@@jimwar211 Most people aren’t coordinated enough to put a sticker on perfectly. If stickers fit edge to edge on Lego pieces, there would likely be some overhang if the user slightly misplaced the sticker
I am sure they can, but have always had this format with the gap around the edges. I think for certain themes and 18+ sets the edge to edge stickers idea makes alot of sense. Obviously for a younger builder if the sticker is not well positioned and hangs over the edge this would then get damaged or come off when the set is dismantled / rebuilt.
I love how much more detail and accuracy we're able to get with the 8-wide Speed Champions sets! I really wish LEGO would release all of the new LMDh and LMH cars as Speed Champions.
@@yomekpiecemaker8764 Same, every Speed Champions line has had a couple sets that I either didn't like or wasn't interested in, but surprisingly this year's wave is the first where I want them all.
I've got this ready to build this weekend. It looks great in comparison to the source. That's definitely not the Lego Porsche 919 I've got though (75887) which looks significantly better than the one in the video.
It is indeed a 919, just a different one, the 1st gen style from set 75876. I didn't show that one as it has even other distracting design issues. Neither is close to the new model, of course.
The funny thing: There are only four pieces in the 2018 version of the Porsche 919 that did not exist in 2016, not counting prints or recolors. The vehicle base, the wheel arches, and the cut-corner 1x2 curved slopes (left and right). They could have made the 2016 version of the 919 look *much* closer to the 2018 version.... if they'd had the ideas they needed, or the negotiation skills to get it through review. I don't know which was more important, honestly. The pace at which Speed Champions has been evolving is pretty staggering, and not *all* of it is based on new parts.
Certainly a big improvement over the older one! So many stickers! I don’t have a problem with that, but I can imagine a lot of people leaving them off.
Regarding the stickers, I sometimes take the framing of the sticker that is left behind, and apply it on the model, completing the area. And, on the other hand, when it's just a small detail and a full area of the part colour, I cut them and apply them individually (like fog lights, logos, etc on the speed champions cars)
As a fellow gunpla builder and AFOL, I feel the Lego stickers with a "buffer" are actually harder to apply than edge-to-edge stickers. Even without accounting for gap optimization, it's a lot harder to get the sticker centered and straight since you can't rely on lining up the stickers with a corner or edge. Also I don't think many people apply the hundreds of detail stickers in gunpla, the important foil ones like eyes and color correction, sure, but the tiny clear-backed ones, nope. If you're straight-building there's no need for that level of detail (your time would be better spent doing other techniques) and if you paint, you pretty much have to use waterslides.
The releases this spring look awesome. This one has some of the best looking stickers I think I've seen on a Speed Champions set yet, honestly. The Bronco stickers looked very nice too (one of my favorite SC to date)
Tbh I think this is one of the few models in the new batch that actually looks like the real thing it's based on. For the other cars you just can't tell right away but this, yeah it's absolutely a Porsche 963 in Lego 🤣
JANG, we both love cars and I always learn something from your LEGO car reviews. I never knew that this race car was derived from the beetle and 911/912 and when you mentioned that I totally saw it in the image on the box
Diversifying the sticker gap design sounds nice, but the printed pieces should also be considered. I think it is more important to keep the gap philosophy of the prints and stickers consistent.
I just finished building the 76918 Mclaren set. Built the Pagani one Wednesday night. Loving them so far! Was looking for your reviews to watch while building them. I’ll be buying this one maybe tomorrow.
Hey Jang, you mentioned that the abundance of stickers in this set wasn’t a big deal to you since you’re used to doing decals on gundams. But for me, this is a lot of stickers that I know I’ll struggle with. So what method do you use to place stickers on your sets? Brick separator? Pre-cutting the stickers? Tutorial video would be really awesome!
This is definitely a must buy for me. I remember picking up the Audi R18 back in 2016. No clue what an LMP1 car was but I thought it looked cool. Fast forward years later and we’re back getting top class Le Mans Prototypes again. Can’t wait to buy this and see this car in person at Sebring.
Just ordered the McLaren double pack. Hype is real. I wasn't terribly sold on the Solus, but from some reviews I've seen, apparently the build process on that one is very innovative.
I love this set. Picked it up yesterday. I just really wish they could have gotten approvals/licensing from Penske so they could do it as a proper Porsche Penske Motorsports representation, plus then have some of the real sponsors like Ansys and Mobil 1 to better use the area of the stickers. I definitely look forward to seeing some "aftermarket" sticker sheets for this set, ideally with the #6 and #7 liveries from Daytona.
Woohoo ! This year I will purchase all the SC sets, that 963 is the 2nd on my list even if the stickers do not permit to get a nice and smooth deco/livery (specially on side windows and bonnet) but once again Jang did his best and showed me the way to go with them. For comparaison with 6 wides I would have choose the Porsche 919 Hybrid. I can't wait to get those cool sets !
Now that I think about it I haven't had a single Speed Champions windshield that hasn't already been scratched upon opening the sets. Has anyone else had this problem or is it just something I have to live with?
Even though this car didn't win the 2023 Le Mans race, it is still the best-looking car ever. Porsche just needs to step up their game. Can't wait for Lego to release the Speed Champions of the Ferrari 499p
i got this instead of the ferrari 812. it was not in stock,. but next week... so this is porscheweek for me... i have planned for ferrari 812 but its no big problem. its a speed champion anyway and its friday today at least here in sweden.
Aww, I really like how you would point out new pieces. You are my primary source for LEGO info. But I can understand if you feel it's not worth putting in the videos. That is an impressive model of a unique looking car. An extra sticker sheet with stickers that go closer to the edge of the pieces would be nice, but I wonder if LEGO would then increase the price again.
I still cant get a hold on the Paul Walker Fast & Furious Speed Champions set here in my home town (North England). I might have the same problem with this one? Hopefully not because it looks great.
So sad to see these jump in price to $25, while I get it things get more expensive etc, I just wish they'd raise prices by a dollar or two to represent that instead they feel the need to make everything a multiple of 5 for pricing for some reason, such that for these cheaper sets it really increases their price a large percentage
i just got this model i built it and just didn’t put the stickers i think they just make it look ugly with all the gaps and without the stickers it looks very clean
LEGO seems really be knocking these Speed Champion sets out of the park. New(er) leadership over the Team and the 2 extra studs have made a world of difference. Great review as always!
After seeing this, I’m just excited at the prospect of potentially getting one of the Toyota’s eventually. They’ve dominated Le Mans for the better part of the last decade so it would be really nice to have a model commemorating that.
Got this for $28 AU at Kmart, Lego store $33 AU. It's interesting how most sets don't sell for the RRP (which are ridiculously high for a lot of sets) on release at other stores other then the official Lego ones. I think it's one of the better models and looks like a genuine LMP car.
I picked up ALL the SC set on the 29th (Pagoni & Porsche) at Walmart and the remainder at Lego Store (McLaren 2pk & Ferrari 812)/ I bought 3 of each because I wanted 2 of each for Investment and 1 of each for myself, and also 1 extra Pagoni so that I could use the Grey New Wheel Well to redo the front of the 2F2F Nissan Skyline (even though it's darker in front now, they definitely should have use the newer wheel well instead of that old one with the studs on the hood everywhere style (which was such a stupid decision for one of the most loved car the world across!!!)!
I've been wanting to hear from the Lego design team for years why they die cut their stickers short. I assumed it is due to some standard that they have set for themselves, as Jang surmised, but it has always bothered me because they can cut them to fit if they wanted to. I think they should at least get them closer than they are now. Maybe halve that standard
It's not the issue of stickers but the quality of stickers. Non clear back Lego stickers, dries up and crack a million tiny pieces over a short while. I have new sets the self peel off on display cabinet where I never even played with. All my old speed champion suffering the fate. My 1994 mobile police command truck is still doing fine after decades. However non clear back 2004 onwards stickers had cracked a million ways. I made gundam too . I have no issues with clear back or water slides .. only patient are needed for water slides to dry. By the way Gundam are modeller toy that requires skills and patience. Lego are kids building blocks for semi instant play. Comparing both is like apple to orange.
I know for a fact I’ll mess up this stickers on this one. It sucks because the stickers really impact the looks on this so much that a few mistakes will definitely ruin the look for me.
Love the idea of an adult oriented sticker sheet that covers more of the part to minimize the gaps.
Is there a reason they can't just print edge to edge, surely it's not that expensive?
@@jimwar211 Printing is far more expensive. Unless you're still talking about stickers?
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Most people aren’t coordinated enough to put a sticker on perfectly. If stickers fit edge to edge on Lego pieces, there would likely be some overhang if the user slightly misplaced the sticker
I am sure they can, but have always had this format with the gap around the edges. I think for certain themes and 18+ sets the edge to edge stickers idea makes alot of sense. Obviously for a younger builder if the sticker is not well positioned and hangs over the edge this would then get damaged or come off when the set is dismantled / rebuilt.
@@jimwar211 It would take more time for them to produce the product, making it more expensive for consumers.
Love the "not sponsored" emphasis. That's why your reviews are the best. Your purchases, your opinions. No compromises. Keep up the good work, Jang 😀
I love how much more detail and accuracy we're able to get with the 8-wide Speed Champions sets! I really wish LEGO would release all of the new LMDh and LMH cars as Speed Champions.
Really happy with all of the March 1st Speed Champions releases. For me, the best wave yet.
I also think that too, it's the first time ever in the SC line that I want all the sets.
Did you manage to get the Paul Walker F&F set? I can't get hold of it in my home town (North England). I was sure it came out in January?
@@yomekpiecemaker8764 Same, every Speed Champions line has had a couple sets that I either didn't like or wasn't interested in, but surprisingly this year's wave is the first where I want them all.
I've got this ready to build this weekend. It looks great in comparison to the source. That's definitely not the Lego Porsche 919 I've got though (75887) which looks significantly better than the one in the video.
It is indeed a 919, just a different one, the 1st gen style from set 75876. I didn't show that one as it has even other distracting design issues. Neither is close to the new model, of course.
The funny thing: There are only four pieces in the 2018 version of the Porsche 919 that did not exist in 2016, not counting prints or recolors. The vehicle base, the wheel arches, and the cut-corner 1x2 curved slopes (left and right). They could have made the 2016 version of the 919 look *much* closer to the 2018 version.... if they'd had the ideas they needed, or the negotiation skills to get it through review. I don't know which was more important, honestly. The pace at which Speed Champions has been evolving is pretty staggering, and not *all* of it is based on new parts.
Certainly a big improvement over the older one! So many stickers! I don’t have a problem with that, but I can imagine a lot of people leaving them off.
I like this a lot more than I thought I would at first
Regarding the stickers, I sometimes take the framing of the sticker that is left behind, and apply it on the model, completing the area. And, on the other hand, when it's just a small detail and a full area of the part colour, I cut them and apply them individually (like fog lights, logos, etc on the speed champions cars)
As a fellow gunpla builder and AFOL, I feel the Lego stickers with a "buffer" are actually harder to apply than edge-to-edge stickers. Even without accounting for gap optimization, it's a lot harder to get the sticker centered and straight since you can't rely on lining up the stickers with a corner or edge. Also I don't think many people apply the hundreds of detail stickers in gunpla, the important foil ones like eyes and color correction, sure, but the tiny clear-backed ones, nope. If you're straight-building there's no need for that level of detail (your time would be better spent doing other techniques) and if you paint, you pretty much have to use waterslides.
The releases this spring look awesome. This one has some of the best looking stickers I think I've seen on a Speed Champions set yet, honestly. The Bronco stickers looked very nice too (one of my favorite SC to date)
Tbh I think this is one of the few models in the new batch that actually looks like the real thing it's based on. For the other cars you just can't tell right away but this, yeah it's absolutely a Porsche 963 in Lego 🤣
The F1 LM is a near perfect recreation for the scale. Especially in person. That one is my fav of the wave for sure
JANG, we both love cars and I always learn something from your LEGO car reviews. I never knew that this race car was derived from the beetle and 911/912 and when you mentioned that I totally saw it in the image on the box
I would love a speed champs series but it’s rally eras, Class B etc , I know they’ve done one offs but a full run
Oh yes. The Quattro was great. An RS200 or 6r4 to go with that would be awesome.
Headlights are the only odd looking bit. Pretty nice model. Indeed a massive upgrade over the old version.
Diversifying the sticker gap design sounds nice, but the printed pieces should also be considered. I think it is more important to keep the gap philosophy of the prints and stickers consistent.
That minifig really looked like the boss from MGS3
that comparison between the old set and the new just makes me want a new p1 so badly.
This honestly looks BETTER than the real car.
I just finished building the 76918 Mclaren set. Built the Pagani one Wednesday night. Loving them so far! Was looking for your reviews to watch while building them. I’ll be buying this one maybe tomorrow.
Im so excited for this new line of speed champions! I just got the Pagani Utopia, cant wait to get the rest.
I also went with the Pagani as my first one for this line... Really think the new pieces are great, but so specialized
Hey Jang, you mentioned that the abundance of stickers in this set wasn’t a big deal to you since you’re used to doing decals on gundams. But for me, this is a lot of stickers that I know I’ll struggle with. So what method do you use to place stickers on your sets? Brick separator? Pre-cutting the stickers? Tutorial video would be really awesome!
This is definitely a must buy for me. I remember picking up the Audi R18 back in 2016. No clue what an LMP1 car was but I thought it looked cool. Fast forward years later and we’re back getting top class Le Mans Prototypes again. Can’t wait to buy this and see this car in person at Sebring.
Got mine today, going to be a good weekend
Just ordered the McLaren double pack. Hype is real. I wasn't terribly sold on the Solus, but from some reviews I've seen, apparently the build process on that one is very innovative.
Your voice is so soothing! What a great review.
I love how they did the headlights with the new 1x2 half circle tiles with the flats facing outward.
Water-slide decals: now there's a blast from past... four decades in the past! 😱
I would happily pay 5 $/€ more for a model with prints only
So excited for this set and new parts!
I love this set. Picked it up yesterday. I just really wish they could have gotten approvals/licensing from Penske so they could do it as a proper Porsche Penske Motorsports representation, plus then have some of the real sponsors like Ansys and Mobil 1 to better use the area of the stickers.
I definitely look forward to seeing some "aftermarket" sticker sheets for this set, ideally with the #6 and #7 liveries from Daytona.
11:43 - the more JANG, the better!
Looks awesome, thanks for the vid!
One of my fav car designs!
Woohoo !
This year I will purchase all the SC sets, that 963 is the 2nd on my list even if the stickers do not permit to get a nice and smooth deco/livery (specially on side windows and bonnet) but once again Jang did his best and showed me the way to go with them.
For comparaison with 6 wides I would have choose the Porsche 919 Hybrid.
I can't wait to get those cool sets !
Not bad at all, but wow so many stickers... they alone are another build😅
Now that I think about it I haven't had a single Speed Champions windshield that hasn't already been scratched upon opening the sets. Has anyone else had this problem or is it just something I have to live with?
I'd love the cadillac lmdh, it's more boxy as well.
Even though this car didn't win the 2023 Le Mans race, it is still the best-looking car ever. Porsche just needs to step up their game. Can't wait for Lego to release the Speed Champions of the Ferrari 499p
i got this instead of the ferrari 812. it was not in stock,. but next week... so this is porscheweek for me... i have planned for ferrari 812 but its no big problem. its a speed champion anyway and its friday today at least here in sweden.
I always find myself making it to “this point”!
Aww, I really like how you would point out new pieces. You are my primary source for LEGO info. But I can understand if you feel it's not worth putting in the videos.
That is an impressive model of a unique looking car.
An extra sticker sheet with stickers that go closer to the edge of the pieces would be nice, but I wonder if LEGO would then increase the price again.
The sticker sheet layout looks like the way model race car's sticker sheets are laid out.
I still cant get a hold on the Paul Walker Fast & Furious Speed Champions set here in my home town (North England). I might have the same problem with this one? Hopefully not because it looks great.
So sad to see these jump in price to $25, while I get it things get more expensive etc, I just wish they'd raise prices by a dollar or two to represent that instead they feel the need to make everything a multiple of 5 for pricing for some reason, such that for these cheaper sets it really increases their price a large percentage
i just got this model i built it and just didn’t put the stickers i think they just make it look ugly with all the gaps and without the stickers it looks very clean
LEGO seems really be knocking these Speed Champion sets out of the park. New(er) leadership over the Team and the 2 extra studs have made a world of difference. Great review as always!
After seeing this, I’m just excited at the prospect of potentially getting one of the Toyota’s eventually. They’ve dominated Le Mans for the better part of the last decade so it would be really nice to have a model commemorating that.
Dang you man, I was on the fence one this one and you had to go and show real world view angles...well guess another set goes in the cart haha
Lego should bring back STAMP stickers for those that don't want gaps
Hi Jang! Do you use Windex, soapy water, or just careful placement when applying Lego stickers?
Very good suggestion, to produces 2 Stickersheet with 2 level of gaps.
Got this for $28 AU at Kmart, Lego store $33 AU. It's interesting how most sets don't sell for the RRP (which are ridiculously high for a lot of sets) on release at other stores other then the official Lego ones.
I think it's one of the better models and looks like a genuine LMP car.
Wish one day they will remake some of the old speed champions cars in the new 8 studs style, like for example the McLaren Senna or the Porsche 911
I want to see a DeLorean in this scale. How has that not happened yet!?!
You do Gunpla?! You should make some reviews of them, that’d be awesome.
I'm excited to see your McLaren review!
This one looks super cool to me.
At first glance I immediately thought of Crasher from GoBots.
What are the odds for a video on the Pagani? I'd love to see that.
It Looks so good😮😩
If they make a minifig scale keaton batmobile for the flash movie I hope they use this windscreen
I picked up ALL the SC set on the 29th (Pagoni & Porsche) at Walmart and the remainder at Lego Store (McLaren 2pk & Ferrari 812)/ I bought 3 of each because I wanted 2 of each for Investment and 1 of each for myself, and also 1 extra Pagoni so that I could use the Grey New Wheel Well to redo the front of the 2F2F Nissan Skyline (even though it's darker in front now, they definitely should have use the newer wheel well instead of that old one with the studs on the hood everywhere style (which was such a stupid decision for one of the most loved car the world across!!!)!
Next Speed Champions - Planes? Possibly?
I've been wanting to hear from the Lego design team for years why they die cut their stickers short. I assumed it is due to some standard that they have set for themselves, as Jang surmised, but it has always bothered me because they can cut them to fit if they wanted to. I think they should at least get them closer than they are now. Maybe halve that standard
The 6 stud Porsche has much nicer wheel designs. The 8 studs car really need more wheel variations.
we thought it couldn't be done
I can get this set, now on a discount for around $19-$20 USD, the question is should I?
Looking at the real car, I don't know why they didn't go with red for the rear wheel arches... 🤔
It's not the issue of stickers but the quality of stickers. Non clear back Lego stickers, dries up and crack a million tiny pieces over a short while. I have new sets the self peel off on display cabinet where I never even played with. All my old speed champion suffering the fate. My 1994 mobile police command truck is still doing fine after decades. However non clear back 2004 onwards stickers had cracked a million ways. I made gundam too . I have no issues with clear back or water slides .. only patient are needed for water slides to dry.
By the way Gundam are modeller toy that requires skills and patience. Lego are kids building blocks for semi instant play. Comparing both is like apple to orange.
a new review!!! oh right its march
I like the pronounce of your german speaking "Straßenversion". Sounds brilliant❤ and also no "Porsch"...
I know for a fact I’ll mess up this stickers on this one. It sucks because the stickers really impact the looks on this so much that a few mistakes will definitely ruin the look for me.
LEGO Speed Champions 2023 9+ 76916 Porsche 963 Set
$25 is too much. It's just one car and one minifig. $20 was pushing it as it was! 🙄
Almost 300 pieces its still a good part to price ratio at 25. I like the $40 two packs.
I really like the idea of more complex stickers in collector models however Speed Champions is not collector oriented in my opinion
Not sure I agree with you...I'm collecting the heck out of Speed Champions. :)
You mean like wider cut stickers for 18+!!! Sets? Naah… what if a 5 year old buys the 500$ hulkbuster??? Then it would be screwed!
I dont care about cars, BUT GOSH I love new parts
$19 sounds realistic $25 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Not gonna buy this due to the amount of stickers and the front gaps.
Stickers suck