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LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS (42056) Designer Video and Interview

LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS (42056)

Earlier this morning, LEGO announced the LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS (42056) and now the designer video is also available. LEGO has also sent over an interview with the product designers.

The designers of the LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS Andrew Woodman and Uwe Wabra are talking about their dream project – from the idea to the complete model.

What was the idea behind this project?

Andrew Woodman, Senior Design Manager, LEGO Technic:
As a lover of design and high-performance cars, it was a dream to make the Porsche 911 our first model. When we started to collect ideas for this new LEGO Technic model, we realized that we wanted to create more than just a great building experience. It should be all over special. We knew that we needed a partner with the perfect vehicle that was both highly desirable and a true icon. So we reached out to Porsche.

How did the cooperation with Porsche run?

Andrew Woodman, Senior Design Manager, LEGO Technic:
The cooperation with Porsche was fantastic. The employees are incredibly passionate for the Porsche brand and showed huge interest in our LEGO Technic model.
From our very first meeting it was clear that Porsche shared the same passion for the vision of this concept and together we decided upon using the current 911 GT3 RS as the first vehicle in this LEGO Technic series.

How much time did the whole process take and what were the particular development steps?

Andrew Woodman, Senior Design Manager, LEGO Technic:
The whole process

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LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS (42056) Officially Announced

Yesterday LEGO did a teaser for LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS (42056) and today they have officially announced the set. It has 2,704 pieces, retailing for $299.99 and it will be availale globally on June 1 at LEGO Brand Stores and on Shop@Home. Check out the press release and some more images of the set below.

42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Ages 16+. 2,704 pieces.
US $299.99 – CA $349.99 – DE 299.99€ – UK £249.99 – DK 2599.00 DKK
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

Discover the iconic Porsche 911 GT3 RS!

Experience the iconic Porsche 911 GT3 RS with this authentic LEGO® Technic replica. Inside the box you’ll discover a special collector’s book chronicling the history of LEGO Technic and Porsche GT cars, together with 4 original-design rims bearing the RS emblem. The sets of elements are boxed, and the building sequence gives an insight into the real-life vehicle’s assembly process. The model features detailed, orange bodywork, red suspension springs, detailed headlights, taillights, brake calipers and rims with low-profile tires. The accessible cockpit features a detailed dashboard, working gearbox, steering wheel with gearshift paddles, racing seats and a glove compartment containing a unique serial number. Functions include opening doors and hood with storage compartment and suitcase, and an opening rear lid that houses a detailed flat 6 engine with moving pistons. This 1:8 scale model has been designed to provide an immersive and rewarding building experience.• Features authentically designed aerodynamic bodywork, adjustable rear spoiler, headlights and taillights, red

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LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS (42056) Teaser Video

News has been fairly quiet lately but today LEGO has posted a teaser of the LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS (42056) on their Facebook Page. If you look closely, you can kind of see that it is orange as rumored before. The caption also shows it coming in 911 hours. I’ve been told official release of it in the US is in 911 hours or in 37 days which is June 1 while the rest of the world is on August 1. As for pricing, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS (42056) will be €299 and £249 as stated at the London Toy Fair. Now the wait is on for June 1st.

Update: The Porsche 911 GT3 RS has been officially announced.

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LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS (42056) Details

Back at the Nuremberg Toy Fair, LEGO revealed the LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS (42056) that will be coming out later this year but there were no details on it. Our friends over at PromoBricks has found out some concrete info on it including the release date of August 1 and will be priced at €299 and £249 which was revealed at the London Toy Fair.

In addition, a Swiss online shop does not mention that there are any batteries included like the other Technic sets so we can assume there are no Power Functions in the set so the pricing of the set will be mostly on the parts count which is still unknown at this time.

Another small detail that Michael has given is that the Porsche 911 GT3 RS will be a “lava orange” color and not the prototype camouflage that is shown in the image above which car makers use to disguise their future models.

Given some of the details, are you still on board with the LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS (42056) or has it deterred you somewhat?

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Some LEGO 2016 City, Creator, and Technic Sets Now Available on Shop@Home

It’s technically December 1st on the east coast and that means some new LEGO 2016 sets are now available for purchase on Shop@Home. Some of the sets that are available include sets from various LEGO themes such as Cityicon, Creatoricon, and Technicicon. The two Disney Princess Frozenicon sets are also available today as well. I believe this is the first time that LEGO has officially released sets for the next year a whole month early. If you’re doing some Christmas shopping, this gives you some more options to choose from.

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LEGO 2016 Official Images Surfacing Online

LEGO has started to upload official images of a few of the 2016 LEGO City, Creator, and Technic sets to their servers. A few of the sets have also been listed on Shop@Home if you can find the link with them being scheduled for release on December 1. This is probably the first time I’ve heard of 2016 sets being released before Christmas so if the listings are indeed true, there are more options for your holiday shopping. Check out some of the official box images below.

City

Fire ATV (60105)

LEGO City Fire ATV (60105)

Fire Starter Set (60106)

LEGO City Fire Starter Set (60106)

Rally Car (60113)

LEGO City Rally Car (60113)

Race Boat (60114)

LEGO City Race Boat (60114)

4×4 Off Roader (60115)

LEGO City 4x4 Off Roader (60115)

Ambulance Plane (60116)

LEGO City Ambulance Plane (60116)

Garbage Truck (60118)

LEGO City Garbage Truck (60118)

Prison Island Starter Set (60127)

LEGO City Prison Island Starter Set (60127)

Police Pursuit (60128)

LEGO City Police Pursuit (60128)

LEGO Creator

Super Soarer (31042)

LEGO Creator Super Soarer (31042)

Chopper Transporter (31043)

LEGO Creator Chopper Transporter (31043)

Park Animals (31044)

LEGO Creator Park Animals (31044)

Ocean Explorer (31045)

LEGO Creator Ocean Explorer (31045)

LEGO Technic

Display Team Jet (42044)

LEGO TECHNIC Display Team Jet (42044)

Hydroplane Racer (42045)

LEGO TECHNIC Hydroplane Racer (42045)

Getaway Racer (42046)

LEGO TECHNIC Getaway Racer (42046)

Police Interceptor (42047)

LEGO TECHNIC Police Interceptor (42047)

Race Kart (42048)

LEGO TECHNIC Race Kart (42048)

Mine Loader (42049)

LEGO TECHNIC Mine Loader (42049)

Drag Racer (42050)

LEGO TECHNIC Drag Racer (42050)

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LEGO Technic Design Contest Held on Rebrick

The LEGO CEE Team has sent over some details on a new LEGO TECHNIC contest being held over on Rebrick with some awesome prizes for the winners included an unannounced set as well as the new Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 (42043). Check out the details of the contest below.

Build THE Mercedes-Benz Truck of the future!

One day during the early 1920’s Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler sat down in Germany and agreed to merge their two car companies into one and start producing Mercedes-Benz cars. They had each made their own versions of the world’s first petrol-driven cars back in 1886. Within years, Gottlieb Daimler sold his first truck – almost 120 years ago!

Some of the first Mercedes-Benz branded diesel powered trucks were built in Stuttgart in 1923. Today, in 2015, half of all trucks on the German roads are Mercedes-Benz trucks.

Just imagine how Karl and Gottlieb would react if they were time-warped from 1925 to 2015 to witness just how big, fast and capable the Mercedes-Benz trucks have become 90 years later! What would they say if they could see what their vision has led to?

Your vision…

Think the new LEGO® Technic 42043 Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 is the coolest Technic set ever made? (Yeah, we like it, too!) And have you thought about what the perfect truck would look like if you could design your own?

Hold that thought, and now, imagine yourself traveling 30 years into the future, to 2045. You’re taking a brand new Mercedes-Benz Truck out for a spin.

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