I looked forward to this build as I am a true Lego car lover however this was a mistake by both myself and Lego - structural integrity is poor as the new use of elements in some areas does not work and pieces fall off at random while building - I was tempted to reach for glue - I am not done yet and want to get it behind me as soon as I can - and yes I use the builder app because of the poor colors in the book - for the prices Lego asks they need to get the quality up to the new competition and price more reasonably!
The car was a let down, parts didnt line up and the parts would pop loose so easily it was annoying. I even had to crazy glue a few parts so the car could be moved without falling apart.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Great and fun build
on August 13, 2025
Posted by: EsquireLogicalDrillex104
Verified Purchase:No
The experience to build it was great. The unique technics for this build make it a great lego recommendation both for Lego fans and car fans. The finish product is awesome!
Overall the car looks good! There are some parts of this that are flimsy such as the windshield area, and the very ft of the hood. Lego could have done better with this. I used the book and the builder app and made it through. The wait for missing parts is very frustrating!! I'm still waiting on a trim piece but it's done!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from LEGOBy Redd, LEGO® Customer Service, September 26, 2025
Thank you for leaving us a review, we're sorry everything wasn't awesome with your build. We'll pass your feedback on to the designers to help with future models, in the meantime reach out to our helpers at LEGO.build/Service-BV if you're missing any parts!
Though I like the mechanics included in Technic kits, I prefer the look of finished models that are block based. The Shelby Cobra is a beauty. While building, I enjoy analyzing the how different designers approach construction. This kit didn't disappoint from build to finish.