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
on January 19, 2021
Posted by: Rivermaiden
What a great fun build. The coaster is large and so much fun. I built it and my nephew and I had fun for a long time with the coaster. Definitely recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
So Much Fun once you get it going!
on November 23, 2020
Posted by: ExBronxite
I've never written a review before. I started with Lego sets in the 1960s, when all one had were gears, windows, wheels and a simple motor. I purchased this set because I was fascinated with the prospect of a roller coaster that would run itself! I bought the motor along with the set. The build wasn't that difficult, but the payoff is how great you feel once you have successfully figured out how to run TWO coasters at the same time! Instruction were fine except for what I note below...i'm confused to this day. All parts were there. My only question (or should I say puzzlement) is the piece that pulls out that is attached to a rubber ring. Not the rubber band that applies tension to the 203 links or to the rollers that move the coasters along at the top but at ground level. What's it's purpose? To slow down the coaster? Very confusing and the fact that I couldn't understand it stopped me in my tracks...
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
So much fun...I'm a child
on November 12, 2020
Posted by: BruceDiver
from Detroit
So I have been mixing it up with my LEGO selection, I finally got to the roller coaster, Mind blown. When I got done with it and it worked I was so happy. I do have to say the chain is the most intimidating part, just do it in small sections. I could do it again, but I like playing with it too much. My wife and I also started a new game of hide the frog. If you have one you know what I mean. So we always move the frog and you can't play with the coaster till you find it. :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Entertaining product and challenging build
on August 31, 2020
Posted by: OtterPuff
I needed a new hobby and Lego Creator builds have fit that bill for me. This build was challenging, engaging, and just complicated enough to keep me on my toes. The mechanics of the lift chain are quite intricate so if you don’t pay attention I could see the whole mechanism failing. My only gripe is that for the cost of the kit it doesn’t come with the motor and battery pack. I’ll likely buy that because it’s tricky to launch the train and get it to attach to the lift chain if you don’t have the timing right with your left and right hands. Overall I would recommend this build to anyone who is up for a challenge.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
3
Non Rolling Coaster
on August 20, 2020
Posted by: Bloken
from Portland
After much fan fair I finally broke the bank and decided this was a set I just had to have. I saw the set was retiring & just had to have it with my collection. However, after about a month of play & display the coaster does not work. The wheels are completely unfunctional. At best the coaster will go down to the first turn around & then it just sticks there. I think allow axels would help this set in the future.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from LEGOBy Natasha, LEGO® Customer Service, August 31, 2020
A roller coaster should of course be able to 'roll'! We'd suggest you double-check your build. Sometimes there may be a piece just a little off from where it should be. Also check and make sure the wheels aren't pressed too tightly into the cars. They need to have a little bit of space to turn around freely.
If you'd like a hand troubleshooting the build, or if you find that any pieces aren't working together as they should, feel free to give us a shout at LEGO.build/Service-BV.
If you'd like a hand troubleshooting the build, or if you find that any pieces aren't working together as they should, feel free to give us a shout at LEGO.build/Service-BV.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Amazing but careful with the technique
on August 15, 2020
Posted by: Blego
from Los Angeles
This product has been on my wishlist since it came to LEGO and it finally arrived a few days ago. As an intermediate builder, I was worried this would be too difficult, but the instructions were clear and easy to follow (I only made a couple mistakes). There are some unclear instructions (including the wheels on the top), but it is noticeable. Therefore you are able to fix it. In conclusion I really enjoyed building this set and look forward to possibly more fairground sets.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Fun but Flimsy
on July 23, 2020
Posted by: rewtenant
from Vallejo
Love this piece. It's a great conversation starter
You do need to lube or grease the axels of the roller coaster cars because there are some imperfections along the track and rails and the cars do not sometimes make it through a full loop.
Also, the build is a bit flimsy. You need to be very careful when moving this from place to another.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from LEGOBy Emily, Customer Service, August 3, 2020
Thanks for your review. We do not recommend using any lubricants on the roller coaster. Oily substances like that aren't good for the plastic and could make the bricks break. If your roller coaster isn't running s smoothly as you'd like, it's a good idea to do a bit of rebuilding. Make sure everything's aligned just so, and your roller coaster will have no trouble rolling.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
My favorite build
on June 7, 2020
Posted by: Dwebb
from Mishawaka
We purchased the additional electronic components because the hand crank took all the fun out of it. Definite challenge and some of the components took time but well worth the work in the end.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO