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"Scoring a BrickScore of 71.7, LEGO 40409 Hot Rod is a charming, nostalgia-driven GWP that delights collectors of the classic Model Team lineage, though its brevity as a build and non-exclusive minifigures keep it from being a must-have for everyone."
LEGO 40409 Hot Rod is a well-received Gift With Purchase promotional set that earns its appeal primarily through nostalgia, serving as a miniaturized homage to the classic 1995 Model Team 5541 Blue Fury and its 2004 reissue (10151). Expert reviewers agree the build is quick, clean, and charming, with a lovely blue/grey/red/black color scheme and two included minifigures. However, both critics temper enthusiasm by noting it's a very fast build (~10 minutes), relies on stickers to complete its look, and requires an €85 minimum purchase to obtain.
Where they split: The Brothers Brick was more enthusiastic, calling it a solid buy and highlighting the minifigures as excellent with detailed printing and accessories. Hoth Bricks was more guarded, pointing out that the minifigures are non-exclusive, flagging printing quality inconsistencies, and recommending a "wait" stance rather than an outright buy — questioning whether hitting the €85 spend threshold is worth it for the GWP alone.
"The tiny build is simple and straightforward, and shouldn't take more than 10 or so minutes to complete."
The Brothers Brick
"This small box of 142 pieces is a promotional product inspired by the vehicle marketed in 1995 under the reference Model Team 5541 Blue Fury then reissued in 2004 under the reference 10151 Hot Rod."
Hoth Bricks"The tiny build is simple and straightforward, and shouldn't take more than 10 or so minutes to complete."
"This small box of 142 pieces is a promotional product inspired by the vehicle marketed in 1995 under the reference Model Team 5541 Blue Fury then reissued in 2004 under the reference 10151 Hot Rod."
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