We've just received the press release for the upcoming LEGO 10226 Sopwith Camel set. Available June 1st, 2012 exclusively at LEGO Brand Stores and LEGO Shop at Home. Additional pictures available in our Flickr Photostream.
BILLUND, Denmark –The legendary Sopwith Camel, the aircraft flown by WWI aces and one of the most recognisable British aircraft to take to the skies, has been recreated as a LEGO®Exclusive model.
The biplane that took on the Red Baron Manfred von Richthofen and his flying circus has been turned into an authentic model with moving parts that captures the Sopwith Camel’s classic looks.
“Getting to design it was a real treat,” says Jamie Berard, Lead Designer for LEGO Exclusives. “We made a Sopwith Camel in 2001, but that was more of a visual model, beautiful to look at but without any functionality.”
Just like the real aeroplane, the joystick in the cockpit can move the ailerons and elevators using string rather than gears or levers. “The string goes up over the wings and can operate the ailerons on both wings at the same time. It was a real challenge to work on,” says Jamie.
The powerful rotary engine that gave the Sopwith Camel its distinct look has also been recreated and features a rotating propeller and rotating engine cylinders.
The model has 883 bricks and includes rare dark green, dark tan and metallic silver elements. It measures over 15” (40cm) long and has a wingspan of over 19” (50 cm).
The scale was carefully chosen to take account of the size of the large, powerful engine that drove the plane and so that the string could function properly with ailerons. “That allowed us to make a bigger wingspan more true to the original aircraft and a wider body that makes it easy to hold as you fly it around.”
In addition the Sopwith Camel has many sought-after parts including some metallic parts on the cowling and new 1x1 round tiles. “We’re also introducing the 1x1 brick in dark tan, which was on our top ten list of elements that our fans want and we give you quite a few of them,” adds Jamie
“We have tried to avoid stickers wherever possible and have a brick-built rudder in the characteristic red, white and blue of the original. Also included are dark green 8x16 plates and 1x3 tiles in the same colour.”
10226 Sopwith Camel
Ages 14+. 883 pieces.
US $99.99 CA $129.99 DE €89.99 UK £79.99 DK 799DKK
Relive a classic era of aviation history with the Sopwith Camel biplane!
Recreate your very own piece of aviation history with the historic Sopwith Camel. This detailed replica of one of the most recognizable British single-seat biplanes ever to have graced the skies. Features include a realistic rotating propeller and engine cylinders, hinged tail rudder, realistic tension wires, functioning wing ailerons and tail flaps that can be controlled from the cockpit – just like the real plane! The detail doesn’t stop there; this authentic model has over 880 bricks, including dark green, dark tan and metallic silver elements.
Features include a rotating propeller and engine cylinders, hinged tail rudder, functioning wing ailerons and tail flaps that can be controlled from the cockpit
Includes dark green, dark tan and metallic silver elements
Recreate a piece of aviation history
Turn the propellers and see the cylinders rotate
Model measures over 15" (40cm) long and has a wingspan of over 19" (50 cm)
LEGO Designer Video for 10226
LEGO Mini Sopwith Camel 40029
Here's also a closer look at the mini 40029 Sopwith Camel set. There are 65 pieces for the mini version and will be available when you spend $75 or more at LEGO Brand Stores or LEGO Shop at Home from June 1-30.
Article Link: http://toysnbricks.com/lego-10226-sopwi ... s-release/
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I can't quite make out the 1x1 round slope. Is it just a 1x1 plate that looks like a used erase end? I'm not into airplanes, but that is one very nice model. May have to get it.
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So are the only metallic pieces the front of the plane? Aren't those the wheels from the Fantasy line?
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I think he meant 1x1 round tile, not slope. Functionality is awesome. I'm getting at least two, one to build and one for the "vault".
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Looking forward to buying this set!
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Is this out yet? Must have it!
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mrfootball wrote:Is this out yet? Must have it!
Toys N Bricks wrote:Available June 1st, 2012
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Which is tomorrow!vynsane wrote:mrfootball wrote:Is this out yet? Must have it!Toys N Bricks wrote:Available June 1st, 2012
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