Today, our friends over at LEGO released pictures and details on a new LEGO Store Exclusive Expert-Level Creator build: the Classic 1960’s Volkswagen Beetle. Featuring a lot of cool features like a LEGO surfboard, and boasting an over 1,000 piece build, this is a must have set for any car collector or avid LEGO fan. Let’s take a closer look.

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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 5” (15cm) high, 10” (29cm) long and 4” (12cm) wide.

Available for sale directly through LEGO® beginning August 1, 2016.

Since my mom grew up driving a VW Beetle, I might try and get this set and build it for her to display. I am sure it will bring some great memories back for her.

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By Travis Denman

Living in the NYC area, Travis has grown up loving a multitude of things, from Disney to Broadway to the fine arts... and beyond. You can find him rambling on from time to time on PopVinyls.com, DisKingdom, and VinylmationKingdom.com as Feature Editor. He also runs the Vinylmation Kingdom Custom Swaps and is the Press Reporter for such events like the NY Toy Fair and New York Comic Con. Additionally, he is also an amateur puppeteer, avid movie goer, and carries his camera around wherever he goes.

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