Formula 1 Meets Legos: McLaren Builds a Giant City‑Scale Race Car in Singapore
Calling all speed junkies and Lego lovers! March into the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix vibe as the iconic McLaren racing squad teams up with the The Lego Group for a mind‑blowing pop‑up event that runs from September 23 to October 2 at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza.
Behold the Beast
Picture a 5.7‑meter‑long, 2.4‑meter‑wide Lego Technic replica of a McLaren F1 race car—built from a staggering 288,315 bricks that took almost 1,900 hours to assemble. It’s the first time a life‑size Lego pit stop will happen in Southeast Asia.
- Remove the halo and wheel for a close‑up tour.
- Step into the driver’s seat for a photo‑op of epic proportions and snag a free print.
This is nine times bigger than the retail Lego Technic 42141 McLaren Formula 1 Race Car set, which you can pick up at the store.
Build It, You’re It
Feeling competitive? Dive into the Lego McLaren Race Car Build station, where you’ll race against the clock to assemble a half‑finished set. Speed it up and walk away with a sweet Lego minifigure. No rush? You’ll still snag a free minifigure if you buy a Lego Speed Champions set.
Test your brain with the “Lego Match & Build” challenge—memorize the functions of F1 steering‑wheel buttons and stash your find.
Lights, Camera, Lando!
On September 28, the newest British F1 rookie Lando Norris will cruise past the pop‑up to greet fans. Every day one lucky shopper can win the exclusive Lego Technic 42141 set, signed by Lando himself.
Deals, Drops, and Bricks
The set costs $299.90 normally, but a 10 % discount brings it down to $269.90 on site. Plus, spend at least $80 and you’ll get a free Lego McLaren Elva Polybag (30343).
Can’t make it to the plaza? No worries—grab the set online via the Bricks World website.
Keep your eyes on the road for more exclusive Lego goodies: stay tuned for the 1:8‑scale Ferrari Daytona SP3 replica, dropping soon.
— Geek Culture
