Welcome to our weekly spotlight on a retired LEGO set! This week, we’re diving into the world of the Icons theme with the revered Pickup Truck set, product number 10290. This set retired on January 3rd and 19th, 2024, marking the end of its availability. Join us as we explore the details and legacy of this beloved set that has captured the imagination of LEGO enthusiasts.
Cruising Through Bricks: A Closer Look at the LEGO Pickup Truck
The LEGO Pickup Truck set (10290) from the Icons theme is a nostalgic journey back to the 1950s, featuring a remarkable 4,124-piece count. This true-to-life model mirrors the vintage pickup truck’s rounded lines and comes packed with realistic features such as a stepside bed, opening doors and tailgate, and removable wooden side railings. In addition to the truck, the set includes various seasonal accessories like a wheelbarrow with flowers, wooden crates, vegetables, and festive items to celebrate different times of the year. Measuring over 5.5 inches in height, 13 inches in length, and 5.5 inches in width, this meticulously designed model is part of a series of collectible LEGO buildable models for adults who appreciate beautiful design. The truck set was first made available to fans on October 1, 2021, with a price tag of £114.99 / 129.99 € / $129.99 US / $169.99 CAD.
A Nostalgic Ride Through LEGO History
The Pickup Truck set from the Icons theme holds a significant place in LEGO history as a representation of a vintage farm vehicle. It stands out as a departure from the usual large-scale vehicle sets that are based on real vehicles, as it was designed from available parts, leading to a unique and aesthetically appealing design. Upon its release, the set received mixed reviews from fans, with some praising the enjoyable building experience and the working features such as the steering, doors, and lifting bonnet, while others expressed disappointment with the fragility of certain design features and inconsistencies in the shades of dark red pieces. Despite the mixed opinions, the set garnered attention among Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs), with some expressing a preference for more vehicles designed in a similar fashion.
Builders Buzz
The LEGO Pickup Truck (10290) has received a variety of reviews from enthusiasts. One reviewer, DoonsterBuildsLego, praised the set, commenting, “The build comes together nicely in 8 stages, the first being all the seasonal accessories. My advice would be to save bag one until last – I wish I had – otherwise you’ve a lot of small side builds floating around, and it would have been nicer, for me, to complete these as a finishing touch.” They also appreciated the working features such as the steering, doors, lifting bonnet, and tailgate. On the other hand, Armante expressed disappointment, highlighting issues with the fragility of the doors and concerns about color inconsistency in the dark red bricks and plates. Another contributor, lotographia, appreciated the unique design of the vehicle, stating, “the designer was able to take the exact opposite approach, and design a vehicle using available parts so that the design is lead by the shapes of LEGO pieces rather than the other way around.” They also acknowledged the issue with color variation but saw it as adding to the look of the vintage farm vehicle. Overall, the set has garnered mixed reactions, with some appreciation for its design and features while others have raised concerns about specific building techniques and color consistency.
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Pickup Truck Reviews
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In this week’s spotlight, we took a closer look at the retired LEGO set, Pickup Truck (Product Number: 10290) from the Icons theme. Make sure to check back in next week as we continue our weekly series featuring previously retired sets.
