Christmas is fast approaching and the present panic is starting to set in. What do you get the car-loving person in your life who has everything? A simple answer is money. But where's the fun in that?
LEGO is a fan favourite with the carsales team and our readers so we thought we would put together a list of cool LEGO cars you can buy from Kmart. Because everyone also seems to love Kmart just as much as LEGO. Here are seven to get you started on the gift list.
The iconic 1960s Ford Mustang muscle car has been given the LEGO treatment complete with iconic dark-blue bodywork with white racing stripes, bonnet scoop, mustang grille, badge, 5-spoke rims with road-gripping tyres. This is an authentic replica which was developed in collaboration with Ford and comes with heaps of optional add-ons for you to customise to your heart’s content. Lift the bonnet to reveal a detailed big block 390 V8 engine.
The LEGO Creator Expert Ford Mustang costs $179. It includes 1,471 pieces and measures in at 34cm long, 14cm wide and 10cm tall.
We love the Fast and Furious and this LEGO Technic creation is the ultimate in F&F merch. It’s Dom's Dodge Charger! This LEGO set is based on the iconic 1970s Dodge Charger R/T used in the film franchise and has all the little authentic garnishes you’d expect. Under the bonnet is a model version of the iconic V8 engine with moving pistons, wishbone suspension, steering system and air blower. There’s even nitro bottles in the boot to really cement its place as Dom's signature car.
The LEGO Technic Dom's Dodge Charger costs $149. It includes 1,077 pieces and measures in at 39cm long, 16cm wide and 11cm tall.
The Nissan GT-R NISMO is one epic machine but is quite pricy. Fear not, you can get your hands on one for only $25! This LEGO replica of the legendary Nissan GT-R NISMO features realistic car details that mimic the real-life model. It also includes a driver minifigure in its own Nissan race suit to place behind the wheel.
The LEGO Speed Champions Nissan GT-R NISMO costs $25. It includes 298 pieces and measures in at 16cm long, 7cm wide and 5cm tall.
Rally fans will love the LEGO version of the 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1, the king of the Group B rally racing circuit. Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Quattro, the LEGO version of the Audi Sport model mimics the original with its famous yellow and white livery, front engine, big scooped front bumper and tall rear wing. It also comes with a minifigure in its own Audi Sport Quattro race suit.
The LEGO Speed Champions 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 costs $25. It includes 250 pieces and measures in at 16cm long, 7cm wide and 6cm tall.
The Ferrari F8 Tributo is just as beautiful in LEGO form as it is in the metal. The perfect gift for fans of toy cars and Ferraris! This LEGO tribute to the F8 Tributo carries the same striking design as the original and celebrates the fastest V8 engine in Ferrari's history. It also comes with a Ferrari racing minifigure which you can put behind the wheel.
The LEGO Speed Champions Ferrari F8 Tributo costs $25. It includes 275 pieces and measures in at 15cm long, 8cm wide and 4cm tall.
Land Rover’s reborn Defender has been reborn again, this time in LEGO form. Developed in collaboration with Land Rover, this LEGO replica brings to life in miniature form the off-roader’s modern design, features and functions. From opening doors, a working steering wheel, detailed dashboard, a transmission system with two levers for engaging high or low gear ratios and a selector for changing gears makes it the most sophisticated LEGO Technic gearbox to date! The interior also features forward-folding rear seats and a replica of the in-line 6-cylinder engine with moving pistons. Not to mention working All-Wheel-Drive with three differentials, independent suspension on both axles and a working winch! It’s the true off-roading LEGO Land Rover legend every fan would love.
The LEGO Technic Land Rover Defender costs $279. It includes over 2,500 pieces and measures in at 42cm long, 20cm wide and 22cm tall.
Why just build one classic Corvette when you could build two? This LEGO Technic Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 model car kit developed in partnership with Chevrolet allows you to build either the latest ZR1 model or the Hot Rod version of it. The Lego replica of the fastest and most powerful Corvette to date, comes in the authentic orange and black colour scheme, working steering and a detailed V8 engine with moving pistons.
The LEGO Technic Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 costs $59. It includes 579 pieces and measures in at 29cm long, 12cm wide and 8cm tall for the ZR1 version and 23cm long, 12cm wide and 8cm tall for the Hot Rod.