Formula 1 fans know the thrill of collecting memorabilia, but official F1 merchandise usually comes with hefty price tags. LEGO sets tied to racing deliver that collecting satisfaction while giving you something to actually build and display. With the Austin Grand Prix happening today, LEGO is capitalizing on the F1 buzz by dropping this 6-pack of collectible F1 race cars to an all-time low of $20 on Amazon, down from $29. That works out to just over $3 per car which is ridiculous pricing for official LEGO F1 builds.
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Mystery Box Format Offers Collecting Thrill
The collection includes 6 randomly chosen mini F1 cars from a total of 12 different models, and every box is an opening surprise. The roster includes real 2024 F1 teams such as Red Bull’s RB20, Mercedes-AMG, Ferrari, McLaren, Aston Martin, Alpine, Williams, VCARB, Sauber, and Haas, along with an F1 car and F1 Academy car. Every model comes with the unique livery and color of its team, right down to the exact team logo and sponsor decals that immediately identify them with anyone who’s a sports fan. The surprise is that you don’t know what six you’re receiving until you open the box which introduces the aspect of collecting that kids and adults alike find actually fun.
Every vehicle has a team-specific helmet inside the cockpit, mimicking the actual drivers’ equipment. The wheels even spin, so they are not just for show. Children are able to roll them over surfaces and set up their own racing, re-creating passes and duels they’ve watched on television. The spinning wheels are just a little detail, but it makes these go from flat-out collectibles to toys that invite make-believe play and storytelling.
With 174 pieces in total across all six cars, the build complexity is exactly between the ages of 6 and older. Each individual car is probably 10 to 15 minutes to build, so they’re all good fast builds without consuming hours of build time. Each car costs about 29 pieces, sufficient to make comprehensible F1 forms with the characteristic halo cockpit cover, front and back wings, and aerodynamic body style that are trademarks of contemporary Formula 1 design.
The small size makes them perfectly aligned to be displayed on bookshelves, desktops, or shelves without taking up much space. Display the six of them to present a miniature grid setup, or combine them with other Lego F1 sets if you are collecting a massive collection. The size is perfectly aligned for dioramas or race environments if you prefer to customize your own display. As the total of 12 cars is available in the full set, there is a clear accomplishment goal completionists are striving for, and double-trading with friends provides a social collecting aspect.
For die-hard F1 enthusiasts who don’t want to expend vast sums of money on diecast models or clothing, this set provides official branding and proper team representation for pennies compared to the cost. As LEGO, it’s something with wide appeal across the board to everyone from young children just getting into F1 to older adult fanatics who are collectors of racing memorabilia. At $20 for a half-dozen cars, it’s the most affordable means of getting official F1 team merchandise since Austin’s GP puts people in racing mode.
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