Red Fleet Racer
James Turley (Turkguy) has been working on a podracer for FBTB’s contest, and what a solid bar-setting entry indeed! The nonagonal design of the engies is a rare technical treat and the red stripes on it are just gorgeous.
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Pepa Quin’s LEGO iPod Racer, powered by Mac Mini
Matt De Lanoy (Pepa Quin) combines three of the world’s most popular brands — Star Wars, Apple, and LEGO — in a mashup that is sure to be a strong contender in the FBTB Podracer Challenge. Those earbuds are brilliant.
Announcing the FBTB Podracer Challenge [w00t!]
March is apparently the new December — at least in terms of the plethora of LEGO contests happening at the same time. From Bricks to Bothans has just announced the Podracer Challenge. The challenge is to create an original podracer (not one featured in Episode I or in the Expanded Universe) like the Pre-Classic Space Continue reading →
Wipeout Racer by Arts
Sebastian Arts recently published a very sleek racer from the Wipeout series of games. I love the clean lines of this thing. It’s Bee-yoo-tee-full!
Racer Mechs roundup
The racer mechs started by Legohaulic have inspired various versions created by other builders. The simple and sturdy design of the basic frame (building instructions) allows for much diversity to these runner machines, as you can see below. Mechs from top left created by: Legohaulic, Proudlove, Nannan, arpy , peterlmorris , Legohaulic, -: Evo :-, Continue reading →
Crazy racer from Nnenn
Nnenn‘s latest work is highly original, featuring a string of five engines strapped to a glider. Check out this whimsical racer called the The Balkeesa.
Jungle cave racing
In response to the animals cave racing contest, SlyOwl creates a scene of cave racing in the jungle where animals take part in the precarious game.
Cave racing, across the universe
As has been previously blogged here I made a cave racer and asked Jas Nagra to make a variant. As a few people expressed interest in doing their own I posted a couple more and marked the blue one with the design criterion. Well it is now developing into a little league with various racers Continue reading →
Tropicana racer bursting with colors
Nnenn‘s Tropicana racer is full of vibrant colors and decals. The color combination is especially vibrant, and I’ve not seen many colorful creations look this good. This is something only nnenn and a few others can achieve.
Buy LEGO: Speed Racer sets now available from LEGO Shop
The four new LEGO Speed Racer sets are now available from The LEGO Shop online. Here’s 8158 Speed Racer & Snake Oiler: 8160 Cruncher Block & Racer X and 8159 Racer X & Taejo Togokhan: Finally, the big set of the bunch, 8161 Grand Prix Race:
Cave of peril
Steve Vargo presents a cave scene diorama of heroic knights chasing after a band of rogues. Danger abounds in the cave including ferocious flying creatures, a lurking giant spider, and the bottomless pit. The giant spider web really makes this diorama outstanding.
More Indy set pics and Speed Racers too!
Eurobricks always has pictures of new sets long before they’re out. Here’s a gallery of some of the new Indiana Jones sets and Speed Racers too. I am already loving the temple and the windshield piece on the racers.