Lego Mini-fig scale U-552 VIIC Uboat
 

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/prod...iic-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!

Very interesting, will have to give that a watch.

I have three of the Cobi subs, U-48, ORP ORZEŁ, and the SS-306. However, these are all small compared to that massive 6200 piece monster. :o

I found a JMBrickland non-specific nuclear submarine to try, which should be here on Friday, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYRW1PPV...roduct_details.
Figured if I don't like it, I could use the pieces in a scratch build later.



Please post pictures of your progress! :up:

Twelve year old me would have been jonesing for this set of blocks. It could have taken on my Lindberg Blue Devil Fletcher class. I love the stubble on the commander's face. :D

I'm afraid 12yr old me is still at the helm of this 53yr old frame. :up:

Very cool, looking fwd to seeing your build. :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

I remember back when I was a kid, and I had to design my lego u-boat with the old school, generic blocks.:k_confused:
I may have a picture someplace, but it would take some serious looking to find it. (if I have one)