Customer reviews from LEGO
LEGO - Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine 21358
Average customer rating
4.8
(97 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 97 reviews
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93%of customers recommend this product.
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90 out of
97)
Customer Reviews for LEGO - Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine 21358
Posted by: GladWhale034
Verified Purchase:Yes
I normally used the paper booklet instructions but early on I found a picture difficult to understand as it looked like I was missing pieces. Once I went to the digital instructions and could rotate the image, I realized I had the pieces and how to connect them. I will now use the digital all the time!
The mechanism worked the first time and the little balls come out easily. After the grandkids get all the minifigures, I plan to fill the balls with candy or other small,items for future fun and continual usage.
I love this set because there is action vs just being looked at. It’s a mix of regular legos and technics type for the turning mechanism.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
10/10 Concept 8/10 execution
on June 23, 2025
Posted by: Dean
Verified Purchase:No
From the second I saw this one I knew I had to pick it up. I’m a bit young to really have the idea hold much nostalgia for me, but as a fan of Lego and a fan of the sets that have more technical function to them this set definitely peaked my interest. The finished product is super clean and this genuinely feels like one of the sets that Lego actually made sure was perfect before releasing it. There was ONE point in the build process that I was weary of if it was going to be a mechanical issue or not, but it ended up being the part of the mechanism that requires a ‘coin’ in order to turn and push out one of the little mini figures. Two cons for me personally with this set but they aren’t deal breakers. 1. I do wish that you were able to have the minifigures fully assembled in the little ball capsules as opposed to having to have them all in pieces 2. The minifigures it comes with don’t really do anything for me, however, I understand Lego was between a rock and a hard place as they wanted something to fill the little balls with but ultimately if an adult purchased this set the minifigs are just going to stay in the little balls inside the machine on display (so are the actual minifigures really that important or the focus of this set? Not really)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
3
Disappointed
on June 20, 2025
Posted by: Legokd
Verified Purchase:No
I’m only up to bag 6 but have come across 2 missing pieces from the set. In all of the years I’ve built Lego, I’ve never come across an incomplete set. Now here I am with not 1 but 2 missing pieces. Extremely disappointing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Leah, LEGO® Customer Service, June 23, 2025
We're sorry that your set had some pieces missing, we completely understand your disappointment. You can talk to an expert and request your free replacement pieces at LEGO.build/Service-BV.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
1
Very disappointed
on September 13, 2025
Posted by: Buildermommo
Verified Purchase:No
My daughter saved up so much money to buy this build just to put it together and not work.
We had to make adjustments along the way to keep the vending machine working but by the last bag it was locked up so badly that when you turned the knob the whole thing fell apart. I am very disappointed and hope lego can do something to make up for it
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Katie, LEGO® Customer Service, September 15, 2025
That doesn't sound right! We're sorry to hear you and your daughter had issues building this set. You shouldn't need to make adjustments, and the build shouldn't fall apart. Please get in touch with us at LEGO.build/Service-BV where one of our experts will help to get your Minifigure Vending Machine up and running!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
2
Cool but overpriced
on June 12, 2025
Posted by: BING CHILLING
Verified Purchase:No
and wished they gave us more ball capsules so we can put some of our own fac figs in it
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: ChiefGroovySpider102
Verified Purchase:Yes
I would not recommend buying this set until they work out the kinks. Our set was missing multiple pieces which made the build incredibly frustrating and disappointing for our kids.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Sam, LEGO® Customer Service, June 7, 2025
We're sorry to hear you and the family experience missing pieces from your Minifigure Vending Machine set. If you haven't already, please reach out to us at LEGO.build/Service-BV so we can get the parts you need requested!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
3
Heartbreaking
on June 22, 2025
Posted by: Zimmyter
Verified Purchase:No
Was almost done when a little piece of mechanism.popped out and I'm too sad to start over May put me off Legos for a long time
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: Jennifer
Verified Purchase:Yes
This was a quick build, just over an hour. Interesting how the mechanism works that releases the mini balls and it didn't confuse me. Had to assemble all the little figures just to see them before I had to take them apart to get them onto the little balls. Going to talk it up to the other family members that are into Legos. Thanks for a fun build!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO