Review: The Sense of Perfection

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When 42143 Ferrari Daytona SP3 is released next month a related book entitled The Sense of Perfection will also be available at LEGO.com.

The 230-page slipcased hardback is limited to 5,000 copies and is priced at £70/$80/€80, so is very expensive.

However, it goes into unprecedented detail about every aspect of the design and manufacturing of the set. Consequently, it is one of the most interesting LEGO books I have ever read.

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pxchris

I really hope that this book is seen as a huge success and that the concept is expanded to some other product families and themes from the TLG.

Lyichir

pxchris said:

I really hope that this book is seen as a huge success and that the concept is expanded to some other product families and themes from the TLG.

Hear hear! If they could fill a whole book with information about the development of just this one set, imagine how much content they could come up with to fill a book about the development of a whole theme or series of sets.

I'm sure Lego might have valid concerns about whether the demand would be there for less "premium" sets and themes. At the same time, if they can do something like this as a limited run for something like Technic, I can almost guarantee they could find at least as many buyers for something with the broad appeal of, say, Ninjago or Star Wars. If this sells as quickly as I expect it to, hopefully that will send a positive signal to Lego that this kind of publication can find an audience!

BooTheMightyHamster

There's a quote in the introduction of the book from Niels Henrik Horsted, Head of Product, Lego Technic. He says: “The Ultimate concept itself had been born back in 2016, as a way to expand the Lego Technic experience, specifically for adult builders.

“With an Ultimate set, you don’t just get a big, detailed build; you get a complete package with insights from our own designers and from those on the partner’s side.”

That says to me they'll be doing similar things in the future.  He also refers to the range as the "Ultimate" series, not the "Ultimate Car" series.  Read into that what you will.

pxchris

@CapnRex101 @drdavewatford @Yellowcastle @huw we appear to have a spammer here.

Astrobricks

pxchris said:

@CapnRex101 @drdavewatford @Yellowcastle @huw we appear to have a spammer here.

Or at least a plagiarist :-/