The Middleman Posted November 21, 2005 AMBULANCE 7890 Ambulance surpasses the price-to-piece ratio at 112 pieces for $7.99. The Fig I like the medic outfit, but that face is starting to annoy me. Also, while I realize this is perfectly level for an $8 set, I feel that it could use a patient figure as well. Still, as I said, no complaining; it's on par for the price. His 'electric thingy'. I'm not entirely sure what this is. Anyone? The Ambulance Oh, 1x1x2/3 slope; how I love thee. Pardon my bad stickerage. I like the design of the side, but it feels a bit squished to me in general. Accurate, but a bit offsetting for me. I love those doors. The top. More 1x1x2/3 sweetness. Front seat. Standard. The inside. Stretcher fits snugly in, smooth roof removal. Stretcher. Interesting, simple design. FINAL VERDICT: 8.3/10 Figs: 7/10 Pieces: 9/10 Set: 8/10 Playability: 8/10 I really like this little set, and it's very good for the price. A great compliment to the other CITY sets, and a useful addition to any collection. This has my stamp of approval! Until next time, Bloody Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lost Viking Posted November 21, 2005 Great review! I am just curious as to where you got it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Lego-builder Posted November 21, 2005 Does the electric thingy slide out from the side? Or is that just for design? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Middleman Posted November 21, 2005 Does the electric thingy slide out from the side? Or is that just for design? Design only, I'm afraid. @ Lost Viking - Amazon, but I also saw them at my local Toys R Us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kotua Posted November 21, 2005 I think that the device with the with those dial things is for heartrate and stuff. I'm dissapointed that the minifig's torso isn't like the one on the Spiderman set. That torso realy felt like a Lego City torso, although this one is okay. I agree about the minifig face, it is getting annoying..sort of like the director head of the Studios sets. When are you reviewing the copter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Middleman Posted November 21, 2005 When are you reviewing the copter? The review should be up in max five minutes. EDIT: I lied. Give me a few more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starwars4J Posted November 22, 2005 His 'electric thingy'. I'm not entirely sure what this is. Anyone? Well, seeing as how I work in an ER, I should be able to tell you ;) They hook these machines up to people in a critical state (anyone who needs to be rushed in by ambulance obviously has something reasonably wrong with them). They hook up to the patient, and monitor their pulse, breathing, and several other "vitals" They also can print the information out to quickly give to physicians when the patient's rushed into the ER for treatment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Middleman Posted November 22, 2005 His 'electric thingy'. I'm not entirely sure what this is. Anyone? Well, seeing as how I work in an ER, I should be able to tell you ;) They hook these machines up to people in a critical state (anyone who needs to be rushed in by ambulance obviously has something reasonably wrong with them). They hook up to the patient, and monitor their pulse, breathing, and several other "vitals" They also can print the information out to quickly give to physicians when the patient's rushed into the ER for treatment. Thanks man! Another mystery solved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kotua Posted November 22, 2005 His 'electric thingy'. I'm not entirely sure what this is. Anyone? Well, seeing as how I work in an ER, I should be able to tell you ;) They hook these machines up to people in a critical state (anyone who needs to be rushed in by ambulance obviously has something reasonably wrong with them). They hook up to the patient, and monitor their pulse, breathing, and several other "vitals" They also can print the information out to quickly give to physicians when the patient's rushed into the ER for treatment. Interesting of Lego to add something like that to the set when they didn't have to...pretty cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted November 23, 2005 Great review! I am just curious as to where you got it? too bad we cant order from amazon since we are canuckers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aeturnus Posted November 23, 2005 I think the ambulance looks like the fire engine from 2005. Lego says "just imagine" but I think their designers are highly lacking in that area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbes Posted November 23, 2005 I think the ambulance looks like the fire engine from 2005.Lego says "just imagine" but I think their designers are highly lacking in that area. Well, you have to have some continuity. The cars from the new sets (including 2005) aren't too bad and they all "fit the theme" - except for the prisoner transport, that one's a big disappointment. What ticks me off most about the new cars is that they don't have doors - that's really annoying. But at least it's good practice for my modification (and later MOCing) skills... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JINZONINGEN73 Posted December 2, 2005 This is on sale at Amazon for $5.99... I think I might grab one or two, if not for the interesting wheel wells and 1x1 slopes I like getting from X-Pods usually. Are the wheel well individual pieces, or is it 2 pieces that stretch from one side to the other? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbes Posted December 2, 2005 Are the wheel well individual pieces, or is it 2 pieces that stretch from one side to the other? Individual pieces: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam89 Posted December 2, 2005 This set and the other city sets except the Airport sets are on US S@H: http://shop.lego.com/leaf.asp?cn=229&d=36&t=3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbes Posted December 2, 2005 This set and the other city sets except the Airport sets are on US S@H:http://shop.lego.com/leaf.asp?cn=229&d=36&t=3 Interesting, look at the minifigs: Box pic as we now it (also on S@H): S@H set pic: Now what?! Is there a chance of a "re-release" with different minifigs? ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam89 Posted December 2, 2005 It's probably just a prototype. The actual version has definitely got the minifigs with white suits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbes Posted December 2, 2005 Mhm. I wonder why they released it already. It's against their usual release cycle (which Jake explains in his Q&A). They do have the airport sets for next year and the new train and lots of non-city stuff but it's still a first in recent years... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JINZONINGEN73 Posted December 16, 2005 Just got the 2 I ordered off Amazon ($5.99 for a few days, but price is now $7.99) I did something WEIRD with this set. I actually built it. I never build ANY Lego sets... they're strictly parts sources for mecha and such. But I gotta' say, this is a sexy little ambulance. It could have only been better as a two-seater with an extra minifig. I proceeded just minutes after to mosh both duplicate sets together into a van-like monstrosity, but it still counts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xwingyoda Posted December 16, 2005 Jinzo, don't forget to post pics of your "van-like monstrosity" for once you build the sets :D ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JINZONINGEN73 Posted December 17, 2005 Jinzo, don't forget to post pics of your "van-like monstrosity" for once you build the sets :D ;) Well, I already dissected THAT and made this lol: http://eurobricks.hosting.ipsyn.com/eurofo...st=0#entry54786 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JINZONINGEN73 Posted December 24, 2005 Hey, anyone else notice that the ambulance on the front of the box has 2 "ghost studs" on top of it? They look like they were edited in later atop the large, white hood piece... I assume the early versions of that part were studless... or something? : / Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jof Posted February 10, 2006 What they could have done with is some drivers doors on the front. Easy job, just done it with the police van. Insert a row of thin flat pieces under the 'red' level & then use standard 1*3 doors & some 1*n bricks instead of the 1*12 bricks. Jof Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Posted February 10, 2006 What they could have done with is some drivers doors on the front.Easy job, just done it with the police van. Insert a row of thin flat pieces under the 'red' level & then use standard 1*3 doors & some 1*n bricks instead of the 1*12 bricks. Jof I see that you are relatively new hear, but one rule here is not to post in a topic that is more than 20 days old. Remember this in the future and Welcome to Eurobricks!!! :smile: -l2k- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kikuichimonji Posted February 10, 2006 What they could have done with is some drivers doors on the front. Easy job, just done it with the police van. Insert a row of thin flat pieces under the 'red' level & then use standard 1*3 doors & some 1*n bricks instead of the 1*12 bricks. Jof I see that you are relatively new hear, but one rule here is not to post in a topic that is more than 20 days old. Remember this in the future and Welcome to Eurobricks!!! :smile: -l2k- I don't think there is a rule like that. And since he's new, I don't see what's wrong about him posting here. It's a pinned topic after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
