When someone mentions Lego, many people will think of the colorful building blocks given to children. However, you may not know that there is another "hardcore" world that adults are obsessed with. When Lego entered China more than ten years ago, it was just a simple toy. Until now, its series of mechanical sets, especially the expensive super flagship sports car, have become top collections in the eyes of experienced players and collectors.
The rise of the mechanical group series
Lego Technic is very different from traditional building blocks. It was born in 1977. At the beginning, it used vehicle and mechanical equipment models as its main content, focusing on functionality. This series uses a large number of parts such as shafts, gears, bolts, etc., with the purpose of simulating real mechanical structures.
Within the Chinese market, the recognition of mechanical components has rapidly increased over the past ten years. From a relatively simple set of a few hundred pieces at the beginning, to a large-scale item with thousands of pieces now, it has attracted a large number of fans from teenagers to adult men, and then formed a huge fan community.
Positioning of super flagship series
The tip of the pyramid in Lego Technic is known as the super flagship. This series started in 2016. The time interval between launching a model is every year or every two years. It has the characteristics of an extremely large number of parts, generally more than 3,500 pieces. It is very complicated to put together, and the size of the finished product is very huge.
These models are not simple, static objects that are just for display. They generally have sophisticated structures that can move, such as gearboxes that can work normally, steering systems, and suspensions. They are clearly positioned towards adult collectors, and their prices can reach thousands of yuan.
Ford Mustang GT500 details
The 42138 Ford Mustang GT500, launched in 2022, is a relatively new large-scale kit. It contains about 1,400 parts. Although the number of parts does not reach the number of super flagships, it inherits many of the essence of the series in terms of design.
This model reproduces the classic muscle car lines of the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. It features movable V8 engine pistons, openable doors and hood, and a switchable gearbox, giving it plenty of playability.
The shock of Lamborghini Sián
Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 was launched in 2020. It belongs to the super flagship series and is the third model in the series. It has nearly 3,700 parts and its finished product is more than 60 centimeters long. It perfectly replicates the sharp shape of the real car and the iconic scissor doors.
The details inside the model are truly stunning, including the eight-speed sequential gearbox used to simulate the real-life Sián, and the V12 engine with moving pistons. Moreover, the front and rear suspension systems also have shock-absorbing functions, fully demonstrating the pinnacle level of LEGO's engineering design.
The collection value of Bugatti Chiron
The 42083 Bugatti Chiron, which appeared in 2018, is the second model in the series. It was developed in cooperation with Bugatti officials. It is famous for its streamlined body and iconic horseshoe-shaped air intake grille. It has a very high collection value.
The core of the model is a carefully reproduced W16 engine with movable pistons. There is also a luggage bag with a unique serial number hidden at the rear of the car, which adds to the exclusive feel, and the price of this device in the second-hand market has always been high.
The groundbreaking significance of the Porsche 911
In 2016, there was a 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS. As the pioneer of a very critical and iconic series, it pushed the number of parts to more than 2,700 pieces for the first time, and also introduced a large number of newly designed special parts, such as wheels and brake discs.
It has established the benchmark for the super flagship series. The benchmark lies in its extremely high degree of restoration, complex internal mechanical structure, and collection positioning for adults. The success of this Porsche directly paved the way for the subsequent Bugatti, and also paved the way for the subsequent Lamborghini.
From Porsche to Lamborghini, the LEGO Super Flagship series uses plastic building blocks to build a miniature world of top supercars. Each piece is not just a plaything, but a cultural product that integrates engineering, design and collection value. So if you have to make a choice, would you pay more attention to the building fun brought by the precision mechanical structure of this model, or its collection value as an exquisite display piece? You are welcome to share your opinions in the comment area, but don’t forget to like and forward.
