In real life, the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is basically a multi-mission, tiltrotor military aircraft with both vertical takeoff / landing (VTOL) and short takeoff / landing (STOL) capabilities. It’s essentially designed to combine the functionality of a conventional helicopter with the long-range, high-speed cruise performance of a turboprop aircraft. LEGO was planning on releasing a Technic (42113) set based on this aircraft next month, but as of today, it’s been indefinitely delayed.
The German Peace Society is protesting this Osprey set because it’s based on a military vehicle, but this LEGO version is of a search and rescue variant, without weapons. This week, protestors plan on staging events outside three LEGO Stores in Germany, including their flagship outlet in Berlin.
- Fire Plane Education - Learn about real firefighting airplanes with this LEGO Technic Firefighter Aircraft (42152) toy set for children ages 10+.
- Adjustable Features - Explore adjustable landing gear, spinning propellers, and moving tail flaps in this aircraft model kit.
- Water Loading Fun - Includes blue LEGO pieces to load the firefighting aircraft with 'water' and open the hatch to douse imaginary fires.
The LEGO Technic Bell Boeing Osprey V-22 was designed to highlight the important role the aircraft plays in search and rescue efforts. While our set depicts a rescue version of the plane, the aircraft is predominately used by the military. We have a long-standing policy not to create sets which feature military vehicles and in this case we have not adhered to our own internal guidelines. As a result, we are currently reviewing our plans to launch this product on August 1,” said the company.
