Wrinkledog

This is just Awesome! Great work!

Beautiful work!

I have been impressed with the next generation of Town sets, they only seem to be getting better! For this review I chose set 4200 Mining 4x4/ I also chose not to apply the stickers at this time. So let's start with the box. Here is a picture of the front of the box: And the Picture of the back of the box: Opening the set we find a couple bags of parts, a sticker sheet and the car chassis loose: Here you can see all the parts neatly arranged: The minifigure is really nice. He looks like he is ready for some heavy work: The new mining hat is very nice: The build for this set is pretty simple and goes very quickly. You start by building various signs and explosives. The plunger and the timed explosive charge are very clever: Here is a random step in the build process: I really liked the way Lego made the side mirrors: Here is the truck all finished from the front: And the finished truck from the back: This set also comes with a nice collection of spare parts: Overall thoughts: Design 8/10 I felt the design of this set was really well done. It is a nice little truck that would look great in any modern Lego Town. Parts 7/10 Great selection of Parts in this set. Although it seems that we have been treated to a lot of yellow in recent years. Minifig 9/10 The minifig is wonderful. Any minifig that has flannel is tops in my Book! The new mining hat is really awesome. Build 7/10 Nothing fancy. Pretty simple. Should be a pretty easy build for just about anyone. Playability9/10 Wonderful little truck. Really looks sharp, and it's a guy who hauls around explosives! How cool is that! Price 9/10This set keeps to the same pricing formula of other sets this size. If you like it, you will get it. If you're not so sure, then you will wait for a sale. Overall: 81% I think this new mining theme has great potential. This little set has some great parts, and seems to have a lot of re playability. The truck is very well designed and looks great. I would have enjoyed this set even more had it come with a bit less yellow. Here is the link to my Flickr images in case you want to hop over there to see them too

Very Nice!

thanks for the review! Interesting set

very cool. I was not sure about this set, but it has a good look... Cant wait for the Lego store to open near me later this year!

Congrats! Such an inspired idea! I am keeping my fingers crossed that Lego makes this into a series!

awesome!

this is really awesome! I love the little birds...

very nice! very clever hitch indeed!

My first Lego Set was set 722. I still remember getting it for christmas and all the amazing times I had.

I dont know, its good... I think the cars would be better with doors that open... Maybe I just love the old Metro Park & Service Tower from the classic town a bit more... I do like the micro bus on this new set though

all I can say.... WOW!

Simply amazing work!

Well thank you All for the warm Welcomes. :) For my Favorite Theme, it would have to be Fabuland :) I have been collecting it for as many years as I can remember, and I currently have 105 different sets... I am adding a picture of part of my collection from about 5 years ago. I also collect all the different Lego animals I can. Currently working on getting one of every type. Bricklink has been such a wonderful resource! I hail from the other side of the big pond. So dont hold that against me :) Thats it for now... I will chat with ya all later. :)

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