate detailing then earlier cars It looks really good, these kind of sets always make me wish lego included extra stickers in the box to make different numbered cars, i would have no problems picking up two of these (same goes for things like the wave 2 R18, or the 919H) and displaying them as a team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickprawn Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) I’ve finished building the 488 GTE from the Ultimate Garage set and done some comparison shots against the old 458. So many new details and techniques on the new GTE! A massive improvement but a complete sticker fest. The end result is effective though. https://flickr.com/photos/162890685@N07/sets/72157693898619205 1 hour ago, vectormatic said: It looks really good, these kind of sets always make me wish lego included extra stickers in the box to make different numbered cars, i would have no problems picking up two of these (same goes for things like the wave 2 R18, or the 919H) and displaying them as a team I absolutely agree. I was really happy that the Ferrari F1 car from the last wave came with the option of making both cars. Really wish this was common practice with other Speed Champions sets. Edited February 26, 2018 by Brickprawn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anonknee Muss Posted February 26, 2018 This might have been said already, but since there have been new pieces invested into this theme, do you think it is safe to say this theme will run for a fifth year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyclone_37 Posted February 26, 2018 11 minutes ago, J4ck said: This might have been said already, but since there have been new pieces invested into this theme, do you think it is safe to say this theme will run for a fifth year? I hope so, there's nothing I'm aware of that indicates this theme will be ending, and my local ToysRUs have been almost completely sold of these sets for a while, seems like once they restock they fly off the shelves. Also I really want a Speed Champions ZR1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lawndart Posted February 26, 2018 The F1 Ferrari of last wave had both Vettle and Ricoden numbers, and 2 different colored helmets for each. This is the best way to get us to buy multiple copies with minimal cost. The 4 green pieces for the stickerless Mustang would have also been a must buy for 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
