LEGO Corvette Review

Here's my review of the LEGO 10321 C1 Corvette! An almost perfect LEGO set if not for some design afterthoughts and a price that objectively speaking, is the highest out of all the cars at this scale.
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[@TiagoCatarino]

*LEGO sets in this video:* Corvette ❯ bit.ly/3PP2nVr Porsche ❯ bit.ly/3tvHXtb Delorean ❯ bit.ly/3PPWU0x Land Rover ❯ bit.ly/3QbMHNl Ghostbusters Ecto-1 ❯ bit.ly/3PWg6tk Camaro ❯ bit.ly/3PVEATC Galaxy Explorer ❯ bit.ly/3rXkDUq Peter Pan London Display ❯ bit.ly/3rNi47y

[@heathermichaelson6957]

I would've been fine with the price/ price per piece if they had done the light grey in chrome like it should've been. Honestly as a huge Corvette enthusiast since I was born (born into it), I'll probably get it, but if there had been chrome it would've been a day one purchase for sure!

[@magharibo]

Where you literally born in a corvette on the way to the hospital?

[@axelschweis4793]

​@@magharibo Being born in a vehicle. One of the most common types of birth in Disney Channel series.

[@titanic_monarch796]

I'm surprised they didn't at least go with drum lacquered silver for this, since they tend to do that for this kind of set...very odd.

[@M0torsagmannen]

@@titanic_monarch796 yeah that would have been the obvious choice considering the lack of proper chrome these days

[@titanic_monarch796]

@@M0torsagmannen They usually use it for these sets (at least the ones I have) so it's pretty unusual that they haven't here. Maybe they ran out of recolour budget? I can't really tell the reason.

[@RexJustBuilds]

It looks cool :] my favourite part of the car is the body of the corvette

[@Phoenix-Saika]

So your favorite part of the car is... the outside of the car? Isn't that always the case, or do you usually prefer the engine?

[@Didyus]

Nice review Tiago! Your reviews are so useful and probably the most reliable reviews that currently exist on this platform.

[@willemvangils2471]

Together with Sariel!

[@RagenRibbonz]

Dang…I dunno. Definitely major lost opportunity by using grey instead of metallic trim, and weird that they couldn’t print a new sticker for the rims. But it really hurts to see that they couldn’t recreate the actual lines of the car-the boxy, flat front end is a little jarring. Same with that major break going into the back end. With a car that is defined by those subtle arches, it makes me wonder if they should have attempted this one at all. I agree it looks cool, but it doesn’t seem to look like a corvette… Am I being too picky? Great review!

[@paulvansommeren]

Exactly, the curviness of the original car is just too hard to recreate in Lego, only because of the white side element it's recognizable as the Corvette

[@Jefe86]

Unfortunately agree. They should have gone with a higher piece count to increase the pieces being used to recreate that iconic front end. Even if it meant a (reasonably) higher price point.

[@RagenRibbonz]

Doesn’t the square front end look more like a ‘57-58 Thunderbird after you refresh? Argh. Just feels even more wrong after looking back. Not that I’m some muscle car aficionado, but I’m definitely at least a fan, and every line is what distinguishes any one model/year from another…so maybe I’m more than most? But yeah, think this one hit wrong on a gut level. Currently building two $200+ Lego sets, so…just saying that only to show I’m not trying to hate here! Lol. Just…argh. Ouch.

[@asherponna5476]

Yeah dude come on it's legos...it's incredible. It would blow any kids mind. Considering these are made for children...not for Corvette enthusiasts. Lol. I hate that it's jarring for you 😂😂

[@yadude_log]

@@asherponna5476 Funny enough, the box for it says 18+

[@lssproductions3180]

This is probably the best designed/looking of the large scale cars I've seen in a while. I do feel like that makes the value a bit more understandable, but yeah, I preferred it at around $130 tops

[@zaashtill1542]

Are you joking? It is probably the most flawed, unfaithful, cheap, and ugly out of all the other models at this scale.

[@bomccullar2684]

I think it looks cool, I'll be waiting for the test drive video

[@zorg5403]

@@zaashtill1542 thank you !

[@Lordodragonss]

That would be the truck still

[@Free_speech_is_dead]

@@zaashtill1542 you are correct

[@janekmorel]

The front end looks like two surprised minions.

[@bleach6746]

i cant unsee that now :((

[@ThePhilosotree]

As a GM guy, this set is almost an instant buy. That price tag does hurt, but the finished model is just so close to perfect I can't help but love it.

[@thatgreenfur6584]

Good review, thank you for all your hard work making these! They're very informative, brisk, and entertaining. Though I will say, the audio sounded a little... muffled?... In this one? Just a tad. Not sure if it was only on my end tho.

[@TiagoCatarino]

I haven't changed the setup! Maybe I messed up something during audio editing, thanks for pointing it out!

[@TintineBG]

Your not alone ! He have a a voice tired

[@HenkvanderVelden]

@@TiagoCatarino I think you recorded a little bit too close to the mic and too low, then compensated it with gaining the audio. Try using a Hard Limiter to gain audio without overcranking it. Love your content Tiago! :)

[@bdonaghu]

I can see why LEGO does not make chrome silver (or gold) colored parts anymore, but they could have at least made the front and back detail parts in metallic silver.

[@aaron.t.h]

pretty sure the 'new' 1x1 round is the saucer piece we've seen in white a few times since 2018. idk if it's ever been in transclear before tho

[@gab_v250]

Yeah, I remember seeing it first in the Harry Potter CMF series in 2018, as a saucer for an also then new teacup piece. Glad it's being released in standard sets.

[@TiagoCatarino]

Woah! I really thought it was new! My bad

[@kristianzenz4922]

Even though the front is flat, this is still just so well done. It’s perhaps my own eyes tricking me, after all the first gen corvette is my favorite.

[@obiwankenobi3579]

My grandpa had this exact car but he had it in tan but besides that same year and everything. I’m actually buying this set for him because I feel this would be a great piece for him to have and represent.

[@coffeeinhandproductions3238]

Despite being overpriced still looks a great building experience, and display model. Car overall looks great, and really like how it scales with the other class cars, new windshield/printed elements, and seamless functional trunk. Could've used a bit more finesse around the front, and hardtop section, especially for that price. While it's still less Lego than most of the Creator car lineup the value seems to be about the same in what you build, and that the only optional pieces not used are the alternate license plates/hardtop. The same can't be said for the Mustang, Porsche or even Camaro which in some cases leave you with a lot of extra never used.

[@kayman1615]

Great review as always Tiago! Short, sharp to the point! I was waiting for a major design flaw cause you said this one was the worst but it ended up being the price. Will def get this one but will wait hur a sale or a good GWP.

[@travistowne5601]

Just no. The front end is all wrong. The hardtop is a joke. The price is ridiculous. There are stickers on a set where several print elements were used. I hope someone on rebrickable redoes the front end of this. There has to be a way to break up the obnoxiously straight frame edges. Thanks for the honest review. I spent all my money on the Hocus Pocus set with 3 promos for VIP Days anyway.

[@achen131]

Yeah the curves don’t really match and the front looks uncanny

[@mogreen19]

I am sitting here with a full cart, about to get myself a couple of promos as well. Pick-a-brick can take a week to 28 days, a lot slower than Brickowl, but double points and Blacktron made me do it - can't wait 😃

[@RagenRibbonz]

It’s got more of that 50s thunderbird front end look. Bummed!

[@pinioncorp]

Headlight element is the tea saucer from 2018, 38799.

[@PurpleBox89]

Man, that is a sexy looking car. Love the alternate license plates! Very interesting to see the price comparisons with the other car sets....almost tempted to pull the trigger on getting the DeLorean. Good price per piece as well as minifigs of Marty and Doc? Yes please!

[@TiagoCatarino]

Way better prices before the summer price increases of 2022. Great set regardless, one of my favourites from last year! And right now theres a decent amount of gift with purchase sets to maybe bring the cost down a little if you end up selling them.

[@linthitmyo8969]

Damn, almost a perfection. If the mid section of the car profile didn't look like it was squish to save space it would have been a perfection.

[@ShawdowMayro]

Tiago plays Smash or Pass lego corvette smash 0:01

[@TiagoCatarino]

Smas... "checks price"... PASS

[@user-sk7ss5zq8i]

Great set. It will go well with the camaro set! +I love the headlight piece. It will be very useful to make many car set or MOC.

[@kentslocum]

I believe that the transparent headlight pieces are simply recolored tea saucers (seen in the Muppets Collectible Minifigure Series).

[@kubzi282]

The light isn't a new element it was used already twice, both times as a saucer in Minifig Series with Sybill Trelawney (white with print) and Waldorf (just white), but it is still a nice recolor

[@OkayYaraman]

Was gonna say this too. It’s a new recolor, but not a new part.

[@AugustaHS]

Nice Video, good review❤ Love the set🎉

[@Gzilla313]

My lord, isn't that an illegal building technique? Palpatine: I will make it legal

[@mathidasfnafthecandy2468]

Great review for the set Keep up the Good Work Tiago 🎉

[@TiagoCatarino]

Thanks, will do!

[@brickpocalypse679]

I think the transparent headlight piece is just a transparent lego saucer element

[@arghjayem]

I could see this being MOC’d into a Triumph Stag or an MGB as an alternative build!

[@jacometti]

Classic Tiago, taking no prisoners

[@brickit3441]

Really great review! Very nice touch of using the banana elements for the back and the front.

[@tropicalocal]

precise, concise and very informative. not hyperenergetic nor lectury long and boring.

[@TiagoCatarino]

Welcome to my channel!

[@briqtastic]

I love the color so much!

[@AbsolutelyJason]

Enjoyed your commentary! Value aside, this is such a beautiful model! I'm not a car person, so my perspective is not going to be too nuanced. However, this stokes the inner enthusist in me!!!

[@JamesOliverLindsey]

can we get fewer set reviews and more master builder content. you know cool stuff about headlight bricks and the likes

[@smokeandashen.]

It's insane how Lego curves have gotten recently!

[@alexw5085]

You want curves? Give Titanic a go ... the hull build is insane!

[@fleamgeegaming7267]

The headlights are the teacup base piece that comes with one of the Harry Potter minifigures in the first series in 2018 just in a transparent color

[@longpenguinboi5824]

the "stretched out stud" piece first came in the muppets cmf in white as a tea saucer, but still a cool reuse

[@jackjohnstone7201]

I think that transparent round plate is just a recolour of part 38799

[@oldfreddyfrenchfry1]

Another great review - thanks! I wish the creator expert Ford Mustang was included more in these icons car comparisons. I just finished building it and it’s incredible with some awesome features. Great dynamic geometry.

[@oldfreddyfrenchfry1]

@Clickonmyprofile-formoreInFo spam???

[@VALMOX]

WOW! Nice work buddy!

[@bomccullar2684]

Nice! I like it compared to all the cars that size. I always like your anti sticker opinion too!

[@tay-lore]

Ayyy Tiago agrees with my dislike of the hardtop design!! I feel validated!!

[@iamactuallyoreoboreo]

Cool! Big fan, I mean your a real LEGO creator! Plus your videos are always great quality.

[@TiagoCatarino]

Thanks! 😃

[@brickstery]

Wow it's huge

[@user-rs1990]

For 2024, I'm forward-thinking into seeing a Citroen DS or 2CV! ;-)

[@bbbplayz2214]

I mean the color the curves and the brand 🔥🔥🔥

[@ttmfndng201]

I don't know too much about legal and illegal building techniques but maybe the piece on a print is not illegal because there is nothing on top of it? in the example you showed, the lego logo introduces a small bump that means that if there's another piece holding them in position, then the logo will rub into the top piece. On the corvette, there is no other piece holding down the transparent brick, so it doesn't push into the print, and doesn't damage it.

[@randomnickify]

"Wierd handle bar" - ahh yes, pre-seatbelts era :)

[@bryankia]

This is my moms favorite car. As a good son I have to get it for her. Don’t worry I will build it for her :)

[@TiagoCatarino]

This is the way

[@Vasquez2701]

Your reviews make me want to watch themes I'm not interested in. Great video Tiago!

[@Dewebje]

I wish they're going back to the scale of the first cars: the vw bus, the mini etc. . Would be good for the price also. And the price is where they miss me. But whatever they do: let there be a Citroën DS or another classic model from this brand.

[@charleshulsey3103]

As a Corvette fan. The lack of chrome is a real bummer. It's my favorite color!

[@davidnobre5660]

1:04 wow what?! I need measurements! that could be so useful!

[@epice6463]

We need a 57 Chevy set now

[@cachorro1139]

The headlights part was used in the muppets cmf as a teacup plate

[@playwellportugal]

After the Ford Mustang printing issues, LEGO is printing parts for Icons Cars again? Bold move LEGO, bold move (but appreciated one)

[@Mawerik024]

I have all of them but the Defender classic, plus the Mustang. They all look great but the best overall IMO is the Ecto-1. I'd list best and worst of each: Ecto-1: Best: looks. It's stunning Worst: After some months, the swiveling seat doesn't work anymore, cause of too tight tolerances (It rubs against the floor) DeLorean: Best: Gullwing Doors and reclining wheels mechanism Worst: these Bloody wheels fall off all the time if you play with It, they are too loose on the pins Mustang: Best: superb Door hinges mechanism, works and looks perfect Worst: Doors fit too snug to the body, so they are sometimes hard to close Camaro: Best: colours options, very light steering to play with (cause of narrower wheels) Worst: very difficult to open the Hood 911: Best: difficult round lines matchrd very realistically and very nice engine Worst: it's the simpler of the lot in terms of features Corvette: Well I just got It, no experience of It... But right off the bat I'd say I love the under-chassis-steering-rack technique and yes, the Chrome bits should have been... Chrome! The Defender I suspect could be one of the best.. but hell it's expensive

[@phroz3n]

Technically, the 10290 Pickup Truck is the cheapest of the Icons vehicles. People always forget about that beautiful model.

[@TiagoCatarino]

It's not a branded vehicle so it doesn't get the intelectual property taxes, thus making it cheaper! Still have it sealed in box, not sure if I should open though!

[@kenthuang436]

I’m usually not interested in the Lego car models but I really like how this one looks. I’m not even a fan of Corvettes in general

[@jacobchapman4405]

Parts over prints have never been illegal as far as I know. In fact, the Mini Cooper even had a sticker over a print. You just can’t squish a sticker inbetween two pieces.

[@warrennewman5325]

Cool car 🚗 great review 👍

[@roddlez]

I respect your opinion, Tiago, but I have to disagree on how this model is shaped--it's worse. Yes, the hard top is a miss, but an entire front 2/3rds of the vehicle looks bad. 2:04 shows the actual car's side profile, and of course LEGO has limitations, but everything from where the white inset begins to the front of the car is too straight and horizontal. All the swoopiness of the front fenders is gone. This is just not a good car to render with LEGO, at least at this scale, or in this rendition. The only part that looks good is the back third.

[@pavel3778]

For me the Porsche one IS Still the Best of all

[@JLikesStarWars]

Hey Tiago can you do more videos like the headlight brick and jumper plate ones?

[@bobgruner]

Curves? The front bumpers are too flat (like, completely) vs. the source.

[@shadow_entity9191]

I feel like lego should include the option for a hand of god steering to these type of builds. You so could decide yourself if you want this to be a display set or something you'd drive around in.

[@kidi9648]

우와~ 출시전에 벌써 리뷰가 떴네요! 👏👏👏😆👍🏻😍

[@thebrickbulbasaur7628]

I believe the part used for the lights are not new. They seem to be the same as the tea saucer found in the Harry Potter CMF

[@danielviszlo]

A worthy opponent for the Mustang. I wonder if Mike Psiaki designed this too or who is the genius behind the build?

[@izer0z]

The headlight piece is I think actually the same as the tea plate from the original Harry Potter CMF series.

[@ogjk]

Well I guess the decision has been made for me for my next build.

[@redsaints]

Love it but it will be a wait for sale for me.

[@TiagoCatarino]

Yeah, you should!

[@justinas9013]

And for some reason in Lithuania shop it is even more expensive (165). Atleast partner shop prices are low, so it is possible to find assembly square for a little bit more than 150 euros...

[@ashesrising3257]

I really like it, but with it not being a c2 or c3 I probably won’t pick it up.

[@BrickReporter]

It's a good set, but just feels like something is missing. Also that $150 price tag will probably scare away quite a few casual collectors

[@TiagoCatarino]

It's a nice price tag, looking at the $150 alone. Every other Icons car, asides from the pickup truck is more expensive so for the uninformed costumer this will look like a great deal I wanna say!

[@e2myearly288]

Only the best is good enough

[@pablesm]

This set has the same price per piece as 7599 (now retired), which includes large bear and panels.

[@eefneleman9564]

Same as the Harley, using grey where they should have used chrome. And the grille just looks terribly off to me.

[@MillionaireMario]

I just finished making the lego lion king’s castle set! You should definely review. Unless you already have. 😊 awsome videos!

[@TiagoCatarino]

Here you go sir: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6iafat6Za9jhbM

[@magharibo]

Why is Lego so hesitant to use chrome ? It would take the attractiveness of this car (and all the other ones ) to the next level and somewhat negate the high price per piece

[@KYBlueJedi]

RED IS EVIL! Can you make a complete blue version with pick a brick parts?

[@Lordodragonss]

That "new stud" element is not new! Its a teacup dish!

[@rezusdanieltudorsLEGOchannel]

Hello Tiago! Nice review as allways! Do you think theres a chance for Tiago turdsday talks to come back? Love your content!

[@TiagoCatarino]

Not at the moment. Those videos were handled by my video editor, but we unfortunately don't work together anymore so I personally don't have the time to edit them!

[@rezusdanieltudorsLEGOchannel]

Ok! I liked that video series because I love hearing some backround information from a Lego designer!

[@thoso1973]

The grey elements instead of chrome is a huge mistake. My 007 DB5 has chrome elements for the bumpers and that's not in this price range or piece count. At this price, these sets need to be impeccable.

[@caesar7734]

0:36 The 10265 Mustang is still available as well.

[@TiagoCatarino]

Out of stock apparently. When that happens it's usually not coming back 🥲

[@BrickTemplar]

"Don't touch Lola!"

[@legokingil]

wow it is soo butifull

[@AshitakaYakul]

Thanks for the video! Love Vette's

[@relfeaj91]

I really have a problem with the front. The curves of the original car just don't look good on this lego model, and it feels a bit like the uncanny valley of looking at a robot. I had the same issue with the Aston Martin James Bond car at this scale. Those are 2 of the most beautiful cars ever made and in my opinion don't look beautiful in Lego. And if I would display the model, I wouldn't be able to look past it 😕. If they ever do a Jaguar E-type I hope they get the curves perfecty right.

[@drakekennedy2353]

The rear should have been a stud longer. The car is too stubby for my take when compared to the real vehicles

[@IndrasilDesignStudio]

Every time Tiago complains about something, I know I will like it, and every time he praises another thing, I know I will not like it.

[@TiagoCatarino]

We're soul mates then

[@ImRadarr]

Wish they would make a Rimac concept two

[@PKIllinoisFIN]

The front is really flat, no shape at all! Front axle's seem to bend? I'll hold my money for next car!

[@rainbowchap6973]

First 13 seconds. I dont know how to feel... Im glad you like it Tiago😅

[@tay-lore]

Give us chrome hotdogs and bananas!!!

[@philp5432]

So you’re complaining the Corvette is overpriced but it’s the cheapest of the 6 when you show the prices. If that’s overpriced, what are the other 5?

[@leeeverett2457]

Isn’t that pice 2:38 the one used under the lego mug pice?

[@BrickHQ]

Awesome set But the price is too much Prices are getting ridiculous

[@paxhumana2015]

The gaps that are between the doors and the rear fenders could have been fixed better by combining the sloped Elements with some new Elements on the vehicle. Also, the lack of chrome happened because a. ironically enough, LEGO wanted to keep the cost of the vehicle from being more expensive than it is now, b. chrome LEGO Elements are some of the most expensive LEGO Elements to make, c. chrome LEGO Elements are also some of the most expensive LEGO Elements that a person can buy, d. chrome LEGO Elements are also harder to find than the vast majority of other LEGO Elements, e. chrome LEGO Elements honestly do not keep their chrome for long, as plastic chromed items tend to lose their chrome far quicker than metal objects that are dipped in chrome, and f. using chrome on things is honestly an environmentally unfriendly act, as chroming objects not only makes the chrome have environmentally harmful byproducts, but that the very process of chroming something, especially plastic, is harmful, and LEGO already gets enough criticism for using plastic for its Elements and its Bags, as plastic production is also a toxic process. Now as for the roof shape, honestly, LEGO did the best that they could, given their options for Elements, as well as keeping the LEGO Set from becoming more expensive. The only thing that LEGO could have done to make any sort of relatively inexpensive improvement on the roof of the car would have been to have made a new Element that would have been arguably the lightest Angled Slope Element that had ever been made by LEGO, and even doing that would have been a Herculean task. Finally, I am surprised that you had mentioned LEGO Sets that are this size that have been based on real world vehicles and you completely dismissed the 1969 Ford Mustang. How can you mention the other LEGO vehicle Sets and not have mentioned that one? Also, who cares what is considered as "legal", and what is considered as "illegal" in the terms of making things from LEGO? Is not the whole point of LEGO literally to use your imagination to build something? Moreover, if LEGO, yourself, and/or anyone else that thinks like yourself, cannot even be consistent in what you all deem as "legal" and "illegal" building techniques, then, honestly, what is the point, let alone the purpose of them even existing in the first place?

[@tarnsanders259]

The point of legal and illegal building techniques isn't to tell you what you can and can't do when making your own things, they only exist as guidelines for lego themselves as they can cause stress on the plastic and cause pieces to break over time

[@jonathan_60503]

@@tarnsanders259 Though the no contact with printed pieces might be more about avoiding damage to the print than damage to the plastic. I don't think the print is thick enough to stress plastic pushed against it - but that piece might rub or twist on the print and damage it.

[@tarnsanders259]

@@jonathan_60503 Sorry, you're right, I was speaking more generally, but the point still stands that "illegal" techniques are just guidelines for Lego themselves rather than strict rules all builders must follow

[@BrotatoeGod]

Is it just me, or does he sound kinda sick

[@BrotatoeGod]

Oh no There's a bot among us