I just saw this in the list of new models for 2015 and am already drooling.

Apparently it is a summer release - anyone got any info about pieces, size, pricing?

This could be a really iconic set if it is well executed.

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Ferrari-F40-10248

 

 

Ferrari F40

My guess is their target market is not Ferrari aficionados or AFOLs, its the 30-60 year old, middle income men who go into the store to buy legos for their kids or grand kids.  They obviously did not want to gamble big on this, which is why we get a lot of stickers on a set built with mostly generic pieces.  I cant help but think the F40 was a bad choice for this.  I mean the F40 is iconic but not recognizable by anywhere near as broad an audience as the T1 or the mini.  Its a different class of iconic that just seems like it would be suited to a higher price point. But im sure they have some market studies that say otherwise....

 

Edited July 14, 201510 yr by jay4e

I work for a car rental company, so this is finally my excuse to display a LEGO set in my office that matches the theme of my occupation. Will be the first Creator vehicle i purchase

Looks like the f40 is available for "pre order" at LEGO Shop at Home - I know I am in the very small percent of people who are going to order one today.  After reading a review posted in this thread the building techniques look pretty interesting and I am actually looking forward to building the set.

Looks like the f40 is available for "pre order" at LEGO Shop at Home - I know I am in the very small percent of people who are going to order one today.  After reading a review posted in this thread the building techniques look pretty interesting and I am actually looking forward to building the set.

this was orderable?

this was orderable?

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Ferrari-F40-10248

went live today for VIP early access

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Ferrari-F40-10248

went live today for VIP early access

Sorry! I'm an idiot, I wasn't logged in...Thanks...

Looks like the f40 is available for "pre order" at LEGO Shop at Home - I know I am in the very small percent of people who are going to order one today.  After reading a review posted in this thread the building techniques look pretty interesting and I am actually looking forward to building the set.

Same  here .  Ordered. 

My real test, can I wait 2 years to start buying these?

I hit my limit early on VW Camper.  Mini-Cooper, I have some, but I'm still on the fence.  When to stock up, that is the question.

Edited July 15, 201510 yr by exciter1

It seems that the f40 and enzo are similar scale at 10" long each from my web searches despite the very different piece count. I was previously worried that the f40 would dwarf the enzo! Excited to build it!

Got one, set is great...ready to build.

Price 99.99? Suppose to be 89.99...Aaaah

It seems reviews are rather favourable so far. Might not be as bad as we think. Might have been better, however it doesn't mean it stinks.

I just dropped some VIP points on one. After looking again, it's starting to grow on me. I'm building it the day it arrives just in case it's the gem I hope it is.

Display in lego store looks awesome, 5+

Will the Technic Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 Truck be available to VIP members before 1st August?

Edited July 15, 201510 yr by maestro

Besides TabbyBoy above, how many of you took advantage of the VIP early access to this set?

Besides TabbyBoy above, how many of you took advantage of the VIP early access to this set?

 

I did! As mentioned above; great office display for a rental car company

Besides TabbyBoy above, how many of you took advantage of the VIP early access to this set?

I am guessing people are spending all their money on a big ball?

 

Besides TabbyBoy above, how many of you took advantage of the VIP early access to this set?

Not yet. I'll probably make a pit stop to my local B&M this weekend and pick one up if it's still available.

Besides TabbyBoy above, how many of you took advantage of the VIP early access to this set?

I did. Had $75 in VIP rewards

Besides TabbyBoy above, how many of you took advantage of the VIP early access to this set?

One here.. not sure if I'll build it though. Looks nicer on the box than in person.

bought a decent amount , seems to be selling well already with a lot being exported.

might be interesting to watch if it OOS soon and if they have the ability to keep up with another big release

I think limit of 1

limits??

maybe online

Besides TabbyBoy above, how many of you took advantage of the VIP early access to this set?

 

Ordered one for myself first thing this morning. The F40 is iconic and considering the medium and that this is an official set made with the practical limitations that come with that, very nicely done.

At some point I will for sure buy a few of this set. I don't see how this will fail to be a winner in the long term.

I think limit of 1

2 on LEGO Shop at Home