Random set of the day: Beach Lookout
Posted by Huwbot,
Today's random set is 6736 Beach Lookout, released during 2002. It's one of 10 Island Xtreme Stunts sets produced that year. It contains 87 pieces and 2 minifigs, and its retail price was US$13/£9.99.
It's owned by 1,546 Brickset members. If you want to add it to your collection you should find it for sale at BrickLink, where new ones sell for around $35.00, or eBay.
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This is an xtreme beach lookout!
BEACH AHOY!
Well, that was easy.
This set's so Xtreme, it's jumping the shark!
Hopefully the shark prefers Hawaiian over Pepperoni!
IYKYK
He's doing a great job "looking out" at the sea while a jet skiier collides with a shark.
AAAAAAH, IT'S THE ONE!!
This is the set that got me addicted to Lego! Little old me, at 3 years old, watching my big bros put this set together. The idea of putting together a toy by following instructions utterly fascinated me. I've been hooked since.
...In other words, IT'S THIS THING'S FAULT-
This dude is totally radical!
Weird how much the changed Snap Lockitt in every installation. Also why did they choose that random side character to become one of the few physically represented minifigs? Why no Brickolinis? Or Nick & Laura?
Anyways glad they at least did turn Lego Island into a physical theme eventually. But why is this categorized as "Racing" like (Drome) Racers? Island X-Treme Stunts is based on the 1997 video game Lego Island, which in itself is based on 1994-1996 Lego Town, so technically this might even be a sub-theme of Town...
Also funny how they sneaked in so many parts in the very obscure color light yellow... (yes, that's NOT tan!)
@Miyakan said:
"This is an xtreme beach lookout!"
EXTREME BEACH LOOKOUT! WIIIIIIIIIIITH PEPPERRRRRRR RONIIIIIIIIIIIII!
Island Xtreme Stunts was my favorite theme as a kid, and still is to this day
Giant surfboard!
@BaconKing said:
"Giant surfboard!"
It has a giant hole in it.
I have this one!
I remember thinking this looked so great. It was the first Extreme Island set I purchased, and I grabbed it as soon as I saw one on the shelf. You had the really cool life-guard tower with a lot of new printed pieces, you had a lovely little beach section as well as the jetty and the shark. Wonderful play-value, it was just a lot of fun.
There are very little pieces that I hate in Lego, two or three tops, that black hair piece is one of them.
'Lifeguard' is on the hut's roof w/headphones listening/singing along with:
"I was swimming in the harbour of your smile
Splashing in the ocean like a child
I didn't know what dangers lurked there
Just beyond the waves - Shark attack!"
If he didn’t notice the shark until it was the close he’s not doing very well at the “lookout” part
I like how you can kind of always tell when a set is from this early-2000's period just by looking at it even if you've never heard of the theme
@WemWem said:
"He's doing a great job "looking out" at the sea while a jet skiier collides with a shark."
He's just smirking as well, so I don't think he cares about the people or his job.
One of my favorite themes, even though the only set I had was 6735. I also played Lego Island 2 so I had Brickster but didn't have Pepper Roni.
The artworks in this theme remind me of the infamous Jack Stone which came around the same time and I generally feel nostalgic toward this art style. It continues the idyllic theme of Lego System's Town with palm trees and sunny beaches while adding some urbanization in form of tall office buildings before Lego City is introduced which goes full on urban art style which I'm not particularly fond of. There was also World City in the meantime, but its art style is so unique it deserves a separate review.
Overall, both in set design and artworks, this theme represents a transition from Lego Town to Lego City, while having its own story, characters and soul. I would say this is one of the better fruits of the chaotic 2000s. I love it.
Look at the ladders! They can actually reach their posts!
This is a set from smack dab in the middle of my dark age... and glad for it. Those crooked-smile minifigs with eyebrows just creep me out!
The shark has just come to look at his selfie on the sign, Elvis is wondering how he landed up here and the jet skier is still smiling after the stunt has gone horribly wrong.
I remember helping a neighbour with figuring out which sets he had by constructing them and envountering this set. Because I didn't have a full catalog in 2002 I didn't know this one existed until then.
It's one of those sets I just reall like the vibe of. Yes, it's very 2002. But it's also a different, more radical extreme sports take on a lifeguard tower. And it has Pepper Roni! Who doesn't love that kid (even when he became a 'cool' teenager?).
It's also a building with vehicle and animal. Not bad!
Reminds me of Baywatch
@Atuin said:
"Weird how much the changed Snap Lockitt in every installation. Also why did they choose that random side character to become one of the few physically represented minifigs? Why no Brickolinis? Or Nick & Laura?
Anyways glad they at least did turn Lego Island into a physical theme eventually. But why is this categorized as "Racing" like (Drome) Racers? Island X-Treme Stunts is based on the 1997 video game Lego Island, which in itself is based on 1994-1996 Lego Town, so technically this might even be a sub-theme of Town...
Also funny how they sneaked in so many parts in the very obscure color light yellow... (yes, that's NOT tan!)"
Its actually based specifially on the 2002 videogame Lego Island Extreme Stunts. Iirc its just minigames with no actual hub. The game also lacked most fan favorite characters from the previous 2 games.
love this one for the nostalgia value! it constituted the entire beach part of my Lego city when I was a kid
@Brickalili said:
"If he didn’t notice the shark until it was the close he’s not doing very well at the “lookout” part"
He’s a lookout, not a shoutout.
Suprising lack of plague parts in this set considering the year and theme.
@Ephseb said:
"love this one for the nostalgia value! it constituted the entire beach part of my Lego city when I was a kid"
oh and I also had 6737 to accompany it
@Eightcoins8 said:
" @Atuin said:
"Weird how much the changed Snap Lockitt in every installation. Also why did they choose that random side character to become one of the few physically represented minifigs? Why no Brickolinis? Or Nick & Laura?
Anyways glad they at least did turn Lego Island into a physical theme eventually. But why is this categorized as "Racing" like (Drome) Racers? Island X-Treme Stunts is based on the 1997 video game Lego Island, which in itself is based on 1994-1996 Lego Town, so technically this might even be a sub-theme of Town...
Also funny how they sneaked in so many parts in the very obscure color light yellow... (yes, that's NOT tan!)"
Its actually based specifially on the 2002 videogame Lego Island Extreme Stunts. Iirc its just minigames with no actual hub. The game also lacked most fan favorite characters from the previous 2 games.
"
Just started the game recently, yes, it does have a hub, an oddly glitchy one at that. You have the same basic traversal options as Lego Island 2 but they tried to give the skateboard Tony Hawk mechanics with mixed results. Most of the island's side characters are NPCs but you generally feel more distant from them.
It's also a very 2002 game since it has a PDA menu, because of course PDAs are the coolest and most futuristic tech ever. It's like playing a Kidz Bop version of Doom 3, which *did* have its famous E3 build at the same time...
Going by those black stanchion pieces this has got to be 6987's shark loving cousin.
@Lego_lord said:
"There are very little pieces that I hate in Lego, two or three tops, that black hair piece is one of them. "
I think it works very well for some characters (admittedly Snap Lockitt isn't one of them). Themes like Alpha Team and Agents put it to good use, giving some characters a more clichee military appearance.
It probably got a bit overused around 2002-2010 though (similar how they overused the "troll sword" from Fantasy Era in spots where the classic cutlass would have worked much better).
On the other hand, I can't really say I like the newer flat top hair piece (used for Zane for example). Feels incomplete to me.
@Alia_of_AGL said:
" @Eightcoins8 said:
" @Atuin said:
"Weird how much the changed Snap Lockitt in every installation. Also why did they choose that random side character to become one of the few physically represented minifigs? Why no Brickolinis? Or Nick & Laura?
Anyways glad they at least did turn Lego Island into a physical theme eventually. But why is this categorized as "Racing" like (Drome) Racers? Island X-Treme Stunts is based on the 1997 video game Lego Island, which in itself is based on 1994-1996 Lego Town, so technically this might even be a sub-theme of Town...
Also funny how they sneaked in so many parts in the very obscure color light yellow... (yes, that's NOT tan!)"
Its actually based specifially on the 2002 videogame Lego Island Extreme Stunts. Iirc its just minigames with no actual hub. The game also lacked most fan favorite characters from the previous 2 games.
"
Just started the game recently, yes, it does have a hub, an oddly glitchy one at that. You have the same basic traversal options as Lego Island 2 but they tried to give the skateboard Tony Hawk mechanics with mixed results. Most of the island's side characters are NPCs but you generally feel more distant from them.
It's also a very 2002 game since it has a PDA menu, because of course PDAs are the coolest and most futuristic tech ever. It's like playing a Kidz Bop version of Doom 3, which *did* have its famous E3 build at the same time..."
Both the game game and the wave of sets were based upon the series which started in 1997, so I don't see a dfifference here. All 3 games differed quite drastically in game play, but that's not really the point IMO.
@AustinPowers said:
"6987's shark loving cousin. "
Shark Intercept Base?
Ahhh the Island Xtreme Stunts line. It was a fun game, and an even more fun toyline.