A Subaru Impreza WRC Lego creation, submitted by user TOMOELL, has been gaining attention for its detailed design and faithfulness to the original car. The set includes a Colin McRae minifigure, reconfigurable backgrounds, and various accessories.
The Lego Ideas Design
The design features a historic Subaru Impreza WRC with an iconic livery, gold wheels, and a roll cage. It also includes a Colin McRae minifigure, adding to the set’s authenticity. The model appears to be based on the 1998 evolution of the rally Impreza, which McRae campaigned in his last year with the Subaru team.
The set’s designer built in some interactivity, with rock outcroppings and sand rooster tails that can be rearranged to create three distinct scenes: a drifty power slide, a sweet jump, and a service park. The service park scene includes a jack, a set of stands, and even a tool cart with a chunky laptop sitting on top.
Voting for the Design
To become a real Lego set, the design needs to reach 10,000 votes on the Lego Ideas platform. At the time of writing, it has already gained over 2,400 supporters. If it reaches the goal, the design could be considered for production and made available for purchase.
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The Lego Ideas platform allows anyone to submit their designs and have them voted on by the community. If a design reaches the 10,000-vote mark, it is considered for production. However, there are factors that can affect the process, such as licensing and permission from the relevant parties.
In this case, the design’s faithfulness to the original Subaru Impreza WRC and its iconic livery, as well as the inclusion of a Colin McRae minifigure, make it a compelling candidate for production. The use of Lego’s dark royal blue brick color, which is close to Subaru’s World Rally Blue, also adds to the set’s authenticity.
Comparison to Other Lego Sets
If produced, the Subaru Impreza WRC Lego set would join other notable Lego Ideas sets, such as the Caterham 620R, the DeLorean from Back to the Future, and the Ghostbusters’ Ecto 1. These sets demonstrate the diversity and creativity of the Lego Ideas platform.
For now, the Subaru Impreza WRC Lego design remains a promising candidate for production, awaiting the necessary votes to bring it to life. Its attention to detail and faithfulness to the original car make it a compelling choice for Lego enthusiasts and Subaru fans alike.
