Box/Instructions

The instructions were clear, there were no mistakes. Note that the box is rather large.

Parts

Lots of great parts. Plenty of dark and light blue bricks of all colors. The wheels are also nice, and rather hard to find in that color.

Minifigures

None

The build

The build wasn't repetitive or boring. You start with a technic frame, then go on to build up from there. The majority of this build is with bricks and the beetle has no technic mechanisms such as steering or motorization.

The completed model

A great display piece. The doors, trunk, hood,and glove compartment can open. There is a fully detailed engine in the back. The pedals can move up and down along with some of the various levers. I find it strange that the steering wheel only moves up and down; it does not rotate.

Overall opinion

A great set if you like cars. Nowadays it does sell for quite a lot ($700 USD), so I recommend that you wait for the right opportunity if you are going to buy it.

As a huge Volkswagen van and modifying them in real life, I'm ecstatic to have this set. My wife bought this for me for Christmas in 2010 (had to propose after that!). This is a great set with great detail, considering it's made out of Lego bricks. Sure there could always be more ways to improve the set, but considering Volkswagen actually licensed it, someone in Germany had to think it looked great!

If you love Volkswagen and Lego, then you have to have this set in your collection. The Charlotte model with it's two tone blue is an eye catcher in real life. Some people complain that this is considerably larger than the newer 10220-1 T1 Camper Van, but then again, scale isn't correct with all sets like the Eiffel Tower and Tower Bridge sets.

If you can find this for a decent price, you really should pick it up. My wife got it in it's final days on sale on the Lego site.

At the moment we saw this set, we knew we had to buy it.

It was a dream putting it together. This is one of those sets that gives you value for money in build time alone. Even during the build you'll notice the smart details the design team put into this car. The glovebox alone put a big smile on my face. The finished product is a great (and by all means big) eyecather.

Critisism: as mentioned by others, it would have been even nicer if some functionality had been built in too. Real steering wheels would have been a nice touch, and a smoother ride would have been appreciated. Also: the big flat slap on top of the roof is a small put down on the otherwise smartly executed excercise of approaching the original shape while taking into account the impossibilities of the Lego system and standard lego bricks.

As it is, this is a set that allways attracts attention and praise from everybody who enters our living room. I love it.

Jest to chyba najlepszy zestaw z serii Exclusive! Duza ilosc klocków (1626), piekny wyglad, otwierane drzwi, ruchome oparcia foteli, oraz otwierany bagaznik i klapa od silnika to najwieksze zalety tego niesamowitego zestawu.

Moim zdaniem cena za ten zestaw jest w sam raz. Jedyna drobna wada jest brak modelu alternatywnego, jednak kilka godzin skladania pojazdu rekompensuje ta wade. Instrukcje budowy sa czytelne, latwo mozna zbudowac ten samochód. Bardzo polecam!

Well done LEGO congratulations on a superb model
I've just finished building this set over the last few nights. WOW! what a masterpiece!
This is a great replica of the beetle with a big emphasis on the little details like the seats the contols and the bonnet.
This model is strong and very swooshable.
The comment about the fixed axles is valid but I believe it's not necessary.It's a minor flaw overall.
I wasn't keen on the colour scheme when I saw it on the internet, but seeing it in the flesh enhances the appeal even more.