February 17, 200817 yr From asmzine.com's coverage of toyfair: http://toyfair08.asmzine.com/gallery/lego/index.html
February 17, 200817 yr Nice to see some new pics, thanks. Some of the new torsos look pretty nice, and there look to be some decent new parts in there as well. So I can't really comment on things like accuracy without seeing the source material, but I'm impressed. If I like the film, I may get some of these.
February 18, 200817 yr THESESETSLOOKPRETTYAWESOME, HAHA! YESFATHER, IAGREETHEYDOLOOKAWESOME, HAHA! IMGOINGTORACE, HAHA! NOYOUARENTGOINGTORACE, HAHA! YOUWILLGETHURT, HAHA! :-P
March 12, 200816 yr It is found that instructions of 8158-8161 are available in LEGO.com already. 8158 http://assets.lego.com/bigdownloads/buildi...ons/4531969.pdf 8159 http://assets.lego.com/bigdownloads/buildi...ons/4531970.pdf 8160 http://assets.lego.com/bigdownloads/buildi...ons/4533814.pdf 8161-1 http://assets.lego.com/bigdownloads/buildi...ons/4535835.pdf 8161-2 http://assets.lego.com/bigdownloads/buildi...ons/4535836.pdf
March 12, 200816 yr It is found that instructions of 8158-8161 are available in LEGO.com already.Great work... and great news too! *sweet* Looking at the instuctions it seems that they are built more simply than I feared. I really want these now! *wub*
March 21, 200816 yr Thank you whung so much for finding those! I'm really excited about that new mudguard piece. They're such an improvement over the latest ones, IMO. Just one 1 x 2 plate attached instead of the 1 x 2 brick and 2 x 2 plate in the current version: The possibilities are now endless! I hope these will look cool in some town building MOCs...They may make some cool arched gables. *sweet*
March 21, 200816 yr Thank you whung so much for finding those! I'm really excited about that new mudguard piece. They're such an improvement over the latest ones, IMO. Just one 1 x 2 plate attached instead of the 1 x 2 brick and 2 x 2 plate in the current version: The possibilities are now endless! I hope these will look cool in some town building MOCs...They may make some cool arched gables. *sweet* Are you sure about that. To me, the new mudguard looks like its attached to the whole arch. Still more useful but not as nice as I was hoping. Or are we talking about different pieces? -Tohst
March 21, 200816 yr I love the new torsos and heads in the grand prix and other sets but I really dispise the size of the cars! The lorry thing is discusting and the grand prix will no doubt be highly expensive! there are other nicers sets that need to be baught this year. Anyone doesnt wont the torsos and heads i will happily pay! ;-) oh and thanks for pics anyway guys! *y* Edited March 21, 200816 yr by casewindu
March 21, 200816 yr Are you sure about that. To me, the new mudguard looks like its attached to the whole arch. Still more useful but not as nice as I was hoping. Or are we talking about different pieces?-Tohst Oh... :-$ so it is... We are talking about the same part. I agree, it's still much better than the old mudguard, but definitely different than I first thought. Thanks for pointing that out... *sweet*
March 21, 200816 yr I should've mentioned thanks for the pictures as well. These do look like nice little sets. I wasn't expecting much from them but they seem like simple fun builds without random added play features. The cars don't have launchers or bits that fly off. Its very retro in a way. I'm likin' it. -Tohst
March 21, 200816 yr look here at the first bullet point of the first post ;-) Or if you don't like to click links... from Brickset: bsmarthen advises us that some of the Speed Racers sets are now available in KMart in the USA
March 23, 200816 yr I can confirm this KMART rumor, I picked up 8158 Speed Racer & Snake Oiler today for $20 US. Edited March 23, 200816 yr by farbsman
March 23, 200816 yr There are a lot of stickers in this set, 32 I believe it was. For some reason I got an extra set of them. If there is a piece you want to see a pic of let me know. They had another set there 8159 Racer X & Taejo Togpkahn but I didn't have any more money to get it. I may go back tomorrow and get it. Edited March 23, 200816 yr by farbsman
March 23, 200816 yr Sweet find! :'-) I will definately have to check my local Kmart, even though I'm broke, I'd love to see em close up. Thanks for the pictures, those windsheilds sure look dashing :-$
March 25, 200816 yr the new speed racers in april on shop at home. and 8158 is a cool set :-$ €.19,99
March 29, 200816 yr Australians! I have spotted the two smaller speed racer sets in Toyworld for $30 AUD, which is the price that I hoped for! *sweet*
March 29, 200816 yr TORONTONIANS. if you go to the TRU at Yonge and Eglinton, they have the two large sets!
March 29, 200816 yr Virginians: Err, I haven't seen the new Speed Racer sets just yet, but tell me if you do, I'm interested in getting one, thanks! X-D
March 29, 200816 yr Australians! I have spotted the two smaller speed racer sets in Toyworld for $30 AUD, which is the price that I hoped for! *sweet* Yes! I love you Sinner! *wub* Stalking Sinner! *skull*
March 29, 200816 yr So the Grand Prix has Speed in his special Prix uniform, but the smaller set with Snake Oiler has him in his classic blue outfit, and the Mach 5 with a windshield and hubcaps. Whereas Cruncher's truck has Taejo in a suit and Racer X(plus two extra minifigs), while the smaller set has Taejo in his uniform and Racer X. What to get, what to get... :-P Just so everyone knows, New Jersey and New York City TRUs have the Grand Prix and Cruncher Block's truck. I'm hoping to go to Target and some other store today to see if they have those three I don't have. *y*
March 29, 200816 yr Virginians: Err, I haven't seen the new Speed Racer sets just yet, but tell me if you do, I'm interested in getting one, thanks! X-D Well, I'm not a Virginian, but as your southern neighbor (NC) I can tell you that my local TRU has all four sets in stock. They weren't located in the LEGO aisle though - they were at the front of the store in a big display of Speed Racer mechandise. Ken
March 29, 200816 yr Well, based off of Exobuilder's post: Tennesseeans: They're here at the Knoxville K-Mart. I picked up both the $20 sets. ~Trexxen
April 1, 200816 yr Just so everyone knows, New Jersey and New York City TRUs have the Grand Prix and Cruncher Block's truck. I'm hoping to go to Target and some other store today to see if they have those three I don't have. *y* they have all 4 sets. either the sold out the rest or you missed them. $69.99 for the GP set, $39.99 for the truck vs racer x and $20.99 for the two smaller sets. target retails them at MSRP. all are found in the speed racer display aisle.
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