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- 5Average Rating
- 33Helpfulness Votes
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- 5Review Count
- March 2, 2010First Review
- January 21, 2021Last Review
DRMU's Reviews
Posted:January 21, 2021
DRMU
Age:
65 or older
years old
Building Experience:
Advanced LEGO builder
Overall:
5
/
5
A very versatile set
" I found Robot Inventor a real improvement on NXT and EV3, with a slimmed down hub and motors and with many pieces to expand the range of activities of the five robots you can build.
I've only built one of the five so far: "Charlie". I take my time in building Lego sets because I find the activity both absorbing and relaxing. The on-screen building instructions were clear and the programs for activities as you build very helpful to assure that what you had built was working properly. The further activities for "Charlie" once you had built him/it were excellent (I've uploaded five so far), and the drumming activity is especially attractive. The speed of movement provided by the motors is impressive, as are the lights on the hub for numbers and expressions.
The two robots with a face are "Charlie" and "Blast", with Gelo unique for its movements and the other two being things which interact with things. Once I've finished with "Charlie", I will want to build "Blast", but to do so, sadly, I have to dismantle the first in order to build the second. The movements of "Blast" that I have seen on videos remind me of "Robocop" in the two films with that title. Could be fun to build.
I think Lego MIndstorms has done a great job with this set (congratulations to the designers), and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to have hands-on experience in robotics at a manageable and fun level.
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: Southampton
From:
United Kingdom
Age:
65 or older
years old
Building Experience:
Advanced LEGO builder
Purchased For:
Self
Build Time:
07
days
Play Experience (Optional):
5
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Challenging
Very Easy
Very Challenging
I would recommend this to a friend!
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19of 26found this review helpful.
Posted:July 20, 2020
DRMU
Age:
65 or older
years old
Building Experience:
Advanced LEGO builder
Overall:
5
/
5
Great skyline model!
" I finally got round to buying this set and building it, and the final model does not disappoint. I went to Dubai in 2013 and went up to the viewing platform in the Burj Khalifa, which provided a spectacular view of the city and its surroundings. This Lego model has produced accurate and attractive small-brick representations of the real buildings, in my view, allowing, of course, for the limitations of such tiny skyline sets. However, the build was highly enjoyable, spending an hour or two over five days (I don't like rushing these things!), and the Burj Khalifa's height in the model struck me as conveying just how tall and striking a building the real thing is. I'm glad to have this skyline model on display in my flat, and I congratulate Lego for producing such a good set. Thank you!
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From:
United Kingdom
Age:
65 or older
years old
Building Experience:
Advanced LEGO builder
Purchased For:
Self
Build Time:
05
days
Play Experience (Optional):
3
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Challenging
Very Easy
Very Challenging
I would recommend this to a friend!
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1of 1found this review helpful.
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
Posted:April 25, 2011
DRMU
Age:
55-64
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Advanced LEGO builder
Overall:
5
/
5
One of the best ...
" I spent a long time constructing this marvellous set, choosing to build it slowly and see the magnificent building taking shape bit by bit.
Without doubt, this is one of the best Lego designs I have ever come across, and I hope the designer of this set gets an award - he deserves it! Being a Londoner myself (but not now living there), this Tower Bridge model reminds me of my home city as it stretches over two small tables in my living room. And as other reviewers have said, it looks much better in reality than the photos suggest. The detail is superb, there's an element of functionality with moving drawbridge, and the London bus and small cars in particular give the model a dynamic 'feel'. Although the model in scale is not as proportionally wide as the true building is, none the less the effect of the model is not reduced - it is recognisably London Tower Bridge, with no mistake!
The build was challenging, in that one needed an eye for detail, a steady hand, nimble fingers and a large dose of patience. But the end result was so impressive - one of the most detailed and realistic models Lego have produced.
I'm a big fan of 'real world' buildings being modelled by Lego, so could I please ask for a New York City set: either the iconic Empire State Building or the beautiful Chrysler Building? Both would look superb given the 'full Lego treatment' (i.e. in large scale and with plenty of detail). I hope those in the Lego design team will take note of my suggestion - you'd have at least one purchaser for such a set (and thousands more, I'm sure).
My congratulations to Lego once agan for producing such a set of quality. Well done!
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: Newbury
From:
United Kingdom
Age:
55-64
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Advanced LEGO builder
Play Experience (Optional):
5
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Challenging
Very Easy
Very Challenging
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4of 4found this review helpful.
LEGO Accessory Packs - Shuttle Adventure
Standing 17.5" (44cm) tall and 10" (25.5cm) from wing tip to wing tip, this detailed and realistic space shuttle is ready to count down and blast off on its next exciting mission into space! You can take off from the launch pad, separate the detachable fuel tank and booster rockets, and deploy the satellite with unfolding antenna and solar cell panels. Shuttle model features realistic engines, retractable landing gear, an opening cockpit with seats for 2 astronauts, opening cargo compartment with a crane that can hold the satellite and a ground maintenance vehicle. Includes 3 minifigures: 1 male and 1 female astronaut, as well as 1 service crew member. Includes 3 minifigures: 1 male and 1 female astronaut as well as 1 service crew member Shuttle Adventure is ideal for building and display! Shuttle stands 17.5" (44cm) tall and measures 10" (25.5cm) from wing tip to wing tip Take off from the launch pad Separate the detachable fuel tank and booster rockets Deploy the satellite with unfolding antenna and solar cell panels Features realistic engines, retractable landing gear, opening cockpit with seats for 2 astronauts and even a ground maintenance vehicle Open the cargo compartment to reveal the crane that can hold the satellite
Posted:October 16, 2010
DRMU
Age:
55-64
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Advanced LEGO builder
Overall:
5
/
5
An iconic model
" I enjoyed building the set a great deal, and am still admiring the detail and size of this model - just right for display on one's desk.
The idea of making a Shuttle model for 2010 was inspired, particularly as this current year is scheduled to be the final year of the real NASA Shuttle. The size and functionality of the model were impressive: it was neither too big nor too small, and the retractable wheels and opening body for the satellite were well designed and functioned well.
Perhaps the only (minor) flaws for me were the small base (I added a large grey baseplate, upon which I placed the small base and Shuttle, which now look better) and the Lego mini-figures. For a 16+ model, do older builders really need to have the somewhat infantile figures? The Shuttle model on my table is without the figures and other included 'extras', and (to my mind) stands as a worthy model on its own without them.
All in all, though, a very satisfactory design, beautiful to look at, and at a reasonable price. Once again, well done, Lego!
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: Newbury
From:
United Kingdom
Age:
55-64
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Advanced LEGO builder
Play Experience (Optional):
5
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Challenging
Very Easy
Very Challenging
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4of 5found this review helpful.
LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT 2.0
LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT 2.0
Posted:March 2, 2010
DRMU
Age:
55-64
years old
Overall:
5
/
5
A 'good buy' to say 'hello' to
" This second NXT2.0 robotics set from Lego is an improvement on the previous set (which was very good), with a better Alpha Rex model and a better palette of instructions for programming. It's both educational and fun to use, and the Mindstorms community is a real asset, providing new models for those who want to expand their repertoire. Although this set is intended for a younger audience (teenager-plus), it's also a great set for older people who want an introduction to robotics. I heartily recommend this set to young and old alike, and look forward to a third robotics set in the future. Well done, Lego!
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: Southampton, UK
Age:
55-64
years old
How long has this product been owned?
3-4 months
How often is this product used?
Every few days
Play Experience (Optional):
5
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
I would recommend this to a friend!
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+5points
5of 5found this review helpful.