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LEGO - Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine 21358
Average customer rating
4.8
(120 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 120 reviews
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92%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for LEGO - Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine 21358
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: Tim A.
Verified Purchase:Yes
This works great. But you really have to be careful while building. Be absolutely sure that you match the position of the pieces with the picture in the instructions. The end result is really worth it. There is a step in the instructions where you try out the mechanism with the coin. If it works you are home free. It worked perfectly for me the first time, and that was a relief. You will love the end result, just be careful along the way.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: KatieNN
Verified Purchase:Yes
Adorable details, even down to the little coins. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: GatorGuy42
Verified Purchase:Yes
I absolutely love this build... It's been a blast to show it off and no stop compliment from all my fellow brick heads 😂
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: Mags
Verified Purchase:Yes
This was such a fun build! I used to get stickers and whatnot from machines like this in balls like these! Such a fantastic project and excellent display piece
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Highly Technical
on June 26, 2025
Posted by: Steve
The building experience is fantastic. Every step produces a new "wow" and the overall aesthetics is spot on to my childhood memories of putting a coin into the slot to get a prize. These are still in use today in all types of settings. I really like the ability to add to the set and change the minifigs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: TexasVet
Verified Purchase:Yes
Built for grandson; great design and functionality, very sturdy build, enjoyed the build.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO