Have you always wanted to design your very own Hot Wheels diecast toy? Well, now you can, thanks to a collaboration between Mattel, Inc. and Milestone, a leading global racing game developer. Called Hot Wheels Unleashed Design Battle, this worldwide contest runs between January 14, 2022 – February 14, 2022 and is available starting from today on the PlayStation 4 / 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, Xbox One and Steam. Read more for a video and additional information.
A brick master who goes by “The Brick Wall” managed to engineer a LEGO factory that is designed to use cucumbers to build miniature log cabins. To build the mega factory itself, over 23,000 LEGO pieces were used, 21 motors, and 7 BuWizz controllers, which uses Bluetooth LE technology to add smartphone control. Read more for the video and additional information.
After the leak a few days ago, the LEGO Group today officially announced the LEGO Ideas (21331) Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone set. Put simply, this is an extremely detailed brick representation of one of the most popular video game levels ever, designed by 24-year-old, UK based LEGO superfan Viv Grannell. Read more for a hands-on video review, additional pictures and information.
Photo credit: Jordan Middler
Back in February 2021, LEGO announced that they were going to create a Sonic the Hedgehog set, thanks to a concept design submitted by 24 year-old, UK based, superfan Viv Grannell. Today, the LEGO Ideas (21331) set has leaked ahead of its official revel, and it consists of 1,125-pieces, complete with Sonic mini figurines. Read more for additional pictures of the LEGO Ideas submission that it’s based on.
The LEGO Marvel Infinity Gauntlet (76191) is a perfect gift for any Avengers or comic book fan, and you can get one for $55.99 shipped (in stock soon – order now to lock price), today only, originally $69.99. With 590-pieces, it comes complete with the colorful Infinity Stones and a sleek display stand featuring a descriptive tablet for when you finish building. Product page. Read more for a hands-on video review and speed build.
The LEGO Technic (42130) BMW M 1000 RR is a 1:5 scale replica of its real-life counterpart, and consists of 1,920-pieces. Features include a fully functional three-speed gearbox, front / rear suspension, front steering, a gold chain, three different screen dashboard options and a printed windshield.
A pogo stick basically refers to a device for jumping off the ground in a standing position, through the aid of a spring, and it even led to an extreme sport named extreme pogo or “Xpogo”. George H. Herrington of Wichita, Kansas patented a spring stilt utilizing compression springs on each foot in 1891, and since then, there have been countless versions, including Hop Rod. Read more to see how this gas-powered pogo stick from the 1960s works.
H/t: Car Scoops
Most know Radio Flyer as the American toy company that makes the iconic red toy wagon, but one thing you’ll probably never see is a life-sized version, that is unless…you get this custom-built vehicle. It’s touted as a “Kansas Chief Party Wagon” that seats up to 12 passengers, and is apparently street legal, or at least in some states, thanks to turn signals, brake lights, headlights, as well as a horn. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.
H/t: Gizmodo
Backyard Racing built this massive Hot Wheels track last month, but his latest tree track may have topped that one. It took around two weeks to put together and involved tying several sections of the track with string to a tree, but the highlight of the show is a functional gondola that is powered by a hand drill. This gondola is capable of transporting Hot Wheels cars from the bottom of the track to the treetop. Read more to see it in-action.
Star Wars fans rejoice! There is a new LEGO set that will keep you busy this holiday season. Introducing the LEGO Star Wars AT-AT (75313) construction set, which consists of 6,785-pieces and includes a movable head, spinning guns, adjustable legs, along with opening side panels that reveal incredibly detailed interiors. Even before you start building the set, all of the pieces are kept in four internal boxes, which recreate the famous Battle of Hoth scene when combined. Read more for two hands-on videos, including a review, additional pictures and information.