Today we are quickly interested in the LEGO set 10295 Porsche 911, a box of 1458 pieces sold for € 139.99 that LEGO unveiled to us a few days ago by presenting it as a product resulting from a close collaboration with the German car manufacturer. This set allows you to assemble two versions of the Porsche 911, the Turbo version or the Targa convertible. It is indeed the possibility of choosing between the two models, the contents of this box not allowing to assemble the two vehicles at the same time.

Taking a step back on the various vehicles offered by LEGO in the defunct Creator Expert range in recent years, it should be admitted that some of them were more successful than others. If the Mustang of the set 10265 Ford Mustang marketed since 2019 is generally considered successful, it is much less obvious for the Aston Martin of the set 10262 James Bond Aston Martin DB5 (2018) which had a little trouble with the curves of the reference vehicle or for the Fiat 500 from the set 10271 Fiat 500 (2020) which struggles to reproduce the iconic vehicle of the Italian firm.

There is no suspense here, although not everything is perfect, this 911cm long and 35.5cm wide Porsche 16 does a lot better than the Aston Martin and the Fiat 500 aesthetically. Purists will inevitably have comments on certain details or proportions and we could for example discuss the windshield a little too flat, the front cover not sufficiently domed, the rear window of the Targa made up of several elements that produce a rough effect, Headlights as big as the rims, axles of different colors for the wheels or somewhat coarse widenings of the rear fenders of the 911 Turbo.

However, many will be satisfied with what LEGO offers and I think some will even invest in two copies of the set to be able to align the two versions on their shelves. It is up to each to see at what level he sets the bar of his demands, his indulgence and his tolerance.

The assembly of the product is divided into two parts: the assembly of the "common trunk" which will serve as a basis for the two models followed by the addition of the mechanical and aesthetic elements which make it possible to differentiate the two vehicles. Good news, this Porsche 911 is equipped with functional steering.

However, we should not have to be overly pleased with the presence of this type of functionality which seems to fall under the union minimum on a high-end construction toy, but when we note that even recent models from the Technic range do not benefit no such function, we can be happy to have it here.

No one will play with this Porsche 911, but the assembly of this feature is a very entertaining addition to the sidelines of the stacking of white bricks and the presence of a steering will allow the wheels to steer at the ideal angle when driving. exposure of the model.

Do not rely too much on the instruction booklet to teach you more about the Porsche 911, just a few introductory pages to the glory of the model and designer Mike Psiaki and a few rare facts without interest over the pages. There was undoubtedly material to document this exhibition model a little better to please purists of the brand and automobile enthusiasts, especially on the occasion of a set which is clearly intended for an adult audience.

There are no stickers in this box, all the elements of the dashboard, the various license plates as well as the markings used to identify the two vehicles are pad printed. As often, there are some variations in color between the different parts that make up the body of the Porsche 911 and if we add the shadow on the edges of each part which reinforces the "brick wall" effect, we say that LEGO Perhaps this 911 should have chosen another color. Two of the side windows are also pad printed with a curved pattern and the white used does not really match that of the body.

Some useful explanations on the possibility of building a Porsche 911 Turbo or a Targa version: As indicated above, the inventory of this box divided into 10 bags only allows you to assemble one of the two models and you will have to make your choice before reaching the 8th bag, which is common to both models, but which uses the parts it contains differently. The bags 9 and 10 are in turn used for one or the other of the models.

The two versions use rear axles of different lengths, and the designer has provided a clip on the common trunk on which the axle corresponding to the chosen model is inserted. It will also be necessary to change the rims and add or remove some parts of the engine depending on the version.

During a first assembly, everything rolls. The floor based on Technic elements, the very successful upholstery with front seats that tilt to allow access to the rear bench, the interior trim Dark orange et nougat with its somewhat minimalist dashboard, the massive but well-designed doors, the mechanical elements and part of the bodywork are assembled and then all you have to do is decide on the Turbo or Targa version and follow the instructions given in the booklet. 'instructions.

Switching from one model to the other after the fact is more complicated. I did it for this test and I had to disassemble from memory some elements of the Targa version to return to the common core assembled with the first seven bags of the product, collect the obtained parts and start assembling the attributes distinctive features of the Turbo version.

Converting one way or the other isn't documented, so it's a bit laborious and I bet a lot of buyers will be a little overwhelmed by the process and will just show off their top pick. So we can't really talk about a 2-in-1 product, it is rather a set that leaves you more simply the choice of the model and the possibility of converting it perhaps one day in the other. proposed version.

Aside from the usual flaws that you would almost get used to, such as color variations or striped transparent parts, there is a slightly more annoying problem here: on the 911 Turbo version, the rear of the white roof rests on a series of black studs and these are visible by transparency. The effect is not too disturbing in the photo above but it is more or less present depending on the angle and the lighting.

While it is possible to contact customer service for replacement clear parts, this is much less obvious for parts with thinner areas that let in light. I will not be led to believe that this detail has not been noticed by at least one person in charge of the validation of the product at LEGO and I deduce that this defect was not considered sufficiently important to justify a modification of the product. support placed under the rear of the roof.

In my opinion, the world's leading manufacturer of toys must absolutely concentrate on all these little details which spoil the fun a little instead of being scattered in various and varied experiments which only aim to flirt with adult customers. Packaging and marketing aren't everything when it comes to building customer loyalty. If the product itself does not live up to the promises made, the customer disappointed with those disappointing finishing details may not come back.

In short, I still conclude that LEGO offers us here a "collectible Porsche 911 model"acceptable which offers an entertaining assembly experience and which can be enthroned alongside the Ford Mustang without having to blush.

As usual, many LEGO fans will forgive the aesthetic approximations and the inevitable compromises associated with the limitations of the concept, they have already done so without balking for products much less successful than this one. The biggest defect of the product remains in my opinion the windshield much too flat to convince and this detail spoils all the efforts made to try to restore the curves of the vehicle.

The set will go on sale on the official online store at the public price of € 139.99 from next February 16 for a VIP preview that will allow those in a hurry to be offered a ticket for a thematic goodies pack.

Note: The set presented here, provided by LEGO, is as usual involved. Deadline fixed at 28th February 2021 next at 23pm. "The" I try, I participate "are automatically deleted, make an effort.

Update : The winner was drawn and was notified by email, his nickname is indicated below. Without a response from him to my request for contact details within 5 days, a new winner will be drawn.

Amazon has updated the description of the book LEGO Star Wars Yoda's Galaxy Atlas whose publication is announced for April 13, 2021 and we thus discover in close-up the exclusive minifigure of Yoda which will accompany the book of 88 pages.

The design of this Yoda minifigure is not a surprise, the cover illustration had sold the wick when the first visuals were put online. The character with the new torso will be delivered with a backpack, a camera, a staff and a map of the Outer Rim for the moment exclusive to this book.

You have to pay a little less than 15 € to pre-order this book whose English content will probably not revolutionize the genre but the minifig seems to me rather successful. It's up to you.

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The Percassi company, which manages the LEGO Certified Stores established in France, Italy and Spain, continues to develop its network in France and is currently recruiting staff for two new stores which will soon open their doors in Grenoble and Nantes.

Thanks to the ads posted online to find the future managers of these stores, we learn that the LEGO Certified Store de Grenoble will be installed in the aisles of Grand Place shopping center and that the one in Nantes will be installed within the Nantes Atlantis shopping center.

Please note, as LEGO indicates, these shops set up by the Percassi company are not spaces directly managed by the brand: "... These LEGO® stores are owned and operated by approved independent third parties. Offers, promotions, prices and inventory may vary. Also, the LEGO VIP loyalty program will not be available. Returns of products ordered from the LEGO.com online store will be refused. For more information, please contact these stores directly ..."

(Thanks to BabSick for the alert)

If you have a little imagination and talent and you like Space with a capital E, the current contest launched on the LEGO Ideas platform may be for you: You are offered to create a small set (GWP for Gift With Purchase) which will be offered (one day) by LEGO on its official store.

The theme is defined, you have to imagine a product on the theme of Space. The technical constraints are also defined, the inventory of this creation must consist of a minimum of 150 items and must not exceed 250 items.

The endowment of this competition is interesting, it will allow you to be offered the sets shown on the visual below as well as ten copies of the promotional product created after your participation. You have until March 8, 2021 to submit your creation and a panel of judges will deliberate before March 12 to select 15 entries which will then be put to the public vote. The winner will be announced on March 26, 2021 and the official product will then enter the development phase to end up being offered on condition of purchase on the official online store.

The latest rumors to date around the reference 10283 mention a hypothetical space shuttle in version 18+ which would be marketed this year, this small box could for example accompany the launch of this set even if the deadline seems a little short for the promotional product be ready on time.

If you are interested in this competition, read carefully the rules and the conditions of participation which are at this address.

An official limited-edition LEGO minifig is never refused, and LEGO is currently offering the possibility of obtaining one in the colors of UNITY, the content creation platform with which the manufacturer has recently partnered. To obtain it, you will have to participate in the competition "Build Your Own Micro Game"launched on the LEGO Ideas platform.

How to participate ? It's very simple: You download the tool that allows you to create LEGO micro-games at this address and you imagine a little game. If you do not aim for the victory of the competition, that's good, many participants are already broken in and it will be difficult to deprive them of the first places in the ranking of this competition.

If you plan to rub shoulders with the best, know that the resources to master the creation tool abound and that UNITY even offers a dedicated learning space with many tutorials. As a bonus, an introductory session to the concept is planned online on Saturday February 13, 2021.

You will therefore need to create and submit your mini-game on the UNITY Play platform and then send the link to your creation by filling in your participation form on the LEGO Ideas platform, all before March 15th. A panel of judges will decide between the participants and the winners will be announced on April 8, 2021. The endowment which will reward the best creators is quite substantial but all the participants will be rewarded for their efforts with the new and undoubtedly exclusive torso minifigure for eternity offered.

All the details relating to this competition can be found at this address on the LEGO Ideas platform. Read the rules and the terms of participation carefully before you start.