LEGO has been producing Tech Kits with Pullback devices in recent years, but most of them will prioritize the playability of the sets, and the restoration of the appearance and internal structure is not too elaborate. So there may be a lot of AFOL who aren't too interested in this type of suit. But LEGO's upcoming 42137 Porsche Formula 99x Electric and 42138 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 may turn that around.
Lego seems to have found a good balance between the appearance and actual playability of such small tech groups. These two sets can be said to be suitable for all ages, and both big and small children like it. Today we will take Huw's review article published on BrickSet as a model to see if Lego's 42138 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 can be counted as a fish and bear paw car
The prototype of the suit, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, is not an ordinary Ford Mustang, but the wildest one in Wild Mali. This ultimate monster can burst out 700+ horses, and the general muscle car and sports car are brothers in front of him.
(Image source: Top Gear)
He also has a more aggressive appearance than the ordinary Mustang, the body line is tough and full of power, and his face is full of bad writing. Lego chose the "Grabber Green" painted version of the car, using light green bricks that are very similar in color to the original car.
Although this set only has 544 parts, the overall vehicle appearance restoration is still very good. Although it is not delicate to say, the iconic elements of the original car are basically covered. The white lines that run through the body, the front and rear bar lights, the exaggerated grille in front of the face, the high-pitched hood and the scaly skid plate above, the large black tail wing plus four out exhaust, and the inevitable cobra logo.
If you know a little about the Ford Shelby model, you'll recognize him at a glance. Although the details are decorated with stickers, the delicacy and rich performance of Lego stickers still add a lot of color to the whole vehicle. Look closely, even the two buttons to open the hood are printed. But it is still a little difficult to stick large and small stickers neatly, which depends on your craftsmanship.
Speaking of his internal structure, the two rear wheels of the car are each equipped with a 12799 pullback device. There is also a ratchet mechanism between the two wheels. This structural design allows the car to have two ways to build: a "display mode" that is suitable for placing and playing, and a "play mode" that emphasizes playability.
In the "display mode" that we are more familiar with, the vehicle has a complete appearance, of course, it can also be played as an ordinary pullback car. Pull backwards and let go and the vehicle will run forward.
Or by removing the two easily disassembled structural parts of the rear of the car and installing a red lever, he will become another more extreme "play mode".
In "play mode", the lever is connected to the ratchet mechanism in the middle of the rear wheel, and when the lever is cocked, the ratchet locks the power and the car can keep itself in place.
It is not until the lever is pressed down that the power is released to drive the vehicle forward. It makes the car feel a bit of a catapult start.
Hands-free, you can easily place the car in the position you want him to start moving forward, without having to hold down the body all the time. This adds a lot of playability, such as using a long pole to release several cars at the same time for them to have a race, or stepping down with your feet to release the car. Just let you play freely. Two pullback motors provide decent power. The car can also run about 3 or 4 meters on the carpet. If you play on a hard or tiled floor, you can obviously run farther.
To further increase the set's playability, LEGO will also launch a companion AR app. Brick Fanatics has related software reviews, but from the performance of the AR software developed by Lego in the past, we don't have to have too many expectations for his experience, in fact, from the title of this review, we can also see some clues - the AR experience of the Le Hi-Tech Group is completely a happy color.
(Image source: Brick Fanatics)
Anyway, but after all, it is only an add-on program, and having him without his experience is good or bad is not a prerequisite for players to decide whether to buy a set.
Overall, it's a pretty good little tech set, with a double pullback motor + ratchet device that works well in actual play. No compromises have been made in the restoration of the shape. This body size is also very suitable for placing on the 42098 car transporter, playing with other technology sets of the same size.
Similarly, he did not compromise on the price, the price of 50 knives was as usual in China× 10, the official price was 499, and the predetermined price of a treasure was in the early 300s. This price is not cheap for a kit with only 544 parts, but it is better than the 42093 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 previously reviewed. The official will go on sale on New Year's Day in 2022, and it is expected that the price will be loosened soon after the listing, so if you are not in a hurry to start, you can wait and see. Although older friends may prefer to be statically placed rather than running around behind the butt of the car, this set is still very attractive to children, and it is possible that they will be interested in AR programs. Choosing this set for family fun should also be a good choice.
Due to emissions policies and other reasons, the car is difficult to see in many areas, including China, let alone actually driving. But it's still easy for us to buy such a lego set to play.
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