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Thanks for the picture of the new truck, whung! The mini TRU store would certainly look great built into a larger structure. I too however am a bit scared of what is being sold in the store. Those weapons certainly seem like a pretty bizarre choice! In an case, it's a lovely set.

I just woke up 10 minutes ago, and what a lovely surprise to find these pictures posted. Thank you very much whung! The midi-scale ISD isn't the most attractive looking thing ever made, and I doubt the price would be much less than the Falcon (same price?), so I'll probably pass on it. It looks to be around 30 studs long, so it would certainly make a neat little companion to my UCS version of the ship should I get the urge to pick it up. I missed out on the original AT-AT, and I was a bit underwhelmed with the shape of the motorized version, so I imagine I'll be grabbing this newest one when it becomes available. I feel the model is lacking in a few places, but overall I'll be happy enough to be able to finally add that walker to my collection. The Shuttle on the other hand, I am extremely pleased with, and I no longer have any doubts about it being a must-have. The shape and colour looks wonderful, and the inclusion of the minifigs makes it even more desirable. The ship doesn't appear to be to scale with the figs, but the little guys should be able to fit inside comfortably enough. That Shuttle sure is a beauty!

Thanks for another look at this set lightningtiger I'm really looking forward to collecting trains for the first time, and I am personally very pleased with this train station. I'm sure train buffs could point out many flaws in the station, but I think it is a pretty well rounded set (considering it's price point of course) and I am pleased to see the return of a design like this.

1. The parts used are a large selling point, however I generally buy those sets for the primary model 2. I buy specific models based on individual appeal 3. The Colosseum in Rome, or Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow 4. A large medieval castle, or western fort 5. -More in-house themes -Revisiting/expanding existing themes such as Wild West or Adventurers -Focus on improving quality of parts I've been extremely pleased with the variety of sets released in recent years, and absolutely adore the more adult oriented sets such as in the modular houses line. Keep up the excellent work!

Thanks for this review! This set gets points from me for trying something unique within the SPIII line. Instead of just giving us another ship with a new record amount of flick-fire missiles attached, TLC gave us an interesting ship with transforming capabilities. While the Galactic Enforcer could be split into smaller pieces which could then be mixed and matched, this Undercover Cruiser takes a new approach for providing 'multiple models' from the same kit. Undercover cops are something we are all aware of in real life, so it's neat to see them acknowledged in the SP universe as well. For those who are interested in the Lunar Limo, the Undercover Cruise is a perfect complimentary set. I can't help but get the feeling that the ship has no prison containment pod, but is extremely well armed as to simply blow baddies away instead of catching them. I considered picking this set up as it was on sale for 20% off, but instead opted to go for more creator houses which were also on sale. I plan on grabbing the Police HQ in the near future, and I may have to get this set to go along with it.

I've been collecting Lego for the past 20 years now, so everyone in my family and of course all of my friends know about and support my hobby. My family is extremely supporting, and to my delight my parents still purchase me sets from time to time! I've been increasing the amount of kits I pick up every year, and though my parents often wonder where I will find room for them all, they have no problems with me adding more shelving to walls or me buying display cases when I am at home. Amongst my friends, I've always been known as "The Lego guy". During the valedictorian speech in grade 8, I was to be always remembered as being a Lego enthusiast. During high school, I often used Lego as a subject for photography, and those in my classes where very impressed seeing photos of sets in my collection. I had a number of Star Wars fans for teachers, and they always loved seeing the latest reproductions in plastic form. At college, I am a relatively short bus ride away from a TRU. A couple of years ago for my birthday, after finishing classes for the day I headed out to treat myself to some Lego. I picked up the creator 4956 House and brought it back to residence. That evening, while everyone had started partying, I busted out my new acquisition and began work on it. I always left my door open while in my room, and because of this everyone who passed by saw me building the house that night. I remember, they would exclaim "Are you building Lego?! That's awesome! Can I take a picture!?". I had countless other residents pop into my room to check out what I was doing, and they were all very excited about it. Since then, I often keep a couple of sets on display in my room in res. and everyone now knows how seriously I take my hobby and they are all perfectly accepting. In 1999, I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Though I've been losing the battle against it over the past decade, the past few years have been extremely tough. More than ever, I use Lego as an escape from the harshness of reality. Though no one ever gave me a hard time about my Lego hobby before my diagnosis, since then no one has dared to give me anything but positive support towards what makes me happy in life - and I owe much of my happiness to Lego.

I've got Woody and Buzz from the pull back car set (yeah, technical name there) and find them a bit odd, and slightly scary, however I have come to terms with their looks. I still prefer good old fashioned yellow headed figs to any fleshies or these TS guys, but looking at say Buzz from a Toy Story merchandise perspective for example - he is very authentic looking. I'm sorry to hear that you weren't satisfied with the set as a whole. It's always disappointing to be looking forward to a set, only to pick up a copy and find that it doesn't live up to your expectations. With any luck perhaps the train will grow on you over time (though of course more functionality won't appear on it's own unfortunately) and hopefully you'll be happier with your next purchase (like Battle of Alamut sometime in the future). Personally, I'd like to try to get the train motorized and have it running around a track layout. I think that with all the bright, eye catching colours on the train, it would look fantastic rolling along on it's own.

Thanks for this very detailed review def I really like this set, though I think it would be easier to accept its shortcoming if the price was a bit lower. I must admit however that I really like the minifgs that are included, and the use of fantastic printed parts elevates this set to be something special. I think quite a lot of fun can be had with this set, however for something this size there should have been a couple more play features/functions. This set is also just begging to be combined with Woody's Roundup.

Thanks for this review Brickster. This is a decent little set that's both fun by itself, or integrated with some of the larger sets in the Kingdoms line. Whenever I see this set, I can't help but think of the scene from The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly when Tuco is trying to flee to the cemetery and Blondie uses a cannon on him a couple of times. As seen starting about 6:30 into the video here

Thank you very much for this wonderful review! This is the oldest Lego set in my collection. I received this model from my grand parents many years ago - I'm not exactly sure who in my family it used to belong to, but it has a home with me now. It's a very simple but attractive looking vehicle, and functions pretty well too. Overall, very nice.

Have an epically happy birthday Mr. Sieggy!

Wow, lots of drama during the last 20 laps or so. I'm not sure what to think of the collision between Webber and Vettel, there was definitely some poor decision making. I am however happy to see Hamilton take first as a result.

Weekly visit to my local TRU in Newmarket - they now have all the World Racers sets in. No Kingdoms, Star Wars, or collectible minifigures. They were nicely stocked in the Creator, Space Police, and Power Miners sets, so I took advantage of their sale and picked up some more creator houses.

Wow, congrats to everyone who entered - your creations were amazing, I simply loved pouring over each and everyone one of them. An extra shout-out about the winning entries, they look brilliant!

INDEXED Continuing my reviews of the 2000 Race subtheme in anticipation of the new World Racers sets, I present... Set # - 6616 Name - Rocket Dragster Theme/Subtheme - Town/Race Year - 2000 Piece Count - 145 Minifigures - 1 Price - MSRP $20 US Links Brickset, Bricklink, Peeron Instructions The front of the instruction manual shows off the dragster smashing through the finish gate. There is also small picture to show that the set features a pull back motor: The back of the manual features a comic strip, as well as an ad for the Stunt Rally video game: Here is a random page from within the manual. There are no piece call-outs, however colour differentiation is fine: The Minifigure Here is the lone, creepy looking driver, both with his helmet on and off. He features a nice printed tiger on the front of his torso, but there is no printing on his back. I'm not sure if he is wearing a black speedo or not, but to help prevent any nightmares about this guy, I'll claim that he is in fact just sporting yellow pants... The Dragster Here we have the highlight of the set, the dragster. The pattern on the cockpit is made up of three stickers, and the tiger on the rear wing is a sticker too: This view gives you a better idea of the length of the dragster. The front could definitely be longer, but then you would risk making everything much more fragile. Considering that this features a pull-back motor, the proportions are probably suitable. As to be expected, the rear tires are much larger than the front ones: The dragster seems like a powerful beast when seen from the front: When seen from the rear in this picture, the narrow depth of field helps to create the illusion of a longer vehicle. The rear wing is held in place but is also adjustable thanks to the bricks with click hinges. The gray plate with hole will be used in conjunction with the launching device: Here is a close up of the cockpit. There is no seat for the driver, but luckily there is a steering wheel. There is also a small head rest/roll bar: The motor is fairly simple, but is adequately detailed to appear beefy and powerful. The flames are a nice touch: A small device is used to hold the dragster in place once the motor has been wound up. A pin drops through the hole at the back of the dragster to secure it. The rear wheels also sit up and catch slightly on the launching device to help prevent them spinning early. When you press down on the handle at the back of the launcher, the pin is raised which allows the dragster to go racing away: The Finish line Also included in the set is an elaborate finish line. Built into this is another play feature. The finish gates are placed on plates with pins which allows them to pivot. When the flaming gates are pushed back (or the dragster goes racing through them) they force small blocks that the flags are secured on to pivot upwards simulating the raising of these flags: Here is a close up of the top of the finish line structure. Four stickers are used to add details, such as race info including the duration of the race (in seconds), and the speed of the dragster (in mph): The Complete Set This is all of the contents of the set together - the dragster with it's driver, the launching device, and the finish line: Final Thoughts Pricing and Value: At $20 this set offers reasonable value. You get 145 pieces which are used to build a nice little dragster, and a satisfying finish line. This set is the same price as the new Toy Story set Woody and Buzz to the Rescue which also includes a pull-back motor, however the new TS set only includes 92 pieces (though some of them are printed, and it includes two minifigs). In any case, the price is justified as ultimately the set offers loads of fun. Design/Build: The build is pretty quick and easy, but with next to no repetition it's fun to put together. The dragster is solid, though its looks suffer a bit because it is stubby in order to retain its rigidity which is necessary with the pull-back motor. The colour scheme is eye catching and of course suits the tiger theme of the driver well. The finish line has nice details such as the flames on the gates, and the many flags. This structure however is fairly flimsy and should be handled with care when transporting it around. Pieces: Most of the included parts of fairly basic and uninteresting, however there is plenty of potential for making other vehicles using the contents of the set. The only printed parts included are the head and torso of the minifigure, and the flags. There are a handful of stickers to apply to other parts. These stickers do make the set more visually interesting, however unsurprisingly these are the type that peel and disintegrate over time. Pieces of interest are of course the pull-back motor, and a pair of classic 6x6x10 stanchions. Playability: This is the department in which this set really shines. Thanks to the pull-back motor, near limitless fun can be had. The motor is quite powerful, so the dragster can reach relatively high speeds before coasting for a long distance. The finish line for the dragster to blast through is a superb addition and makes for a satisfying race experience as the flags are raised. I received this set as a gift while I was in hospital a long time ago and it kept me plenty entertained for my two week stay - finding deserted corridors to unleash this upon was extremely addicting! Verdict: The 6616 Rocket Dragster is a fantastic example of how a pull-back motor should be used in a Lego set. Not only does it really bring the dragster to life, but it makes the inclusion of the finish line truly appreciated. If you're in the mood for some good old fashioned racing action, you really can't go wrong with this very fun set. As always, comments are questions are more than welcome. Cheers!

It's always nice to hear from others who like this often forgotten theme. This is an extremely well designed little set, and it's hard not to really appreciate it when you get one in hand yourself. Thanks for sharing your pictures. It's been a long time since I have seen the back of the box, it brings back many memories...

Thank you so much for this great review of such a fantastic set! Whenever I make any complaints about Castle sets being too generic looking, or too sterile, and I yearn for something different, I often have this set in my mind as one of those breaths of fresh air. In my opinion, this set does so many things right. There are many aspects that greatly appeal to me - the raised baseplate, the unique and organic looking structures, the many play functions, and the great minifigures. My only complaint is that I missed buying this set (both when it was first released, and when my local wannabe Lego store started selling copies during the early 2000s) and it now fetches quite a lot of money for a new kit on Bricklink or ebay. Fortunately, I was able to open a sealed copy of the set, and construct it during a local Lego event many years ago - and I loved every moment of it. That experience only confirmed my lust for this set. For me, this set receives top marks. In the future, I'd love to see TLC try some neat set designs like this again. Cheers once more for the wonderful review of this absolutely brilliant set.

Nice to see you put your new Zeppelin piece to good use. I like all the details that you've added, they are quite effective. It's nice to see the flowing design of the ship - the stairs wrapping up around either side of the front cabin and then the walk way through the middle of those power plants to the back. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to seeing what else you come up with using the big balloon.

The set that Alywin has posted seems to fit your description quite well. However, some other sets that are similar include: 6552 Rocky River Retreat 6563 Gator Landing

Thanks for this look at the Hemlock Stronghold. I've always thought the 16x32 baseplate looked a little empty with this set. The main structure is a very neat design, and I like the overall look of it. The side catapult is nice for playability, and was a lot more appreciated back when this set was first released, as TLC didn't stick those on every single set yet. The minifigures are wonderful and of course help to make this set special.

That is absolutely incredible! What a beautiful creation! I really can't express all the positive feelings towards this train. Everything just looks amazing. The amount of detail and fascinating building techniques is just mind blowing. The exterior looks fabulous, and the interior is brilliant as well. Lovely. Thanks for sharing.

Wow, thanks for the review and video of the excavator! After reading everything and watching the vehicle in action, I really have no more doubts about the absolute necessity to own this set. The model is fairly complex, and the achieved functionality is superb. Unfortunately the set is quite expensive, but for me it has earned that price tag and I very much look forward to picking it up. (Hopefully it's actually available in Canada, unlike the Crane Truck from last year...)

Thank you very much for these updated pics In my opinion, the house looks to be one of, or the best City set(s) coming out this year. I honestly don't have any complaints, TLC has really delivered everything I could want + more with this set. Pros Exterior -Side walk -Street light -Mail Box -Garbage/Recycling bin -Flowers -Lounge Chair -BBQ -Tree -Fire Hydrant -Kids tree fort with flag and telescope There are a lot of details outside, and many of these (such as the tree fort) go above and beyond what we've seen from a house kit in the past (not that we've even seen a nice house for a long time...) Interior -Main floor which looks to include a kitchen area (definitely a sink, and perhaps a stove top too) as well a a dinning table -Second floor looks to have a large brown couch, a side table with a lamp, a coffee table, and a computer -Top floor with a bed and side table with lamp Cons As I've said, TLC has actually surpassed any expectations I had for a set like this, so bravo! No complaints.

Thanks for this lovely review Brickster This is a great little 'conflict in a box' type set. It's nice to see the Dragon Knights get a beefier siege weapon, and the outpost is a respectable little structure as well. Again, my biggest complaint with this set is the lack of details in the outpost. This could really use a treasure chest to be protected, or at least a table with a goblet or two for the good guys to take a break at. You've got a great idea about swapping the red cheese slopes and the flag so that the outpost could be used for either faction. I might just have to pick up two of this set so that I can do just that.

Happy Birthday to all! Hope everyone's day is of great satisfaction.