LEGO Speed Champions Alternatives: Better Car Building Kits at 1:24 Scale

LEGO Speed Champions is one of the most popular licensed sets LEGO produces — and for good reason. The cars are recognisable, the builds are satisfying, and the price point makes them accessible. But Speed Champions has real limitations that leave serious car enthusiasts wanting more. If you've outgrown Speed Champions or you're looking for a car that LEGO simply doesn't make, Rova's 1:24 scale LEGO-compatible building kits are a significantly better alternative.

The problems with LEGO Speed Champions

Speed Champions kits are built at roughly 1:20–1:25 scale, but the real issue isn't the number — it's the execution. The kits prioritise playability over realism, which means simplified shapes, missing details, and proportions that are noticeably off compared to the real car. The minifigure cockpit requirement means the cars are wide relative to their length, giving most Speed Champions kits a stubby appearance that no amount of clever parts use can fully correct.

There's also the coverage problem. Speed Champions covers perhaps 20–30 cars at any given time. If you want a Mazda RX-7, a Nissan R32, a BMW M3 E30, a Lamborghini Veneno, or an Aventador SVJ, there's no official set.

How Rova's kits compare

Rova builds at a consistent 1:24 scale — a meaningful size that's larger than Speed Champions but still compact enough to display comfortably. The builds are designed for adults who want accuracy and display value rather than play features. And the catalogue is comprehensive: over 300 cars spanning every make, era, and genre. Every kit uses standard LEGO-compatible bricks, so your existing LEGO collection works alongside them seamlessly.

The cars LEGO Speed Champions doesn't make

• Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R — The original Godzilla. Never in Speed Champions.
• Mazda RX-7 FD — The sequential twin-turbo rotary icon. Never in Speed Champions.
• Ferrari SF90 Stradale — Ferrari's flagship hybrid hypercar. Never in standard road car form.
• McLaren Speedtail — McLaren's 403 km/h hyper-GT. Never in Speed Champions.
• Lamborghini Veneno — Only 3 coupés produced. Never in Speed Champions.
• Porsche 959 — The car that invented the modern supercar in 1986. Never in Speed Champions.
• BMW M3 E30 — The original homologation special. Never in Speed Champions.
• Toyota AE86 — The drift world's foundation car. Never in Speed Champions.

For the collector who wants more

If you've built every Speed Champions set you care about and you're ready for something that takes the hobby more seriously, Rova's range is the logical next step. 300+ cars, 1:24 scale, LEGO-compatible, built for display. Free worldwide shipping on every order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What scale are LEGO Speed Champions sets?

LEGO Speed Champions sets are approximately 1:20–1:25 scale, but proportions are intentionally distorted to accommodate a minifigure in the cockpit. This gives most Speed Champions cars a wider, shorter appearance than the real vehicle. The exact scale also varies by model, making mixed Speed Champions displays look inconsistent.

What are the best LEGO Speed Champions alternatives for adults?

Rova's 1:24 scale building kits are the most popular Speed Champions alternative for adult collectors — standard LEGO-compatible bricks at a consistent scale, with accurate proportions built for display. The catalogue covers over 300 cars, including many models Speed Champions has never and likely will never produce.

Are Rova kits harder to build than LEGO Speed Champions?

Rova kits are designed for adult builders and tend to be more complex than Speed Champions — more pieces, more panel accuracy, and a more detailed build process. Most collectors find the increased challenge part of the appeal. Detailed instructions are included with every kit.