- VW BEETLE
Yet another iconic car but more
affordable than others on this list.
It’s not as technical but this set
is aimed more towards fun than
anything else. Instead of simply
creating a basic Beetle, Lego
designed a model with some
added flair.
The set includes the iconic
bodywork in azure blue, as well as
a four-cylinder air-cooled engine.
In addition, it comes with roof
rails, beach towel, surfboard and
cooler box. These can be stored on
top of the car, or used for display
once it’s finished.
The set consists of 1 167 pieces
and retails for R1 499.
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4. MINI COOPER
This set perfectly illustrates the power of
demand. First introduced four years ago,
Lego has since discontinued it.
There are still a few boxed examples
available for purchase but they demand a
hefty premium. It has fewer pieces than
both the Beetle and F40 but costs more
than both.
For R4 228 you get the authentic green
and white colour scheme, tan interior,
veneer dash and a working steering
wheel. And let’s not forget about those
famous spotlights up front.
This set includes a few accessories
such as a blanket, picnic basket and
bottle of wine. Once again, these can be
stowed away, or used for an amusing
static display.
This Mini will likely only get more
expensive in the future, so get one as
soon as possible if you’re interested.
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- VW T1 CAMPER VAN
This is our favourite. From a value-for-
money perspective, the T1 Camper is
unbeatable. It consists of 1 332 pieces
and currently retails for just R1 699.
But it’s not just the number of blocks
per rand that’s intriguing. This set is
quite complicated, which means the
builder will get many hours of fun out of
the experience.
It is based on the 1962 split-window
Westfalia camper and includes the
iconic V-shaped split upfront, safari
windshield, pop-up roof and roof rack.
Not to mention the air-cooled flat-four
engine mounted in the rear.
The interior features a front bench,
folding rear bench, dinette table and
even a painting.
A magnificent amount of detail for a
reasonable amount of cash.
This particular set has been on sale
for a while, so it’s bound to go out of
production soon.
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- FERRARI F40
The price of a decent Lego Creator set seems to be closely related to the
prestige of the actual car.
The Ferrari F40 kit only has 1 158 pieces, while James Bond’s DB5 set has
1 295 pieces. Yet, the Ferrari costs more than twice as much. At R4 072, it’s
still cheaper than the real thing.
These are evidently aimed at enthusiasts, as the finished product has all of
the same components one would admire on the real thing. This particular
set includes the pop-up headlamps, moulded rims and even the famous
90-degree twin turbo V8 engine.
The interior is just as impressive, featuring a steering wheel with the
Ferrari logo, two bucket seats and the cabled door handles.
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