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#40252 - Mini Volkswagen Beetle

LegoboyLegoboy 100km furtherMember Posts: 8,769
edited December 2016 in Collecting
New promo on its way?  :)



http://www.brickfinder.net/2016/12/30/lego-mini-volkswagen-beetle-revealed/
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  • AllBrickAllBrick UKMember Posts: 1,419
    Cuuuute! 

    It was only a matter of time before this arrived. 

    Nice design for the surfboard, looks like stickers though :(.

    I have to get one before the price gets silly like the mini camper.
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  • Ma1234Ma1234 Member Posts: 693
    Already available at LEGOLAND Florida. 
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  • brickedinbrickedin London, UKMember Posts: 487
    Ooh will have to add this to my surf collection does look like stickers though  
  • PaperballparkPaperballpark UK / KLMember Posts: 3,725
    Am I the only person who really doesn't like this?
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  • BumblepantsBumblepants DFWMember Posts: 6,460
    ^yeah I was initially excited but looking closer decided it doesn't really fit my city scale or look that much like the car it is supposed to. I will probably order when it is available to fill my trade fodder coffer though.
  • dspigeldspigel Seoul, KoreaMember Posts: 446
    Paperballpark said:
    Am I the only person who really doesn't like this?
    The back looks awkward and forced.   
  • CircleKCircleK U.S. - Columbus, OhioMember Posts: 1,055
    Paperballpark said:
    Am I the only person who really doesn't like this?
    You are not alone. It doesn't have nearly the same amount of charm or likeness as the mini bus poly. 
  • sid3windrsid3windr BelgiumMember Posts: 1,452
    Paperballpark said:
    Am I the only person who really doesn't like this?
    Nope, not at all. It's borderline hideous (in my opinion).
  • CCCCCC UKMember Posts: 18,874
    Looks more like a 2CV.
  • sirrich69sirrich69 Member Posts: 472
    the designer did well then, so it matches it's bigger brother!!
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  • madforLEGOmadforLEGO Chicagoland USMember Posts: 9,777
    edited January 2017
    It could be better I guess, but it is light years better than the mini Cooper IMO. A bit stunning for me to see 'basic' parts like the trans 2x2 slopes being in such a model
    I do not think the surfboard has stickers, but the License plate and VW emblem appear to be unfortunately.
  • RevBluesRevBlues Member Posts: 117
    CCC said:
    Looks more like a 2CV.
    So does the big one...
  • IstokgIstokg MichiganMember Posts: 2,150
    Gotta agree about using 2 2x2 trans slopes.

    This windscreen would have been better....
    http://www.bricklink.com/catalogPG.asp?P=2437&colorID=12

    In 1957 TLG produced this 1:40 scale (about the same size as this LEGO model) VW Beetle for VW Showrooms, as well as selling them as LEGO toys only in Denmark, Norway and Iceland.  These VWs are very rare and highly valued (over $500 each), and came in 8 colors....




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  • AdeelZubairAdeelZubair London, UKMember Posts: 2,655
    Free #40252 - Mini Volkswagen Beetle with any Creator Expert purchase in LEGO Brand Stores (16th - 31st January, 2017)

    Source: http://www.lcc.builders/2017/01/04/mini-beetle-40252-komt-naar-de-eu/
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  • stluxstlux LuxembourgMember Posts: 2,328
    Nice. According to Sophie's article for the moment only confirmed as available in Lego Stores; fingers crossed also available for purchases from [email protected]
  • William_TownsleyWilliam_Townsley Perth, Scotland Member Posts: 880
    I wish I waited before buying the AS now :|
  • HuwHuw Brickset Towers, Hampshire, UKAdministrator Posts: 6,693
    Just buy another :)
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  • William_TownsleyWilliam_Townsley Perth, Scotland Member Posts: 880
    I was waiting till 4th of Feb to buy another 
  • HangedSanchezHangedSanchez United KingdomMember Posts: 310
    I like it! I had made a resolution not to buy any Lego in January though. #dilemma
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  • spicypigspicypig GlasgowMember Posts: 241
    Seems like it still not been delivered to the UK store... Maybe not in UK?
  • pharmjodpharmjod 1,170 miles to Wall Drug, USAMember Posts: 2,912
    Are there any creator expert key chains? 
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  • AstrobricksAstrobricks Minnesota, USMember Posts: 3,121
    Is that a sticker on the rear side window? That looks strange.
  • LegoboyLegoboy 100km furtherMember Posts: 8,769
    ^ Looks like it.  [shakes head]



  • TheFewTheFew EnglandMember Posts: 1,522
    Legoboy said:
    ^ Looks like it.  [shakes head]



    Who ever built that put the wheels on the wrong way around...
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  • TheFewTheFew EnglandMember Posts: 1,522
    And the side mirrors...

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  • William_TownsleyWilliam_Townsley Perth, Scotland Member Posts: 880
    Was it with any creator expert purchases?
  • theLEGOmantheLEGOman UKMember Posts: 1,520
    TheFew said:
    And the side mirrors...

    And the two sides of the bonnet have been moved up 1 stud and back one stud.

    It's like they just don't care.
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  • LegoboyLegoboy 100km furtherMember Posts: 8,769
    ^ The promo isn't live until tomorrow.  The pic isn't mine.
  • TheFewTheFew EnglandMember Posts: 1,522
    theLEGOman said:
    TheFew said:
    And the side mirrors...

    And the two sides of the bonnet have been moved up 1 stud and back one stud.

    It's like they just don't care.
    I get the feeling Lego staff spend too much time on the tele and not enought building sets...
  • sweetness34sweetness34 San Diego, CA.Member Posts: 327
    Maybe they are setting up a spot the mistakes game for a free poly bag set?
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  • spicypigspicypig GlasgowMember Posts: 241
    Italy store only, right now
  • omniumomnium Brickenham, UKMember Posts: 813
    spicypig said:
    Italy store only, right now

    Booooo! I want one!
  • spicypigspicypig GlasgowMember Posts: 241
    omnium said:
    spicypig said:
    Italy store only, right now

    Booooo! I want one!
    Me too. Hopefully it will come to the rest of EU soon:)
  • papluhpapluh Member Posts: 52
    But Italy does not have an official LEGO Store, right ? Is it in one of those certified mono-brand stores ? 
  • William_TownsleyWilliam_Townsley Perth, Scotland Member Posts: 880
    One of those 
  • spicypigspicypig GlasgowMember Posts: 241
    ^ LCC said certified LEGO store.
  • norm103norm103 Member Posts: 288
    Is there a group of you all that would want a shipment of 10 or more set over from the USA would be $25 a pieces pls shipping.  
  • papluhpapluh Member Posts: 52
    yeah, now I see it, but that update was not on the LCC site before ...
    I'll just wait until it appears in official stores...
  • picklefishpicklefish Member Posts: 15
    edited January 2017
    I called a store and they said it was only a promotion in Japan right now and that they don't usually get those promotions until several months after. I don't know how accurate that is. I called an official LEGO store.
  • RecceRecce Tiny Little Red DotMember Posts: 919
    Done mine 2 weeks back, it's a nice little build. :)


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  • prevereprevere North of Bellville, East of Heartlake, South of Bricksburg, West of Ninjago City Member Posts: 2,901
    Add one lavender part and you've got a Friends set.
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  • RecceRecce Tiny Little Red DotMember Posts: 919
    prevere said:
    Add one lavender part and you've got a Friends set.
    Haha, this was done with the loose parts I have, now thinking should I BL the parts for a properly coloured version. :-)
  • 77ncaachamps77ncaachamps Aspiring Time Traveler Stuck in the West (US)Member Posts: 2,442
    There's a Year of the Rooster sign in the original in-store pic.

    Was it because it was taken in Asia? Or are the Year of the Rooster sets being sold worldwide now?
  • UberbrickUberbrick OregonMember Posts: 83
    edited January 2017
    I currently own the mini versions of the Volkswagen T1 and Mini cooper, so I'll be sure to get my hands on this promo when it's available!
  • RecceRecce Tiny Little Red DotMember Posts: 919
    77ncaachamps said:
    There's a Year of the Rooster sign in the original in-store pic.

    Was it because it was taken in Asia? Or are the Year of the Rooster sets being sold worldwide now?

    The original post seems to be from Hong Kong. Currently the free Rooster promo is available in Asian countries only and not for sale, Asia or otherwise. 
  • omniumomnium Brickenham, UKMember Posts: 813
    Recce said:
    77ncaachamps said:
    There's a Year of the Rooster sign in the original in-store pic.

    Was it because it was taken in Asia? Or are the Year of the Rooster sets being sold worldwide now?

    The original post seems to be from Hong Kong. Currently the free Rooster promo is available in Asian countries only and not for sale, Asia or otherwise. 
    And Leicester Square with > £125 spend. At least, that's what I've read on here, I've not been to find out for myself.
  • joel4motionjoel4motion United KingdomMember Posts: 959
    Is this about in the UK yet? My wife is near Leicester Square tomorrow and I'm after a Ferris Wheel. She won't mind lugging it around all day surely?
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  • ContrailsContrails Member Posts: 14
    Wife was at Leicester Sq store a few days ago. The staff said there isnt't such promo right now
  • spicypigspicypig GlasgowMember Posts: 241
    I called the CS, they confirmed £125 can get a 40234 until stock last. But the guy suggested: please call the store, confirm the stock before you queuing:) 
  • SumoLegoSumoLego New YorkMember Posts: 13,061
    Does anyone wonder why there is no mini Ferrari?
    sid3windr
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