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Loudspeaker

wait a minute...

Posted by Zwing in United Kingdom on 06 November 2009

So you can see by looking at who this review is by that I live in the UK. If you look at the notes of this set you can see it was a promotion in germany. but I remember getting this in mcDonald's IN THE UK. How strange is that???

loudspeaker
pros: window can open
cons: none

pieces
pros: opening window
cons: none

build
pros: easy, quick
cons: weak

I recommend this set to 3+'s
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4072: Skeleton
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4072
Skeleton

you can never have too many skeletons

Posted by Zwing in United Kingdom on 05 October 2009

what I mean is, you could have one million lego skeletons but you would not complain

skeleton
pros: you can never have too many
cons: none

I recommend this set to anyone who likes lego skeletons

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4723: Diagon Alley Shops
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4723
Diagon Alley Shops

colourful shops

Posted by Zwing in United Kingdom on 03 October 2009

I didn't quite understand why this was colourful and I probably never will. however this set might look good with the other two "colourful" harry potter sets

figure
pros: the figure can only be found in this set
cons: none

animal shop
pros: drawers open
cons: none

other shop
pros: drawers open
cons: none

pieces
pros: animals, hats
cons: none

build
pros: easy, strong, quick
cons: none

price
pros: worth it, cheap
cons: none

I recommend this set to anyone who has the other two colourful harry potter sets
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4584: Hot Scorcher
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4584
Hot Scorcher

scorching hot

Posted by Zwing in United Kingdom on 03 October 2009

basically a scorching hot car!

figure
pros: the figure can only be found in this set
cons: none

hot scorcher
pros: has a pull back motor
cons: none

pieces
pros: printed wedge parts
cons: none

build
pros: easy, strong, quick
cons: none

price
pros: cheap, worth it
cons: none

I recommend this set to any drome racers fan
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4705: Snape's Class
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4705
Snape's Class

peeves, how many times do I have to tell you not to hide in my store cupboard? - snape

Posted by Zwing in United Kingdom on 03 October 2009

yes, peeves can hide in snapes cupboard

figures
pros: snape and peeves are rare
cons: ron can be found in other sets

classroom
pros: cauldron tips over, desk opens, peeves can hide in the cupboard
cons: none

pieces
pros: spider, web, rat, cauldron
cons: none

build
pros: easy, strong
cons: none

price
pros: worth it
cons: none

I recommend this set to any harry potter fan
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6738: Skateboard Challenge
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6738
Skateboard Challenge

my first set!

Posted by Zwing in United Kingdom on 26 September 2009

it has everything you need for a skateboard challenge! :)

figures
pros: sky with neck bracket can only be found in this set, the henchman with neck bracket is rare, the figures can be controlled with sticks
cons: pepper with neck bracket can be found in other sets

skateboards
pros: look cool
cons: none

radio
pros: has handle so figures can hold it
cons: none

bin
pros: lid can be removed
cons: none

ramp
pros: can fold up
cons: none

skatepark
pros: slide can turn, lights can be positioned
cons: none

WARNING TO ALL STICKER HATERS: this set has stickers

pieces
pros: stairs, ramps
cons: none

build
pros: easy, strong
cons: none

price
pros: worth it, cheap
cons: none

I recommend this set to anyone who wants a skatepark
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7143: Jedi Starfighter
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7143
Jedi Starfighter

bigger than the others

Posted by Zwing in United Kingdom on 26 September 2009

if you compare this set and the other two jedi starfighters (the 2008 and 2009 ones) you will find that this jedi starfighter is bigger than the others

figure
pros: can only be found in this set
cons: none

ship
pros: flaps on the wings open, has landing gear
cons: cockpit is not 100% airtight, cockpit cannot open

pieces
pros: flap piece at the back of the ship, binoculars
cons: none

build
pros: easy, strong
cons: none

price
pros: worth it
cons: none

I recommend this set to any starwars fan
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7622: Race for the Stolen Treasure
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7622
Race for the Stolen Treasure

what is wrong with a golden tresure chest?

Posted by Zwing in United Kingdom on 20 September 2009

people are complaining that this set has a tresure chest instead of the ark but if you want the ark just get set 7621 (it has the ark) and what is wrong with a golden tresure chest? they are not common you know

figures
pros: all the guards can only be found in this set
cons: indiana can be found in other sets

tresure chest
pros: is gold
cons: none

horse
pros: the saddle can hold items
cons: none

car
pros: gun turns
cons: none

truck
pros: has clips that indy can hold onto
cons: none

pieces
pros: golden tresure chest, all siver pieces, hats, whip, bag, guns
cons: none

build
pros: sort of easy, strong
cons: none

price
pros: worth it
cons: none

I recommend this set to any indiana jones fan
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7627: Temple of the Crystal Skull
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7627
Temple of the Crystal Skull

this set doesn't deserve 5 bricks

Posted by Zwing in United Kingdom on 20 September 2009

but I will give it 5 bricks anyway because it is impossible to give 6 bricks :)

figures
pros: all the skeletons and ugha warriors can only be found this set, the guard and irina are rare
cons: indiana and mutt can be found in other sets

tank
pros: looks cool
cons: none

entrance
pros: has flick fire missiles
cons: none

temple
pros: front stairs fall, spiral stairs turn, dragon heads drop skulls, firing missiles, door opens, throne room turns, statue turns, tower rises and moves the blades
cons: falling stairs are too sensative

pieces
pros: crystal skulls, all gold pieces
cons: none

build
pros: strong, not easy but not hard
cons: none

price
pros: worth it
cons: expensive

I recommend this set to any indiana jones fan
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4547551: Chrome Darth Vader
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4547551
Chrome Darth Vader

very good for free

Posted by Zwing in United Kingdom on 20 September 2009

It must be very good because these are going for £39.00 on ebay :)

darth vader
pros: its chrome
cons: none

pieces
pros: all chrome pieces
cons: none

price
pros: free
cons: none

I recommend this set to any star wars fan

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7893: Passenger Plane
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7893
Passenger Plane

just what a lego city airport needs...

Posted by Zwing in United Kingdom on 15 September 2009

...a passenger plane! :)

figures
pros: the civillian with the black cap and the man with the orange vest can only be found in this set, the other figures are rare
cons: none

staircase
pros: looks nice
cons: none

food cart
pros: opens up to reveal food
cons: none

plane
pros: doors open, 3 of the seats spin, roof can be removed, front wheels turn, turbines spin
cons: there is no way to get to the pilot controls, the door clips broke on mine

pieces
pros: stairs
cons: none

build
pros: strong, sort of easy
cons: none

price
pros: worth it
cons: none

I recommend this set to any city fan
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4701: Sorting Hat
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4701
Sorting Hat

the sorting wheel

Posted by Zwing in United Kingdom on 12 September 2009

to make the set more fun for kids lego added a sorting wheel. AFOL's might not like this but I do not mind

figure
pros: harry with black tie and collar can only be found in this set, comes with extra hair
cons: none

sorting wheel
pros: seat turns, hedwigs stand turns, wheel turns
cons: none

pieces
pros: hedwig,
cons: none

build
pros: strong, easy, quick
cons: none

price
pros: cheap, worth it
cons: none

I recommend this set to any harry potter fan
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7899: Police Boat
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7899
Police Boat

you don't need the motor to have fun

Posted by Zwing in United Kingdom on 11 September 2009

this set is fun with the motor but for those who like to display, this set is also good without the motor

figures
pros: the policeman with the lifejacket can only be found in this set
cons: the other figures can be found in other sets

helicoper
pros: cockpit opens, rotors spin
cons: none

boat
pros: prison door opens: radar spins, table in other room reveals items, searchlights turns, boat cockpit removes to see inside the prison cell
cons: there is no way to get inside the other room

pieces
pros: helicoper tail pieces
cons: none

build
pros: easy, strong
cons: none

price
pros: worth it
cons: none

I recommend this set to any city fan
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7623: Temple Escape
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7623
Temple Escape

did the natives really mean to build a temple that falls apart all the time?

Posted by Zwing in United Kingdom on 08 September 2009

hang on a minute, the natives had a strong enough temple in the film (sighs) it was lego who built the flimsy temple! at least the plane is strong but do not worry, it is a really good set anyway

figures
pros: belloq, jock and satipo can only be found in this set, the skeletons are rare
cons: indiana can be found in other sets

plane
pros: propeller can spin
cons: none

temple
pros: rocks fall when the idol is removed, swinging swords trap, boulder trap, arrow trap, door falls
cons: none

WARNING TO ALL STICKER HATERS: this set has stickers

pieces
pros: idol, dark grey skulls, indy's hat, belloq's hat, whip, bag, fishing rod
cons: none

build
pros: not easy but not hard, plane is strong
cons: temple is weak

price
pros: worth it
cons: none

I recommend this set to any indiana jones fan
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8287: Motor Box
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8287
Motor Box

gears, pins, axles and more!

Posted by Zwing in United Kingdom on 06 September 2009

that is what you can find in this set, so if you need any of those pieces you should get this set

pieces
pros: has some useful pieces
cons: none

price
pros: not to expensive
cons: should be £5 cheaper

I recommend this set to anyone who needs technic pieces
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7197: Venice Canal Chase
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7197
Venice Canal Chase

4 new figures in one set!

Posted by Zwing in United Kingdom on 04 September 2009

you get indy (with different clothes) elsa, kazim and a grail guardian

figures
pros: all can only be found in this set
cons: none

poles
pros: you get two of them
cons: none

drain cover
pros: covers the drain well
cons: none

deck
pros: fits to the bridge
cons: none

bridge
pros: can flip the deck
cons: none

boat back
pros: fits to the boat front
cons: none

boat front
pros: button splits the boat
cons: none

boat
pros: motor explodes
cons: none

panels that cover motor
pros: they cover the motor
cons: none

motor
pros: can explode
cons: none

pieces
pros: guns, all hats, whip, elsa's hair, rat, telescopes
cons: none

build
pros: not easy but not hard, strong
cons: none

price
pros: worth it
cons: none

I recommend this set to any indiana jones fan
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3731: Pumpkin Pack
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3731
Pumpkin Pack

so many orange bricks

Posted by Zwing in United Kingdom on 02 September 2009

remember my review on set 10069 that said it had so many green bricks? well this set has so many orange bricks :)

pieces
pros: all orange bricks
cons: none

price
pros: cheap, worth it
cons: none

I recommend this set to anyone who needs orange bricks

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7772: Lobster Strike
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7772
Lobster Strike

why are we trying to steal crystals from the power miners team? - diver

Posted by Zwing in United Kingdom on 31 August 2009

by the way the crystals in this set are the same as the ones in power miners sets

figures
pros: the diver is rare, the driver can only be foundn in this set
cons: none

rover
pros: cockpit can open, arms are posable, gun on top (not shown in the picture) can turn, saw can turn
cons: cockpit is not 100% airtight

lobster
pros: very posable
cons: none

pieces
pros: crystals, saw, cockpit window
cons: none

build
pros: sort of easy, rover is strong
cons: lobster is weak

price
pros: worth it
cons: none

I recommend this set to any aqua raiders II fan
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10069: Tree
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10069
Tree

so many green bricks!

Posted by Zwing in United Kingdom on 29 August 2009

in fact, out of the 33 pieces in this set, 31 of them are green :)

tree
pros: has lots of green pieces
cons: none

pieces
pros: all green pieces
cons: none

build
pros: strong, quick, easy
cons: none

price
pros: cheap, worth it
cons: none

I recommend this set to anyone who needs green bricks
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7694: MT-31 Trike
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7694
MT-31 Trike

the mars mission version of 7312

Posted by Zwing in United Kingdom on 27 August 2009

If you were wondering, 7312 is the t-3 trike set from the life on mars subtheme back in 2001

figures
pros: the alien glows in the dark, the astronaut (with balaclava) can only be found in this set
cons: the alien can be found in other sets

mt-31 trike
pros: has suspension, cockpit can open
cons: not 100% airtight

pieces
pros: cockpit window, alien/crystal tank, crystal, orange wheels
cons: none

build
pros: sort of easy, strong, quick
cons: none

price
pros: cheap
cons: should be £1.00 cheaper

I recommend this set to any mars mission fan
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