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10252 - Volkswagen Beetle

William_TownsleyWilliam_Townsley Member Posts: 880
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Has anyone heard any news of the new Beetle http://brickset.com/sets/10252-1/Volkswagen-Beetle or a realse date 
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  • fourstudfourstud Member Posts: 1,378
    I first 'revealed' it on Eurobricks - it's probably around the same price as the last 2 vehicle and will be released this Fall! 
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  • natro220natro220 Member Posts: 545
    Sweet, now I don't have to get the hideous and overpriced old one.  Thanks!
  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,241
    ^ Sure you do.  What kind of collector are you?!?
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  • leetshoeleetshoe Member Posts: 262
    So glad they are coming out with a new one. l was thinking of getting the old one but it was just so ugly
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  • CircleKCircleK Member Posts: 1,055
    Looking forward to this reveal. I was never a fan of the prior version either. 
  • HangedSanchezHangedSanchez Member Posts: 310
    Could be good, I just hope they capture the shape more accurately than they did the Mini...
  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,241
    TigerMoth said:
    SumoLego said:
    ^ Sure you do.  What kind of collector are you?!?
    A sensible one who isn't going to be goaded by somebody into buying an old set that they don't actually want.
    I was fairly sure that being a collector is precisely being "goaded by somebody into buying an old set that they don't actually want."
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  • CCCCCC Member Posts: 20,556
    leetshoe said:
    So glad they are coming out with a new one. l was thinking of getting the old one but it was just so ugly
    What makes you think the new one will be better?
  • AllBrickAllBrick Member Posts: 1,497
    edited April 2016
    SumoLego said:
    TigerMoth said:
    SumoLego said:
    ^ Sure you do.  What kind of collector are you?!?
    A sensible one who isn't going to be goaded by somebody into buying an old set that they don't actually want.
    I was fairly sure that being a collector is precisely being "goaded by somebody into buying an old set that they don't actually want."
    That would be a completist, an OCD sufferer or, someone who has a weak will..

    Collecting is also about being selective. I collect certain Hotwheels but not all of them, because most of them are horrendous.

    And i agree, the old one is kind of ugly, especially next to the camper.

    Looking forward to a baby version in a bag.
    SumoLegoxwingpilotnatro220legomental
  • BumblepantsBumblepants Member Posts: 7,729
    edited April 2016
    Jumping in this thread quickly to make a confusing/derailing post comparing this to star wars rehashes and then wonder aloud how long the van will remain in production.

    In seriousness, I do wonder what color scheme it will have. Anyone know?
    gmonkey76madforLEGO
  • AllBrickAllBrick Member Posts: 1,497
    ^^ Punch buggy yellow.
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  • Jern92Jern92 Member Posts: 893
    Glad I'm not the only one who thinks the old version is horrible. All those exposed studs! And the jagged surfaces!
  • catwranglercatwrangler Member Posts: 1,895
    I don't normally mind exposed studs but they're really jarring next to the smooth side of the car! I'd imagine that the new one will be more in keeping with the current fashion for tiles and smoothed, curved pieces for surfaces.
  • chrisalddinchrisalddin Member Posts: 3,041
    on the old model i have this to say! "old version is horrible."
    i hope the new one will fit in with the car's theme  lego have going right now,
    mini, VW van, and F40? F44? i know it's F4- something.
    well i still need to get the F4- something. but i like the look of the mini and i am mid build of the VW van. also the ideas set that going to be coming out in the next year. who name i also dont recall. all of them side by side will make a good display piece.  
  • snowhitiesnowhitie Member Posts: 3,078
    Excited to see what this will look like. Haven't got the old model.

    @chrisalddin it's the Caterham Super Seven and the Ferrari F40.
    chrisalddin
  • prevereprevere Member Posts: 2,923
    I've built the old model, and it's quite large (bigger than most of the current Creator scale vehicles). Yeah, its a bit clunky but for it's size - it's still an impressive model.

    I'm just hoping there are common parts for the wheel wells and cage to modify for color changes. 
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  • AdeelZubairAdeelZubair Member Posts: 2,710
    Several months ago I wondered if LEGO could possibly improve the 10187 - Volkswagen Beetle due to the lack of it's real curves. The Arvo Brothers managed to render the iconic front pretty well although it lacks curves towards the front of the car. If LEGO manage to find a way to reduce the number of exposed studs on the Beetle design like this one; I wouldn't mind it next in line for Creator large scale vehicle series as long as it has a similar style and scale as the previous three Creator Expert large scale vehicles.

    Original Design By Arvo Brothers:
    http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=299656

    Render By Nachapon S. (Flickr)
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/nachapon/24588123943
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  • gmonkey76gmonkey76 Member Posts: 1,833
    Well since Disney and LEGO have partnered up the new VW Bug will be a certain white bug with the number 53 and go by the name Herbie.
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  • chrisalddinchrisalddin Member Posts: 3,041
    gmonkey76 said:
    Well since Disney and LEGO have partnered up the new VW Bug will be a certain white bug with the number 53 and go by the name Herbie.
    i know your having a bit of fun here.
    but i have to admit i would love a model of Herbie.
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  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,241
    gmonkey76 said:
    Well since Disney and LEGO have partnered up the new VW Bug will be a certain white bug with the number 53 and go by the name Herbie.
    It better be able to break in half!



    And isn't based on the more recent Lindsay Lohan re-boot.
    gmonkey76
  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,241
    edited April 2016
    AllBrick said:
    That would be a completist, an OCD sufferer or, someone who has a weak will.
    I find your lack of levity disturbing.
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  • AllBrickAllBrick Member Posts: 1,497
    SumoLego said:
    AllBrick said:
    That would be a completist, an OCD sufferer or, someone who has a weak will.
    I find your lack of levity disturbing.
    Don't worry, it's there, hiding amongst the dry wit.
    SumoLegobandit778
  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,241
    I was fishing for:

    "Your sad devotion to that ancient religion has not helped you conjure up the stolen data tapes, or given you clairvoyance enough to find the rebels' hidden fort-..."

    Or something to that effect.
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  • AllBrickAllBrick Member Posts: 1,497
    Gah. 
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  • HangedSanchezHangedSanchez Member Posts: 310
    SumoLego said:
    gmonkey76 said:
    Well since Disney and LEGO have partnered up the new VW Bug will be a certain white bug with the number 53 and go by the name Herbie.
    It better be able to break in half!



    And isn't based on the more recent Lindsay Lohan re-boot.
    It's Lego! It can break apart wherever you want it to!
    SumoLegoLittleLori
  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,241
    Ah, good point.
    HangedSanchez
  • fourstudfourstud Member Posts: 1,378
    Release is August with July pre-release and it'll be $100
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  • tallblocktootallblocktoo Member Posts: 497
    Thanks CM4S looking forward to this one!

  • ARo2891ARo2891 Member Posts: 114
    CM4S said:
    Release is August with July pre-release and it'll be $100
    Just in time for my August birthday thanks for the heads up!
  • DadDad Member Posts: 816
    AllBrick said:
    SumoLego said:
    TigerMoth said:
    SumoLego said:
    ^ Sure you do.  What kind of collector are you?!?
    A sensible one who isn't going to be goaded by somebody into buying an old set that they don't actually want.
    I was fairly sure that being a collector is precisely being "goaded by somebody into buying an old set that they don't actually want."
    That would be a completist, an OCD sufferer or, someone who has a weak will..

    Collecting is also about being selective. I collect certain Hotwheels but not all of them, because most of them are horrendous.

    And i agree, the old one is kind of ugly, especially next to the camper.

    Looking forward to a baby version in a bag.
    You desperately seeking any certain hot wheels? 
  • prevereprevere Member Posts: 2,923
    ^I think I'm most looking forward to a potential mini VW Bug too. Although when the Ferrari came out, there was no mini attached to it like the Cooper or VW Bus.
    iplante
  • prevereprevere Member Posts: 2,923
    And I'll say for $100 - there's no way this will be as large in scale as the previous. Almost to the point that the 10187 could be considered a "UCS" version of the vehicle.
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  • fourstudfourstud Member Posts: 1,378
    How much is the VW Bus?
  • AllBrickAllBrick Member Posts: 1,497
    Dad said:
    AllBrick said:
    SumoLego said:
    TigerMoth said:
    SumoLego said:
    ^ Sure you do.  What kind of collector are you?!?
    A sensible one who isn't going to be goaded by somebody into buying an old set that they don't actually want.
    I was fairly sure that being a collector is precisely being "goaded by somebody into buying an old set that they don't actually want."
    That would be a completist, an OCD sufferer or, someone who has a weak will..

    Collecting is also about being selective. I collect certain Hotwheels but not all of them, because most of them are horrendous.

    And i agree, the old one is kind of ugly, especially next to the camper.

    Looking forward to a baby version in a bag.
    You desperately seeking any certain hot wheels? 
    Many, 2015 Kool Kombi super treasure hunt is top. You have no idea how many boxes I opened looking for that and I found everything but. OT apology.
  • AllBrickAllBrick Member Posts: 1,497
    Speedman29 said:
    Must have missed this. Quite excited by another Beetle. I was in my dark ages when the first one came out. If they make it in yellow I'll be happy. It'll match mine nicely.


    Looks like a curve screen 1303s or, a jeans beetle without stripes.
    monstblitz
  • TheOriginalSimonBTheOriginalSimonB Member Posts: 1,795
    If it turns out to be the "new" Beetle we are all going to be very disappointed.
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  • AllBrickAllBrick Member Posts: 1,497
    ^^ Unless its the RSI.
  • Speedman29Speedman29 Member Posts: 2,338
    AllBrick said:
    Speedman29 said:
    Must have missed this. Quite excited by another Beetle. I was in my dark ages when the first one came out. If they make it in yellow I'll be happy. It'll match mine nicely.


    Looks like a curve screen 1303s or, a jeans beetle without stripes.
    Plain old 1303. Jeans Beetle was orange.
  • AllBrickAllBrick Member Posts: 1,497
    Speedman29 said:
    AllBrick said:
    Speedman29 said:
    Must have missed this. Quite excited by another Beetle. I was in my dark ages when the first one came out. If they make it in yellow I'll be happy. It'll match mine nicely.


    Looks like a curve screen 1303s or, a jeans beetle without stripes.
    Plain old 1303. Jeans Beetle was orange.
    Ahh, the first run were orange, yellow was offered in later on.

  • AdeelZubairAdeelZubair Member Posts: 2,710
    #10252 - Volkswagen Beetle is due to be announced in a month, which colour do you guys hope it to be? I'll tell you now I want the original Volkswagen Beetle (10187) colour scheme of 140 - Earth Blue and 102 - Medium Blue; if not I'll take 151 - Sand Green!
  • BumblepantsBumblepants Member Posts: 7,729
    ^Sand green would make it a must-buy for me but I am pretty sure one of the usual suspects who knows stuff in advance said it would be yellow. 
  • fourstudfourstud Member Posts: 1,378
    Don't remember if I said it here or not but the new Beetle is supposedly 'California-type with a surfboard' 
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  • 77ncaachamps77ncaachamps Member Posts: 2,442
    Adzbadboy said:
    #10252 - Volkswagen Beetle is due to be announced in a month, which colour do you guys hope it to be? I'll tell you now I want the original Volkswagen Beetle (10187) colour scheme of 140 - Earth Blue and 102 - Medium Blue; if not I'll take 151 - Sand Green!
    Make it a convertible or even a customized woody!
  • coachiecoachie Member Posts: 476
    77ncaachamps said:
    Adzbadboy said:
    #10252 - Volkswagen Beetle is due to be announced in a month, which colour do you guys hope it to be? I'll tell you now I want the original Volkswagen Beetle (10187) colour scheme of 140 - Earth Blue and 102 - Medium Blue; if not I'll take 151 - Sand Green!
    Make it a convertible or even a customized woody!
    Green Cab for me
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  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,241
    edited June 2016
    Red for me, please.

    (Uh, Red Beetle, standing by.)
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  • bendybadgerbendybadger Member Posts: 1,139
    Dead Beatle standing by......


    See original image

    too soon?.........


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  • gratefulnatgratefulnat Member Posts: 433
    How about Grateful Dead beetle :-)
     
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  • Brick_BreakdownBrick_Breakdown Member Posts: 90
    I'd take a bright red beetle.   I see some dislike towards 10187 got to say I love it though now they can do so much better 10 years later. That being said it was very well designed and has a charm of its own and good colour pattern. But Id like to see lego incorporate the famous curves of the beetle in the new one and this one is going to go well with the rest of the car line. Can't wait for a classic Porsche 911 or 956
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