Summary
LEGO Fortnitehas been an impressive outlet for player creativity since it went live back in December, and one player has recently built a replica plane that can actually fly. Epic addedseveral new game modes toFortnitelast month, including a crossover with the ever-popular LEGO brand of building toys. In contrast toFortnite’s usual battle royale gameplay,LEGO Fortniteshifts the focus toward survival, building, and exploration within a massive sandbox that could easily be compared toMinecraft.
LEGO Fortnitehas frequently enjoyed large daily player counts since its December 7 launch, and the internet is already filled with screenshots and videos of vehicles and buildings users have constructed using the game’s vast supply of virtual building blocks. These awe-inspiring projects range from spot-onLEGO replicas of the MCU’s Avengers Towerand the infamous Star Destroyers ofStar Warsfame to large cities and toy helicopters that can take to the skies above the Island.
A talentedLEGO Fortniteplayer and Reddit user by the handle of GingerJay1991 recently took this idea a step further by building a model “LEGO 747 Jumbo Jet,” which resembles the real-life Boeing 747 plane often used for commercial flights. As shown in a video GingerJay1991 posted on r/LEGOfortnite, this jumbo-sized jet features a detailed interior with rows of seats for minifigure passengers along with a recreational and bathroom area. More impressively, it can actually fly a great distance in the air.
In the comments section of their Reddit post, GingerJay1991 explains that the LEGO 747 Jumbo Jet flies through the use of Balloons and a control switch on the top of the plane, with steering performed by slightly tipping the wings to balance it toward the left or right. Elevation can be adjusted bysimply adding aLEGO FortniteBalloon, but GingerJay1991 currently has no way to land the jet without removing the hidden Balloons inside. They say that this is fine though, as they “don’t want [the plane] near the ground anyway.”
This hasn’t stopped otherLEGOFortniteplayers from praising GingerJay1991 for their functional jumbo jet, with many noting that they are still struggling to put together a simple bridge while their fellow Reddit users have already mastered the art of flight. Just like the real-life building toys,LEGO Fortnitehas opened the door to plenty of impressive fan creationsless than a month after launch, with the only limit aside from in-game building parameters apparently being the imaginations of the players themselves. This is probably just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to stunningLEGO Fortnitecontraptions, and one can only wonder what the game’s already massive player base will build next.
LEGO Fortnite Odyssey
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Explore vast, open worlds where the magic of LEGO® building and Fortnite collide.Collect food and resources, craft items, build shelter and battle enemies solo or team up with up to seven friends.Get creative in building and customizing your ultimate home base using LEGO® elements collected from the world around you, then recruit villagers to gather materials and help survive the night. Gear up and drop into deep caves in search of rare resources and hidden areas.
