So I got mine and with exception to attaching the lid handle it is assembled. I need to get some fender washers to give it a good grip on the lid.
I did not have any issues with my kettle. There were little tiny blemishes at the bottom where the bucket attaches, but i think this is either from rubbing against the grates in the box or just something that happens in manufacturing. Personally I just dabbed some high heat paint on those spots for rust prevention and no one will ever see it. I also noticed there was some spots under the rim of the bowl where the blue didn't cover, but again it wasn't bare metal and no one will ever see it. The legs were a bit of a bear to get into the sockets but this might be a good thing because it seems pretty solid and not wobbly. Just make sure you assemble on a nice blanket, mattress, or etc.
I want to remind everyone that those with chips and dings that it has nothing to do with the overall quality of the grill, but is most likely just something that is going to happen when packing and shipping a large kettle. This is probably Webers largest ship out in a week with a custom color so you are naturally going to see more of it now than in the past with everyone showing their new kettles as soon as they get them in this short window of time. My spring green came with a chip and blemish, but Weber warranties things well. Just try not to nit pick too much everyone. The last thing we want is Weber getting tired of us nit picking and to have them be less than awesome with claims or stop with the new colors all together.
As for the quality and look of this grill it is magnificent. The color is bright and vibrant and the spray on the glen blue color looks like it was done right. I have a red LE and this is definitely NOT like that. So if you are on the fence about ordering you need to clearly get on the BUY IT side of the fence. Otherwise you will grilling with myself or another WKCer and doing face palms the whole time because you could have ordered but didn't.
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