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LEGO Bionicle Jetrax T6

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:32:55 +0000

Prepare the Jetrax T6 for battle and fight to determine the fate of the universe with Lego BIONICLE set 8942. Featuring a special-edition Makuta Antroz figure and skyblasters that really fire, the Jetrax T6 is packed with fun, futuristic details. This building set contains little parts and complex instructions, so it is recommended for ages 9 to 16. Like all Lego sets, it also holds the potential to keep creative adults entertained for hours. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.3em; } td.think { height: 125px; background: #9DC4D8 url(http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; border-bottom: 1px dotted #000000; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; } td.glance { height: 100%; background: #9DC4D8; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding-top: 10px; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; } img.withlink {border:1px black solid;} What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Cool folding wings and special-edition figure The Bad: More fun if you have other BIONICLES In a Nutshell: This battle vehicle is sure to sure to inspire tons of imaginative play At a Glance Ages: 9 to 16 The cockpit opens so Antroz can get in and out. View larger. A handle on the bottom makes this ship easy to fly. View Larger. Explore The Island of Mata Nui and Beyond In the BIONICLE world, bio-mechanical beings rule the island of Mata Nui. There's a complex balance between the different characters. Kids can create imaginative landscapes and act out battles between their favorite Toa Nuva and the evil Brotherhood of the Makuta. With the fate of the universe hanging in the balance, these can be an intense, epic battles. Based on the concepts that have made traditional Lego bricks a hit with generations of kids, BIONICLES use a special ball-joint design to create an equally satisfying construction experience. Elaborate figures, like the special-edition Antroz included here, and vehicles like the Jetrax T6, populate the BIONICLE universe with fast-paced battles, and this set is inspired by its own storyline: the Makuta Antroz has captured the Jetrax T6 from the Tua Nova and is flying it against them. Building the Jetrax T6 With eight bags containing 422 pieces, the Jetrax T6 took our eight-year-old tester about three hours to assemble. Even though the instructions suggest that this product is for children nine and up, the three colorful instruction booklets were easy enough for him to follow. He found this BIONICLE simpler than many Lego brick sets he has built, but just as much fun. And when the Jetrax T6 was completed, he found it to be one of the sturdiest BIONICLES he has ever played with. The turbine wings that fold and unfold were a huge hit, and a convenient button makes it easy to release them at the perfect moment during battle. Our tester also appreciated the way a handle underneath the craft makes it incredibly easy to fly the Jetrax T6. Three blasters on the front of the craft add thrills. And dependable BIONICLE ball-joint construction elements make this model sturdy, so you won't have to worry about it falling apart in the middle of a battle and disrupting the action. Even though the Jetrax T6 is one of the bigger, more complex sets in the BIONICLES series, it's sure to be more fun if you have some of the other elements of the series, too. Like any battle-ready space ship, the Jetrax T6 is always on the lookout for an opponent. Once the ship was assembled, our tester quickly invited a friend over so that they could use it as part of an imagination-filled game. What's in the Box 422 Lego BIONICLE pieces and three instruction booklets.

LEGO Indiana Jones The Temple of Doom (7199)

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:22:32 +0000

Based on the popular Indiana Jones movie, LEGO's Temple of Doom set is sure to bring out an adventurous streak in young builders. Featuring six of the movie's main characters, as well as rail cars and hidden traps, this 652-piece set lets you recreate the wild, mine car chase in the underground Temple. Designed for ages 8 to 14, but with the potential to keep adults entertained, this action-packed LEGO set will bring out the adventurer in everyone who plays with it. The Temple of Doom Ages: 8 to 14 Pieces: 652 Requires: Large, flat surface for assembly What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Mine-themed adventure set with plenty of cool moving parts. The Challenging: With lots of leggy constructions, this set is a bit fragile and unstable. In a Nutshell: Action-packed building set jump starts imaginative play. Battle the evil shaman Mola Ram on the scary skull altar to recapture the magical stones and return them to the village! View larger. Relive the movie with the 37-inch mine track, booby traps and plenty of creepy-crawlies. View larger. Take a Wild, Imaginative Ride With Indy and His Gang Based on the film -- in which Indiana Jones seeks to recapture magical stones from an evil shaman and return them to the village that depends on them -- the Temple of Doom provides an action-packed, narrative setting to inspire imaginative play. In addition to the 37-inch mine track, this set includes a detailed recreation of the movie's skull altar, two mine carts, booby traps, and plenty of creepy-crawlies. The Temple of Doom comes complete with six mini figures: Indy, his lady-love Willie, his kid sidekick Short Round, the evil shaman Mola Ram, and two menacing temple guards. In addition, there are plenty of features to keep the set interesting. Just when it seems like Indy is doomed, you can set a trap to derail the temple guards from their evil mission -- position a road block, dump rubble, or let loose a snake. Building the Temple of Doom With 652 pieces and a colorful instruction booklet, the Temple of Doom took our two adult testers approximately two hours to construct. The process was challenging, but not too difficult with colorful step-by-step illustrations showing the way. Overall, this set scores an excellent rating for its clever design elements. Encountering snares on their journey down the extra-long track, the runaway mine cars are a huge hit. Other favorite features are the temple's trap door, the boulder-rigged mine shaft, the chopping sword, and the glow-in-the-dark temple decorations. One of the best features of this set may be the collection of mini figures, each of which has unique features. Indy comes complete with a removable knapsack and hat, Mola Ram has his signature horned headgear, Willie has long, wavy blond hair, and Short Round is characteristically petite. With such a detailed cast of characters, it's enjoyable to stage battles between Indy's crew and the elusive enemies -- with clubs, swords, guns, and more. Our testers enjoyed the way the narrative of this set allowed them to reenact Indy's quest to capture the magical stones and end Mola Ram's evil influence. They also appreciated that the storyline is simple enough to make the set entertaining whether or not your child has seen the classic 1984 Indiana Jones movie. What's in the Box 652 LEGO pieces and instruction booklet.

LEGO Creator Family Home (6754)

admin — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:36:05 +0000

A trio of homes for the family! 3 houses in 1! Build a classic family home filled from wall to wall with great details, including an awning, window shutters, a terrace area and picnic bench, and even a bird bath and duck pond with a buildable duck. When you're done, take it all apart and rebuild it as a charming bungalow or a lovely Mediterranean-style villa - instructions included for all 3! A cool 3-in-1 building experience! Features great details such as awning, shutters, bird bath, terrace area and picnic bench! Rebuilds into a bungalow or a Mediterranean villa! Family Home measures 10 inches (25.5cm) long and 8.8 inches (22.5cm) tall! Pieces: 976 A cool 3-in-1 building experience Detailed exterior including stone chimney, French sliding door, flower box, awning, and shutter Roof comes apart in 2 sections offering a unique play experience in the upstairs floor Family Home measures 10 inches (25.5cm) long and 8.8 inches (22.5cm) tall 976 pieces

LEGO® City Police Helicopter

admin — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:10:16 +0000


Patrol and protect LEGO City from the air! Watch for trouble in this police helicopter with copter rotors that really spins. Includes pilot minifigure. 94 pieces.

LEGO® Creator Beach House

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:52:23 +0000

Need to get away? Relax in your very own beach house! This colorful building is packed with fun and realistic details, from the big sunlit windows to the barbecue and umbrella. Includes instructions for rebuilding into a cozy cafe or towering apartment building. The second floor lifts off to see stairs and fireplace on the first floor. There's even a balcony and a skylight that opens. Outside sits a patio with table, umbrella and chairs, and even a barbecue grill with chicken. Realistic details include a mailbox, doorbell, flowers, walkway, light fixtures, chimney, tree and lots of windows. Beach House stands over 6" high and includes a 5" x 10" baseplate. 522 pieces.

LEGO Castle Tower Raid

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:28:10 +0000

The knights have captured a troll warrior and locked him in the prison -- but the other troll warriors are on the attack to get him back! The knights must use all their strength and skills to battle the rolling siege tower with its bridge and swinging dragon-headed battering ram.Swing the battering ram through the castle's wall to release the captured troll warrior. Pull the string on the rolling siege tower to the extend the bridge to the castle. Rolling siege tower has two flick-fire and 2" wide wheels. Troll Warship really floats on water. Includes 2 knight and 3 troll warrior minifigures with armor and accessories. Troll warrior tower measures 8" tall and 5" wide. Castle tower is over 8.5" tall. 364 pieces.

LEGO® Basic Bricks

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:17:42 +0000


Endless building fun! This special set contains 650 colorful Lego bricks you can use to build almost anything. The only limit is your imagination! Lego Basic Bricks Deluxe includes bricks in white, orange, red, blue, yellow, brown, black, dark green, and light green. This Lego Individual Bricks and Building Accessories set has 650 pieces. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

LEGO Star Wars Clone Walker Battle Pack

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:09:04 +0000

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.

LEGO Ultimate Building Set – 405 Pieces

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:54:04 +0000

When your toddler has graduated from the Duplo stage and is ready to take the next step in his, or her, Lego journey, the Lego Ultimate Building Set is the ideal graduation gift. With 405 pieces stored in a durable plastic box with a see-through top, this set is the perfect place to let children continue to explore their imagination and engineering skills. The Lego Ultimate Building Set contains many small pieces and is designed for kids ages four and older. Large Brick Box Ages: 4+ Pieces: 405 What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: The Good: Lego starter kit lets younger children build a house, car, dog, helicopter, and more. The Challenging: Younger children may need help with following the instruction. In a Nutshell: The ideal Lego starter kit for kids too old for Duplos. The Ideal Lego Starter Kit The Lego Ultimate Building Set includes everything a child needs to take the first steps to becoming an expert Lego builder. It includes one mini figurine, a building plate, and a wide mix of standard bricks in various colors as well as house and wheel elements. Following the included instructions and using pieces in the starter kit, kids can build a house, helicopter, dog, and car. The only flaw is that the instructions may be challenging for younger children, and require adult assistance. As is the case with virtually every Lego set, your child will be limited only by his, or her, imagination and perseverance. Although the kit is designed for younger children graduating from Lego Duplos, you can be confident that your child will never actually grow out of the Ultimate Building Set. All of the pieces can be incorporated into future Lego collections. What's in the Box 405 standard Lego pieces with house and wheel element, mini figurine, durable plastic storage case, and instructions. With 405 pieces, this Legos starter kit allows your child to build a variety of different things.

LEGO Community Workers Set

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:43 +0000


The LEGO Community Workers Set comes with over 31 LEGO figures from various occupations. This set includes 202 interchangeable pieces.