<![CDATA[Gizmodo: concorde]]> http://cache.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png <![CDATA[Gizmodo: concorde]]> http://gizmodo.com/tag/concorde http://gizmodo.com/tag/concorde <![CDATA[ Lego Concorde Can Brick the Speed of Sound ]]> This Lego Concorde may not be as big as the Lego Airbus A380, the biggest Lego airplane in the world, but it's still huge. It's not only pretty, but this huge plane can maintain its structural integrity while being swooshed around by Ed Diment. It also allowed me to easily make bad headline puns, which is always a plus. As you can see in the gallery, its nose and landing gear are fully articulated, like the real one. [Brothers Brick]

]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:45:00 EDT Jesus Diaz http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5024772&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[ Concorde Auction Sees Toilet Seat Go for Astronomical Sum ]]> As the auction of Concorde gear in Toulouse enters its last day, let's see what's been snapped up, shall we? Well, you could have had a supersonic toilet seat (which goes even faster than this one) for just $3,674. But the two most interesting pieces, a machometer, and a set of the supersonic plane's landing gear, which weighs well over a ton, went for a bit more.

A machometer, the bit of kit that registered exactly when the plane broke the speed of sound, fetched $34,700. And the landing gear — just where exactly in his (only a man would, I think, buy this) house is the new owner going to show that off: in the guest bathroom?— went for the same amount of money. [Concorde Encheres and Daily Mail]

]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2007 06:00:16 EDT AddyDugdale http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=305468&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[ Own a Piece of the Concorde ]]> Concorde222.jpgThe iconic embodiment of the commercial airline supersonic era is being sold off piece by piece in France. Scheduled to take place from September 28th to October 1st at the Halle aux Grains in Toulouse, folks with a big love for aviation and even bigger bank accounts will no doubt gather to try to snag a piece of history.

Don't think you can make it to France? There's a slick website that's worth a look even if you don't plan to buy anything, although online bids are accepted. In English and French, the website details the auction as well as a free public exhibition being held at the Hotel des Ventes Saint-Aubin. The site also contains a history of the Concorde, photos, and a video gallery. – Kevin Hall

Concorde Auction [via Popular Science]

]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:31:30 EDT Charlie White http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=270736&view=rss&microfeed=true