I got an email from Shop@Home earlier today asking to correct a mistake they had in their press release. The actual US price for 10220 Volkswagen T1 Camper Van is $119.99, NOT $99.99 as previously reported. The pricing error is for the US price only; all other market prices are unchanged.
The Bad News: The price just went up by $20 bucks.
The Good News: It’s the same great model.
I admit, the price is a little harder to swallow but if I had to choose this or picking up the fourth Falcon, I’d easily pick the Camper Van. Besides, what else am I gonna surprise my wife with this Christmas?
LEGO Shop@Home sent out assets and an official press release for their upcoming exclusive, 10220 Volkswagen T1 Camper Van. It looks like a great companion set to their 10187 Volkswagen Beetle set from a few years back, even if they’re not the same scale. Priced at $99.99, the T1 has 1,322 pieces and will be available for sale beginning of October 2011. Oh, how I wish it was available this Tuesday. Full press release below after more pictures and their making-of video.
10220 Volkswagen T1 Camper Van
Ages 16+. 1,322 pieces.
US $99.99 CA $129.99 DE 99.99 € UK 79.99 £ DK 799 DKK
This authentic camper van is a replica of the classic Volkswagen Camper Van from 1962. Every iconic feature is here! On the outside, the terrific detailing includes ‘V’ shape three-way color split at the front, rounded roof and window frames, opening ‘splittie’ safari windshield, opening doors, iconic pop-up roof with textile curtain surround, roof rack, rear side air intake vents and lots more! The detailing is equally impressive on the inside, from the authentic VW air-cooled flat four cylinder boxer engine, front cabin bench seat, gear stick, angled dashboard and iconic spherical speedometer, to custom LEGO® features like folding rear bench seat, folding dinette table, closet with mirror and even a painting!
• Features 11 windows, authentic plaid-print textile curtains and wing mirror!
• Rear door opens to reveal detailed engine!
• Interior also features rear bench seat that transforms into a bed, ‘Make LEGO Models, Not War’ T-shirt and rear shelf with plant!
• Measures 11.8″ (30cm) long and 5.5″ (14cm) high!
Available for sale directly through LEGO® beginning
October 2011 via shop.LEGO.com, LEGO® Stores or via phone:
US Contact Center 1-800-453-4652
CA (English) Contact Center 1-800-453-4652
CA (French) Contact Center 1-877-518-5346
European Contact Center 00-800-5346-1111
LEGO updated their Shop@Home site by adding a page 10221 Super Star Destroyer. It’s marked as “Coming Soon on null” which is obviously a database error. The real on-sale date is scheduled for September 1 but if history shows a pattern, it may show up a few days earlier than that.
Announced today I can only assume at Brickfair is the next installment of LEGO’s holiday themed …. theme, 10222 Winter Village Post Office. Weighing in at 820 pieces, it’s priced at $59.99 USD which is comparable to the series’ previous offerings. Set goes on sale beginning of October 2011. More pictures below, followed by their video and then the official press release.
10222 Winter Village Post Office
Ages 12+. 820 pieces.
US $59.99 CA $79.99 DE 59.99 € UK 49.99 £
Continuing the winter scene series, the Winter Village Post Office is the perfect snow-covered setting. In the cozy post office, the worker is hard at work sorting all the mail into containers and sacks, while upstairs, there’s just time for the postman to take a break before setting off in the traditional post car with all the letters and gifts. From the pavilion outside, musicians fill the air with music, while children take in the wintry atmosphere by the park bench before throwing snowballs at each other – the musicians had better get ready to duck!
• Includes 7 minifigures: female post office worker, male postman, female, 2 kids and 2 musicians and a dog!
• Post office features dark-green split roof with snow, fireplace, light brick, table, coffee mug, and lamppost and mailboxes outside!
• Also features evergreen tree and assorted minifigure accessories
Available for sale directly through LEGO® beginning
October 2011 via shop.LEGO.com, LEGO® Stores or via phone:
US Contact Center 1-800-453-4652
CA (English) Contact Center 1-800-453-4652
CA (French) Contact Center 1-877-518-5346
European Contact Center 00-800-5346-1111
Free Shipping: Order $75 dollars or more before tax and shipping and you can get free shipping on your order. Offer is good through 11:59pm EST July 15th, 2011. Check out the full details.
Free Kingdoms Polybag set: If you manage to hit the $75 threshold for free shipping, you’ll also score a free Kingdoms polybag set (#30062). Item is automatically added to cart upon checkout.
10% off coupon: I received the latest Shop@Home catalog in the mail today and on the back of the catalog was a 10% off coupon good at LEGO Brand Retail stores. 10% isn’t much, better than nothing, and it’s good to see coupons like this for the stores.
Disappointed by the lack of chrome gold elements in the Pirates of the Caribbean sets even though it’s right there on the box? Yeah, me too. But apparently LEGO is doing something about it. According to a fellow LUG member, if you contact customer service and express your disappointment by their bait and switch tactic, they will send you the proper replacement parts. And in the age of the internet, the golden rule is “pics or it didn’t happen”. So here you go:
Here’s hoping that further productions of the sets will have the updated elements.
LEGO Shop@Home has a free shipping offer from May 16th (yesterday) through May 31st with a purchase of $75 or more. No code necessary. No checkbox to check. I really hope that for those of you who pre-ordered the Cars sets scored the free shipping (assuming that you ordered at least $75 worth of sets AND it shipped out yesterday and not any earlier).
Also, if you’re a VIP member and order something LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean between May 16 and May 31, you’ll also get a free LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean poster with your purchase. No purchase minimum, no code, no checkbox. The only caveat is that you must be logged into your VIP account when you place your order.
And lastly, you can preorder the final three ho-hum Harry Potter sets. Scheduled to ship by June 1, the final three sets are:
I guess since December’s already started, Shop@Home UK is looking to move their stock of advent calendars. Both the LEGO City and LEGO Kingdoms are marked down to £12.49. The Kingdoms one is marked “Call to check product availability” so stock is near depleted on that one.
Try as I might, I can’t bring myself to justify this set. It is neither aesthetically pleasing, nor visually interesting in any way. The economics of the set just plain stinks as well. 676 pieces for a Benjamin? Pass. But hey, I understand there are some of you who are looking forward to this set. To each their own I guess.
