LEGO celebrates the iconic German bug with the LEGO Creator Volkswagen Beetle. In just less than a month following the unveiling of the mammoth LEGO Creator Big Ben, now comes another offering that will surely make a great addition to any LEGO automobile enthusiasts. Coming in with a gorgeous dark azure blue color motif and exquisitely curved lines, it’s a head turner wherever it goes. It contains 1,167 pieces and retails at $99.99, with VIP members treated for an early access beginning July 14 through shop.LEGO.com and will be available in stores on August 1. Take a look at 10252’s official images* below, following LEGO’s official press release.
10252 Volkswagen Beetle
Ages 16+; 1,167 pieces
US $99.99 – CA $129.99 – DE 89.99€ – UK £69.99 – DK 799.00 DKK*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.
Head for the beach with the VW Beetle!
Celebrate the iconic VW Beetle with this awesome LEGO® Creator Expert reproduction. This detailed model comprises a number of special features and elements that help recreate the distinctive Beetle characteristics, including an azure-blue color scheme, curved fenders, flat windshield, VW logo, and an authentic 4-cylinder air-cooled engine and fuel tank. The accessible interior features beige-colored, forward-tilting seats, dashboard and steering wheel, and the roof-mounted surfboard and a cooler box can be removed. This model has been designed to provide a challenging and rewarding building experience with a touch of nostalgia.
• 1960s VW Beetle with surfer theme features an array of brick-built details including an azure-blue color scheme, curved fenders, white rims with distinctive hubcaps, round headlights, wing-mounted turn signals and opening hood, trunk and doors.
• Use the included stickers to choose 1 of 4 license plates.
• Remove the cooler box and surfboard from the roof rails.
• Tilt the rear seat forward to access the storage space with fabric beach towel.
• Lift the hood to access the spare tire and fuel tank.
• Open the trunk to reveal the authentic, 4-cylinder air-cooled engine.
• Open the doors or remove the roof section to access the detailed beige-colored interior with dashboard, steering wheel and tiltable front and back seats.
• Special elements include a round tile with printed VW logo, arched fender elements and an updated windshield design.
• VW Beetle including surfboard and cooler measures over 11” (15cm) high, 10” (29cm) long and 4” (12cm) wide.
*Images courtesy of Brickset