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LEGO - Icons Volkswagen T2 Camper Van 10279
Average customer rating
3.5
(156 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 156 reviews
5 Stars
56
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
23
1 Star
22
58%of customers recommend this product.
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90 out of
156)
Customer Reviews for LEGO - Icons Volkswagen T2 Camper Van 10279
Customer Rating
1
My least favorite set. Ever.
on September 3, 2021
Posted by: Supermegstar
I was so, so, SO excited to get this set, I ordered it the day it was released. I have the red LEGO bus too, which I keep on display. I had similar expectations for this set. Sadly, it was a disappointment.
Here are my goods and bads:
GOOD: It took a few days to build (1-2 hours a day). The interior looked slick. The sliding door was pretty cool—that actually worked well.
GOOD: It took a few days to build (1-2 hours a day). The interior looked slick. The sliding door was pretty cool—that actually worked well.
BAD: nothing else worked as I hoped. The engine bay was impossible to open. The engine was nothing special to look at (unlike the red bus). The front doors were not anchored very well, so super flimsy. The bumpers fell off every time I so much as looked at the vehicle. The steering mechanism that connected to the steering wheel kept dislodging (the front wheel steering kind of stayed connected). The roof seemed way over built—not sure why so much engineering went into making a simple pop-up (which didn’t close very well). The scale was off too—such a big vehicle compared to the red bus or even the Jeep Wrangler.
And perhaps the saddest part—it just doesn’t look like a VW bus. We have one parked in our driveway, so I’m very familiar with the shape. This wasn’t it. Something was off in the boxiness of front end and the awkward roof line. The red LEGO bus was perfectly shaped. This one, not so much.
I’m sorry to report—this is my least favorite LEGO set. Ever. :(
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Exactly what I wanted!
on September 1, 2021
Posted by: FnkyChkn34
This model is excellent. It was my first experience with technic to create working steering, but I figured it out easily and it was a great added touch. It looks great with my other VW vehicles (or will when I fix the red T1 bus that someone dropped). I like that it is a slightly different color of blue than the Beetle, too!
I didn't have any issues with being unable to follow the directions, or any parts of this build being too delicate or not fitting together. The front bumper may fall off if handled too roughly, but I know to not pick it up by the front and all is good. The technic on my roof mechanism works great as well, so the roof will fold down flat.
I'm sorry that other people had issues with this build, but I encourage you to not give up! Take it apart and try again - and you'll love it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
READ THIS: Don't be afraid of the fragile comments
on August 30, 2021
Posted by: VehicleFan
I've put together every creator expert vehicle, and Technic vehicles - just love the cars, from the original VW van to this one. But I was so nervous after reading the reviews that this one was going to suck. I actually thought it was a really fun build and looks great! There was one point - putting the rear cargo door (not engine) on that I actually removed the posts, put them in first, then attached the door to the posts, I think that's how Lego should have written the instructions. Other than that, I put the top white roof on the front windshield off of the VW, then put that all as one piece on the front end. Rest was no issue. I don't think it's too fragile and I like the incorporation of Technic type pieces into these car builds for functionality.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
2
The amazing breakaway bus
on August 30, 2021
Posted by: HardheadedComputer030
Enough said. All the reviews I have read about this van are accurate. It will fall apart at some point. Yes, it is essential to build accurately. But, getting to the end and putting the top on only to have the back fall apart, including the engine is heartbreaking. Repair that and the front end will fall apart. This was not a fun build.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
3
Beautiful to look at but not a joy to build
on August 30, 2021
Posted by: SquirrelVee
I've never reviewed a set before-- maybe I should make a point to come praise the many I love-- but this set inspired me to do so.
I first have to say how much I love the look of this model once it's finished. I opted not to add the flower power stickers and think it looks great that way. It's much bigger than I expected and looks lovely on the shelf, especially next to the T1 and my other cars. The inside is not as interesting as I'd have expected based on the T1, and some details, like the curtains, seem undersized and don't stand out like they could.
I was skeptical of all the reviews I read that took issue with the build-- I feel like I always have a tougher time with vehicles and assume many others do as well, so I took them with a grain of salt.
But it turns out they were right.
The build was fine a lot of the time, but really became frustrating as it progressed. The build steps aren't always logical, which happens often enough that I'm used to it. (Like asking us to add a 1x1 plate to the back of a longer plate after it's already on and there's little room to work, even though it could have been added at an earlier point.) This model has more of that than usual. And this model is pretty fragile during the build. It's necessary to turn it and lift it often, but that's a danger zone. You breathe on it wrong and things come apart. The build sequence often means you're putting pressure on points that either aren't ready for that or never were going to be. Adding one element dislodges another. Sometimes elements feel superfluous (e.g. near the windscreen) and keep falling off when the next piece is added-- I even had to shake some dislodged bits out of the model and ultimately opted to leave them out because it took me long enough to figure out where to put them back that I concluded they weren't necessary. The sliding door instruction wasn't intuitive and the pop top doesn't sit flush as it should. Even once I was finished, tiles and plates were coming up at spots when I know for certain I'd placed them snugly and correctly.
I'm not new to LEGO. I've been building since the early 80s, have built my own original models for years, and really do love a good challenge with cool techniques and surprises. But this model ended up being less fun to build than I'd hoped. I hate to think what a first-time builder would have gone through in trying it.
I do recommend it for those who love VW, Creator vehicles, and just plain nice display pieces. But it for sure is a build that's not so much tricky as flawed and that can be frustrating.
I don't mean to bash the designers-- they did a great job bringing the shape to life-- but this one just doesn't hit it out of the park, unfortunately.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Awesome!! and made me a better builder
on August 30, 2021
Posted by: HighestStrictFace
So I don’t typically leave reviews for the Lego sets and products I purchase. I believe that there are so many different aspects about the system to enjoy, and ultimately the build experience will vary depending on the individual. For example, one person might get really excited about mini figures, another might value play functions. There’s the technical aspect of some themes, aesthetics or how well the set will display, the list goes on. My point is what may be an amazing experience for one person might be completely different for another. That’s not to say the review process isn’t helpful, it can be in a lot of ways, it just doesn’t mean that much to me. I’m generally more concerned with how I feel while building a set and while examining the end result. I do pay attention to reviews, especially for new products, which brings me to the reason I’m writing this one. I knew I was going to buy this set the moment it was released. I don’t have a favorite “theme”, I make my choices based on one determining factor. Does the product interest me. This one did. Also, I get the most satisfaction during those “aha” moments, when I experience a new technique, or combination of system mechanics. I was surprised to see the amount of 3-star reviews this one was getting. I admit it made me a little skeptical. After finally receiving it and finishing the build I can honestly say it was one of the more difficult builds Ive completed, and one of the most rewarding. Kudos to Sven and the design team for creating an outstanding example of what can be accomplished using the parts available at this point in Lego history. This VW T2 “Camper Van” (I’ve always known them as a VW Bus). lt is so unbelievably true to the source material, it’s astounding. I’ve had a few friends that had them in my younger years and spent a ton of time (when they were running) inside of them hanging out at music festivals. The working details (too many to count) that were put into this build are amazing and fun. The final product looks fantastic in that beautiful blue (left the stickers in the box). Did I have to backtrack during the build so that everything operated just right? A few times. Precision counts. Did it interrupt the Zen of the build? Of course. Was the feeling sublime after everything was together and working as I put on the wheels (and awesome hubcaps)? Most definitely. Yes there are parts of this build that are challenging, sometimes even a little frustrating, but they just needed a little patience and focus. Ive built so many sets, wouldn’t try to keep count. It’s nice when one can come along and challenge me again.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Not what I expected
on August 29, 2021
Posted by: Steal Danish
I bought one for myself and my 15 year old son, it was his birthday, and we build together when we can. I have been building since I was 3. Some of the reviews refer to difficulty with the front falling apart. I see where they were coming from, but I've had builds before where I had to be careful, until there there were more pieces to strengthen the model. Once those pieces are on, the front is very stable. I almost didn't buy this set, and warned my son about the low rating. He really wanted it, and convinced me to get it as well. He had no trouble with building the front, and he has a condition called 'dyspraxia'. Lego actually went a long way to help him overcome some of this condition when he was very young. He wanted to build so badly, despite the trouble he was having. By the time he was 8 he built the creator Ferrari, entirely by himself, it was a 9+ set. I know that it is just a suggested age, but for him it was a huge milestone. He later built the creator James Bond car, which has some very complex mechanisms. We had great time building this set. On a side note, I happened to own a '72 T2 VW Kombi bus. It was fun, but cold in the winter, and could reach speeds of 65 mph, with my foot to the floor, and a good tailwind.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Niece Piece
on August 27, 2021
Posted by: CraftBeer
Lots of fun, very creative lego set. Good to build with for all ages.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO