XLjedi
07-30-23, 08:02 PM
I'm sure folks will be quick to point out this is "Panlos" blocks and not official Lego, but everyone knows what Lego is, so I labeled it as such.
This kit just arrived at my house today. Includes Erich Topp and a full crew of 16 mini-figs (17 total). Over 6,000 pieces!
https://www.blockbrickworld.com/product/military/panlos-628011-germany-u-boat-type-viic-submarine/
I'm more the traditional Lego fan, however these Panlos blocks are a fraction of the price and nearly indistinguishable in feel and quality. I also know that I will never see Lego produce a VIIC, much less with a full minifig crew! I just could not resist.
This set would probably be like $1000+ if Lego did make it. It was only $136 before shipping.
There's a video review below, if you can get past the guy calling torpedos missiles (among other eye-rolling comments). In his defense though, he is pretty amusing to watch. It did seem odd that all the crew have black hair? I would've expected a few more blonds or light brown hair. I will probably pickup some different hair pieces to correct for that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNzDShnsgjI
Super excited to put this one on the bookshelf behind my desk. One correction will need to be made though; the model includes a typo. Upon inspection of the pieces myself, the gold placard indicates the model is U-522 as opposed to U-552. I confirmed the hull number and details on the placard match the U-522, but that is obviously a mistake since this is a VIIC model and the U-522 was a type IXC sub. The poor soul who put the placard details on mistyped when he was looking up his data! Which is a bit of a shame. It is supposed to be Erich Topp's U-552. I will make my own placard sticker and correct for that glaring mistake!
This kit just arrived at my house today. Includes Erich Topp and a full crew of 16 mini-figs (17 total). Over 6,000 pieces!
https://www.blockbrickworld.com/product/military/panlos-628011-germany-u-boat-type-viic-submarine/
I'm more the traditional Lego fan, however these Panlos blocks are a fraction of the price and nearly indistinguishable in feel and quality. I also know that I will never see Lego produce a VIIC, much less with a full minifig crew! I just could not resist.
This set would probably be like $1000+ if Lego did make it. It was only $136 before shipping.
There's a video review below, if you can get past the guy calling torpedos missiles (among other eye-rolling comments). In his defense though, he is pretty amusing to watch. It did seem odd that all the crew have black hair? I would've expected a few more blonds or light brown hair. I will probably pickup some different hair pieces to correct for that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNzDShnsgjI
Super excited to put this one on the bookshelf behind my desk. One correction will need to be made though; the model includes a typo. Upon inspection of the pieces myself, the gold placard indicates the model is U-522 as opposed to U-552. I confirmed the hull number and details on the placard match the U-522, but that is obviously a mistake since this is a VIIC model and the U-522 was a type IXC sub. The poor soul who put the placard details on mistyped when he was looking up his data! Which is a bit of a shame. It is supposed to be Erich Topp's U-552. I will make my own placard sticker and correct for that glaring mistake!