Welcome to our weekly spotlight on a retired LEGO set! This week, we’re featuring the Audi R8 LMS ultra from the Speed Champions theme. Set number 75873, this sleek and powerful model was initially released on November 14, 2016, and retired on January 28, 2018. Stay tuned as we take a closer look at this iconic set and what made it a must-have for car enthusiasts and LEGO collectors alike.
Build, Race, and Celebrate: Explore the LEGO Speed Champions Audi R8 LMS ultra Set”
The LEGO Speed Champions Audi R8 LMS ultra set features 4124 pieces and is a perfect replica of the GT-class track race car. This buildable set includes an Audi racing driver minifigure, a race-ready Audi R8 LMS with a removable windshield and two sets of interchangeable wheel trims, authentic Audi logo and headlight stickers, along with a victory podium complete with checkered flags. Additionally, accessory elements such as the Audi racing driver’s helmet, a wrench, and a trophy are included. The Audi R8 LMS measures over 1” (4cm) high, 5” (14cm) long, and 1” (5cm) wide, while the victory podium measures over 1” (4cm) wide, 1” (4cm) deep, and under 1” (2cm) high. This set is ideal for racing enthusiasts and collectors alike.
R8 LMS Legacy: A Revved-Up Ride into History
The Audi R8 LMS ultra was part of the Speed Champions theme, which aimed to bring real-life race cars to the LEGO world. Upon its release, the set received mixed reviews. While some praised its playability and the inclusion of a minifigure with a cool R8 shirt, others criticized the set for its lack of resemblance to the real car and the excessive use of stickers for car details, particularly at the front. The set is seen as a decent value for a licensed set, but its accuracy as a model is a point of contention. Despite this, the set has a standing among AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO) as a recognizable representation of the Audi R8 and offers some play features with the included podium and trophy.
Fan Buzz
The retired LEGO Speed Champions Audi R8 LMS set received mixed reviews from critics and fans alike. One review from PFOL criticized the set for not resembling the real car, stating, “The finished set barely resembles the real life R8 race car… Mostly, the proportions are entirely too exaggerated.” The reviewer also noted the excessive use of stickers, which detracted from the overall appearance of the car, but acknowledged that the set had a fairly low price per piece considering it was a licensed product. Another review by Duq echoed similar sentiments, stating, “The problem with the stickers at the front is they needed a flat surface to put the stickers on, and that makes the front just too tall in proportion to the rest of the car.” Despite these criticisms, the set was acknowledged for its playability and value as a licensed product.
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Audi R8 LMS ultra Reviews
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In this week’s spotlight, we took a closer look at the retired LEGO set, the Audi R8 LMS ultra (Product Number: 75873) from the Speed Champions theme. This set retired on various dates in 2017 and 2018, and it’s a must-have for car enthusiasts and LEGO collectors. Be sure to check back next week as we continue our series showcasing previously retired LEGO sets.
