LEGO Volkswagen T2 Campingbus

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It’s nowhere near as enjoyable as some of the more recent models, such as the stylish 10295 Porsche 911 or the excellent 10274 Ghostbusters ECTO-1. Parts of the build feel unnecessarily complicated, and others feel a little too simple. As is standard practice for LEGO for Adults vehicle sets, no minifigures are included. However, 10279 Volkswagen T2 Camper Van does come with a few accessories that inspire images of holidaymakers, including two folding camping chairs and a surfboard. — Price —

It’s also one of the most temperamental and fragile LEGO vehicles you are ever likely to build. The exterior features include opening driver and passenger doors, a sliding side door (operated by a small button underneath the chassis) and a rear door and small boot. They look good, but feel very flimsy, and attaching them isn’t that enjoyable either. Bits regularly fall off with the slightest of touches, which is often more frustrating than fun.Build a faithful LEGO model version of the Volkswagen T2 Camper Van. Explore all of its faithful features then place on display to admire this classic collectible item. Once finished, 10279 Volkswagen T2 Camper Van is a very impressive-looking model that captures the unmistakable and iconic aesthetic of a VW Camper Van almost faultlessly. Fans of the VW brand will no doubt love the authenticity and levels of accuracy this set offers. However, fans of LEGO for Adults vehicles in general may be quite disappointed with the build experience. The roof can also be removed, providing an impressive view of the interior. Outstanding detail continues inside the living quarters, greatly improving upon the cab which appears quite bland by comparison. One obvious problem does return though as another bright blue piece remains exposed. Such issues are disappointing because these elements could be swapped with more appropriate colours, or concealed. Both the rear end and front end of the vehicle gave me exceptional difficulty. I ended up building sections of them more than once, believing I must have made a mistake. No mistakes were made – they simply don’t hold together very well. The problem is, particularly with the front of the vehicle, that chunks are often built independently, then attached to the whole model. Putting pressure on the build to ensure these are securely in place means that other parts start to break. Nothing ever feels truly secure; constantly having to fix a previous section while you’re trying to build a new section doesn’t make for a fun experience. The driver and passenger seats. You can see the studs along the bottom where the front of the van will fix. I noticed the same. Still, I think the model with the high mounted indicators is the most recognizable and could have looked better."

I do agree the fitting of the front window is a pain and not very stable, and for me the front lights keep falling off! In comparison the rest of the van is lovely and sturdyIt would have set the mood for the model beautifully, but instead it’s the same old box art that fans have been presented with for well over a year and a half now. Snooze. That being said, the build experience for all three of those sets was way higher than what is on offer here. If you value the part count and final design over the enjoyment garnered from actually building the thing, then this should be classed as a bit of a bargain.However, the fragile nature of the build takes away from the sense that this is a premium product. — Pictures — This LEGO Volkswagen T2 Camper Van set is part of a range of creative building sets designed for adult building fans who love stunning design, intricate details and elegant architecture. LEGO large-scale vehicles have become increasingly accurate during recent years, benefiting from the growing selection of curved slopes and similar pieces which are particularly important when constructing vehicles. 10279 Volkswagen T2 Camper Van certainly makes superb use of those elements, especially across the front and along the flanks where the bodywork gradually tapers inwards.