MEGA Hot Wheels série elite, Corvette

I started and finished the Corvette Grand Sport this weekend because I locked myself indoors due to the sub zero temperatures in my neck of the woods. I'm usually all about the main competition whose title begins with the letter "L", but I saw this Vette AND the big Hot Wheels logo on the box, and I had to have it. This was my first Mattel brick build and this is my honest review. First and foremost, the sheer amount of detail the designer put into this build was incredible (the valve covers had the Corvette logo, Corvette badge on the steering wheel, flywheels in the engine, etc... It even had a a serpenine belt!). Secondly, the functioning parts (hood, doors, working steering column, etc..). Those are fantastic! Third, (and some of you may not see the big deal) the fact the tires are made by Firestone...That's just cool in my book. Fourth, that little metal plate with the model of the build you just did and the Hot Wheels logo that finalizes the build. That is the icing on the cake that made me genuinely smile when I set it in place. There are so many quality points regarding this set, even the instruction manual that not only had crystal clear instructions, but also some fun facts! I can't say enough good about this build! BUT...I don't want to come off as someone who was paid to say this, so I will give a litle bit of criticism. If there is ANYTHING to critique, it is the block seams. I understand it might be difficult to create something that has absolutely no brick seams, but that would be the ONLY complaint I had about this build. It still looks great and the build was just incredible. If I had a real complaint, it would be the fact Mattel hasn't created enough sets just yet, but the Brick Shop is only just over year old. I really look forward to my next Mattel Hot Wheels build, and I absolutely can't wait to see what sets are coming our way.

It was exciting to put together of coures some moments where challenging with some pieces but it was fun and corvette is one of my favorite cars also lego enthusiasts which is another reason

interesting build, i am used to lego technic and this is not build easy to follow directions

Purchased this item based on reviews and it's not worth it. Pieces feel cheap, it easily falls apart as your building it. Hood does not fit properly, had to remove top half of engine to get it fit. Front wheels don't fit correctly. Totally not worth the money. I've build hundreds of Lego's and some chinese lego knock off's that fit better than this.

I purchased this set a couple weeks ago, and was excited to get started on the build. This Corvette is a great looking vehicle, and I was looking forward to putting it on display. Unfortunately, the building experience was terrible. Some pieces fit loosely together, others were perfect, and still others were nearly impossible to snap together. The size tolerance of the pieces is unacceptable. In addition, there were two major design flaws which almost caused me to stop and discard the entire set. Since there are many good reviews, I have to assume my set was defective. Flaw One - when the steering assembly is properly build the 2 front tires both aim in. If I attempt to straighten one wheel out, the other wheel turns in even further in. It's impossible to get both wheels straight. I unassembled and reassembled 2 more times, and the results were the same. Flaw Two - neither front wheel properly fit inside the front wheel wells. Once squeezed inside, the wheels can't be turned at all. Again, i assembled and disassembled 3 times and the results were the same. I REALLY wanted to love the Hot Wheels Brick Shop cars as they are all beautiful, but I will not purchase any more as this build was a "train wreck".