Ondra Posted May 10, 2016 So there comes the possibility of some vibrant colour scheme.But I still hope that california style will be something decent, not something like from "pimp my ride" . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antp Posted May 11, 2016 It is far away from "plain and simple"... The splitted rear window has only been built until 1953, before all following beetles were built with a bigger single rear window. There are probably a lot of "fake split" windows, like at some point real split windows were converted to larger windows, when the older models weren't yet rare and valuable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squarefoot_Calrissian Posted May 25, 2016 Have you guys taken a look at the July 2016 store calendar? It shows a set being released for VIP members on the 14th.. Is this gonna be the bug? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herky Posted May 25, 2016 no pics yet I assume? This is another on my radar, have the earlier Charlotte version, grew up with that one really...first stick I learned to drive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyichir Posted May 25, 2016 Anyone with insight into the color? I'd kind of be interested to see it done in a rarer color, like Cool Yellow or Dark/Medium Azur. But a more common color would be fine too, assuming the model itself is impressive enough for it. I do hope that this set is like the camper van and Mini Cooper in being less "blocky" than the last Beetle set. That set was decent for its time but I'm sure Lego could do better with modern parts like curved slopes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Thomsen Posted May 26, 2016 I do hope that this set is like the camper van and Mini Cooper in being less "blocky" than the last Beetle set. That set was decent for its time... I feel like it would have been decent for 1978. Not sure why they made it so blocky in 2008 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squarefoot_Calrissian Posted June 4, 2016 Any news/pictures for this set yet? The wait is killing me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregrichards Posted June 4, 2016 Have you guys taken a look at the July 2016 store calendar? It shows a set being released for VIP members on the 14th.. Is this gonna be the bug? That's Big Ben. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMBP Posted June 4, 2016 That's Big Ben. Hi, I don't know if it will be the VW to be released to VIPs by mid July, but I don't think it's the Big Ben. Lego shop mentions the release of Big Ben on July 1st. http://shop.lego.com/en-PT/Big-Ben-10253?fromListing=listing[\url] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trace17 Posted June 5, 2016 Hi, I don't know if it will be the VW to be released to VIPs by mid July, but I don't think it's the Big Ben. Lego shop mentions the release of Big Ben on July 1st. http://shop.lego.com...Listing=listing[\url] Yep, Big Ben is June 15th VIP, with public July 1. Which is why rumors were the beetle would be July 15 VIP/August 1. If it is the beetle, we'll probably know in the next couple weeks. The past two years timeline: Mini Cooper: Announced June 4, VIP release July 18, public August 1 Ferrari F40: Announced June 25, VIP release July 15, public August 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickWild Posted June 11, 2016 Here's the prediction of what the scale & wheelbase should look like: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdrianB2016 Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) I just bought the set. Will try to do a review over the weekend. The price seems to be the same as the Ferrari F40. At first sight it looks great. Edited June 13, 2016 by AdrianB2016 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie-Wan Posted June 13, 2016 Whoa! You bought it already?! Hardly anyone else has even seen it yet! Well... Wow! It looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMBP Posted June 13, 2016 If that's not real, it's a very good montage... The proportions seem a bit off compared to previous models (almost like regular creator cars). Need to see further pics to make up my mind. Thanks for the pics though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdrianB2016 Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) If that's not real, it's a very good montage... The proportions seem a bit off compared to previous models (almost like regular creator cars). Need to see further pics to make up my mind. Thanks for the pics though. I uploaded photos of the instruction book and the sticker sheet. The instruction book was loose and is in a pretty bad shape :angry: . Anyway. Maybe my credibility is diminished by the fact that i only have one post. But i have another user (AdrianB2014) for which i forgot the password and i did not receieve the reset link from Eurobricks. I saw this set in the store and i was very amazed by the fact that they already have it. Frankly, i bought it partly to share it with you guys. Edited June 13, 2016 by AdrianB2016 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terrasher Posted June 13, 2016 Wow, that looks great! But a little small... But still very nice! On a side note, does anyone know whether or not the T1 Camper Van will retire before 2017? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdrianB2016 Posted June 13, 2016 Wow, that looks great! But a little small... But still very nice! On a side note, does anyone know whether or not the T1 Camper Van will retire before 2017? The dimensions are 29cm/11cm which is almost exactly like the Camper Van. Which means that they should be the same size, as in reality (the Camper Van is built on Beetle chassis) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMBP Posted June 13, 2016 I uploaded photos of the instruction book and the sticker sheet. The instruction book was loose and is in a pretty bad shape :angry: . Anyway. Maybe my credibility is diminished by the fact that i only have one post. But i have another user (AdrianB2014) for which i forgot the password and i did not receieve the reset link from Eurobricks. I saw this set in the store and i was very amazed by the fact that they already have it. Frankly, i bought it partly to share it with you guys. Don't take me wrong, I believe you when you said you bought it. I'm just as amazed as Blondie-Wan someone put this out for sale so soon (even before any pics were out). Once again, thanks for the pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tariq j Posted June 13, 2016 That looks very good. The front is a huge improvement over the last blocky one and I really like that food box and surf board Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CM4Sci Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) ?! You just bought it? The heck? haha where'd you find it? WOW that is a thing of beauty. The color is great and I love those new curved fender pieces! :wub: Edited June 14, 2016 by CM4Sci Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flossie Posted June 13, 2016 This is going to be an expensive automotive year, what with this, the Caterham Ideas set and the Technic Porsche 911. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tafkatb Posted June 13, 2016 Dang, that's gorgeous! The lighting makes it hard to tell exactly what color it is, though - is that Bright Blue or Dark Azure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
