This New Lego Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Build Set Is Literally a Kit Car

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As the line between children's toys and adult toys becomes increasingly blurred, Lego has come right out and said it: The newly unveiled Lego Icons Shelby Cobra 427 S/C model car set has adult builders specifically in mind. Based on the iconic sports car from the 1960s, we can see why.
The 1:10-scale model is exquisitely detailed. It includes doors, a trunk, a hood that opens; a steering wheel that turns; and an intricately recreated V-8 engine. It also comes with a little trophy, a toolbox that can go in the trunk, a fire extinguisher that goes between the seats, and a (tiny) $100 bill as a nod to Carroll Shelby's famous $100 bill game. Finally, it bears a reproduction of Shelby's signature on the glove box.
On the outside, the model is unmistakable. Blue body color, sleek lines, white stripes, side-exit exhausts, big grille. Bring this along to your next cars and coffee event and be rightfully accused of showing up with a kit car.
Composed of 1,241 pieces, the Cobra 427 S/C stands 5 inches tall and 7.5 inches wide. It's rated for ages 18 and up and will be available to the public starting on July 4. However, Lego Insiders get early access to it on July 1. The model is priced at $159.99.
This is hardly the first hyper-detailed, meant-for-adults Lego build kit. It joins the Ferrari Daytona SP3 (3,778 pieces and costs $449.99), the 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) (1,410 pieces and costs $139.99), and the Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole (1,506 pieces and costs $179.99), among others.
So popular—and apparently valuable—are some of these sets that there's a thriving Lego black market. It's the outcome every Beanie Babies collector wished for that never materialized.
We weren't sure how the Shelby Cobra 427 S/C's curviness would translate as a Lego kit, but unsurprisingly, its designers pulled it off. It looks fantastic.