Blast from the past
This set is a pure hit of nostalgia. From the moment you start building, it feels like stepping back into a time when you actually knew phone numbers and dialing required patience.
The details are where this set really shines. The rotary dial is cleverly designed and instantly recognizable, and my favorite touch is the subtle “cushioning” effect when you place the handset back on the cradle. That little bit of give is such a thoughtful detail—it feels intentional, playful, and surprisingly satisfying.
As a nostalgic display piece, this build absolutely works. That said, I do have a couple of small wishes:
I would’ve loved a different color option—something closer to classic beige, avocado green, or even that unmistakable 70s brown.
The scale is a bit smaller than expected. At about half the size of the originals, it looks great on a shelf but feels more “stylized” than realistic.
Overall, this is a fun, charming build that leans hard into retro vibes. It’s not meant to be a perfect replica, but as a nostalgic conversation piece with smart design details, it absolutely delivers.
Great set, “wrong” colour.
I love the idea of this set, for the nostalgia and for how building this set feels like being in a time warp watching the telephone go through its changes in time, right under your hands!
So yes, the idea is great… but the colour is “wrong” because it takes away from the design; the colours that were chosen for the telephones and the pencil, give the design too much of a kid’s toy vibe to my liking. I would have preferred a colour that would make it all a bit more realistic. So even when I was building, I knew that this would be the first set I was going to rebuild in a different colour. I got excited about rebuilding this set in the colours that would really give me the nostalgic feels…!
The colours that I wanted to rebuild the telephones in, would have been “Brick Yellow” (that’s the colour of phone I grew up with). While looking up the bricks and pieces I would need to make the transformation, I discovered that some bricks and pieces aren’t available in “Brick Yellow”.
(Big disappointment!)
After I recovered from the disappointment, I decided that it would be funny to rebuild the retro telephone to look like the president’s red phone, as seen in movies and series. But again; certain bricks and pieces aren’t available in that colour. That’s when I decided to settle for “Stone Grey”.
In addition to that, I was going to rebuild the pencil to make it look like the more common yellow pencil I grew up with, including its reddish-pink eraser.
The other adaptations I was going to make were:
- the coiled telephone cord. Mine was going to be black and a bit longer; the cord of the original set is too short in my opinion. Even for kids. Which is why I gave it four starst for playability.
- the dial. Mine was going to be black and I’m thinking of using Lego Dots’ stickers to add numbers to the dial.
Not all of the bricks and pieces to replace the blue of the original set are available in “Stone Grey” or black, but I found great solutions/options for those.
I’m happy with the result and I love having it displayed on a side table, looking like it could start ringing at any moment…!
Retro telephone
I love all of this set, the colors and details are stunning.
Fun Lego Toy
Per usual, Lego delivered a durable and fun experience to our little one. It isn’t an actual phone; but my child loves to pretend her battery is dead, or have never ending parents conversations with family and friends. It was easy to put together, and easy to move parts from place to place.
Just a small thing.
Great for use with my LEGO items.
Old times come to life
When I saw this set, I immediately knew what I wanted to do with it. It reminded me of my girlfriend who lived in a student apartment in Breda and had a phone in the hallway for all the residents.
So much fun!
This was my first time doing a 3-1 lego set, and all I can say is that I had so much fun building it!!! Love how colorful and cute the design is and it wasn’t difficult to build at all.
Wow, the 70s are back!
Building was easy and fantastic.
Lego Retro Phone
I had so much fun putting this together. As of now it’s the retro telephone but I think I’m going to take it all apart and make the other two. It’s currently sitting on my desk and is so cute!
wendy
very fun to build
Very Fun!
This is a great Lego set. I love that can choose 3 versions of telephones to create from one kit. The instructions were easy to follow and the final product is sturdy. I am so happy the final product is so interactive!
Lego
Just as good as all other LEGO.
Very fun
This was very fun to build. The instructions were incredibly detailed and I didn't feel lost at any point of the building process. It didn't take long either. Adults & kids can both enjoy this.
Super fun build!
I always love these 3-in-1 designs because they allow you to make three unique sets that are always a lot of fun to build. As always, instructions are easy to follow whatever design you decide to go with. You don't need an engineering degree to build something interesting. I love these retro designs because they always result in something special and durable. These are great for all ages based on fun and difficulty. The colors are fun and bright.
Super cool!
Great product. Everything is sectioned into bags for each step. Easy to use and my niece loved it. She is still in the process of building but has multiple Lego sets that she really enjoyed building.
3 in 1
The LEGO Retro Telephone 3-in-1 set is pure nostalgic charm wrapped in clever brickwork. The main build, a vintage rotary-style phone, nails the old-school look with its chunky handset and dial details, making it feel like a little time machine for your shelf. What makes it even cooler is the 3-in-1 design—you can rebuild it into a classic camera or a retro typewriter, both equally fun and display-worthy. The build itself is relaxing but still engaging, with enough neat techniques to keep it interesting for adults while being approachable for younger builders too. It’s one of those sets that feels less like a toy and more like a conversation piece, perfect for anyone who loves a mix of nostalgia and creativity.
RING RING!
As a little girl, LEGO was not on my radar. As an adult, my interest was piqued so I was happy to give this nostalgic Retro Telephone set a try! Having put together furniture before (iykyk), I found the LEGO process to be similar but without the aggravation! My favorite is probably the retro rotary phone but I also loved the “Zack Morris” phone too! Although I did have a little difficulty undoing some of the small and flat pieces, this LEGO 3 In 1 set is definitely fun for all ages.
So fun and easy
This was so fun to put together. It’s pretty easy as well, only took me about an hour maybe. It’s a bit smaller than I thought but I love that it’s a 3 in 1, I created the telephone but there are two others you can make.
Amazing and so fun for children and adults
It’s so fun, I can’t remember the last time I got so relax and do lego. The instructions can’t be any clearer with pictures and everything. This specific telephone can even change shape and become a cellphone. Price is reasonable and it’s good quality lego pieces so gonna last me a long time.
Super cute retro telephone
I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. As always Lego did it again! This retro telephone is 3 kinds of phone in one. Super cute, easy to build and fun to display. It has 383 pieces and it’s for kids and adults. The instructions are easy to follow.
