Customer reviews from LEGO
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
4
Difficult Build
on March 12, 2022
Posted by: LisaW
I was so excited to get this van and start building it to put on display next to the VW beetle that I have already built. I had a lot of difficulty with Connecting the two main roof pieces. As I try to put them together things kept falling apart. I ended up rebuilding both main pieces of the roof and they did go to Together better after I did that. But I am having a lot of difficulty now attaching the roof to the van. The back gate kept falling off and falling apart as I tried to attach the roof to the van. Once I got the roof on it is not sitting flush with the front part of the van roof. I am very frustrated with this build.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Elisa, LEGO® Customer Service, March 14, 2022
We're sorry you're having trouble keeping your set together. 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 bit.ly/3rVn8Te, so we can help!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Great Product
on March 6, 2022
Posted by: Lego Guy/ Carson
I do not understand why people are having such a hard time building this Lego set. I am 10 years old and love building Legos with my dad. This was one of many sets we have built together and I was a little nervous at first because of the negative reviews. However, I had a lot of fun building this Volkswagen van and will proudly display it with my other Lego Volkswagen Bus and Bug.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Busy for the beginner
on March 2, 2022
Posted by: maine gal
I have only recently entered the world of Lego and just love it! I have helped my grandson for years and decided I needed a new hobby to keep my mind and hands sharp. I did the London Bus after receiving it for Xmas and it was a cake walk. I then bought this kit and it has been a challenge!! My biggest complaint is it is very fragile, I have probably redone the majority of the bus at one time or another and I definitely wouldn't let anyone play with it!! That being said I absolutely loved how hard it was and the outcome. It will go on display with the London bus in my office and I hope to add others as time goes on. I have yet been able to get my roof to lay flat though I have redone it numerous times. That's ok I will just display it open, I enjoy that look also. You definitely get your moneys worth with this kit and I recommend it for those who want a beginners challenge!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from LEGOBy Sonia, LEGO® Customer Service, March 3, 2022
Oh no! That shouldn't happen. 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 bit.ly/3rVn8Te so we can take a closer look at your build.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
2
Bad design
on February 25, 2022
Posted by: Berbert106
This is a good looking kit but it was not designed well. Every time you try to put a new piece on another one falls off. It needs better connecting points.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Sonia, LEGO® Customer Service, February 26, 2022
This doesn't sound right! If your build doesn't seem stable, make sure to follow the building steps closely and press the bricks tightly together. If that doesn't do the trick, we're to help at bit.ly/3rVn8Te!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
The Camper was Great
on February 14, 2022
Posted by: seikosha
I bought this as a gift for my Father. He had a great time putting it together and worked at it like a madman according to my mom. When it was time to put the roof on, he called and said he couldn’t get it to work. Uh oh. So I stopped by his place to look at it and tried to finish assembly myself. Whoops! I forced it to hard and a bunch of pieces broke off. Wow, this thing is pretty flimsy I thought.
I took it home to reassemble the damage I’d done and try to figure what was going on with the roof. I soon noticed a couple of things he’d done incorrectly and also, he didn’t always get strong bonds between parts.
I took it home to reassemble the damage I’d done and try to figure what was going on with the roof. I soon noticed a couple of things he’d done incorrectly and also, he didn’t always get strong bonds between parts.
I got all the parts back together and rebuilt the roof. This time it went on like a dream and the whole car was significantly stronger and more structurally sound. Ending result was great, the roof works properly the various features are super clever and fun and we’ve got a completed and impressive product. Great job Lego.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from LEGOBy Jane, LEGO® Customer Service, February 15, 2022
We're glad to hear all is well and you saved the day!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Nice looking lego but fragile
on February 9, 2022
Posted by: Toya90
I was so excited to get this lego. I just started building Legos during the pandemic so of course I went crazy. This lego was the 1st one that caused me a lot of frustration. 1st a peice was missing, it's so fragile that you can bearly pick it up or move it and then the roof doesn't close. It only closed once; I even took it apart and rebuilt it but that still did not help. This would be 5 stars if it wasn't so fragile and the roof top closed. I didn't care about the peice because lego is pretty good about sending a replacement.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from LEGOBy Henny, LEGO® Customer Service, February 11, 2022
Double check your build and that all the pieces are pressed tightly together. If that doesn't do the trick, call us at bit.ly/3rVn8Te and we'll walk you through some troubleshooting options.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
So close to amazing
on February 8, 2022
Posted by: Jesspsa
TLDR: Fun build, beautiful car, would recommend for more advanced builders. My only gripes with the build were purely aesthetic and not due to any fatal flaws with design or construction.
Before buying the camper van, I was a little apprehensive given the widely varying experiences when it came to the build, with many complaining that the design was flimsy, unbuildable, or flawed. While not perfect, I will say I had no problems with the actual construction of the van. I felt like, if you took your time and followed the instructions provided, you would end up with a successful build. Nowhere along the way did any parts break off, or things end up terribly misaligned, and if you've built a LEGO technic before, this building experience should be a breeze. I think the final product is really fun and beautiful and an excellent addition to my display :)
Now for the drawbacks. While my complaints are few and far between, my one gripe was with the roof. The way the roof is designed, there is a long technic piece obstructing the full closure of the roof (as many in other reviews have described). It's a little annoying and could have been prevented easily with some Q&A. However, the actual fix for it is quite simple. There are two 7-hole blue technic pieces at the back of the roof construction that with the design outlined in the instructions obstruct the closure and cause the roof to bend if you force it flat. However, if these pieces are replaced with 5-hole long pieces, the roof will close without a problem. I feel like this was definitely an oversight on LEGO's part, but it's an easy fix if you have spare pieces from other sets you can take from. If you don't, the biggest downside is that the roof won't fully close, which is far from a drawback. I've included a picture of the section I'm referring to and how the piece replacement now allows the roof to lay flat.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Nice Set
on February 7, 2022
Posted by: Siamesehorse
I’ve been building LEGO sets since the mid-eighties. I paid extra special attention to the piece placement in this set to try to avoid the issues others complained about with the roof. I did not have issues with that particular element but overall I found the set frustrating because it did want to fall apart when I tried to attach the windshield section and I had to rebuild that a couple times. I can’t get the engine compartment to open without force. In the end I got it together, just don’t breathe on it! It really does look stunning on a shelf and I love the little folding chairs and all the tiny little details with the fridge and the folding seat/bed. I would recommend this with reservations. I wouldn’t have someone buy this for their first ever build.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from LEGOBy Jane, LEGO® Customer Service, February 8, 2022
We're sorry you're having trouble keeping your set together. If you find that any pieces aren't holding together as they should, feel free to give us a shout at https://bit.ly/3rVn8Te so we can help!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO