2018 Speed Champions Sets - Rumours and Discussion

[Vectormatic]

There is no reason SC couldnt survive with a new lead designer, there is plenty design examples in the existing sets to draw from, and in the end these sets arent terribly complicated anyway, as long as SC keeps selling, i see no reason to worry

[Digger of Bricks]

13 hours ago, KLF said:

Do you think guys that this is the last wave of SC? I hope NOT. But... I'm afraid.

I was surprised when we did learn we were getting a third year for the theme, and likewise when we learned we were going to see a fourth year. Currently now, I feel comfortable enough to think that the theme is going to stick around for awhile, but that's probably when I'll be proven wrong.

4 hours ago, FerRory said:

Anyway before we had LEGO Racers, which were followed up by Speed Champions, which means if Speed Champions stops we have a good chance we get another car theme.

Preferably, I'd like to see the Speed Champions theme become a subtheme under a revived Racers theme. That way, Speed Champions always has a better chance of coming back around if the subtheme were to take a few years off to make room for other subthemes.

[Lawndart]

I think Speed Champions is only sold in certain retailers and that’s also limiting. If anyone can find sales data or a mention in a shareholders meeting that would mostly answer the question of whether they stay or go. But Ferrari has been a mainstay of LEGO so they will always have something. A lack of new manufacturers this year could be telling... But loosing a manager isn’t a big deal at LEGO. No offense, but I bet someone could just ask him how LEGO sees the brand. I bet it’s a lot more to LEGO than a series of licensed kits, and more about being associated with an industry and key brands and how that looks on legos corporate profile. After all, LEGO loves to say how they are the worlds leader in tire manufacturing... and this series reaches beyond the typical LEGO fans and that’s pure growth.  

But I digress, as a race car driver in real life, and a crazy career having nothing to do with racing, legos are a sort of relaxation “therapy” and speed champions are one of the only interests I have in LEGO beyond one-off special sets like the Saturn 5 and their big ships... talk about a kit that is WAY past due... We really need a new massive ship.

[AllanSmith]

17 hours ago, KLF said:

Do you think guys that this is the last wave of SC? I hope NOT. But... I'm afraid.

I don't think this is the last of SC. The expense of making new molds for the new triangle small tile and the new shortened mudguard (fender) for this theme will see it around for a while. It is my favourite theme. I used to drive Ford's, and Ferrari's and Porche's are my dream cars so am pleased to see more of them. It is also a good source of parts for many of my vehicle MOC's.

[RacerRabbit]

I've just had a thought about the shortened fenders coming in dark green.... At last! I'll finally be able to build this thing:

Yes!!

[Brick Lover]

I hate the neon green car in set 75888.

My favourite set is 75885. I don't like Ferrari sets.

Edited December 26, 2017 by Brick Lover

[Digger of Bricks]

2 hours ago, RacerRabbit said:

I've just had a thought about the shortened fenders coming in dark green.... At last! I'll finally be able to build this thing:

That's just beautiful. 

[Tron Of Black]

10 hours ago, Brick Lover said:

I hate the neon green car in set 75888.

Yeah, the lime green is a bit of an odd choice, but apart from that I’m very excited for the new lineup, the big Ferrari set looks great!

[Brick Lover]

2 hours ago, Tron Of Black said:

Yeah, the lime green is a bit of an odd choice, but apart from that I’m very excited for the new lineup, the big Ferrari set looks great!

Yeah.

[hachiroku]

Odd choice, but better than red or white again.

[KLF]

If you mean the lime green car - it's a Porsche 911 from 80's. I guess it's nice. The question is if it was possible make it more rounded. Maybe...

[Startbrickingtoday]

Just revealed!

 

[KLF]

Fake using LEGO logo!

[RacerRabbit]

2 hours ago, Startbrickingtoday said:

Just revealed!

 

This obviously isn't a real set. It's a MOC. It's a very good MOC but a MOC nonetheless.

[Anonknee Muss]

3 hours ago, RacerRabbit said:

This obviously isn't a real set. It's a MOC. It's a very good MOC but a MOC nonetheless.

The pieces are old, old prints, the stickers used are placed over more than piece per sticker, screams fake news. Nice creation, good techniques.

[godesigns]

It says it's not a real Lego set at the end.   But it did a good job with the Halo though.

[Teoh0615]

The yellow ford gt might come out at summer (guess) 

I found out another image of ford fiesta http://anjsbrickblog.blogspot.com/2017/12/lego-speed-champions-ford-fiesta-m.html

Edited December 29, 2017 by Teoh0615

[Startbrickingtoday]

Thanks RacerRabbit, Godesigns and J4ck.... you saw the humor of my post. I will not post again @ this serious Topic.

[FerRory]

Are we allowed to post leaked photos on EUROBricks?

@Startbrickingtoday your builds are good, you don't need to pretend it is real LEGO to attract viewers. 

 

 

[FerRory]

We almost got a car dealership! Check out the LEGO Designer video: 

 

[Digger of Bricks]

Just now, FerRory said:

We almost got a car dealership! Check out the LEGO Designer video: 

Here's also a presentation with the designer where he shows the initial rough prototype for that dealership.

 

[XAxles]

43 minutes ago, FerRory said:

We almost got a car dealership!

Good thing they didn't go for it. I hate dealerships with a burning passion.

Actually no, I don't hate dealerships by that much, but there are just as many bad eggs as there are good ones. Though, because this is a LEGO dealership, I'd say they're all gonna be okay.

[Anonknee Muss]

8 hours ago, Startbrickingtoday said:

Thanks RacerRabbit, Godesigns and J4ck.... you saw the humor of my post. I will not post again @ this serious Topic.

Nah no problem, good build 

In hindsight I saw the humour, maybe start a new thread if you want to have a laugh 

[wilson3a10]

On 2017/12/29 at 4:08 AM, RacerRabbit said:

This obviously isn't a real set. It's a MOC. It's a very good MOC but a MOC nonetheless.

I wish it was real set from lego though

[SDRFormula1]

True. But will Lego model their 2019 SC F1 cars on that? They often check forums and YouTube for some inspiration to subtly incorporate into their sets!