LEGO News: The Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Thunders onto the Icons Grid

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LEGO New: Investment Spotlight – Will Set 10357 Leave Rival Classics in the Dust?

Billund has unleashed a high-octane treat for petrol-heads and brick investors alike. Arriving for LEGO® Insiders on 1 July 2025 and opening to all on 4 July 2025, the LEGO Icons Shelby Cobra 427 S/C (10357) marks the 60th anniversary of Carroll Shelby’s legendary sports car with a 1:10-scale tribute that contains 1,241 parts and carries an RRP of €159.99 / £139.99 / US $159.99. The set recreates the Cobra’s famous blue paintwork and crisp white racing stripes, complete with side exhausts and that hungry, open-mouth grille, while an intricate brick-built V8 engine nestles under a working bonnet. Rack-and-pinion steering, opening doors and a functional boot deepen the model’s playability, and its racing pedigree is celebrated through a miniature trophy, a fire extinguisher tucked between the seats, a toolbox that fits neatly in the trunk and – in a cheeky nod to Shelby’s “$100-bill game” – a printed one-hundred-dollar tile.

 

 

Build Highlights & Collectability Drivers for the New LEGO Icons Release

Several factors may help the new set accelerate. An anniversary badge always draws nostalgic buyers, and the Cobra’s distinct brand appeal could lure automotive fans who skipped previous LEGO releases. The model’s 19 cm width aligns neatly with standard display cubes and Ikea Kallax shelves, a surprisingly powerful driver of demand for adult display pieces. That said, investors should keep an eye on the crowded July release calendar – a forthcoming Space Exploration wave and the rumoured Modular “Parisian Avenue” might steal some thunder – and on the premium entry price, which could prompt some buyers to wait for VIP-point promotions or modest discounts.

 

 

Investabrick rates the Shelby Cobra 427 S/C as a promising mid-term hold of two to three years. Early adopters may find quick wins by flipping sealed boxes during the Insiders window, while patient collectors might prefer to grab multiple copies if a sale surfaces later in the year. Monitor day-one stock levels and secondary-market velocity closely; if the set shows brisk sell-through or rumours of a swift retirement schedule emerge, the Cobra could roar up the price charts faster than its V8 can hit top speed. However long you choose to keep yours in the garage, this marriage of Detroit muscle and Danish design seems poised to rev up both display shelves and investment portfolios alike.