--- title: "A Ridge Racer Fan Made R4’s Hero Cars in Lego—And You Can, Too" description: "Anyone who grew up on PlayStation knows *[Ridge Racer]()*. The pinnacle, as many agree, was *R4: Ridge Racer Type 4*, a game that expanded the franchise's fictional motorsports universe with characters, teams, a novel art style and musical flair, and—most…" date: "2026-02-20" modified: "2026-02-20" authors: - name: "Adam Ismail" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/a-ridge-racer-fan-made-r4s-hero-cars-in-lego-and-you-can-too" categories: - "Culture" - "News" - "Video Games" --- # A Ridge Racer Fan Made R4’s Hero Cars in Lego—And You Can, Too ![From left to right: The Assoluto Bisonte, Terrazi Troop, Lizard Detector, and Age Solo Dirigeant from Ridge Racer Type 4.]() *From left to right: The Assoluto Bisonte, Terrazi Troop, Lizard Detector, and Age Solo Dirigeant from Ridge Racer Type 4. \StudWorks\* Anyone who grew up on PlayStation knows *[Ridge Racer]()*. The pinnacle, as many agree, was *R4: Ridge Racer Type 4*, a game that expanded the franchise's fictional motorsports universe with characters, teams, a novel art style and musical flair, and—most important for today's discussion—stunning car designs you wished were real. They've barely existed as scale models, but now, a custom Lego builder has rendered them in bricks and shared the instructions and stickers to create them yourself. I'm not really in the hobbyist [Lego]() world, but I know original creations are nothing new. What stood out to me about this set of *R4's* four hero cars by [StudWorks]() is that they look, frankly, perfect. At the very least, they're as authentic to their actual designs as any Speed Champions set Lego itself has released of real-life cars. And those [can look p]()[r]()[etty nasty]() sometimes! Even better, thanks to a partnership with a website called Brickstickershop, fans will also be able to purchase sticker sheets to complete each car's livery. That's a big deal, because without the proper decals, this endeavor would definitely lose some impact. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bU6aMrdtUM See, these four vehicles—the Assoluto Bisonte, Terrazi Troop, Age Solo Dirigeant, and Lizard Detector—aren't merely fictional cars in the *Ridge Racer* universe. They're symbols of the teams that race them, each of which has its own unique story in the game's single-player campaign. They're decorated in the game's [iconic CGI opening cinematic](). And they looked damn good. You really got the sense Namco lavished over the designs of *R4's* fake cars as much as working car designers toil over real ones. The Assoluto Bisonte was some cyberpunk hybrid of a Ford GT40 and Ferrari. The Terrazi Troop obviously plucked Porsche's then-contemporary polarizing fried-egg headlights, but the rest of it wasn't Porsche at all. The Age Solo Dirigeant was like a retro-futuristic British roadster. And the Lizard Detector, a product of the *Ridge Racer* universe's American Lizard brand, is probably the least imaginative of the quartet, but also wouldn't be confused with any of the rest. These cars had their own identities, their own histories, and that made them special. ![]() ![]() All of this is why any *Ridge Racer* fan would snap at the opportunity to own scale models of these cars. As it happens, a small run was actually produced by Kyosho when *R4* first released in 1998. They were only sold in Japan, however, and these days, the set [fetches well over $1,000](). Nobody should pay that much, as they're quite low-quality. I'd rather have StudWorks' Lego recreations on my shelf. In fact, that's exactly what I plan to do—as soon as I get my hands on the right pieces. Instructions for StudWorks' *R4* cars can be purchased at [Rebrickable](), while the pre-cut sticker sheets will be available through [Brickstickershop]() in the next few days. *Got a tip? Reach out to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing vehicles or reviewing racing games, new and old. He joined The Drive in 2023, following seven years of covering consumer technology and cars. A car lover and gamer since his earliest memories, Adam came to know the automotive world through video games. First it was Daytona USA, Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer; then came Need For Speed, which inspired an encyclopedic knowledge of '90s supercars, and, of course, Gran Turismo. If not for them, he'd assuredly be doing something else right now. Adam is based in the suburbs outside Philly, where there are ample roads for his hot hatch to stretch its legs. In his car, he's probably listening to indie rock, drum and bass, or Yankees baseball. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()