A fusion of interstellar survival and Lunar New Year warmth — the CN171-11 redefines what it means to carry home through the cosmos.

When Sci-Fi Epic Meets Lunar Tradition: The Cosmic Longing Behind a Single Truck

In the frozen silence of a drifting Earth, where Jupiter’s gravity looms like fate itself, one image cuts through the darkness: the headlights of a massive box truck carving paths across ice deserts. The CN171-11 isn’t just a vehicle from *The Wandering Earth*—it’s a vessel of memory, migration, and myth. Now, in this exclusive Chinese New Year edition, that symbol of human resilience becomes something more intimate: a mobile hearth, carrying not only supplies but the soul of a civilization refusing to forget its roots.

This model transforms the apocalyptic aesthetic of the film into a poetic contrast—red lanterns glow beside quantum stabilizers, and frost-covered chassis bear delicate patterns of digital couplets. It's a celebration of continuity: even as Earth flees the dying sun, humanity still finds ways to mark time, honor ancestors, and return “home” for reunion dinner—no matter how far they’ve drifted.

Every curve tells a story—electronic spring scrolls shimmer on the cargo bay, while nano-lantern projections cast festive shadows on simulated snow.

Decoding the Craft: A Glimpse Into Future China’s Artistry at 1:36 Scale

Beneath the cinematic grandeur lies an obsessive attention to detail. At 1:36 scale, the CN171-11 emerges as a masterpiece of speculative engineering and cultural storytelling. The exterior龙门架 (dragon gate frame) is etched with programmable LED spring couplets that cycle through traditional blessings in flowing calligraphy—a nod to both ancient rites and futuristic interfaces.

Inside the cockpit, a miniature astronaut figure holds a holographic "Fu" character, mid-application on the dashboard. This quiet moment captures the emotional core of the film: even in deep crisis, rituals persist. The act of pasting a lucky charm becomes resistance against despair.

Engineers didn’t stop at aesthetics. The hydraulic suspension system is fully articulated, allowing collectors to adjust the truck’s stance to mimic traversal over shattered tectonic plates or urban ruins. Each wheel responds independently, echoing the real-world challenges faced by Earth’s convoy fleet in the movie.

The Hidden Meaning in Numbers: Why This Release Is Timeless

Limited to just 1,711 units worldwide, each model carries the serial number 171-11—not arbitrary digits, but a direct homage to the iconic convoy sequence in the film, where Team CN171-11 sacrifices everything to ignite Jupiter. Here, the number becomes a memorial, a badge of belonging for fans who lived every second of that mission.

Even more profound is the base plaque: every unit was manufactured during a single symbolic window—midnight of Lunar New Year’s Eve. That precise moment, when old years pass and hope renews, is laser-engraved beneath the chassis. Owning this piece means holding a fragment of cosmic timing.

Open the box to reveal a pop-up diorama of Beijing’s Third Underground City during Spring Festival—complete with noodle stalls, firecracker remnants, and distant views of the planetary engine’s glow.

A New Kind of Holiday Ritual: Bringing the Sci-Fi Spring Migration Home

For many, displaying the CN171-11 during春节 isn't just about fandom—it’s a ritual. Enthusiasts are using warm-toned LED strips to simulate the eerie yet comforting glow of Jupiter’s gravitational lensing, casting dramatic light across living rooms like celestial blessings.

It’s also emerging as a cross-generational gift. Younger fans gift it to parents and grandparents as a metaphor: no matter how far we drift—through work, migration, or time—we always find our way back. One buyer wrote, “I gave this to my father who worked overseas for 20 years. He said it felt like I handed him the universe—and still reminded him of home.”

Social media has embraced the trend too. On platforms like Xiaohongshu and Instagram, the hashtag MyEarthNewYearDinner sparks creative photography—fans place tiny dumpling models beside the truck, stage family silhouettes under its cabin lights, or project virtual fireworks above it using AR apps.

The Birth of Cyber-Chinese Traditions: Where Red Envelopes Meet Quantum Code

This collectible doesn’t merely represent culture—it evolves it. Included with each model is an augmented reality activation card. Scan it with your phone, and a full-length holographic Spring Festival Gala unfolds atop the truck’s roof—a surreal blend of Peking Opera avatars and AI hosts dancing in zero gravity.

Overseas collectors have taken this further, creating global tributes. In London, a fan projected red paper-cut motifs onto a model of Big Ben; in Toronto, another affixed miniature lanterns to a scaled CN Tower. These acts aren’t imitation—they’re participation in a new diasporic tradition, proving that heritage can travel faster than light.

The CN171-11 Lunar New Year Edition is more than a toy, more than memorabilia. It’s a statement: that even among stars turned hostile, the warmth of home survives—not in walls, but in wheels, wires, and willpower.