71048 Series 27’s Jetpack Racer features a helmet that was seemingly originally designed for LEGO VIDIYO, according to development screenshots shared by PenPlays on X. The image shows the same helmet mold, with a different slogan printed on the forehead and alternate colours.
Fun fact: The Jetpack Racer in CMF Series 27 was originally conceptualized for LEGO Vidiyo
Development screenshots show the helmet used for the figure already finalized but in different colors
I wonder how far additional waves were in production before the theme was cancelled? pic.twitter.com/uq7RpXIvg1
The helmet features a raised section on the top of the helmet, along with a transparent visor that extends around the side of the helmet, rather than just the front. It’s a unique design that’s well worth seeing the light of the day, so minifigure collectors will likely be glad it didn’t fade away with the retired VIDIYO theme.
While LEGO VIDIYO might have died a disappointing death, getting retired entirely as a theme after less than two years on shelves, there’s perhaps an inspiring lesson here about never knowing when work will get recognised or when parts that might be thought defunct get a second lease of life. Who knows where we’ll see former LEGO VIDIYO elements appear next…
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