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"A visually commanding, motorized set with genuine wow factor on display but a price-per-piece of $0.242 that critics and owners alike struggle to fully endorse. The BrickScore of 63.4 and Mixed Reviews tier accurately capture a set that delivers on presence and novelty while asking a lot from the buyer's wallet."
The Creator Expert Vestas Wind Turbine earns a BrickScore of 63.4 and a Mixed Reviews tier, reflecting a set that impresses visually and mechanically but draws consistent criticism for its price. Owners across 362 ratings give it 4.73/5, but the LEGO.com value-for-money signal is a notably low 3.45/5, and the 84% would-recommend rate is well below typical Creator Expert performance. The set includes Power Functions motor and LED lights, an all-printed parts selection with no stickers, and a massive physical presence, yet nearly every reviewer flags the $199.99 price as difficult to justify against the 826-piece count at $0.242 per piece.
Where they split: The core tension is not between reviewers but between visual and mechanical impressiveness on one hand and the price-per-piece ratio on the other. The 4.73/5 owner average suggests most buyers who purchased it are satisfied, but the below-average would-recommend rate of 84% and the 3.45/5 value-for-money signal reveal a meaningful population of buyers with reservations.
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"When we reported on the release of 4999 Vestas Wind Turbine back in 2008 it caused a lot of excitement but also disappointment when it became apparent that it was to be made available to Vestas employees only."
Brickset Reviews
"Enter 10268 Vestas Wind Turbine, a set that sticks out from the crowd in every sense."
The Brothers Brick"When we reported on the release of 4999 Vestas Wind Turbine back in 2008 it caused a lot of excitement but also disappointment when it became apparent that it was to be made available to Vestas employees only."
"Enter 10268 Vestas Wind Turbine, a set that sticks out from the crowd in every sense."
Owners love the Vestas Wind Turbine's impressive size, motorized build, and stunning display appeal, but are split on value given the moderate piece count and price point, with significant frustration around unnumbered bags and some structural/mechanical concerns.
Amazon4.8
LEGO.com4.3
