Vestas Wind Turbine

Name: LEGO Vestas Wind Turbine 10268
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 10268

68 · MIXED REVIEWSINVESTMENT GRADE: BB2018826 pcsHigh agreement · 92%

Expert reviews

4analyzed

Owner ratings

362

BrickScore

Mixed Reviews

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"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 68.0 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 68.0 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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LOVED (7)

01Massive, impressive physical scale that surprises most builders
02Spinning turbine driven by Power Functions motor with graceful, smooth operation
03LED lights integrated into the accompanying house, controlled by a single switch alongside the turbine

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CRITICIZED (7)

01Price of $199.99 for 826 pieces at $0.242 per piece is widely flagged as expensive for the brick count
02Bags are unnumbered, which extends build time and requires pre-sorting
03House is open-backed, which several owners noted as a finishing oversight

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Build Facts what critics report

⏱ Build time

Not explicitly stated

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

adults

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

displaypowerdesigncottagefunctionstowerimpressivelightsconstructiondetailedelementslimitedbrickspricetechnicwindturbinebasefunctionalfeaturespartsunderlargedifficultfeelshigh2008original

What reviewers are saying

"Way back in 2008 the LEGO Group and Danish energy group Vestas partnered up, which resulted in a special promotional LEGO set being created for Vestas. Set 4999 was based on the Vestas Wind Turbine, which back then was a…"

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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

Ecosystem

4999 (Vestas Wind Turbine - original 2008 set) — The 2018 version is visually almost identical to the original, with minor tweaks and improved build techniques. Key updates include new minifigures, plant-based plastic elements, and the same Power Functions implementation. The reviewer notes the design is clearly a 10-year-old set, and the build feels nostalgic in comparison to modern LEGO sets.

Classic 1980s LEGO sets (Fire Stations, Hospitals, Airports, Police Station, Airport) — The building techniques and cottage construction evoke the reviewer's childhood experiences building LEGOLAND-style sets from the 70s-80s, with similar color schemes and simplistic yet charming design philosophy.

4999 Vestas Wind Turbine — 10268 addresses the main weakness of 4999 (fragile mast mounting) through improved bracket and Technic brick system. Other improvements are refinements rather than redesigns: printed parts instead of stickers, updated branding and colors, new minifigures and dog design, updated flowers/stems, and minor parts color changes. Reviewer concludes the improvements are appropriate but not radical: 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' because 'there's nothing wrong with it and absolutely no point in making improvements just for the sake of it.' The mast mounting improvement 'was probably all that needed doing.'

21311 Voltron 83 — Both priced around £160/$200, but Voltron offers 2321 pieces vs Vestas's 826 pieces, making Voltron appear to offer significantly better value from a pure price-per-piece perspective. However, this comparison is flawed because it does not account for the large rare parts and Power Functions components in Vestas, which have higher material value.

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Key Pros

✓Impressive motorized display with functional rotor blades and cottage porch lights
✓Nostalgic, satisfying build experience with old-school construction techniques
✓Strong visual impact and presence as a display piece

Key Cons

✕Unnumbered parts bags make sorting challenging for builders with limited space
✕Thin baseplate causes structural instability under weight; bricks become loose with movement

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Key Pros

✓Impressive, large-scale model that commands attention in any display (65cm to head, approaching 1m with blade extended)
✓Significant improvement in mast mounting system using brackets and Technic bricks for superior stability (addressed main weakness of original 4999)
✓All parts now printed instead of stickered (major upgrade; unusual for LEGO to print company logos)

Key Cons

✕High price (£160/$200 for 826 pieces) makes it difficult to justify for casual buyers or those with limited budgets
✕Price-per-piece is poor compared to other Creator Expert sets like Voltron (2321 pieces for similar price)

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Male with Vestas Logo on Torso, Dark Blue Legs, Dark Blue Construction Helmet, Glasses

Male with Vestas Logo on Torso, Dark Blue Legs, Dark Blue Construction Helmet, Moustache

Female, White Halter Top with Green Apples and Lime Spots, Medium Azure Legs, Dark Brown Ponytail

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Sugar cane-based plastic elements (tree)
First retail LEGO set to feature sustainable plant-based plastic; part of LEGO's goal to produce fully sustainable products by 2030
Functional LED lights for cottage porch
Rare inclusion of official lights in a standard LEGO set; last seen in Light & Sound sets from the reviewer's childhood
Printed Vestas branding plates
Two printed plates on turbine nacelle featuring new Vestas logo
BURP pieces (Big Ugly Rock Pieces)
Prefabricated elements creating large land masses; noted as outdated construction method rarely used in modern sets
Technic pins and connectors
Used throughout turbine mast and rotor blade construction; tank upper and base pieces form mast structure
Power Functions motor and extension cables
Motorized system powers both rotor blade rotation and cottage lights; cables run through mast interior