LEGO Star Wars Trifighter Droid (8086)

Product Description: Beware this devastating droid starfighter! Attacking in swarms during the Clone Wars, these dangerous droid starfighters are a real threat to the Republic and the Jedi Knights! Protected by a team of jetpack-wearing rocket battle droids and their commander, the droid tri-fighter unleashes the firepower of its blaster cannon and flick-launching bombs on the enemies of the Separatists all across the galaxy. A battle droid can fit inside the central pod! * Includes droid tri-fighter, 2 rocket battle droids and rocket battle droid commander * Armed with lethal weaponry: flickfiring bombs and blaster cannon * Cockpit opens to seat battle droid at the controls * Each battle droid equipped with a jet pack * Droid tri-fighter measures over 8" (20cm). Ages: 7+

Features

* o Crush the clone army! Includes Rocket Battle Droid Commander and 2 Rocket Battle Droids. Amazing detail!
Get ready to crush the clone army!
* Redesigned to menace the Republic, these three droids and this giant Separatist starfighter are ready to take aim at the Grand Army of the Republic and leave it broken in the wastes of space.
* Make them yours!
* 268 pieces.

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LEGO Power Miners Thunder Driller (8960)

Product Description: Thunder Driller is part of the LEGO Power Miners collection. It has 235 pieces for hours of building fun for children between 7-14 years of age.

Features
* Motor shield opens to display gearing system and stored crystals
* Includes 2 miners, rock monster and more
* Combine with #8958 Granite Grinder to create the massive Aero Shredder
* Vehicle measures 8" long and has giant spiky wheels
* 235 pieces

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From the Manufacturer

The rugged Thunder Driller is the most important vehicle on the Power Miners team. With its massive double-geared, auto-rotating planetary drill, it tunnels through solid stone to reach deep underground caverns and hidden rock monster hives. As long as its magma-core engine is fueled up and its huge spiked wheels keep turning, the Thunder Driller’s powerful dual-direction drill never stops spinning.

Customer Reviews

Great addition to his other Legos
My 7 year old son loves the driller. LOVES! I believe his best friend said it best when he saw it: "Oh, wow, this is SWEEEEET!" It stays together very well, is durable, and lives up to the high quality that LEGO always offers. The crystal rock monsters that come with it are a huge hit as well. He's now mixing this in with his Aqua Raiders sets to create a whole new world of adventure. My son is the first of his friends to get any of the Power Miners sets, and now they all want them. I'm sure he'll get more of them for his birthday in a few months.

Thunder Driller
This Lego set is very durable and lots of fun. Here are a few pros and cons: Pros- the drill spins in opposite directions at the same time. Stickers were very easy to put on. Two of the stickers feel rough to make it seem like dirt is really on the vehicle. Comes with a Firox rock monster figure who is orange. I really like the green/orange color scheme. Also comes with dynamite which I have never had in any other Lego set. Cons- Drill sometimes falls apart because the stick holding it together is short. They made the vehicle look bigger on the box than in real life. That about sums it up. Overall: Good! (This review dictated to me by my almost 11 yr. old son)

son loves it
I got this for my son who is almost 10 and he just loves it. when it arrived he immediately put it together with no help and was so proud of his accomplishments afterwards. I would much rather purchase this type of toy rather then a video game. He has many Lego's and loves them all and I love when he spends his time building and creating.

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LEGO Star Wars Y-Wing Fighter

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This all-new model of the classic Star Wars vehicle is packed with incredible movie-accurate details, from its twin nose-mounted laser cannons and movable cockpit turret to its droid co-pilot and extended engine nacelles. It can even drop "bombs" on Imperial targets. Includes Rebel pilot and astromech droid mini-figures. 454 pieces.

Features
* Includes Rebel pilot and astromech droid minifigures.
* All-new model features incredible, realistic details!

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Awesome!
I'm 10 years old. Legos are very fun to me. This product was very fun to build. Some parts were tricky, but I figured them out. After I built it, it came apart a little as I was playing with it, but I put it back together. Try not to play with it too much. The fun is more in building it, not in playing with it.

awesome model!
this is awesome--my son adores it and loves playing with it. he at 7 was able to make it himself and it is great. buy it for your star wars/lego fan!

Another treat for Lego enthusiasts!
My son picked this out as something he wanted for Christmas and was absolutely delighted with it. Of course he finished it much faster than I would have wanted . . . but he enjoyed it immensely, and it will soon be disassembled for reassembly sometime in the future.

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LEGO brand Toy Story Army Men on Patrol 7595

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From the Manufacturer
"A good soldier never leaves a man behind." While on patrol, one of the four green Army Men gets injured and falls behind. Only his army buddies with their handy equipment and army jeep can rescue him and complete the mission in time.

Features
* Includes four minifigures: One carrying a gun, one doctor with a medical case, one with a metal detector, and one with a walky-talky and back pack
* Includes a buildable green army jeep
* A medical stretcher is also included
* Great addition to other Toy Story sets
* 90 pieces

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toy story army men
this set is really cool i would get it in the blink of an eye

LEGO Army Men... At Last!
Most of us LEGO fans have always dreamed of creating an army of little green men, and after years of wishful pondering, it's finally possible!
As depicted in the Amazon stock photo, this set comes with 4 minifgs (3 soldiers and 1 medic). The medic is identical in every way to the others with the exception of a cross printed on his helmet.
Accessories consist of: 2 radios, 2 binoculars, 2 rifles, 1 backpack, 1 briefcase (opens), 1 mine detector, 4 base plates, and 1 stretcher.
The vehicle itself is well built and compact, and as such, can withstand much play without disassembling -- perfect for your young LEGO enthusiasts!

My childhood soldiers
This set is so awesome. I would certainly buy a whole bunch and build a big army! Buy now, before you have to pay more than $10.99 for it.

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LEGO Duplo 5380 Building Set - 71 Pieces

 

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Little builders with big imaginations will love diving into this tub of colorful LEGO bricks. Comes with building plate, wagon base and figure to help inspire role-play fun. New container allows for easy clean-up and efficient storage. The transparent lid lets little builders display their models. 71 pieces. Tub measures 7.56"H x 15.12"W x 7.56".

Features
* Little builders with big imaginations will love diving into this new tub of bricks.
* Comes with building plate, wagon base and figure to help inspire role-play fun.
* New container allows for easy clean up and efficient storage.
* Optimized mix of bricks that spark the imagination
* 71 pieces

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It's the wheels and the little guy that make this set best
As a father of ten, we've had a number of Duplo sets over the years. Whenever we need to replenish our supply (this year being one such time), we look for a new set based on three basic factors: wheels, people, and price.

Price is a general constraint for us. We're willing to spend $25-$30 for a set of Duplo blocks. They're tremendously durable, and you can even run them through the dishwasher (in one of those cages used for baby bottle accessories). Within that price range, we try to maximize the number of bricks we get. If wanting only bricks (no special pieces), then you should be able to get 80 or more bricks starting at $20 on sale. If you want those parts (wheels and a character)--and in our experience, they are some of the most used parts when the kids play--then you are looking in that $25-$30 range with at least 65 other blocks.

All of our kids, especially the boys, loved having the wheels. They would make cars and trucks, and eventually airplanes and rolling robots. Sure, they could make many of these things without the wheels, but they seemed to play longer when they were making wheeled things.

Both the boys and girls like the little characters, but the girls would often take the Duplo person away to play with other dolls or for other activities. The boys would almost always make the boy a driver, or some person who was running from (or fighting) the giant robot, tank, or whatever they built with the other blocks.

Many people might not think of Duplo blocks as educational, but they are a great tool for teaching little ones about colors, numbers, and matching. It also helps fine-motor coordination as they try to assemble the bricks (especially at the youngest ages). We have a special needs child who was grown very fond of the bricks, and really enjoys assembling and disaassembling small stacks of them (this year's purchase was targeted for him).

**A SPECIAL NOTE ON THEME SETS**
Unless you have a specific desire to get your kids the specially themed Duplo sets (e.g., Bob the Builder), I recommend skipping those and getting just a basic set like this one for these reasons:

1) Cost. Themed sets cost more for less. You end up paying for the name/theme, and little else.

2) You simply get more blocks with the non-themed sets, and more blocks means more fun play.

3) Themeed sets usually have more special (unique) bricks. They can be used with any set, but those specialized bricks often aren't used as much (based on our experiences) in general play.

4) Most kids don't keep the sets together as displayed on the box. They like to tear things apart and build new things. Knowing that they will do that anyway, it seems to decrease the value of the special theme sets. By the time they are old enough to care about keeping sets togehter (or restoring the set to its original layout after playing with the bricks), the kids are about ready for the first regular Lego set.

**ONE EXCEPTION ON THEME SETS (ANIMALS)**
The only theme sets my wife and I will occasionally purchase are the ones with the animal figures and extra people. These are a great gift for a child who already has a supply of Duplo blocks, as they add to the fun.

Awesome first Lego set for little ones
We got this Duplo set for our son, who is almost 21 months, for Christmas. He loves it! He's too young to make particularly complex creations, but he really loves snapping the blocks together and taking them apart, as well as playing with the stuff Mom and Dad make. (And we have tons of fun with these, too!) Heck, he even has a great time just dumping the blocks out of the bin and putting them back in ...

The set comes with a good assortment of rectangular and square blocks, and a few sloping and curved ones, as well as one small baseplate, a wheeled rectangular block (my son's favorite!) and a "guy" (he looks like a construction worker to me).

The blocks seem as durable as they were back when I was a kid, and they have just the right degree of "snappiness" -- they're not too hard to snap together or take apart, but they don't come apart too easily, either.

A couple of notes:

* Be sure to check the prices carefully before you buy. A lot of third-party sellers on Amazon are jacking the price WAY up. You can find much better deals if you buy directly from Amazon or Lego, or at brick-and-mortar stores. This is NOT a hard-to-find item.

* Consider getting the big 15-by-15-inch baseplate, which you can buy separately. It definitely adds a lot of play value. (Again, check prices carefully, though!)

Lego Duplo
My three year old daughter loves these blocks. I like them because they are compatable with the Lego Quatro, which have been her favorites for the last two years. They won't build the big structures you are used to building with quatro, but they have more variety to spark the imagination. My only complaint is there doesn't seem to be enough, they could have put twice as many blocks in this bucket!

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LEGO Batman - The Batmobile: Ultimate Collectors' Edition

Product Description:
The ultimate Batmobile has ultimate detail and ultimate bat-power! Open the roof to reveal the detailed interior, or turn the steering wheel to raise the shield for added speed. With moving engine turbines and rotating booster flames, this is one vehicle of justice that no villain can escape. 1,045 building pieces.

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Almost perfect
The batmobile is beautiful. Lots of pieces in the set, not too many of the lame 'special' pieces (not nearly as bad as the harry potter kits). I particularly liked how they did the wheel logos - they printed a bat symbol on an old satellite dish from the old spaceship sets. And there's plenty of other stuff you can build with this kit, as long as it's black.

But, the black pieces are the big drawback - the instruction manual doesn't print the bumps on black bricks well at all. It is very hard to tell exactly what piece is in the manual, making it much harder to build the pictured car. Still, any kid or collector should be very pleased with this set.

Exquisite detail!
This kit is great. Took only about 4 hours to put together. Pictures in the guide books a re difficult to make out clearly since most of the drawings are in black. Needed to look very closely under a good lamp to find where each peice had to be placed.
The finished Batmobile looks wonderful. Lots of detailed workings inside (under "the hood"): front turbines that turn with front wheels, rear exhaust flames that turn with rear wheels, and front nose opens up with a turn of the steering wheel.
Would have liked an Batman figure to be included in kit and perhaps better drawn instructions.
Overall, pleased with building experience and finished product.

A great collectible.
I bought this kit because I not only love Lego's but Batman as well. This car not only has a lot of nice touches, it looks sharp in my office. It is the subject of lots of conversations. It tood a while to put together as the parts come in various bags, which are not numbered. It's a game of fishing to find the right pieces. This is unlike my Ferrari F1 kit which had numbered bags and the instructions told you which bag to use during the construction process. However, this does not diminish the fun of building this kit and it comes out as a real prize and a great looking piece that will educate children in the process of mechanical function.

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LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0

 

Product Description:

New! Upgraded and Stronger than ever!

LEGO Mindstorms NXT is back and better than ever: new models, more customizable programming and all-new technologies! Mindstorms NXT 2.0 combines the versality of the LEGO building system with all-new technologies, an intelligent microcomputer brick and intuitive drag-and-drop programming software. The new 2.0 toolkit features everything you need to create your first robot in 30 minutes and then thousands of other robotics inventions that do what you want!

The intelligent NXT LEGO brick features 32-bit microprocessor, a large matrix display, 4 input and 3 output ports, and Bluetooth and USB communication link

Features
* The intelligent NXT Lego brick features 32-bit microprocessor, a large matrix display, 4 input and 3 output ports, and Bluetooth and USB communication link; batteries not included
* Three interactive servo motors; four sensors (Ultrasonic Sensor, 2 Touch Sensors and the all-new Color Sensor)
* Color Sensor has triple functionality: Distinguishes colors and light settings, and functions as a lamp
* Easy-to-use software (PC and Mac) with icon-based drag-and-drop programming and 16 fun building and programming challenges; building instructions for 4 new amazing robots
* 612 pieces

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NXT 2.0: A Solid Improvement on the Best MINDSTORMS Set Ever
I first encountered the MINDSTORMS series in 2001 when I bought the Robotics Invention System 1.5 out of curiosity. Since then, I've purchased and used numerous MINDSTORMS sets, written two MINDSTORMS books, developed and taught a LEGO robotics course, and given LEGO presentations. So when I heard that LEGO was releasing the NXT 2.0 set in summer/fall 2009, I was curious to discover how LEGO would improve its flagship product. After finally getting my hands on a 2.0 set, I've been busy building, programming, and analyzing the kit's features. And I think this is the best MINDSTORMS set to date.
The original NXT set released in 2006 (I'll call it the "1.0 set") enjoyed enormous success but still had some shortcomings. The NXT 2.0 set addresses some of those flaws and really is everything the 1.0 set should have been. As a robotics kit, the NXT 2.0 set mainly involves building and programming, so I'll take a look at how the kit performs in each of these areas.
First, the building experience is fun and challenging while offering some exciting new additions. For the electronic elements, the NXT microcomputer and servo motors remain the same in both design and quantity; however, the selection of sensors has changed. There are now two touch sensors, an ultrasonic (distance) sensor, and the color sensor. The new color sensor boasts three functionalities. It can detect colors (6 basic colors), measure light intensity, and act as a lamp (emitting a red, blue, or green light). Unlike the 1.0 set, there is no light sensor or sound sensor: the new color sensor can function as a light sensor, and LEGO apparently thought that having two touch sensors would be more useful than having one touch sensor and one sound sensor as in the 1.0 set. I agree.
The building elements are, once again, studless LEGO TECHINC pieces rather than traditional bricks. The 1.0 set included a few TECHNIC bricks, but these are gone in the 2.0 set, which focuses entirely on studless construction. Overall, there is still a good selection of beams, pegs, and axles (including a new #9 length axle) as well as the addition of two small rubber bands. Also fun is the special ball shooter equipment along with 12 small, brightly colored balls.
There are only a few gears included, though. Whereas the 1.0 set included a fairly good variety and quantity of gears, the 2.0 set includes only a handful of double bevel gears and a single 12t bevel gear. This is a bit disappointing but also understandable. People like to add lots of gears to their robots to make them look cool, but lots of gears introduce lots of friction. The 2.0 kit's sample robot designs demonstrate how to connect pieces directly to motors rather than using gears to transmit the motion. This works fine and takes a little bit of getting used to, but I would still encourage new LEGO users to expand their collection of gears after purchasing the 2.0 set.
As for the programming, the 2.0 version of the included NXT-G software offers some welcome new features. A remote control, sound editor, image editor, new programming blocks, improved performance, and other features make programming a more enjoyable experience. Performance is noticeably better than in the 1.0 version but can still be sluggish.
The software includes a number of fun challenges spread across four robot designs: Shooterbot, Robogator, Color Sorter, and Alpha Rex. The sample robots are durable and work well, although some of the instructions for using Color Sorter were a bit confusing. The new version of Alpha-Rex is a truly fascinating robot: in addition to being a fun "advanced" model to build, new users can learn a lot from its incredibly compact and elegant design.
The NXT 2.0 set is leading the MINDSTORMS series in the right direction. I like what I see in this set, and I believe LEGO has a winner on its hands. The 2.0 set is more expensive than the 1.0 set--by $30--but I believe the improvements and added functionality justify the extra cost. In sum, the NXT 2.0 set is a great toolset for any robotics enthusiast and a must-have for MINDSTORMS fans.

A little more whimsy would be nice...
I purchased the original Mindstorms 1.0 way back in the nineties. I absolutely loved it; it was a great workout for both my imagination and my ingenuity. It was also a great family toy: I could get the gears aligned and programmed, and my 8-year old daughter would supplement it with additional Legos for fun. That was what I loved about the original set: it did a wonderful job of straddling the line between robotics set and sheer silliness. The computerized brick looked like a giant yellow Lego; there were lots of colors, and it was compatible with other Legos. It even had an expansion set that allowed you to built animals and monsters, and came with Lego eyes, fins, and all kinds of fun little additions. The creations were functional (usually!), but also seemed to fit into the World of LegoLand.
This new set looks like...well, a robotics set. That's not a bad thing, but it means that this set needs to be compared to other robotics sets out there. Before, Mindstorms was completely unique, in a class all by itself. Now it looks like a very well-designed robotics set. The colors are drab, the 600+ pieces all have a specific practical function, there is less room for customizing.
Don't get me wrong, this set is a huge step up in functionality. The new color sensor alone is an enormous improvement. I will have hundreds of hours of fun with NXT 2.0. But I'm not sure my current young daughters will have much interest in it, and that makes me sad.
One last note: the box itself is pretty poorly designed. It's...a box. There are no dividers or compartments to keep organized. Not a huge issue, but you would think that at nearly $300 a pop the Lego folks would be willing to spring for a little extra cardboard.

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LEGO City MiniFigure Collection

 

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Meet the residents of LEGO City! LEGO City is one busy place! As the girl listens to the radio on the park bench, the nearby policeman directs cars at the traffic light, the delivery boy hurries with an important package on his cart, and the businessman heads to his next meeting. Includes minifigures, street signs, accessories and more! Add on to your LEGO City and LEGO minifigure collection. Includes 4 minifigures: Policeman, girl, delivery man, business man! Each minifigure comes with own accessories like briefcase, mug, 2-way radio, bullhorn and more! Components made in Denmark, Hungary, Mexico and the Czech Republic.

Features
* Each minifigure comes with its own accessories
* Realistic models and functionality
* Includes bench for two minifigures, street signs and additional accessories
* 4 minifigures: Policeman, girl, delivery man, business man
* 60 pieces

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LEGO City MiniFigure Collection
This was purchased to complement the City LEGO item purchased for a grandson's Christmas. He is enjoying it thoroughly.

legos 
My students LOVED this set to add to our classroom collection. The traffic signs and different careers of the Lego people made for a good study unit.

Great LEGO House 
Both my 7 yr old and 11 yr old granddaughter and grandson LOVED this house! They spent hours together without arguement putting it together and playing with it (rare!). I'd buy it again in a minute.

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LEGO brand Toy Story Woody and Buzz Rescue 7590

 

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Now lets catch up to that truck! Woody and Buzz Lightyear use the car with pull-back motor to catch up to Andys moving truck. Woody activates the rocket on Buzzs back and theyre off on a high-speed rescue mission! Includes Woody and Buzz Lightyear minifigures.

Features
* Includes two minifigures: Woody and Buzz Lightyear
* Build the car with pull-back motor function
* Buzz figure features an attachable rocket
* Based on the ending scene from Toy Story 1
* 92 pieces

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Great (Slightly Overpriced) LEGO Set
I bought this set and put it together in about fifteen minutes with my daughter. We were very excited when we got the set, because it comes with both a Woody and a Buzz mini figure, as well as the RC Car. After putting it together, the RC car was surprisingly fast, and also incredibly fragile. The slightest mishandling will cause the car to fall apart. Buzz's visor suffers from the same problem. The RC car is also kind of small.
Overall, this is a neat set, though it seems like it should have been a little cheaper. You are basically paying twenty dollars for two mini figures, since the car is going to fall apart so often, you'll probably just leave it alone. This set is recommended to fans of Toy Story, especially since it is the only way to get both Woody and Buzz in one set.

Legos and Toy Story- What Kid Wouldn't Love It?
My son received this Lego set as an early Christmas present at a Chirstmas Party, and could not wait to build and play with it. Attractively packaged, this set contains RC Car, and 2 new versions of the little Lego people, one each for Buzz Lightyear (with wings extended) and Sheriff Woody. Coming in at 92 pieces officially with a couple extra just to make sure you wonder if you missed a step somewhere, the instructions were easy enough for my 5-year-old to build everything himself in a little less than half an hour. The car builds up to a decent size, and then a small rocket attaches to Buzz' back so he can grab Woody and fly off to intercept RC Car (like the end in Toy Story 2). My son was really surprised that the car, after being pulled back with a slight pressure on the roof, would then drive off on its own.

This is a sure-fire winner for Lego and Disney. A couple other kids who were at the party also wanted to build/ play with this set, so don't doubt its potential for your home/ Lego collection. With Toy Story 3 coming out in June, this set looks to be a popular new line of Lego sets for several years to come.

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LEGO Star Wars Clone Walker Battle Pack

 

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March into battle with the Clone Army! As the Clone Wars rage across the galaxy, the Republic army advances across the battlefields of hundreds of planets. Build up your army with the Clone Walker, a tough 2-man vehicle with poseable legs and flick-firing missiles!Clone Walker Battle Pack includes 2 Clone Troopers, Clone Gunner, Clone Commander and ARC trooper gear. Build your army and add #8015 Assassin Droids Battle Pack for even more fun. This Lego Star Wars set has 72 pieces and measures over 3.5 inches (8cm) tall. Recommended for ages 6-12.The Lego brand is more than simply a familiar logo. It is the expectations that people have of the company - towards its products and services, and the accountability that the Lego Group feels towards the world around it. The brand acts as a guarantee of quality and originality. They achieve their mission by constantly focusing on their strong brand. Lego strives constantly to develop innovative products which promote creativity and fun-packed play.

Features
* Build up your army with the Clone Walker, a tough 2-man vehicle with poseable legs and flick-firing missiles
* Includes 2 Clone Troopers, Clone Gunner, Clone Commander and ARC trooper gear
* Add #8015 Assassin Droids Battle Pack for even more fun
* Measures over 3.5" tall
* 72 pieces


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lego clone battle pack 8014
The clone walker battle pack 8014 comes with 4 clone troopers [2] regular troopers [1] gunner [1] commander
and I really love the set!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And the chicken walker or whatever its called. It also comes with flick fire missiles,I really love that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And movable legs!!!! I advise that anybody who plans to build armies
should use this set to do it.Well that is my review,bye!!!!!!!!!

Awesome Walker
It's Awesome! Its all i play with when i play with my lego's. The clone commander is good to have for sentimental reasons. The turret does fall off sometimes but its easy to put back on. The rockets are easily fired if you have good thumb muscles. Overall, anyone with a star wars interest should buy this. But beware! I've heard of cheats charging $20 for this $9.99 lego.
Fun for hours into days
I like this toy because my son can play with it for hours and days and weeks. It keeps him active and busy and away from too much video games. These toys make him build and create so I like them.

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LEGO Bionicle Jetrax T6

 

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Makuta Antroz has hijacked the Jetrax T6 and now flies it against the Toa Nuva! Open the cockpit to put him inside, then use the three powerful blasters mounted on the front to launch an attack. Jetrax T6 has 3 Midak Skyblasters that really fire. Cockpit opens and turbines fold in. Includes special-edition Antroz figure measuring 7" tall. Jetrax T6 measures 21" long and 16" wide. 422 pieces.

Features
* Release the giant jet turbines with a simple push of a button for greater speed
* Use the three powerful blasters mounted on the front and each wing to launch an attack
* To fold turbines back in the start position, place it on the table
* Includes special edition Antroz figure
* Contains 422 pieces

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Good value 
I bought myself this for Christmas, and out of the three vehicles, i must say I like this one the most. The Axalara's design doesn't really appeal to me, and the price doesnt seem to justify it much. The Rockoh T3 trails close behind in second though.

The set itself is pretty nice, reminding me of the Naboo starfighter from Star Wars. I especially like that it really is large enough to comfortably seat an unarmed Bionicle (not a Matoran sized one-full size!), and it that it can fold its engines to compact its size when parked, while its pilot is off fighting epic battles. The Jetrax is armed with three launchers, each holding about four units of ammunition. This is more firepower than the Axalara, which only has two. Thanks to a fairly obscure handle on the bottom, the set is easy to handle once finished, and overall feels very sturdy.

Unless you're some wierdo who buys Lego sets without the intention of eventually dismantling them for spare parts, its easy to see that this thing has a lot of cool parts, especially bladed weapons. These include the gigantic cleavers on each engine, the flexible tubing lining the nose, and dirk sized weapons near the cockpit and on the nose.

This thing comes with over 600 parts, and is fairly complex in design, so it should take even the most experienced Lego engineer a couple hours to build.

I think this was a great buy, and its exciting to think how many possibilities lie with the parts it uses.

Entertaining to build, a great lego piece  
I got this for my nephew who is only 5 and a little young for it according to the recommended age. However, he has quite a bit of other legos and is pretty bright, so I figured if I helped him build it he would enjoy it. And enjoy it he did! It took us about an hour to build it, and despite his age, he was generally able to follow the instructions well enough to understand how to help me gather the right pieces. I grew up with lego starting way back in the 80s with the first early 'space' legos, and I've got to say they've improved the instruction books a fair amount. It was logical and straight forward.

The end result was the sort of toy that I wish they'd made back when I was a kid! Legos back then were a lot more basic and a lot less awesome! This set made me salivate, and I enjoyed the heck out of helping my nephew build it. He loves it, but took it apart a week later and built something else entirely (the best thing about lego!). That's when having a large (422) number of pieces is great.

Highly recommended for any kid that likes legos.

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