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LEGO - Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine 21358
Average customer rating
4.8
(115 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 115 reviews
5 Stars
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91%of customers recommend this product.
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105 out of
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Customer Reviews for LEGO - Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine 21358
Customer Rating
5
Grandma Vibes
on March 11, 2026
Posted by: Suzanna
Verified Purchase:No
I’m not a grandma yet, but when I saw this set I knew I needed it in case I ever get to be one. Having this made me excited for the day a little child will come into my home for a visit, run into my awaiting arms, and beg to turn that little knob for a fun surprise. One request from Lego, with much begging and pleasing, please oh please can I buy more pieces to make extra capsules? About the build: the inner working mechanics were the challenge. I feared if i missed one step or piece I’d have to start all over again, so i took my time and studied the steps. Before I moved past those critical steps and onto the simple outer parts I tested the machine. You should have seen my utter delight at it working properly! I clapped and giggled. My husband thought me adorable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Knob Trouble
on May 31, 2026
Posted by: doodle
Verified Purchase:No
I have seen many, many post everywhere about there being a mistake on page 92 and 93. After dismantling the whole thing twice I finally discovered the problem. There is no error in the book, the error is human, if you turn the knob without a coin in the slot the blue piece that you see on page 92 flips out into the unoccupied space and blocks the knob, and yes you get to dismantle it to put it back in position. If you keep a coin in the slot all the time it will prevent this from happening. It seems to be a compulsion, was showing a neighbor and the first thing she did was turn the knob. I just saw a post today telling everyone to leave off the black rubber piece, good luck with that.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: nevergrewup
Verified Purchase:Yes
I agree with the other reviews - this set is so well engineered, and it takes a lot to impress me. It is fully functional - it won't even work unless a coin is inserted. I was blown away by this. Fascinating!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: CaptainTalkativeHamster
Verified Purchase:Yes
My husband was so excited to get this as a Father’s Day gift. The design I’d so nostalgic and brings back a flood of great childhood memories.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: FarmerElatedCabbage102
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a fantastic, technically challenging build. The mechanism is really wonderful and that was the reason I wanted this set. Not so much for the mini figs, but for the vending machine itself. It's been advised in other reviews that attention to detail is a must or it won't work. I only found one stubborn smudge on the clear section, but everything else is great. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: Chmpgnoj
Verified Purchase:Yes
Couldn’t wait to purchase and build this set. Only issue was I wish they would have given a heads up that the mechanics required the coin to fully use. As I was building I tested out the turntable knob and it got stuck (after reading reviews, it sounds like it won’t fully work without putting the chip coin in. I didn’t realize this bc it wasn’t written in the instructions, so when it got “stuck” while testing before it was fully built I ended up taking it apart to see where I went wrong. The turning mechanism has a space (where the coin goes in and finishes the turn to drop the ball). Had I known this I wouldn’t have needed to take 1/2 of it apart and basically start over. I’ve built other functional legos (typewriter, Pac Man) and it wasn’t until I was done did I realize it didn’t work correctly. So had to take apart and start over. I will go back to the vending machine and rebuild from where the “functionality” pieces go together. Like I mentioned, I wish in the instructions it mentioned, knob will not fully work until coin is placed. Would have avoided me testing it, thinking it didn’t work bc I did something incorrectly and now having to go back through those building steps. Other than that, I love the nostalgia of this lego. Brings back memories of going to grocery store as a kid and wanting candy, gum or toys from the multiple machines at the store. Can’t wait to finish it! Agree on the mini figures, would have been cool have some surprise figures vs bland ones. And having the option to buy extra balls to fill with gum or other mini figures would be awesome. Great job to the lego designer who came up with this idea and mechanics! Such a cool idea, hope lego makes more like this!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: CountReliableDolphin
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was skeptical mid-way through the process. The initial dispensing mechanism made sense with the balls rolling easily through the internal slide. However, the turning mechanism seemed to get stuck on a silly flap; I questioned its addition. However, I trusted the process and the Ideas designer; I have to admit that the turning mechanism worked very well by the time I completed the set.
The entire set was well designed - no missing parts.
My only (mild) criticism is that I would have preferred 12 different minifigures.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: FleetingPear016
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is the most awesome and original set that I have seen in a long time. I love it!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO