new image of the VW beetle

[MatthewUSA]

Thank you phoinix for all the photos. I *wub* the color scheme TLC chose for this set. I am especially :'-) that navy blue was chosen. What a great parts set just for that color. I really hope that this set gives us a glimps into new colors TLC will be releasing through the coming year and in the future.

[jonwil]

Now that is a NICE set.

Although if I had the money, I would probably buy the 787 Dreamliner and not the beetle :)

[simonwillems]

I went to the Lego exhibition in Frechen/Germany last weekend, but I thought you all had seen pics of the beetle. So I didn

[Holodoc]

I forgot to mention: The wheels roll ;-) , but the car is NOT steerable. :-( The overall length is around 40 cm.

[Athos]

I'll probably have to pass on this one in favor of the Castle, Indy and Town Plan sets.

Steve

[Hobbes]

but the car is NOT steerable. :-(

Great, same crap as with 4404, only that wasn't 120 Euros :-|

[Bobskink]

It looks okay, but it could have been better, especially for 120

[UFO]

Ooo!

I want it!

I heart Lego VW.

[Widdi]

*wub* This looks like a nice Model-Teamish set, but my only gripe ist, that it hasn't got a steering. The price sounds ok, too with 1000pcs at 120€, altough not breaking the 10/1€ barrier.

mFg Widdi

[5150 Lego]

Great, same crap as with 4404, only that wasn't 120 Euros :-|

I hear ya. Mine got a complete over haul

my 4404

Man, for as expensive as this set is, it doesn't seem to have many features. Idon't mind mocing a set to fit my likings, but at that price you would think the basics would already be taken care of. :-/

[Holodoc]

Sorry, I

[Hobbes]

I hear ya. Mine got a complete over haul

my 4404

Yeah, I saw that. And I was impressed. I still am. Cos that's how I pictured it should be and wanted to mod mine, but I'm totally inept at modding :-$

[simonwillems]

Man, for as expensive as this set is, it doesn't seem to have many features. Idon't mind mocing a set to fit my likings, but at that price you would think the basics would already be taken care of. :-/

I think this model is more of a buildersset than a play set, intended for (adult) collectors and therefor a model to display somewhere in your room instead of riding around on the carpet.

Still, some steering would have been nice, but that would have had consequences for the boot/trunk space in front. You almost certainly would need all the space in there to stop the front wheels from hitting anything.

I'd rather have both a detailed trunk and steering, but when I need to chose either one of them I'd like the detailed trunk.

This set is getting cheaper everyday, from 150 to 130 to 119 euro's, thanks Holodoc! ;-)

[blueandwhite]

Sorry, I

[Hinckley]

more detailed pictures of this model

i guess this picture shows how they went from the prototype to the final model

the engine

front view

the back

inside

run baby run!!

Looks like you re-named your BS folder. Could you edit the links in your post if you have the time? Thanks.

[voltio]

Great, same crap as with 4404, only that wasn't 120 Euros :-|

I am also disappointed that steering is absent from this model. Yes, it is a collectors' model meant for display, but that didn't stop Lego from designing a steering rack into the old Model Team sets, or into the Creator 4896 Roaring Roadsters ( *wub* ), which cost less. The colors of this VW are nice, though.

[CopMike]

I like it and going to get it *wub*! It

[JimBee]

meh, this doesnt appeal to me so much... i would rather have lego make pirates of the carribean or lord of the rings... random, i know...

[Brickmaster]

With 1800 peices, thats alot of dark blue bricks! Being one of my favourite colours of lego, that sounds great, although I don't know if Id dare taking it apart.

For larger sets like this, isnt the Euro sign just replaced with the dollar sign for american price? So 120 bucks? Not bad.

[brickzone]

Very nice model! I'd really like it. However, with an order for Town Plan, Dwarves Mine and a couple other sets kicking off the year, and more Castle sets and others to come, I'm not sure I'll be able to fit this one in.

I do like the colours, as well as the building style for the model. I'm not a fan of insisting on smooth surfaces everywhere on Lego models. That's just not Lego-ish if you know what I mean, although it's perfectly good style for use in some circumstances.

[M'Kyuun]

For a new model, I think it's OK. It looks very LEGO with all those studs. I love the dark blue, so I may pick one up for parts.

Found this on BS. The rest of his gallery is worth a look...amazing stuff.

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=246343

[5150 Lego]

For a new model, I think it's OK. It looks very LEGO with all those studs. I love the dark blue, so I may pick one up for parts.

Found this on BS. The rest of his gallery is worth a look...amazing stuff.

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=246343

Wow. That new bettle moc is great. Lots of detail,yet still poseses the round shape of the new bettle without being to blocky.

I like it and going to get it *wub*! It

Edited January 14, 2008 by 5150 Lego

[Holodoc]

It

[xwingyoda]

Am I the only one thinking that set is a disgrace and insult to Ferdinand Porsche ?

Dang, Networkless I couldn't visit EB and when I do log in its to find that !! My eyes, it burns !!

What an ugly set IMO, and the color scheme doesn't really help at all !! And 120 is very steep for a parts pack !!

Lets hope that thing will remain exclusive |-/

*yoda*

[snefroe]

well at first i wasn't convinced at all. hardly any details, weird color combinations, too many basic bricks instead of smooth lines... but it's kinda growing on me. sure , 120 euro is a lot and i can't really see where all those 1800 parts go into, but i think it's a great display set to show friends and family that lego is not just a stupid toy.