Random set of the day: Water Rider
Posted by Huwbot,
Today's random set is 1295 Water Rider, released in 2000. It's one of 45 Town sets produced that year. It contains 30 pieces and 1 minifig.
It's owned by 62 Brickset members. If you want to add it to your collection you might find it for sale at BrickLink or eBay.
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Had to do a double take for a second with some of that near déjà vu.
https://brickset.com/article/48232/random-set-of-the-day-speed-splash
I guess this was one of those Japanese Kabaya sets that were all so cute but were never available anywhere else. It's kind of a weird design, but Lego-fan me from that point in time would've enjoyed it.
Best life jacket design ever. There really was no reason to retire it.
I love early 2000s heads. However, this can’t even begin to compare to the majesty of Alpha Team.
At least this set, unlike some other "Extreme Team" polybags, has an actual Extreme Team minifigure (though lacking helmet printing).
It's not a build-and-keep set for me. It has some nice parts. I would use them in various MOCS if I had this set.
After looking at this set a little closer I realized it's part of the in-between period of sets. In this case it doesn't include any overly juniorized elements, but still has some rough corners and not a very pleasing overall look.
I believe the only comment I could possibly make is to quote one of the great philosophers of our time:
“AIRBOAT! Whoooo!” ~Sterling Mallory Archer
It's plain to see how this evolved into 70611 Water Strider.
It's from the worst time of lego creativity, but it looks super cool to me. I would buy it today.
Still love that windscreen shape and color.