REVIEW: 76917 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34)

[Pchan1983]

Here is my review on 76917 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34):

 

THE GOOD:

• The GTR looks good both outside and inside.
• Both front intake and back of the car are interesting to build and really resemblance the GTR.
• Realistic wheel cover with shiny silver colour.
• A Paul Walker minifigure even though it may not necessarily look like him just nice to get iconic movie characters.
• Competitive pricing, even better if you wait til this widely available with discount.

THE NOT SO GOOD:

• Some stickers are difficult to apply properly.
• May be the bonnet can have a few less exposed studs.

This set does not disappoint, it's one of the top speed champions sets in my opinion. The fact that it is able to make you feel, hey this is the R34 GTR is brilliant.  The overall building experience is great and feel refreshing compared to other speed champion sets, how it able to capture the look of the front intake and back of a GTR is unbelievable, although some of the stickers are difficult to apply.  Having said that, I really don't know what's the policy in LEGO in terms of what parts get stickers and what parts get printed, there are few pieces you thought that could go for stickers but they opted with print.  This set definitely has the best wheel compared to other sets.  On top of that you get a Brian who was played by the late Paul Walker is just icing of the cake, now you can both Bom and Brian in minifigure form.  If I got told like 2 years ago, we will get both Dom and Brian, I wouldn't believe it at all.  This is a brilliant set and definitely recommend to everyone.  The pricing is competitive too, and if you wait until March (which is this going to be availabe widely in AU & NZ, I assume other regions similar) you may even get discount from major retailers.  Just don't pay for the premium to resellers now because this has been out of stock nearly everywhere. I do wish LEGO continues to make licensed speed champion sets like this, and they must not stop without making Han and his RX7!

[danth]

My brain can't process what's going on with the minifig's mouth.

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Very cool! 

[Pchan1983]

15 hours ago, danth said:

My brain can't process what's going on with the minifig's mouth.

now I can't unsee it... lol

2 hours ago, LEGO Train 12 Volts said:

Very cool! 

thanks

[Johnny1360]

That is a very glowing review for a set I am trying real hard to hate. Thanks, I suppose I will pick up this set, after all I have every other Speed Champions set. It is possibly my favorite theme after all.

[Shiva]

A male Mona Lisa smile?

Cheers for the review.

[Pchan1983]

23 hours ago, Johnny1360 said:

That is a very glowing review for a set I am trying real hard to hate. Thanks, I suppose I will pick up this set, after all I have every other Speed Champions set. It is possibly my favorite theme after all.

I don't have all of them but put the FF license aside, this is a very good GTR.

 

19 hours ago, Shiva said:

A male Mona Lisa smile?

lol you have a point, going to a long hair piece on now XD