Cargo Carrier…
Posted by
LegoCoastalPatrol
in United Kingdom
on
01 November 2009
I was looking through the Lego catalogue when I noticed this set (7733) and thought was a great addition it would be to my collection of City vehicles. I looked everywhere for it, all the usual places such as Toys ‘R’ Us, Argos, John Lewis, I had even looked when I was out and about on business but never saw it. So I turned to eBay and low and behold there it was. I think I paid a little over the odds for it (£24.99) but I thought it was going to be the only way to get hold of it so I bought it. I have not been disappointed with it, it’s a great set, goes so well with the other trucks of the same scale and it looks right at home on the forecourt of the City Garage (7642). To be honest, the set is more than just the truck; there is the forklift and the various pieces of cargo, so as usual I’ll separate the review into the following sections:
The Truck:
The truck is very typical of the many drawbars which can be seen travelling the length and breadth of the country along the motorways and in / around ports and docks. The main truck features three axles, a small cab which can seat the supplied driver and the rear container unit. The cab can comfortably seat the driver along with his coffee cup. The windscreen is a solid one-piece affair to which the fully adjustable wing mirrors fit. The high grill features lights, vents and a bumper with number plate attached. The design of the lower area under the cab means that there appear to be ‘steps’ for the driver to use when entering / leaving the cab, very clever design. Just behind the cab, on the road level are various tanks and lockers, there is also a vertical exhaust and large antenna. The roof of the cab is a one-piece design and features the ‘Transport’ logo and associated graphics. The container unit nudges up to the rear of the cab and has a full-length opening hatch allowing various pieces of cargo to be loaded / unloaded by the supplied forklift. The hatch, when closed makes a good connection and remains in the ‘closed’ position even when the vehicle is ‘driven’. The container unit follows the same white and lime green colour scheme of the cab and also requires various graphics to be attached, warning chevrons are also supplied to be attached to the rear of the container. The trailer container unit is attached to the tractive vehicle and again follows the sane white and lime green colour scheme. The trailer has a steerable haul axle at the front end and one fixed axle towards the rear of the trailer. Like the main container unit, the trailer unit features a full-length opening hatch allowing more pieces of cargo to be loaded / unloaded, again the connection when ‘closed’ is good. Graphics are also attached as are warning chevrons and a set of lights and rear number plate.
The Forklift:
The forklift is very modern in appearance and surprisingly robust. This vehicle has a red and black colour scheme and a small cage in which the operator can sit. Behind the operators seat is the counter-weight area. Two spotlights face forward towards the upright mast onto which the forks are attached. A load apron ensures that the load is correctly balanced. Two small antennae and a simple amber beacon complete this mini-set perfectly.
The Accessories:
The set features two minifigs; the truck driver who is dressed in grey trousers and a blue sweater, and the forklift operator (with handheld CB radio) who wears overalls and a red hard hat, he also has various ‘tools’ tucked into his overalls. There are three pallets of cargo which can be moved using the forklift. The first pallet contains various boxes of ‘cargo’; the second has what appears to be a double tank (in Octan colours) with a grab rail, meter and vent. The third pallet support what look to be three ‘toxic’ barrels, well they seem to be ‘glowing’ a little!
Overall, an excellent set, so much seems to be included in this set, and it’s so much more than just a truck! If the City trucks are your thing then you won’t be disappointed with this one…
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