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Today, I will be doing up a review on Police Boat. This is my first childhood police patrol boat which is my favourite among all the police vessels ever released by TLG. This is the kind of vessel which patrols the high seas in Classic Town ensuring that the water shores are safe from smugglers, pirates and any possible dangers.
Once again, there is another missing part which had been replaced by another type. Can you find it? Furthermore, in this set, there is a red air-tank and a black thick chin guard missing from this review. It can be used for one of the police officer, to change himself to the scuba diving suit. These missing parts will eventually be found and restored into the set. Please pardon me for the incomplete set.
Name: Police Boat
Theme: LEGO System / Town / Floating Boats
Year: 1987
Pieces: 81
Minifigs: 2
Price: USD$15.50
An image of a 4010, Police Boat
Commence Operation Sea Rat
With this police boat in place, it's used to deter potential dangers that might pose to the country's coast. This lovely police boat has black and white primary color combination that is used in all police vehicle types. In fact, this is one of the better looking police boat which is used by the Police Coast Guard.
The police boat's design is quite similar to the ones which we had seen in reality. It managed to use less than 100 pieces to construct a medium sized boat vessel that looks really impressive. I love it very much.
Meet the Police Officers that is patrolling the national water
Every police boat will be attached with 2 police officers on board. As you can see that their uniforms varied from one another. The police officer on the left, wears an uniform with buttons. When I was a child, I always thought that this officer is like an inspector. While the officer on the right. wears an uniform with zippers. This officer will be reflected as a Sergeant or Corporal to ensure ground operations are in order.
This classic police torsos are my favourite among all of the police torsos ever released. I like the simple black and white look on their uniform with simple details printed on it such as their police badge worn on their left chest.
As you may have noticed, the Inspector is carrying a torch which differ from the orignal set. It was actually misplaced over the years. Therefore, I am using the other torch version which I had created for temporarily replacement. Hope everyone won't mind this small little mistake.
Overview of the Police Boat
As you may have noticed that the black boat hull is the main feature piece that shape up the entire set. In fact, this boat hull is well-designed. This boat hull is very uncommon and is only available in two sets. The other one is the 4012 Wave Cops.
At the top of the ship, the boat mast was used as radio antenna for transmission. The transparent blue panels on its front and side adds on a little bright touch to the entire boat. The siren is placed on the top of its windscreen. There are 2 big torchlight placed at the front. It is used to spot lurking dangers or potential pirates hiding at the rocks formation especially in the dark.
Different views of the Police Boat
Let's take a look at the interior of the cabin
At the front of the steering wheel, there should be a blue seat for the police officer to be seated instead of standing while navigating the boat. I placed the blue seat at the bottom of the boat. Beside it, there is an arm or hook to place the red air tank which allow the officer to change to diving attire. At the rear, there is a long bar for the officers to place their equipments such as torchlight, tools and etc.
It can be lifted
This is one of the impressive playing feature included in the police boat. The top of the boat could be lifted upwards to place more police officers at the bottom cabin for them to rest or store their equipment.
Taking a clearer look of the cabin after taking it out
Taking the blue panel apart, it will reveal the black boat weight at the bottom which is maintaining the weight of the boat. The next picture will show you a quick glimpse of its weight.
Black Boat weight
Sharing their sea experience
Incident 1: Close encounter with Jaws!
The inspector is having an up close and personal with the hungry eating sharks. Geez, how could he be still smiling?
Incident 2: Shipwreck survivors
Look, the inspector has spotted a band of shipwreck survivors. Are you sure they are genuine survivors? Look for clues from behind.
Geez, look at their friendly smiles!
How come ImperialShadows is back to his pirate life?
Will the Inspector fall for their tricks? You decide the outcome!
See you next time
To summarise, this is one of the better looking police boats which make use of slimpicity, yet realistic design. It comes with 2 policemen on board. Some of you might find it too simple and may not present the true power of this police boat. However, I felt that this simple design is the key factor. Please tell me how you feel about this set. I am sure, not many members will like this set as much as others.
Summary review
Playability: 9.5/10 (Which LEGO Town does not need a police boat to patrol national waters?)
Design: 9/10 (I love this design very much. A little improvement will be better such as storage cabinet at the bottom. It is a little empty)
Price: 8.5/10 (This set is a little expensive. Maybe, it is due to black boat hull.)
Overall: 9/10 (One of the most outstanding classic Police Boat.)
I gave it a "5" based on my Review Score Card.
What about yours?Hope everyone of you enjoyed reading this simple review of mine. Comments and Critics are strongly welcomed.
Pictures can be found in My Brickshelf (When moderated)
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