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- July 9, 2020First Review
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Posted:July 9, 2020
DirkPV
Age:
35-44
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Expert LEGO builder
Overall:
3
/
5
Disappointing
" Set 42111 was going to be my return to medium-sized full function Technic sets. I passed on the GT3, Chiron and Sian because apart of a challenging build, I'm not sure where I would place them or what to do with these. I bought the 42093 Corvette last year but found it underwhelming; no suspension and an engine with little moving sticks?! So I had high hopes for 42111. Didn't happen though.
Yes, it offers most functionality I want, like suspension, steering and opening doors. But I was utterly disappointed with the overall build! Not only does this car lack a moving interior steering wheel or even proper dimensions - the wheel is too big, horizontal and doesn't line up correctly with the driver seat - the sturdiness of the model is far below what I am used from Lego (I started playing in the 80's). Various pieces are attached with one single stud (front grille, rear lights, rear bumper) and these fall apart fairly easily. For a model with 'play functions' this is unacceptable. At least the Mustang was designed to be pretty and it is, I own it too. Sure, this Dodge isn't pretty and doesn't look much like the real thing, but it's Technic. However, the roof of the Charger is wobbly and all the body panels can be twisted and turned. Doors don't open smoothly and can be pushed beyond 90 degrees. I could bash on for a while.
Why still 3 stars? I enjoyed the overall build. The chassis is sturdy and fully functional. I will use the Charger to modify it into a Roadrunner; I'm not into F&F. Lego will remain my favourite pass time. But I'd like to ask current Lego designers to spend some time with sets from the 80's and be amazed by the bomb-proofness of those builds. "
Yes, it offers most functionality I want, like suspension, steering and opening doors. But I was utterly disappointed with the overall build! Not only does this car lack a moving interior steering wheel or even proper dimensions - the wheel is too big, horizontal and doesn't line up correctly with the driver seat - the sturdiness of the model is far below what I am used from Lego (I started playing in the 80's). Various pieces are attached with one single stud (front grille, rear lights, rear bumper) and these fall apart fairly easily. For a model with 'play functions' this is unacceptable. At least the Mustang was designed to be pretty and it is, I own it too. Sure, this Dodge isn't pretty and doesn't look much like the real thing, but it's Technic. However, the roof of the Charger is wobbly and all the body panels can be twisted and turned. Doors don't open smoothly and can be pushed beyond 90 degrees. I could bash on for a while.
Why still 3 stars? I enjoyed the overall build. The chassis is sturdy and fully functional. I will use the Charger to modify it into a Roadrunner; I'm not into F&F. Lego will remain my favourite pass time. But I'd like to ask current Lego designers to spend some time with sets from the 80's and be amazed by the bomb-proofness of those builds. "
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: London
From:
United Kingdom
Age:
35-44
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Expert LEGO builder
Purchased For:
Self
Build Time:
04
hrs
Play Experience (Optional):
4
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
3
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Challenging
Very Easy
Very Challenging
I would recommend this to a friend!
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