CopMike Posted June 30, 2017 Posted June 30, 2017 From TLG : Product name London Bus Product number 10258 Consumer product description Take a nostalgic journey with this LEGO® Creator Expert replica of the world-famous double-decker London Bus. Grab the hand pole and step onto the open rear boarding deck, complete with a used ticket bin and fire extinguisher. Then take the half-spiral staircase to the sightseeing deck where you’ll find a cozy seating area and a number of other items, including a forgotten umbrella, newspaper, empty beverage can and even discarded chewing gum stuck under a slightly-worn seat. Slide the door to access the driver’s cab with panoramic windscreen, lift the hood to reveal the engine, remove the roof and upper deck to access the interior, and choose your favorite decade with the reversible transit-advertising posters, featuring a 1950s or present-day London promotion. From the distinctive lines and curves of its bright-red bodywork, to its specially made standard-tread tires and destination sign, this beautifully crafted model oozes authenticity and intricate details that capture the character and charm of a celebrated London icon! Shopper product description Celebrate iconic design with this charming double-decker London Bus, featuring a wealth of authentic details, including a bright-red color scheme, panoramic windshield, specially made standard-tread tires, destination sign, and an open rear boarding deck with a hand pole, ticket bin, fire extinguisher and a half-spiral staircase that leads to the upper sightseeing deck. Functions include an opening hood with engine, detailed driver’s cab with a sliding door, and a removable roof and upper deck for access to the detailed interior with worn look seating and additional authentic details, including a forgotten umbrella, newspaper, empty beverage can and discarded chewing gum. Reversible transit advertising posters are also provided as printed labels with a 1950s or present-day London promotion. This LEGO® Creator Expert model has been designed to provide a challenging and rewarding building experience with a touch of nostalgia and charm. Shopper product quick view Enjoy a nostalgic journey with this highly authentic reproduction of the iconic London Bus, featuring classic curved bodywork, panoramic windscreen, specially made standard-tread tires and a detailed interior. Shopper product bullets "• The London Bus comes with an array of brick-built features and details, including large windows, bright red curved bodywork, panoramic windshield, reversible transit advertising posters provided as printed labels, specially made standard-tread tires and a destination sign. It also has an opening hood with engine, detailed driver’s cab with sliding door, and a removable roof and upper deck for access to the detailed interior. • Interior details include worn look seating, open rear boarding deck with a hand pole, ticket bin, fire extinguisher and a half-spiral staircase that leads to the sightseeing deck. Additional authentic detailing includes a forgotten umbrella, newspaper, empty beverage can and discarded chewing gum elements. • Choose your favorite decade with the miniature, reversible transit advertising posters, featuring a 1950s or present day London promotion. • Remove the roof and upper deck for full access to the detailed interior. • Slide open the driver’s door to access the detailed cab with panoramic windscreen. • Lift the hood to access the engine. • Special elements include a new-for-August-2017 tire with standard tread, quarter bows and arches in red, and 1x1x1 A2/3 bricks with vertical studs. • This model includes more than 1,680 pieces. • This model is scaled for shelf display alongside other models in the LEGO® Creator Expert vehicle series. • Measures over 7” (18cm) high, 13” (34cm) long and 5” (13cm) wide." Age marker 16+ Quote
KevinMD Posted June 30, 2017 Posted June 30, 2017 Guess the twitter leak pushed this out early? Looks better than the catalog image and I like some of the build but still not sold on the front. Quote
CDM Posted June 30, 2017 Posted June 30, 2017 What about the front don't you like? The decorative tile situation down the middle of the grille is really out of proportion and I'd rather the color be red. That could be an easy enough fix with some extra pieces. Quote
Andy D Posted June 30, 2017 Posted June 30, 2017 This is really quite nice! I would like it better if it were smaller, but for the level of detail the size is needed. Andy D Quote
LükeAladár Posted June 30, 2017 Posted June 30, 2017 Great set! Now I'm hearing the scream of my creditcard. Quote
jfbat Posted June 30, 2017 Posted June 30, 2017 46 minutes ago, CDM said: What about the front don't you like? The decorative tile situation down the middle of the grille is really out of proportion and I'd rather the color be red. That could be an easy enough fix with some extra pieces. Well, look at the picture below. The fenders should be much more rounded at the bottom, for starters. The headlights are too big and the grille is too tall (and too grey). It'll need more than a few extra pieces... Quote
TyGl200 Posted June 30, 2017 Posted June 30, 2017 I not going to get this but wow that is cool! Quote
grum64 Posted June 30, 2017 Posted June 30, 2017 (edited) Very nice set but personally I think this one is better especially the front end and roof line. Sadly, as this is a LEGO Ideas project I'm guessing the 10258 will all but kill it off. I feel for the builder, talk about bad timing. Edited June 30, 2017 by grum64 Quote
legocharles Posted June 30, 2017 Posted June 30, 2017 Wow! I was in London yesterday, and I just missed getting it (looks like it is available today in London...) Quote
LegoFjotten Posted June 30, 2017 Posted June 30, 2017 Probably gonna get this, but I must admit I'm a little less enthusiastic about it than the other Creator cars. The section between the headlights and the front wheels bother me a little, wish there was a fancy build that would give it a proper arch above the wheels and a little depth/texture. Quote
Globemaster8 Posted June 30, 2017 Posted June 30, 2017 Another good looking set, not too sure whether to get it or not. Quote
Legocity2713 Posted June 30, 2017 Posted June 30, 2017 I had the same idea for the umbrella stand from the moment I saw the umbrella in TLBM. I think I posted the idea here on Eurobricks actually, pretty cool to see it in a set. Am I allowed to say that great minds think alike? Quote
AllanSmith Posted June 30, 2017 Posted June 30, 2017 I think I will get two. As an ex bus driver of 14 years in NZ I will build one as is. The other one i will mod down to 8 wide as my LEGO layout has 6 wide cars and 8 wide trucks and buses. It will sell here for $NZ 219. Quote
KevinMD Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 7 hours ago, grum64 said: Very nice set but personally I think this one is better especially the front end and roof line. Sadly, as this is a LEGO Ideas project I'm guessing the 10258 will all but kill it off. I feel for the builder, talk about bad timing. That idea set actually cleans up the front grille/fender area much better than the official set in my eyes. 10258 just looks unfinished and/or poorly executed in the bonnet area. Quote
TechnicRCRacer Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 I want this! The tires will be very useful in other projects too. 12 hours ago, CopMike said: and even discarded chewing gum stuck under a slightly-worn seat. Wow! I can't wait to find old chewing gum stuck under a chair! Quote
rollermonkey Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 I'm not even from the UK, and I knew the front end looked off. :/ Quote
KLF Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 Overall nice set but... BUT! I really don't like that flanges (ledges?) on both sides of the bus. If you look at this pic you can see why they used them. They needed to cover the big window Panels 1x4x3. My question is - why they didn't used Panels 1x4x2?? OK - maybe you will answer - because they aren't produced in Trans Clear. But is that a problem for TLG? Sooner or later they will for sure produce this part in that color and THIS was ideal opportunity! Btw. one member of our LUG also made one London Bus. Quote
BrickWild Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 I'm looking forward to this great set! And these new tires mean 10252 & 10242 get 'proper' spares! Quote
blurrkup Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 This is me after buying the first one this morning. Quote
Kjellevirus Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 @blurrkup, you seem like one very happy guy! I can't wait to get my hands on one of this set. There are a lot of complaints. But still I love it. Quote
snefroe Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 hmm... in my opinion, not a great set at all... I just don't like it. Quote
Boromir Posted July 2, 2017 Posted July 2, 2017 It seems this set divides opinion a bit. I like it. It doesn't look like an exact replica of a London bus, but it's close enough for me. Looks like a good Lego bus. That being said, it's still way down on my wish list. There's just too many great sets this year which takes the top spots. (Ninjago city, Destiny's Bounty, Saturn V, Old Fishing Store, Carousel, the rumoured UCS MF, etc.) Quote
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