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- 33Review Count
- December 22, 2007First Review
- December 1, 2010Last Review
Rescue Robot
Rescue Robot
Posted:December 1, 2010
nxtium
Age:
14-18
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Expert LEGO builder
Overall:
4
/
5
I really like the light brick.
" The Creator line has consistently given us sets that have good quality models, design, and bricks for many years. The new 2011 sets have offered noticeable changes from previous years, but that is not to say these Creator sets and this one in particular are much different from the sets available before.
Even before purchasing this set, it was hardly difficult to understand that this set would not offer as many pieces quantitatively as other Creator sets; unlike almost all other sets in the theme, the price for each piece was more than 10 cents. However, that does not mean the value for the pieces included in this set was not more or less equal to the price.
I suggest that this set should be purchased if you have a use for the light brick. The light brick is available in a variety of sets currently but those sets are more than twice the price. The ball joint pieces that are included are also very useful, but can be found in many other sets.
The difficulty of building was very small; there were no complex techniques or bricks used. The option to build two other models is always nice, but the main model seems to offer more playability.
The design of this set is average. There are a lot of hinges and joints but I find that its flexibility and poseability is relatively limited.
This set is very useful for builders who need more variety of pieces. It shouldn't be bought for the model because the completed model is quite small. Also, when the light brick is lit it is orange, not yellow as the box suggests. "
Even before purchasing this set, it was hardly difficult to understand that this set would not offer as many pieces quantitatively as other Creator sets; unlike almost all other sets in the theme, the price for each piece was more than 10 cents. However, that does not mean the value for the pieces included in this set was not more or less equal to the price.
I suggest that this set should be purchased if you have a use for the light brick. The light brick is available in a variety of sets currently but those sets are more than twice the price. The ball joint pieces that are included are also very useful, but can be found in many other sets.
The difficulty of building was very small; there were no complex techniques or bricks used. The option to build two other models is always nice, but the main model seems to offer more playability.
The design of this set is average. There are a lot of hinges and joints but I find that its flexibility and poseability is relatively limited.
This set is very useful for builders who need more variety of pieces. It shouldn't be bought for the model because the completed model is quite small. Also, when the light brick is lit it is orange, not yellow as the box suggests. "
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: Portland, OR
State:
Oregon
From:
United States
Age:
14-18
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Expert LEGO builder
Play Experience (Optional):
3
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
4
/
5
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LEGO Lamborghini - Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
Ready to ride? Get up close to the incredible Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 with this amazingly detailed 1:17 scale LEGO model with opening doors and engine cover. It's authentic right down to the engine and the famous Lamborghini rims! Includes instructions for rebuilding into a coupe Gallardo or spyder Gallardo with retractable top. 1:17 scale model! Includes decals for an even more detailed look! Engine cover and doors open! Retractable top folds into the back! Vehicle dimensions: Length = 10.5" (26.7cm), Width = 4.5" (11.4cm), Height = 3" (7.6cm)
Posted:September 19, 2009
Overall:
5
/
5
Great model.
" This is a LEGO masterpiece. It's an amazing replica of the real thing, with nice details such as the seats, engine, doors, and rims. With the option to build two different cars, and a convertible top in one of them, it is truly the highest quality you can get in a set. You will be satisfied with the result after a long but fun build. It was definitely well worth the money. You may or may not be pleased with the head and back lights being stickers (as well as a few other things), but the overall product will astound you and reach far beyond your expectations.
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: Portland, OR
Age:
14-18
years old
How long has this product been owned?
2-7 weeks
How often is this product used?
Every few days
Play Experience (Optional):
4
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LEGO City: Camper(7639)
Hit the road with the LEGOA City camper!
Posted:June 6, 2009
Overall:
5
/
5
Must Have
" If you want to go camping or have fun, this set is perfect! It's a great idea for a city vehicle. It has well designed features. And it is irresistibly fun! It also has an excellent price, at $16.99/€16.99; that's a very tolerable price considering there are so many colorful and rare pieces included. Although relatively small and simple, 7639 Camper is pleasant and satisfying in every way.
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: Portland, OR
Play Experience (Optional):
5
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
4
/
5
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LEGO Cars & Trucks: Ice Rally
Beat the racing heat with this ice rally track! Plastic storage container unfolds into a frozen racetrack plate with finish line, obstacles, and other racing accessories, plus 2 rally racers to pit against each other in a race to the frozen finish! Includes 2 rally race cars! Cars each measure 3.5" (9cm) in length! Combine with #8125 Thunder Raceway and #8126 Desert Challenge to create larger track!
Posted:May 8, 2009
Overall:
4
/
5
Tiny Turbos...With Unfolding Boxes?
" I purchased this Lego, knowing exactly what to expect from the box. The cars in this particular set are just like the past Tiny Turbos - the designers added detail, color, and playability. I especially appreciate the nice sloped and curved pieces used. The collapsible track cannot entirely fold with the pieces attached to it, which was a little disappointing; you should not have to take apart your Lego to store it, though it was a great idea to fit the parts inside a small, portable box. It would also be nicer if the track was a bit more "Lego-like" - it seems it cannot be used for anything but the Tiny Turbos.
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: Portland, OR
Play Experience (Optional):
4
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
4
/
5
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LEGO Creator - Beach House
Need to get away? Relax in your very own beach house! This colorful building is packed with fun and realistic details, from the big sunlit windows to the barbecue and umbrella. Includes instructions for rebuilding into a cozy cafe or towering apartment building! Second floor lifts off to see stairs and fireplace on the first floor! Second floor has a balcony and a skylight that opens! Outside there is a patio with table, umbrella and chairs, and even a barbeque grill with chicken! Realistic details include mailbox, doorbell, flowers, walkway, light fixtures, chimney, tree and lots of windows! Beach House stands over 6.5" (17cm) high and includes a 5" (13cm) x 10" (25cm) baseplate Award Winner: iParenting Media's Excellent Products of 2008 2008 Parent's Choice Recommended San Diego Family's Holiday List Option Consummator's 5 Star Rating Oppenheim Toy Portfolio's Gold Seal NAPPA Honors Award iParenting Media's 2008 Excellent Products CTTC's 3 Stars Creative Child Magazine's Preferred Choice Award
Posted:May 8, 2009
Overall:
5
/
5
Excellent House Set
" When this set first came out, many people expected that they would not be disappointed if they purchased it and so bought themselves a few boxes. It had the many things Lego enthusiasts look for when purchasing their Legos - a good deal of pieces, great value, and (for the models themselves) outstanding design. The 522 pieces, which are especially useful for creating architecture, were very colorful, diverse, and versatile; this included an ample amount of sloped roof pieces, glass windows, yellow bricks, and particularly 1x1 tiles. It is recommendable to build the first model (beach house), because it exemplifies excellent Lego and architectural details and urges all Lego fans to create their own unique buildings.
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: Portland, OR
Play Experience (Optional):
4
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Empire State Building
Empire State Building
Posted:March 1, 2009
Overall:
4
/
5
Very Nice Display Model
" This Lego Architecture set is designed well, though not for accuracy but for looks. It uses very unique techniques using the 1x2 plate with the hole in the middle to create an offset of the bricks. Of course, the building is mostly only for display. It offers a professional looking display plate underneath the actual building. Because of these reasons, the price is much higher than it would be if the bricks were sold separately. A great addition to a collection.
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: Portland, OR
Play Experience (Optional):
1
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
1
/
5
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LEGO TECHNIC: Excavator
The LEGO TECHNIC Excavator is loaded with realistic details and working functions, including mechanical actuators that raise and lower the articulated arm, an extending and contracting bucket scoop, 360-degree rotating cab section, and rolling caterpillar tracks! Download building instructions to rebuild into a Tracked Dumper! Turn the gear to raise and lower the boom, then flip the switch to move the bucket scoop! Rotating cab turns in all directions! Features turning caterpillar treads! Excavator measures 7" (19cm) long and 12" (30cm) high! Add motorized power with 8293 Power Functions Motor Set!
Posted:January 1, 2009
Overall:
5
/
5
Excavator is Amazing
" This model shows a lot of the best of Lego. Technic sets, though not for looks, are very functional and are meant to be educational in that way. The 8294 Excavator excels as a Lego product, because it is overall of fine quality.
Lego products are designed mostly for play value and appeal; you might find an astonishing creation by a Lego fan that looks much more detailed than a regular Lego set, but then again it might not be suitable for playing with. The things I like about the Excavator's design is that it is complex, thought through, and strong. The frame is well constructed with beams, axles, pins, and other common Technic pieces. What amazes me is that they were able to make such a symmetrical and good looking structure as well as integrate all the gears, linear actuators, and even motorized parts so well together that the features work consistently and well, like the moving crane arm or the scooping bucket.
This set is fun and easy to use and play with. It also looks great and very realistic; Lego Technic designers are always looking at real life inventions and recreating them with Lego pieces. "
Lego products are designed mostly for play value and appeal; you might find an astonishing creation by a Lego fan that looks much more detailed than a regular Lego set, but then again it might not be suitable for playing with. The things I like about the Excavator's design is that it is complex, thought through, and strong. The frame is well constructed with beams, axles, pins, and other common Technic pieces. What amazes me is that they were able to make such a symmetrical and good looking structure as well as integrate all the gears, linear actuators, and even motorized parts so well together that the features work consistently and well, like the moving crane arm or the scooping bucket.
This set is fun and easy to use and play with. It also looks great and very realistic; Lego Technic designers are always looking at real life inventions and recreating them with Lego pieces. "
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: Portland, OR
Play Experience (Optional):
5
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LEGO Star Wars Classic: Hailfire Droid & Spider Droid
The Separatist army is on the attack! Roll into battle with the giant-wheeled Hailfire droid with 8 flick-firing missiles. The heavily armed and armored spider droid is close behind, backed up by a squad of battle droids! Includes folding Hailfire droid, spider droid, super battle droid, battle droid commander and 2 battle droids! Halfire droid has giant movable wheels and flick-fire missiles!
Posted:November 22, 2008
Overall:
4
/
5
CIS Batle Pack
" A good battle pack to expand your CIS droid collection, yet very expensive. Only a few years ago, this would've priced 10 dollars or less. Besides the price, this is a high quality set and is very fun to play with. There are many accessories like the three blaster rifles, and the droids and spider droids have cool droid parts like arms, heads, bodies, and legs. The super battle droid is really detailed. The flick fire missiles, which are actually just low friction pins and a stick at the end, do not fire well all the time, but sometimes they can go almost a foot. These are very badly designed projectiles; there needs to be more friction so that more force is required to launch it. This is a great set for getting more droids in your star wars collection.
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: Portland, OR
Play Experience (Optional):
5
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
3
/
5
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LEGO Battle Vehicles: Rockoh T3
Packed with power, the Rockoh T3 can trap energy ships in an energy field or ram them out of the sky! Fold out the wings for flight, or fold them into for a power dive. Includes special-edition Pohatu Nuva figure! Pull the lever underneath to fire the blaster! Rockoh T3 measures 16" (41cm) long! Pohatu Nuva stands 7" (18cm) tall!
Posted:November 15, 2008
Overall:
5
/
5
Great Bionicle Set: Rockoh T3
" ----This is one of the best Bionicle sets of the year and probably of all the years, the other ones being Jetrax T6 and Axalara T9. It has a great price, it is very fun to play with, and the building is moderate, but it depends on your skill.
----The Rockoh T3 is a lot less than Axalara T9 and has a better price per piece ratio than both Axalara T9 and Jetrax T6. It is bigger than it may seem on the box, as always with lego sets, longer than it seems too.
----The product is very well built; Everything is needed, nothing is extra and unnecessary. If I dropped it from about 4 feet off the ground, no pieces would fall off. The colors are very well thought through; the colors totally contrast, and the shades of Dark Green and Lime Green go together well. There are a lot of well thought through functions, though not as many as the Axalara:
1. A Zamor Sphere launcher that can launch up to 6 spheres, and it is operated by flicking a beam backward which moves an axle forward, pushing through the Zamor Launcher and launching a sphere.
2. A knobwheel gear system that turns two beams up and down to fold and unfold two wings on both sides of the Rockoh. By turning a small wheel at the back, it turns a gear which turns a gear that turns two other gears that move beams up and down, which are connected to the wings.
3. An attachable and detachable Pohatu figure, which is securely fastened into two handles and an axle. The two "handles" are connected to the figure's hand, while the feet are put into an axle at the back of the vehicle.
----There is a handle at the bottom that doubles as a handle for play and a display "stand". The Rockoh is highly maneuverable, being very light and smaller than the Axalara and Jetrax. The Pohatu figure is also great to play with once detached from the vehicle. Many would complain there aren't any "weapons" on Pohatu, but there are so many weapon parts on the Rockoh you could just take some weapons from it, like the two Hewkii keen swords at the very front.
----Building it may seem a challenge, but it all varies to the skill and style of the builder. All the pieces are technic, so everything would be totally confusing to stud builders, but very easy for regular technic builders. People who are used to Bionicle sets would probably think it is easy, since there are a lot of recognizable parts.
----A great set for anyone, I think this is the best set in my collection (besides NXT), and is one of the greatest prices of this year.
----The Rockoh T3 is a lot less than Axalara T9 and has a better price per piece ratio than both Axalara T9 and Jetrax T6. It is bigger than it may seem on the box, as always with lego sets, longer than it seems too.
----The product is very well built; Everything is needed, nothing is extra and unnecessary. If I dropped it from about 4 feet off the ground, no pieces would fall off. The colors are very well thought through; the colors totally contrast, and the shades of Dark Green and Lime Green go together well. There are a lot of well thought through functions, though not as many as the Axalara:
1. A Zamor Sphere launcher that can launch up to 6 spheres, and it is operated by flicking a beam backward which moves an axle forward, pushing through the Zamor Launcher and launching a sphere.
2. A knobwheel gear system that turns two beams up and down to fold and unfold two wings on both sides of the Rockoh. By turning a small wheel at the back, it turns a gear which turns a gear that turns two other gears that move beams up and down, which are connected to the wings.
3. An attachable and detachable Pohatu figure, which is securely fastened into two handles and an axle. The two "handles" are connected to the figure's hand, while the feet are put into an axle at the back of the vehicle.
----There is a handle at the bottom that doubles as a handle for play and a display "stand". The Rockoh is highly maneuverable, being very light and smaller than the Axalara and Jetrax. The Pohatu figure is also great to play with once detached from the vehicle. Many would complain there aren't any "weapons" on Pohatu, but there are so many weapon parts on the Rockoh you could just take some weapons from it, like the two Hewkii keen swords at the very front.
----Building it may seem a challenge, but it all varies to the skill and style of the builder. All the pieces are technic, so everything would be totally confusing to stud builders, but very easy for regular technic builders. People who are used to Bionicle sets would probably think it is easy, since there are a lot of recognizable parts.
----A great set for anyone, I think this is the best set in my collection (besides NXT), and is one of the greatest prices of this year.
Pros:
Excellent Value
-----390 Bionice Pieces
-----Very Big
Fun Building
-----Lot of Tehnic Pieces
-----Rare Bionicle Pieces
-----Challenging
Great Play Experience
-----Many Functions
----------Zamor Sphere Launcher
----------Movable Wings
Good Colors
-----Lime Green, Dark Green, Orange, and "Silver"
Excellent Value
-----390 Bionice Pieces
-----Very Big
Fun Building
-----Lot of Tehnic Pieces
-----Rare Bionicle Pieces
-----Challenging
Great Play Experience
-----Many Functions
----------Zamor Sphere Launcher
----------Movable Wings
Good Colors
-----Lime Green, Dark Green, Orange, and "Silver"
Cons:
-Less functions than Axalara T9
-Not as big as Axalara T9 or Jetrax T6 "
-Less functions than Axalara T9
-Not as big as Axalara T9 or Jetrax T6 "
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: Portland, OR
Play Experience (Optional):
5
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted:June 13, 2008
Overall:
5
/
5
Battle Packs are cool
" This set is pretty good. I don't mind that it only comes with 58 pieces and 4 minifigures. It's totally worth it since the clone troopers are awesome and are the best lego star wars minifig, and it comes with cool and rare pieces.
When I first got this set, I couldn't wait to open it. It was fun to build, and very fun to play with. Battle packs are great sets, and I hope to purchase more in the future.
Good Buy! "
When I first got this set, I couldn't wait to open it. It was fun to build, and very fun to play with. Battle packs are great sets, and I hope to purchase more in the future.
Good Buy! "
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: Portland, OR
Play Experience (Optional):
5
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
I would recommend this to a friend!
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