Summertime is travel time! While many of us travel to the seaside, hike through forests or spend our vacation in our own garden, there is one thing that almost no travel dream is complete without: the legendary VW Bulli. COBI brings this iconic feeling directly to our homes with the new COBI-24617 Volkswagen T2a Kombi set – or rather: to the building table!

Vacation feeling from building blocks

The COBI-24617 Volkswagen T2a Kombi is not just another model vehicle. It is a piece of lived freedom, captured in 292 high-quality building blocks. In the new set, retro charm meets modern design – with many loving details that immediately bring to mind long days at the beach, crackling campfires and the lifestyle of the 60s and 70s.

Particularly successful: The set does not come alone. It contains two likeable minifigures (a surfer couple), a surfboard, a mini beach with palm tree, parasol and even a small cat. All together, they create a miniature vacation idyll that invites you to dream and smile – perfect for anyone who can’t go away at the moment but still wants to experience that summer feeling.

COBI sets standards – even without stickers

As usual with COBI, all bricks are fully printed – this means: no stickers, no bubbles, no crooked logos. The 1:35 scale makes the model compact enough for the desk, but detailed enough for real model building fans. In particular, the round shapes of the Bulli, which are often difficult to realize with clamp bricks, have been captured very harmoniously here.

The construction is suitable for both beginners and experienced builders and offers around 1 to 2 hours of building fun – ideal as a creative afternoon outing in the shade or as an indoor activity on a rainy day on vacation.

From cult vehicle to mini icon

The real VW T2a, often referred to as the “Bulli” or “Kombi”, was built from 1967 to 1971 and was the successor to the legendary T1 with the split windshield. The T2a was particularly popular in the hippie and surfer scene – and is still a symbol of freedom, adventure and spontaneous road trips today.

The COBI model skillfully picks up on this mood. With the roof rack, the surfboard and the campfire accessories, the little van feels as if it is about to set off – towards the sunset. Anyone who has always wanted a VW bus for their vacation can now have a miniature version of it on their living room table.

The COBI-24617 Volkswagen T2a station wagon at a glance

For all model building enthusiasts who like to know exactly what’s going on: Here are the most important technical details of the set at a glance:

• Manufacturer: COBI
• Set number: 24617
• Model: Volkswagen T2a station wagon (Bulli)
• License: Officially licensed Volkswagen product
• Number of parts: 292 building blocks
• Figures: 2 minifigures (surfer couple) + 1 cat
• Accessories: surfboard, suitcase, mini beach with palm tree, campfire, radio, parasol
• Scale: 1:35
• Dimensions (ready built): approx. 13.5 cm long, 6 cm high
• Prints: Fully printed bricks, no stickers
• Age recommendation: from 7 years
• Construction time: approx. 1-2 hours (depending on experience)

Perfect as a gift – or for yourself

Whether as a gift for fans of retro design, as a souvenir for craft enthusiasts or simply as a creative summer project – the COBI-24617 Volkswagen T2a Kombi is more than just a model kit. It is a piece of summer that you can build, touch and marvel at. The figures also make the set ideal for dioramas or small productions – perfect for Instagram, the display case or just for fun.

Our conclusion: summer, sun, clamping blocks!

With the COBI-24617 Volkswagen T2a station wagon, COBI is launching a charming set on the market that evokes vacation feelings and nostalgia. Anyone who wants to enjoy the summer to the full – or bring it home in a creative way – is well advised to buy this lovingly designed model.

And the best thing is: while others are stuck in traffic jams, you can relax and unwind in your own little van – brick by brick.