The Retro Collection Twin Lens Reflex Camera Construction Set captures the look of a classic vintage camera with plenty of personality packed into every angle.

From the stacked twin-lens design to the chunky body shape and silver side controls, this build feels like something a globe-trotting photographer would have proudly carried through the streets of Paris in the 1950's!

The brown, black, and silver colour scheme gives the model a rich old-school finish, while the printed details around the front plate help the camera feel convincingly realistic once assembled.

Pantasy has packed this build with many exciting interactive details that make the camera feel far more engaging during and after assembly.

The waist-level viewfinder is designed to recreate the classic top-down viewing effect found on real twin-lens reflex cameras, while the focusing knob and shutter-speed style adjustment lever add extra mechanical movement throughout the build!

There is also a pull-out film strip element that slides smoothly from the camera body, adding a fun old-school photography touch and fitting the theme perfectly.

The Retro Collection Twin Lens Reflex Camera Construction Set includes 793 pieces and offers an enjoyable 3 to 5 hour building experience that focuses more on clever shaping and visual detail than repetitive assembly.

One standout detail is the small travel-themed side display featuring film prints of landmarks including Big Ben, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Statue of Liberty!

It gives the finished model extra character and makes the display feel like the camera has already travelled halfway around the world before landing on your shelf.

  • Interactive waist-level viewfinder, focusing knob, and pull-out film strip
  • Vintage twin-lens camera styling with detailed printed elements
  • Includes 793 pieces and a themed travel-style display scene

Assembled dimensions: 16.3cm x 11.7cm x 15.2cm. Recommended for ages 14 and up.

The Retro Collection Twin Lens Reflex Camera Construction Set makes a brilliant gift for photography lovers, collectors, model builders, and anyone who appreciates beautifully styled display pieces with clever details hidden throughout.

Add this retro camera build to the collection and let your shelf look far more artistic than it probably deserves.

SKU TWNLNSCAM
Barcode # 6973817325021
Brand Pantasy
Product Box Weight 1.400kg
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Retro Collection Twin Lens Reflex Camera Construction Set Reviews

Anonymous - via Pantasy

11 October

(5)

Great kit. Super detailed, great movable parts. Feels like a real camera. Looking forward to my next build!!

Andrea - via Pantasy

1 September

(5)

Great set!

Roar - via Pantasy

12 August

(4)

Looks great

Laura - via Pantasy

25 July

(5)

I had SO MUCH FUN building this camera. This was my first PANTASY kit, but it will not be my last. I’m getting my dad the sewing machine for his birthday (ssshhh, don’t tell!)

Jim - via Pantasy

13 July

(5)

Excellent kit! Almost as good as Lego, which is saying a lot.

Chris - via Pantasy

11 July

(5)

Very nice to build. Result is better dan expected.

Claudia - via Pantasy

5 July

(5)

Was fun to put together and it looks amazing.

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Tjerk - via Pantasy

4 July

(5)

It was gifted to my 80 yo dad, he build it, he loved it and put it with his collection of real old cameras.

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Alexander - via Pantasy

28 June

(5)

Enjoyed building it and it was nice to see details printed on the briks instead of stickers

Mia - via Pantasy

23 June

(5)

Great!

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Garyth - via Pantasy

22 June

(5)

This was a truly excellent build, and the final subject is beyond anything that any other block company has done! To have it actually able to look through just like the real camera is perfection. I’m not sure there will be another build for me that comes close to this level on so many counts. Brilliant! More like this please! (A minox mini camera would be a brilliant little build with this kind of quality!)

Jens - via Pantasy

18 June

(5)

It was a gift and it nailed it!

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Anonymous - via Pantasy

7 June

(5)

This was a really fun build!! I am ordering the vintage radio next. What super cool models for an office! Picture also shows the real deal, a Rolleicord, reflex camera. I highly recommend this model.

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Domingo - via Pantasy

5 June

(5)

Great build....pieces were excellent, great detailed work....

Sebastien - via Pantasy

28 May

(5)

Superb faithful reproduction!

Richard - via Pantasy

28 May

(5)

Fun to build. Love the printed pieces. No stickers. Snaps together firmly. Good quality. Definitely recommend!

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Ron - via Pantasy

26 May

(5)

A fun build, nice replica!

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Sandro - via Pantasy

24 May

(5)

Wonderful, just a perfect set for aesthetes. Beautiful metallic pieces and high quality prints.

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Alexandre - via Pantasy

24 May

(5)

Beautifully built! A pleasure to assemble. The result is stunning. I love it!

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Anna-carin - via Pantasy

23 May

(4)

Fantastic set

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Barbara - via Pantasy

22 May

(5)

Loved building this retro Camera! Pantasy building blocks are amazing!

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Chris - via Pantasy

15 May

(5)

loved the build on this one. great design and amazing working features

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Anonymous - via Pantasy

8 May

(4)

A Beautifully Retro Twin Lens Camera from Pantasy!

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