LEGO Racers 2019 Collection (MOCs)

[RacerRabbit]

The following creations were built to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 1999 Lego Racers computer game.

Pieces new and old have come together to form these newly revised versions of the 8 boss cars.

Please enjoy!

1) Captain Redbeard

As you can see, Captain Redbeard's new ride uses the microbuild of his ship from set #40290 as a base for this off-road beast of a racer. But it still retains the large exhausts and rear mounted pirate flag from his original car. The sails make this the tallest vehicle in the collection so far.

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Edited June 14, 2019 by RacerRabbit

[RacerRabbit]

2) King Kahuka

King Kahuka's new ride is an improvement over the original. The wheels in the game's intro are yellow while in-game, they're white so the wheels on this new version is both yellow and white. The car retains such details as the spears on the front, the horns on the front and of course, the stone head motif on the back. With added exhaust pipes and a "Bone Bumper" on the front.

 

3) Basil The Batlord

Basil's new ride is a much more powerful looking version of his old car with a larger than life engine. I even used some older Technic wheels on the back. They were looking kinda redundant in my collection and I thought they matched the front wheels nicely so I put them to use. I also really wanted to use these dragon wing pieces on this car and I thought the rear spoiler was the perfect use for them.  The old black jet engine piece has been extended by 2 grooved 2x2 round cylinder bricks.

 

4) Johnny Thunder

A major improvement over the original. Making good use of new mudguards and Speed Champions wheels. Includes the old Adventurers printed numberplate piece on both the front and rear. Those jet exhausts make this thing look mighty. And this isn't the only car in the collection to use them. Even the front makes the car look chunky and rugged. Also includes indicators. As if you need them on the racetrack....

5) Baron Von Barron

Now, this one is completely different from the large jeep he drives in the first game. Instead, Baron Von Barron's new racer takes inspiration from set #5920 Island Racer that the Baron drives in the 2nd game and an old fighter plane. The plane inspiration continues around the back. And look at those exhausts...  The propeller is powered by the engine but luckily, the car doesn't take off. That'd result in instant disqualification!

6) Gypsy Moth

The veteran pilot of the alien Insectoids gets a truly outrageous car inspired by the Insectoids theme itself. With 6 wheels, pincers at the front and a cybernetic abdomen, Gypsy Moth's new racer looks more like an ant than a car. And still has the exhaust at the back like the original car.

7) Rocket Racer

Rocket Racer's revamped car is a brilliant new design that echoes the original. Speed Champions wheels and a slighlty forward leaning stance makes this supercar sleek and eye-catching. The windshield is on 4 jumper plates to make sure it doesn't look too far forward or back.

Also notice that the Rocket Racer minifigure is custom printed by Minifigs.me. It may have cost a packet but boy, the fit and finish is superb!

8) Veronica Voltage

Veronica Voltage's new car is basically a big improvement over the original. Much smoother than the old car. Also, exhaust pipes. For aggression. The wide tyres complete the look of the rear. The front headlights on the original are made up of rare chrome silver pieces. This new one uses a much easier and cost efficient method.

Like Rocket Racer, Veronica Voltage is a custom printed minifigure courtesy of Minifigs.me.

[Dazzzy]

These look great!

Baron Von Barron and Captain Redbeard, have to be my favourite cars.

[1980-Something-Space-Guy]

Could we take a closer look at the custom RR and VV minifigs? I've wanted some for a while! Are they machine or pad printed?

[Chr.Maglekaer]

Very cool idea  

My own take on the racers http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=551637

 

[RacerRabbit]

On 5/29/2019 at 9:41 PM, BrickHat said:

Could we take a closer look at the custom RR and VV minifigs? I've wanted some for a while! Are they machine or pad printed?

Sure. I commissioned MINIFGS.ME to make them. They cost quite a packet each but I think it was worth the expense.

[TeriXeri]

Played this game a whole lot on the Nintendo 64 version, nice recreations and updates.

Edited June 14, 2019 by TeriXeri

[swbws]

Rocket Racer Minifigur gefunden hier: 

https://www.ebay.de/itm/Lego-Racers-Minifigur-Kopf-Rocket-Racer-1999/333298262362?hash=item4d9a1fe15a:g:bCAAAOSwkJJdVmKa

[Johnny Bricks]

Any where I can purchase a LEGO Rocket Racer minifigure?

[alindsay93]

Great effort!! Any chance you could share how much it cost for RR and VV minifigs to be made?

I have made my own, but curious as the print quality looks amazing!

[bradleybrand]

On 1/11/2019 at 8:03 PM, RacerRabbit said:

The following creations were built to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 1999 Lego Racers computer game.

Pieces new and old have come together to form these newly revised versions of the 8 boss cars.

Please enjoy!

1) Captain Redbeard

As you can see, Captain Redbeard's new ride uses the microbuild of his ship from set #40290 as a base for this off-road beast of a racer. But it still retains the large exhausts and rear mounted pirate flag from his original car. The sails make this the tallest vehicle in the collection so far.

.

 

 

 

On 1/11/2019 at 8:37 PM, RacerRabbit said:

2) King Kahuka

King Kahuka's new ride is an improvement over the original. The wheels in the game's intro are yellow while in-game, they're white so the wheels on this new version is both yellow and white. The car retains such details as the spears on the front, the horns on the front and of course, the stone head motif on the back. With added exhaust pipes and a "Bone Bumper" on the front.

 

3) Basil The Batlord

Basil's new ride is a much more powerful looking version of his old car with a larger than life engine. I even used some older Technic wheels on the back. They were looking kinda redundant in my collection and I thought they matched the front wheels nicely so I put them to use. I also really wanted to use these dragon wing pieces on this car and I thought the rear spoiler was the perfect use for them.  The old black jet engine piece has been extended by 2 grooved 2x2 round cylinder bricks.

 

4) Johnny Thunder

A major improvement over the original. Making good use of new mudguards and Speed Champions wheels. Includes the old Adventurers printed numberplate piece on both the front and rear. Those jet exhausts make this thing look mighty. And this isn't the only car in the collection to use them. Even the front makes the car look chunky and rugged. Also includes indicators. As if you need them on the racetrack....

5) Baron Von Barron

Now, this one is completely different from the large jeep he drives in the first game. Instead, Baron Von Barron's new racer takes inspiration from set #5920 Island Racer that the Baron drives in the 2nd game and an old fighter plane. The plane inspiration continues around the back. And look at those exhausts...  The propeller is powered by the engine but luckily, the car doesn't take off. That'd result in instant disqualification!

6) Gypsy Moth

The veteran pilot of the alien Insectoids gets a truly outrageous car inspired by the Insectoids theme itself. With 6 wheels, pincers at the front and a cybernetic abdomen, Gypsy Moth's new racer looks more like an ant than a car. And still has the exhaust at the back like the original car.

7) Rocket Racer

Rocket Racer's revamped car is a brilliant new design that echoes the original. Speed Champions wheels and a slighlty forward leaning stance makes this supercar sleek and eye-catching. The windshield is on 4 jumper plates to make sure it doesn't look too far forward or back.

Also notice that the Rocket Racer minifigure is custom printed by Minifigs.me. It may have cost a packet but boy, the fit and finish is superb!

8) Veronica Voltage

Veronica Voltage's new car is basically a big improvement over the original. Much smoother than the old car. Also, exhaust pipes. For aggression. The wide tyres complete the look of the rear. The front headlights on the original are made up of rare chrome silver pieces. This new one uses a much easier and cost efficient method.

Like Rocket Racer, Veronica Voltage is a custom printed minifigure courtesy of Minifigs.me.

Are you able to provide new working image sources? As these images are no longer available, sadly.

[RacerRabbit]

21 hours ago, bradleybrand said:

 

Are you able to provide new working image sources? As these images are no longer available, sadly.

Yeah, Sorry about that. It's just I originally uploaded them to MOCpages which isn't around anymore. I'll probably upload them to another site and edit this topic. Although, I could probably take better photos of them while i'm at it. One project I would like to do is make more racers for other Lego characters I have such as some Ninjago cars and maybe some for Collectible Minifigs.

Edited July 25, 2021 by RacerRabbit

[bradleybrand]

28 minutes ago, RacerRabbit said:

Yeah, Sorry about that. It's just I originally uploaded them to MOCpages which isn't around anymore. I'll probably upload them to another site and edit this topic. Although, I could probably take better photos of them while i'm at it. One project I would like to do is make more racers for other Lego characters I have such as some Ninjago cars and maybe some for Collectible Minifigs.

I can speak for me and many others, we would love to see your amazing LEGO creations. It sounds a great idea to take brand new photos of them. Thank you for sharing them. LEGO Racers 2 was a great part of my childhood, I love the Racers series. 

[1980-Something-Space-Guy]

On 6/14/2019 at 1:26 PM, RacerRabbit said:

Sure. I commissioned MINIFGS.ME to make them. They cost quite a packet each but I think it was worth the expense.

Not sure why I never asked, but how does that work? Did you give them reference images? They look really good. I'd love to find someone to do some for me, but using pad prints.