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| firstgame = ''[[LEGO Racers]]'' (1999) | | firstgame = ''[[LEGO Racers]]'' (1999) | ||
| creator = Pete McLennon | | creator = Pete McLennon??? | ||
| designer = {{ubl|Pete McLennon|Tomas Gillo}} | | designer = {{ubl|Pete McLennon|Tomas Gillo}} | ||
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== Development == | == Development == | ||
Information | Information<ref name="BNB 26"/> | ||
In a February 1999 concept draft written by game developer Tomas Gillo during the development of LEGO Racers, the conceptual lore states that Rocket Racer made his first appearance to the racing scene as a kid in plain clothing (as opposed to his future racer uniform), and was made to be a laughing stock when he introduced himself by name. This eventually turned around when he claimed the World Champion title and the trophy alongside it, ultimately gaining respect and cementing his place as the best of the best among racers.<ref name="BtB Legend of Rocket"/> | In a February 1999 concept draft written by game developer Tomas Gillo during the development of LEGO Racers, the conceptual lore states that Rocket Racer made his first appearance to the racing scene as a kid in plain clothing (as opposed to his future racer uniform), and was made to be a laughing stock when he introduced himself by name. This eventually turned around when he claimed the World Champion title and the trophy alongside it, ultimately gaining respect and cementing his place as the best of the best among racers.<ref name="BtB Legend of Rocket"/> | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Rocket Racer Transparent (N64 Build Mode).png | Placeholder image captured from N64 emulation | File:Rocket Racer Transparent (N64 Build Mode).png | Placeholder image captured from N64 emulation | ||
Racers manual p01 - Rocket Racer.jpg | Art by Roger Harris | |||
Racers manual p02 - Rocket Racer with car.png | Art by Roger Harris | |||
Racers manual p13 - Rocket Racer.png | Art by Roger Harris | |||
Racers manual p35 - Rocket Racer with trophy.png | Art by Roger Harris | |||
LMPR The Rocket Racer and Car.png | Early design | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist|refs= | {{reflist|refs= | ||
<ref name="BNB 26">{{cite web |url=https://www.lego.com/cdn/cs/set/assets/blt8a05e16ed605493b/bits_n_bricks_s02e26_feature_and_transcript.pdf |title=Episode 26 – Rocket Racer, Veronica Voltage, and the Legend of LEGO Racers |last1=Crecente |first1=Brian |last2=Vincent |first2=Ethan |others=Participants: Keith Morton, Eric Nofsinger, and Cary Penczek. |date=June 30, 2021 |work=[[Bits N' Bricks]] |type=Podcast |publisher=[[The LEGO Group]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241013014932/https://www.lego.com/cdn/cs/set/assets/blt8a05e16ed605493b/bits_n_bricks_s02e26_feature_and_transcript.pdf |archive-date=October 13, 2024 |access-date=November 21, 2024 |url-status=live}} [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ltpso7-jGrg Audio version] via YouTube.</ref> | |||
<ref name="BtB Legend of Rocket">{{cite web |url=https://brickstobytes.org/games/lego-racers/the-legend-of-the-rocket-racer |title=The Legend of the Rocket Racer |first=Tomas |last=Gillo |date=18 February 1999 |version=Second draft |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121131956/https://brickstobytes.org/games/lego-racers/the-legend-of-the-rocket-racer |archive-date=November 21, 2024 |url-status=live |via=Bricks to Bytes}}</ref> | <ref name="BtB Legend of Rocket">{{cite web |url=https://brickstobytes.org/games/lego-racers/the-legend-of-the-rocket-racer |title=The Legend of the Rocket Racer |first=Tomas |last=Gillo |date=18 February 1999 |version=Second draft |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121131956/https://brickstobytes.org/games/lego-racers/the-legend-of-the-rocket-racer |archive-date=November 21, 2024 |url-status=live |via=Bricks to Bytes}}</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 10:10, 22 November 2024
| Rocket Racer | |
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| First game | LEGO Racers (1999) |
| Created by | Pete McLennon??? |
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In progress page about Rocket Racer which desperately needs a functioning infobox.
I don't know what's best to use for an image - one of the renders by Artworld or Roger Harris or whoever else, or an in-game screenshot.
Background
Information
Mention of LEGO Racers.
Development
Information[1]
In a February 1999 concept draft written by game developer Tomas Gillo during the development of LEGO Racers, the conceptual lore states that Rocket Racer made his first appearance to the racing scene as a kid in plain clothing (as opposed to his future racer uniform), and was made to be a laughing stock when he introduced himself by name. This eventually turned around when he claimed the World Champion title and the trophy alongside it, ultimately gaining respect and cementing his place as the best of the best among racers.[2]
Appearances
Information[3]
Gallery
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Placeholder image captured from N64 emulation
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Art by Roger Harris
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Art by Roger Harris
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Art by Roger Harris
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Art by Roger Harris
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Early design
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References
- ↑ Crecente, Brian; Vincent, Ethan (June 30, 2021). "Episode 26 – Rocket Racer, Veronica Voltage, and the Legend of LEGO Racers" (PDF). Bits N' Bricks (Podcast). Participants: Keith Morton, Eric Nofsinger, and Cary Penczek. The LEGO Group. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 13, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024. Audio version via YouTube.
- ↑ Gillo, Tomas (18 February 1999). "The Legend of the Rocket Racer". Second draft. Archived from the original on November 21, 2024 – via Bricks to Bytes.
- ↑ High Voltage Software (1999). "Story of the Circuit Race". LEGO Racers Instruction Manual. London: LEGO Media International. pp. 17–18. Serial IB2G-ROC3 2299598.
