LEGO Icons Jaguar E-Type Premium Sports Car Building Kit for Adults 11381

Avoid this build

The worst build I have ever come across. I read the reviews of others struggling with the bonnet design and build. I originally thought that it was down to inexperience of building but now I completely see their point. What could’ve been solved very easily with the build and design of the bonnet means that when building it and even after you have finished, the slightest touch means the whole frame comes apart. The only way to solve this is by taking it apart piece by piece back to the when you first start assembling the front end. I am a confident and experienced LEGO user and this has been an awful experience of a build, so much so that I’m hesitating to buy again. The Jaguar car has now been left half assembled with the front end missing. I highly encourage all builders to stay away from this project

JoeLego15200111

With patience, a wonderful set

Ordered this before release. Built one bag a night over 10 evenings. I can see why some are saying it was a fiddly build, but by taking time. and supporting parts of the build when adding certain sections it helped to stabilise the car. The folding roof design is superb in how it works, and beginning the whole build with the construction of a toolbox was a nice touch. Finally, the additional features related to the story of 77 RW's 17 hour journey from Coventry to the Geneva Motor Show were a nice touch.

TheCrankyBuffalo

A real classic

I have just completed my build and it was very enjoyable. For me the weakest points are the bumpers, which are connected by a single point so they easily fall off. The folding roof is clever, sitting nice and flat when down , although it would have been nice if it connected to the top of the windscreen. Overall I’d give it a 9/10 for the finished product and the building experience and 8/10 for durability. It will be displayed with the roof down in a Perspex display box.

Funicat

Bob Berry would be proud

Absolutely wonderful lego model fits in with the rest of my lego Car sets and proud to have more British engineering representation. All the functions of this car are amazing and it really catches the curves of the E type. I was sceptical of the lights but the irl product looks much better than photos. Even better that it is 77RW Showing of the historical feat of Bob Berry’s mind blowing drive and his legacy.

Blackburn

Poor build quality despite beautiful design

This was a real let-down and one of the most frustrating kits to build (and ultimately enjoy post-build). I bought it the minute I saw it advertised as the E-Type is my favourite ever car, and so to see Lego tackle it (and the gorgeous lines that the designer managed to achieve), was insanely exciting. But the build quality, and the build experience itself, are really poor. The red bricks that are supposed to steady it during the build just snap off, and so on several occasions when fitting one piece, others fell off when trying to push them on. It's a really rickety and fragile build. The bonnet is the worst piece of the design as it's just held on by such a small pair of hinges that it's too delicate to push pieces on around it, and it falls off while building. Worse, it wobbles once built too - and I don't remember the E-Type being known for a bonnet which moves ten degrees in either direction. The boot also doesn't close properly once opened, you have to half slide it back into position. The other slightly disappointing element was the lack of Easter eggs in it - there's perhaps one nod (as far as I can remember) to its history in terms of a map next to the driving seat. Overall this was a really irritating and frustrating build and I didn't enjoy it. Sad thing is that it's also so poorly built that I can't really show people the smartness of some of the lines as it's too fragile. Massive disappointment.

WonkyDonky

E type

Build was good a bit delicate at times , added to the challenge and enjoyed the build. Got to the last pages , (the head lights)! What were you thinking brilliant model stumbled at the finish line disappointed.

Markysparky

A poorly designed kit

I like to think of myself as a seasoned Lego builder, having made numerous kits over the years. However, the Jaguar E Type build has taken frustration to a new level. I have given up on this build and have had to store it away for (maybe) another day! The problem is in the bonnet assembly design, it is simply not stable during construction. Just as one bit clicks into place, another half a dozen bricks decide to fall off. I have always loved building Lego sets as I find them therapeutic, but this set has completely the opposite effect. I can't help but think that design wise someone has "dropped the ball" on this one

homerjay

Disappointed

Very disappointed in this build, I own several large cars , inc Aston 007, Mustang, Porsche,Ferrari , this is my worst experience yet, fragile while building, marked body parts, stupid roof mechanism, It’s not put me off though and I look forward to my next build , the 1966 Batmobile.

MissVitalBacon

E type

Enjoyed making Jaguar E Type but the finished look of the bonnet is awful

Kevin