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"The 40517 Vespa earns its BrickScore of 76 through unanimous owner and reviewer praise: at $9.99 it delivers genuinely clever building techniques and an endearing finished model that makes it one of the best value propositions in the Creator lineup."
Reviewers are uniformly enthusiastic about the 40517 Vespa, praising it as a charming, well-engineered small set that punches well above its $9.99 price point. Owners back this up emphatically: 212 ratings average 4.76 out of 5 across Amazon, Walmart, and the LEGO store, with 98% of LEGO.com buyers saying they would recommend it. The set's clever use of arch and roofing bricks to mimic the scooter's iconic curves earns particular admiration, and multiple reviewers compare it favorably to much larger, more expensive vehicle sets.
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"this is a very good set in my opinion no spoilers needed there just as it is i think it stands on its own just fine"
JANG's LEGO Reviews
"It's an interesting situation: I can't recall another time when two models of the same thing have been launched at once"
Brickset Reviews
"Sembra una vespa!"
The Brothers Brick"this is a very good set in my opinion no spoilers needed there just as it is i think it stands on its own just fine"
"It's an interesting situation: I can't recall another time when two models of the same thing have been launched at once"
"Sembra una vespa!"
Owners overwhelmingly love this set for its fun, quick build, charming design, and exceptional value at its price point, though some note stability concerns and occasional fragility.
Walmart4.8LEGO.com4.8Amazon4.6
