BRABUS has figured out how to “sell” its outrageous 900 CRAWLER to almost anyone—not for hundreds of thousands, but for a couple of hundred euros. Not the real off-road supercar, of course, but a construction set: the brand is extending its partnership with the German BlueBrixx and has released the flagship BlueBrixx-Pro BRABUS CRAWLER at 1:8 scale. This isn’t a dust-catching souvenir; it’s a proper patience project: 4,280 pieces, adult-grade difficulty, and a bet on technical fidelity over toy-like looks. Turning an untouchable halo car into an intricate build feels like a smart way to keep the myth tangible.

The creators clearly play up the contrast. The real BRABUS 900 CRAWLER is an ultra-rare machine on its own tubular frame, with an open four-seat carbon-fiber body devoid of doors and windows, portal axles, and massive ground clearance. The production run was microscopic, and the price sat firmly in collector territory. The kit, meanwhile, offers a slice of that legend in a format that fits on a desk and doesn’t demand a desert to enjoy.

There’s substance in the model’s hardware as well: functional elements are promised to echo the original’s character. The list includes suspension articulation for off-road poses, special wheels on replicas of BRABUS Monoblock HD rims, and an opening hood that reveals a detailed “engine” bay. For fans of the brand, it’s the kind of collectible that not only looks premium, but also invites you to put in the work.