Customer reviews from LEGO
LEGO - Creator Expert Roller Coaster 10261
Average customer rating
4.7
(137 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 137 reviews
5 Stars
109
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
2
1 Star
2
92%of customers recommend this product.
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126 out of
137)
Customer Reviews for LEGO - Creator Expert Roller Coaster 10261
Customer Rating
5
Great build, a few challenges
on May 13, 2021
Posted by: rlgordonma
I loved building this, and I love what I have now. I even got the motor and bluetooth remote and it sits on my credenza behind me in my office so my clients and coworkers can see it. It works perfectly - dozens of runs without any derailment.
That said, it must be noted that getting to this condition was far from easy. The tracks must be just about perfectly aligned for the cars to be drawn up by the chain without derailing. This was incredibly frustrating as there are a few locations on the uphill track where the junctions between track segments are not supported by any structure below. At these junctions is where the cars can cause the track to come apart a few mm, just enough for the cars to derail. Worse, repairing the misalignment may cause an adjacent section to go misaligned and you end up with a whack-a-mole situation.
All I can say is hang in there - the right amount of pressure applied to these junctions will set the track right. My experience is to be patient with it and it will run without any further adjustment. You just need to be aware of these tendencies in the track.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Great and fun build
on April 20, 2021
Posted by: Anton1
from Renner
Been wanting this set for a time.
Was a blast to build. Only disappoinment is the power function is no longer available.
Was a blast to build. Only disappoinment is the power function is no longer available.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from LEGOBy Marine, Customer Service, April 23, 2021
Hi there,
We're sorry about this. If you wanted to motorize it you can also use the 88006 Move Hub and the free BOOST app or the set 17101 BOOST Creative Toolbox and the free BOOST app.
We're sorry about this. If you wanted to motorize it you can also use the 88006 Move Hub and the free BOOST app or the set 17101 BOOST Creative Toolbox and the free BOOST app.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Great ride for my mini figures
on April 7, 2021
Posted by: houxtwin
This was a great and fun build. It has great play value as I have been giving all the mini figures around my house a ride. The only thing I wish LEGO would have done differently is to add a double base. I used my own random base pieces to put one on and it made the entire unit much more stable for moving. Also, some mini sand bags for testing the first run would be nice, and was needed, as you will see from my video of the First Run.
I would recommend this to a friend!
(click to see the video)
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
One of the best sets
on March 3, 2021
Posted by: TyU82
I bought this set thinking it was smaller than what it turned out to be. This set is gigantic and way cooler once built. Anyone who wants this set should get it. The roller coaster is very good. Works very well with no problems. Without a doubt one of the coolest sets I own
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic set
on February 16, 2021
Posted by: larkenciel
I really enjoyed building the coaster. It feels a little big magical every time the cars make it all the way around back to the start, it's just so cool. Adding the motor made the set even more fun. I was able to get two sets of cars going at the same time, though every once in a while would have to hold one back a bit to space them out again.
It was not an easy build. It was a bit repetitive, so it seems like it would be easy, but it's a bit more tricky than other sets I have built. Usually I build a set and it works. I found that this one needed some tweaking. I made sure everything was connected solidly and pushed tightly together, but the cars kept jumping the track at a couple of joins.
Eventually I figured out that those areas needed just a bit more or less height in the pillars, and was able to modify them with pieces I had on hand, to make everything stable. Now the tracks don't come apart and the cars run smoothly.
The coaster also has a lot of play value. I'm not usually one to play with the sets much, but it was a joy to add a bunch of detail. There are places to add birds or minifigs, I have Batman watching over everyone. Emmet, Rey, Finn, Luke, and R2 are placed around the set or in the cars. The hidden side plane has crashed in the middle. It's just so much fun to fill the spaces with little stories.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Coaster of wow
on February 14, 2021
Posted by: Studie
My 9 year old helped to build this set. He said it is just wow. Pay close attention to the instructions especially when building the mechanism under the platform.
We got the motor and battery pack which really is a must to experience this set. We set it up next to the Ferris wheel and had hours of fun.
We got the motor and battery pack which really is a must to experience this set. We set it up next to the Ferris wheel and had hours of fun.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Lego Coaster 10261
on February 11, 2021
Posted by: StarrLego
This is a great build. Lots of fun. Get the Boost with it and you can fully automate the coaster with your iPad.
I would recommend this to a friend!
(click to see the video)
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
3
Disappointing
on February 5, 2021
Posted by: MBolithoZingo
from Cincinnati
I love coasters so when I saw this I knew I had to have it. My husband bought this for me for my birthday and while I love the look of it, it’s completely non functioning. I have rebuilt the top of the lift hill twice. The wheels spin the opposite way so it won’t allow the coaster train to go on its own, it pushes it backwards. You have to hold the wheels out so it can go through. This is ridiculous for this price.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Heather, Customer Service, February 8, 2021
Oh no! We're sorry you're having some difficulties with this build. If you'd like a hand troubleshooting the build, or if you find that any pieces aren't holding together as they should, feel free to give us a shout at LEGO.build/SErvice-BV.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO