The LEGO F1 series of cars bring the excitement of the Formula 1 racing to life with its models of iconic race cars that are perfect for adults and children alike, engaging even people are not even LEGO fans or the F1 race.
Review of LEGO Mercedes-AMG F1 W15 Race Car
Here we review the Mercedes-AMG F1® W15 Race Car for children 10 and above, and it is a mark of its own as a sleek detailed model.
LEGO Mercedes-AMG F1® W15 Race Car: Enough of a challenge yet not confusing
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The Mercedes-AMG F1® W15 Race Car, the model was more of a challenge than the sets meant for younger children. The complexity of this set provided a satisfying challenge that helps develop patience and perseverance.
With 267 pieces, this set bring a mix of realism and playability in a satisfying build. It comes with realistic details that allow older children and even adults to immerse themselves in the art of motorsport engineering. Its minifigure features a sleek black racing suit with detailed sponsor logos and a matching helmet, and can double up to be a mechanic.
The price point at around S$40 seems reasonable given that the model comes with custom parts like the aerodynamic elements, slick tyres that mimic the actual race car well.
Building in Detail
Chassis and core body
Every successful endeavour begins with a good foundation, and building the chassis as the start explains this well. The set comes with pins and plates with clips that support the pieces well. From building the undercarriage and main body, to adding the steering wheel and seating area, the excitement builds up as players can see the car taking shape.
Front and rear wings
The next step is build the midsection of the car and this is most interesting as they not only give a sense of how aerodynamic works but also highlights the sleekness of these race cars.
The front and rear wings and tyres add the finishing touches to the iconic cars, which remind us of the pit-stops made during the real race. Placing the minifigure in the car rouses a sense of satisfaction for players while admiring the beauty of world-class engineering.
Sidepods, cockpit and additional details
The cockpit is carefully designed with sloped bricks and curved tiles that form a sleek enclosure. Together with the engine cover, aerodynamic fins and sponsor stickers, this last section are finishing touches that complete the car.
Enough of a challenge yet not confusing
The Mercedes-AMG F1® W15 Race Car was more of a challenge than the sets meant for younger children. The complexity of this set provided a satisfying challenge that helps develop patience and perseverance.
That said, playing them with toddlers is also possible. Toddlers can participate by helping to identify, sort and organize pieces, and also pasting stickers. Quoting my 3-year-old, “This was fun. I enjoyed building the car with mama.”
Cars set to inspire
These sets are beautiful to admire on the shelf and are set to invigorate players to explore the intricacies of the Formula 1 race cars, encouraging them to find out more about the engineering behind how they work. Who knows, they might even inspire the next race car engineer!
Meant to inspire creativity and problem-solving, The LEGO Group continues to build on their legacy through its F1 range that are realistic models of the race cars. The sets give a sense of the complex build of the cars as players need to build the cars in sections before affixing them altogether.
