How many pieces are in the London Bus?

London Bus contains 1,686 pieces.

What age is the London Bus recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 16+.

When was the London Bus released?

London Bus was released in 2017.

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Set #10258

London Bus

Name: London Bus
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 10258-1
Rating: 4.8 (4 reviews)

The London Bus is a charming tribute to a British icon.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for teens and adults who enjoy detailed vehicle models and iconic designs. ⏱ 6 hr build 🧩 1,686 pcs 🎂 Ages 16+

★★★★☆ 4.1 from 3 reviews

The LEGO London Bus is praised for its detailed recreation of the iconic vehicle and enjoyable building experience. However, some critics point out the repetitive nature of certain sections and the lack of play features.

MSRP

$139.99

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📝 Our Take

The London Bus is a charming tribute to a British icon. This set perfectly captures the classic design of the double-decker bus with its bright red color scheme, curved lines, and authentic details, making it a delightful display piece.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts and Anglophiles. The build offers a satisfying challenge with its intricate interior and exterior elements, resulting in a detailed model that's both fun to build and impressive to showcase.

Skip this if you prefer action-oriented sets or have limited display space. While visually appealing, it lacks play features and requires a dedicated spot on your shelf. Consider smaller vehicles from the Speed Champions series if you prefer a more compact build.

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🧱 Building Experience

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1,686

Pieces

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Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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18cm × 34cm × 13cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Intricate interior detailing including ticket bin and staircase
Use of curved slopes to capture the bus's shape
Working features like the opening hood and sliding driver's door
Removable roof for easy access to the upper deck

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

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The London Bus (10258-1) presents a solid investment opportunity, driven by its status as a retired Creator Expert set. Its iconic design, coupled with the enduring appeal of London imagery, ensures continued collector interest. The set's relatively high piece count and the presence of unique elements contribute to its potential for value appreciation. However, as with any LEGO investment, market fluctuations and overall economic conditions should be considered. While not a guaranteed home run, the London Bus offers a promising blend of nostalgia and collectibility.

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📖 About This Set

Celebrate iconic design with this charming double-decker London Bus, featuring a wealth of authentic details, including a bright-red color scheme, panoramic windshield, specially made standard-tread tires, destination sign, and an open rear boarding deck with a hand pole, ticket bin, fire extinguisher and a half-spiral staircase that leads to the upper sightseeing deck. Functions include an opening hood with engine, detailed driver’s cab with a sliding door, and a removable roof and upper deck for access to the detailed interior with worn look seating and additional authentic details, including a forgotten umbrella, newspaper, empty beverage can and discarded chewing gum. Reversible transit advertising posters are also provided as printed labels with a 1950s or present-day London promotion. This LEGO® Creator Expert model has been designed to provide a challenging and rewarding building experience with a touch of nostalgia and charm.

The London Bus comes with an array of brick-built features and details, including large windows, bright red curved bodywork, panoramic windshield, reversible transit advertising posters provided as printed labels, specially made standard-tread tires and a destination sign. It also has an opening hood with engine, detailed driver’s cab with sliding door, and a removable roof and upper deck for access to the detailed interior.
Interior details include worn look seating, open rear boarding deck with a hand pole, ticket bin, fire extinguisher and a half-spiral staircase that leads to the sightseeing deck. Additional authentic detailing includes a forgotten umbrella, newspaper, empty beverage can and discarded chewing gum elements.
Choose your favorite decade with the miniature, reversible transit advertising posters, featuring a 1950s or present day London promotion.
Remove the roof and upper deck for full access to the detailed interior.
Slide open the driver’s door to access the detailed cab with panoramic windscreen.
Lift the hood to access the engine.
Special elements include a new-for-August-2017 tire with standard tread, quarter bows and arches in red, and 1x1x1 A2/3 bricks with vertical studs.
This model includes more than 1,680 pieces.
This model is scaled for shelf display alongside other models in the LEGO® Creator Expert vehicle series.
Measures over 7” (18cm) high, 13” (34cm) long and 5” (13cm) wide.

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The London Bus stands out for its realistic design and iconic status compared to other LEGO vehicle models. While sets like the Volkswagen T1 Camper Van (10220-1) offer similar building experiences, the London Bus provides a unique British flair. It may be chosen over other vehicle sets for its cultural significance and display appeal.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 157 unique parts • 1,619 total pieces

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The set features a substantial number of tan slopes and red curved bricks, making it a great source for builders looking to create rounded vehicles or architectural details. The inclusion of several Light Bluish Gray plates with clips and handles also provides versatility for MOC projects.

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 8 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

The LEGO Creator London Bus (10258) receives generally neutral sentiment from LEGO YouTubers, with reviews focusing on unboxing, speed builds, and time-lapse construction. JANG's LEGO Reviews offers an independent, unscripted fan review, while other channels like BrickVault and Jeremy Herbert showcase the building process.

LEGO Creator London Bus 10258! | Unbox Build Time Lapse Review

BrickVault • 17.8K views Unboxing

LEGO London Bus Unboxing, Speed Build and Review - LEGO Creator Expert 10258

Jeremy Herbert • 16.1K views Unboxing

Unboxing Lego Creator London Bus 10258

Swedish Brick • 8.9K views Unboxing

Community Sentiment

Based on 8 YouTube reviews

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YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

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Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

6 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

Reviews often highlight the iconic design of the double-decker bus and the building experience. Baby Cookie - LEGO and Bricks notes the set's massive size, while Swedish Brick focuses on unboxing the set and showcasing its features.

Reddit Reviews

No Reddit reviews found

YouTube Reviews

6 videos

LEGO Creator London Bus 10258! | Unbox Build Time Lapse Review

BrickVault

17.8K views Unboxing

LEGO London Bus Unboxing, Speed Build and Review - LEGO Creator Expert 10258

Jeremy Herbert

16.1K views Unboxing

Unboxing Lego Creator London Bus 10258

Swedish Brick

8.9K views Unboxing

LEGO Creator 10258 ROUTEMASTER LONDON BUS

BrickTsar

4.2K views Review

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Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

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Inventory Statistics

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Unique Parts

1,547

Total Pieces

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