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futuristic building block model
Tesla’s futuristic cyber truck is still not on the market. Local Tesla students can now cut down on waiting time with a faithful version of the Mega Construx: The approximately 50-centimeter long Cybertruck, made up of 3283 parts, features wonderful details such as height-adjustable suspension, interior “touchscreen” and extendable hood. Even the armored glass that was broken during the 2019 presentation was remade for the model.
Price: from CHF 99 on brack.ch
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Fast paced monopoly
There is another version of the classic board game Monopoly: as a version of the Mercedes-Tuner AMG, houses and hotels turn into car models and racetracks controlled by six game figures specially developed in AMG design on the playground. According to the manufacturer, the game is in easy-to-understand English. Best of all: No license required for the fast-paced board game – just like the original, it’s suitable for players aged 8 and up.
Price: 100 Francs at shop.mercedes-benz.com
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Grass with Fredy Barth
In Swiss racing driver Fredy Barth’s track days, turf is not only legal but strongly encouraged! During one day, course participants can drive their own cars on famous racetracks such as Anneau du Rhin (F), Hockenheimring (D) or Mugello (I) and learn many tips and tricks from the professionals. Eligible vehicles can also be rented in advance for an affordable fee.
Price: from CHF 680 at fredybarth.ch
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Vespa table lamp
Not only does the Vespa characterize the streetscape in Italian metropolises, the iconic motor scooter is also a bestseller here. If you can’t get enough of the look of the Italian classic, you can order a table lamp by Milanese artist Maurizio Lamponi Leopardi, guaranteed to be unique, under the Christmas tree. The cost and production time of the lamp will vary depending on the availability of original parts installed.
Price: on request at lamponislamps.com
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Overnight in the workshop
Anyone who has had to spend the night in the car knows that there are more intimate places to spend the night. Not so at the Clever Stay Hotel of the Von Rotz car garage in Bronschhofen, near Wil SG. Besides ordinary rooms and apartments, the hotel also offers five individually furnished accommodation options for true car enthusiasts. Gas station, car wash or workshop – automotive dreams come true in themed rooms.
Price: from CHF 173 at hotelvonrotz.ch
With this special Christmas gift, you’ll earn points with every Porsche fan. The Zuffenhausen sports car manufacturer offers in its shop high-quality foiled engine hoods in a variety of designs that were originally installed on a historic Porsche 911 G model. It’s eye-catching in any living room and can even be used as a stylish magnetic board.
Price: CHF 2,900 at shop.porsche.com
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Return to the Stone Age
Donors can’t go wrong with a building block set from Billund, Denmark. The massive Lego range includes, among other things, the DMC DeLorean from the Hollywood movie series “Back to the Future” turned into a time machine. Fans feel like they’ve gone back in time, thanks to numerous details such as the flux-balancing light stone, the foldable accent transformation tires or the attached lightning rod. Of course, Doc Brown and Marty McFly are also on board as minifigures.
Price: CHF 219 at lego.com