Review: 30196 Ferrari Pit Crew from Shell

[adik_sa_lego]

As originally published at Nom-mage

Since I haven't been able to get the 30190, I'll review the minifig set of the Shell promo, the 30196 Ferrari Pit Crew. I must say, this promo set has the most value. Three minifigs for about 3 EUR at the most is a very, very good deal!

The Polybag

This set has 50 pieces, which is a lot considering this is a minifig set.

Minifig parts

Their accessories

Instructions

As expected from Lego Ferrari sets (and as seen in the minifig parts), this would require stickers on their torsos. Not using them would just make the minifigs "generic".

Sticker sheet

My favorite piece here would be this one. I forget what it's called (Erlenmeyer flask?)

Reminds me of chemistry class

Again, 3 EUR for 3 minifigs is a good deal. Of course you have to gas up at least 25 EUR of Shell fuel (Philippine mechanics)

The minifigs

Ferrari Race Mechanic with jack

Ferrari Refuelling Engineer with refuelling machine

Shell Track Scientist and her chemicals

The refuelling machine was the most "complicated" build, but the chemicals were the most intriguing with all the transluscent pieces, and of course my favorite Erlenmeyer flask.

After all was said and done, the set yielded 4 extra pieces. Seems like most Lego Ferrari sets that has minifigs would always include an extra visor.

Extra pieces

The whole gang

Pinoy minifigs clowning around with the crew

On to the ratings:

Design: 4.5/5 - The race mechanic accessory was pretty straight forward, but the refueling equipment plus the chemicals had a great look in spite its size.

Parts: 4/5 - lots of translucent round plates, perfect for Lego cars, plus that Erlenmeyer flask. They could've explored a different jack for the race mechanic though. And then there's the stickers :|

Build: 3.5/5 - pretty straightforward. Nothing special. Stickers were a pain as usual.

Playability: 4/5 - can be easily added to any Lego town or Lego Ferrari set.

Price: 5/5 - can't say it enough. 3 minifigs for less than 3 EUR is a steal!

Overall: 4.2/5

They say you gotta have an oil change for a chance to get this set. Then again, I got this set with a normal fill-up. Try asking your local Shell station, you might be lucky like me!

[Thego]

Great review of a great little set - thanks!

I really hope this promotion comes to the UK.

[melbs]

kamusta kapatid!

great review!

i haven't gotten a chance to get these, maybe at the end of the month, hehe

[Ferrik]

Excellent review of this Ferrari polybag. Yes I agree with you, three minifigures in one polypag is great value for this price.

There being so many Ferarri race-car polybags, this polybag will be excellent to complement the others. But for me, one disadvantage of this set is that you have to apply the stickers for the torsos.

[adik_sa_lego]

Great review of a great little set - thanks!

I really hope this promotion comes to the UK.

thanks! i think it would go to europe after this month with the italian teaser posters appearing

kamusta kapatid!

great review!

i haven't gotten a chance to get these, maybe at the end of the month, hehe

salamat! this goes until nov. 30 only so hurry hehe

Excellent review of this Ferrari polybag. Yes I agree with you, three minifigures in one polypag is great value for this price.

There being so many Ferarri race-car polybags, this polybag will be excellent to complement the others. But for me, one disadvantage of this set is that you have to apply the stickers for the torsos.

thanks! as with all Ferrari minifigs, it has always been stickers even for the bigger playsets. the good thing about stickers for torsos is that you can choose not to apply them and use the torsos as templates for custom minifigs instead ;)

[melbs]

^ i'm actually driving flat out when possible just to burn gas for these promo sets haha

[Ferrik]

thanks! i think it would go to europe after this month with the italian teaser posters appearing

salamat! this goes until nov. 30 only so hurry hehe

thanks! as with all Ferrari minifigs, it has always been stickers even for the bigger playsets. the good thing about stickers for torsos is that you can choose not to apply them and use the torsos as templates for custom minifigs instead ;)

Yeah, I guess that that's why there are stickers. I just thought printing might be better, but for people who want custom minifigures these stickers are great.

[adik_sa_lego]

^ i'm actually driving flat out when possible just to burn gas for these promo sets haha

haha! it doesn't "help" that there was a price rollback. you might overfill your tank with the minimum purchase lolz

[jonwil]

I believe the reason the Ferrari parts are stickers is because LEGO has a rule about not printing the names of real world companies and entities (as opposed to the made up companies in e.g. the Disney/Pixar universe) on bricks and that the rule means any real world companies and entities need to be stickers.

[adik_sa_lego]

I believe the reason the Ferrari parts are stickers is because LEGO has a rule about not printing the names of real world companies and entities (as opposed to the made up companies in e.g. the Disney/Pixar universe) on bricks and that the rule means any real world companies and entities need to be stickers.

makes sense from a corporate standpoint. minifigs with your company printed on it is a prime marketing tool!