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LEGO Volkswagen T2 Camper Van Press-Release

by Thita (admin) on July 13, 2021

in LEGO Exclusives

Today, the LEGO Group has added yet another cult vehicle to its portfolio of cars, with the reveal of the latest version of the ubiquitous LEGO Volkswagen T2 Camper Van, complete with pop-top roof with tent and ready for summer road trip adventures.

The new #10279 LEGO Volkswagen T2 Camper Van is based on its namesake of the late 1960s and 1970s and succeeds the much-loved #10220 LEGO Creator Expert Volkswagen T1 Camper Van from 2011, adding many new features in the process. The new set is larger than before and distinguished by a new paint color, a sliding door, as well as the trademark T2 wraparound bay window front windscreen and a new yet instantly recognizable ‘face’. The overall size is 15cm / 6 inches high, 14cm / 5.5 inches wide, and 35cm / 13.5 inches long. And the total piece-count is 2,207.

Under the hood, the set also features working steering. The LEGO Volkswagen T2 Camper Van’s detailed camping interior is also fully equipped for the open road, with opening cabinets, fridge, sink, and a gas stove with a teapot. Days at the beach are suitably catered for, as the set comes with a set of folding chairs and of course, a surfboard, while a folding rear bench seat provides a comfortable place to stay under starry skies.

Volkswagen Campers are of course synonymous with customization, and the LEGO Volkswagen T2 Camper Van set is fully prepared for personalization, with a sticker set including retro decals and a choice of German or US number plates.

LEGO Designer Sven Franic commented: “The Volkswagen Camper is a rare breed of vehicle that commands affection like few others, and we know the LEGO version will bring a lot of fun to people who’ve been lucky enough to have or go camping in one, or always wanted one. Though the Volkswagen Camper is no stranger to our LEGO cars collection, this latest iteration brings even more delights for LEGO builders. The meticulously kitted out interior is sure to charm seasoned campers and adventurers alike, while the eye-catching exterior with pop-up roof is a feat of engineering just like the original.”

The #10279 LEGO Volkswagen T2 Camper Van goes on sale on 1st August 2021 from LEGO stores and the Online LEGO Shop. Prices are as follows: 159.99 EUR / 179.99 USD / 149.99 GBP / 269.99 AUD / 249.99 CAD. For more information on the set, visit the LEGO Creator Expert section of the Online LEGO Shop.

What do you think? How do you like the new LEGO VW T2 Camper Van? Do you have the original T1 Camper? Which do you prefer? Feel free to share your thoughts and discuss in the comment section below!

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Creativity with the LEGO Everyone is Awesome Set

by Thita (admin) on July 12, 2021

in Featured LEGO Creations

The recently released #40516 LEGO Everyone is Awesome set has been received with so much enthusiasm and positivity. This small set with the colors of the rainbow was released just in time to celebrate Pride Month (June), and it is also delighting monochrome minifig collectors, LEGO photographers, and customizers.

Presented in a spectrum of colors, this buildable 346-pierce display includes 11 monochrome minifigures against a rainbow backdrop. Each minifigure features its own color scheme with matching hairpiece, showcasing the diversity we see in the world around us.

The designer of the set, Matthew Ashton is quoted in the building instructions as follows: “I wanted to create a model that is a symbol of inclusivity, that celebrates everyone, no matter how they identify or who they love. Everyone is unique, and with a little more love, acceptance and understanding in the world, we can all feel free to be our true AWESOME selves! This model is to show that we care, and that we truly believe ‘Everyone is awesome’! We hope you’ll build this model and display it with pride. It’s a celebration of love – a celebration of you!”

As this is an easy set to build, all the pieces and minifig parts come in six unnumbered bags. Once you assemble the simple 16×22-stud base with white plates, you build up the rainbow-colored stage and background with eleven different colored plates, bricks, and tiles. The colors are black, brown, red, orange, yellow, bright-green, blue, dark-purple, bright-light-blue, white, and dark-pink. The eleven minifigs also come in the same colors.

Once you build the set in the suggested way, there is time for some fun! You can have the minifigs in different poses, you can mix up the colors of both the rainbow and the minifigs in different ways, and of course, you can also use other minifigs and props for the display. You can find hundreds of these modified Everyone is Awesome displays on LEGO forums, picture sharing sites, and social media, but I thought to show you just a few that I liked. You can click on the images to go to the creators’ page, and you can find even more at #rainbowbuildchallenge.

Everyone is Awesome by trickybricks

Everyone is Awesome (Biker Version) by legosmai

Everyone is Batman by Marc Yarbrough

Everyone is Roarsome by let_them_fly_lego

Everyone is Awesome by antz-stagram

Every Heart is Awesome by kristelwhitaker

Everyone is Awesome (Brick Separator Version) by ranga_bricks

Everyone is Awesome (Fabuland Edition) by brightonbricks

Everyone is Awesome (Clickits Edition) by crankybricks

What do you think? How do you like the Everyone is Awesome set? Do you have it already? Have you customized it? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below! And if you don’t have the set yet, you can pick it up at the Online LEGO Shop.

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