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LEGO Indiana Jones Fighter Plane Attack (7198) Review

Admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:43:00 +0000


Escaping from a zeppelin in a stolen biplane, Indy and his father are pursued through the air by an enemy fighter plane. Professor Jones accidentally shoots off their own tailfin and causes a crash landing, but some clever maneuvers help them knock off both of the fighter planeÃ�s wings.

LEGO Bionicle Jetrax T6 Review

Admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:55:43 +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 Star Wars Death Star II 10188 Review

Admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:54:56 +0000

.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; } Construct the galaxy's ultimate battle station! Who could forget the dreaded Death Star from the classic Star Wars film, "Return of the Jedi"? Now Star Wars fans and Lego enthusiasts can build the infamous, partially constructed battle station that looms in space above the forest moon of Endor. Just like in the movie, the super laser -- made here with brilliant transparent yellow elements -- is ready to fire. The intricately detailed Death Star II is comprised of 3,417 pieces. View larger. The super laser is also included, made with transparent colored pieces. View larger. Impressive Display Recommended for ages 16 years and up, this faithful replica is more than just a kid's toy. The intricately detailed Lego Star Wars Death Star II is sure to impress Star Wars fans as much as Lego collectors. Half the fun is assembling the Death Star, and the other half is showing it off to your friends. This model includes its own display stand, perfect for placing on a computer desk. Measuring 19 inches wide and 25 inches high (with display stand), the Lego Death Star is to scale with the original -- 160 kilometers in diameter -- and incorporates an impressive 3,417 pieces. About LEGO The world-famous building block set encourages a unique type of play that is fun, creative, engaging, and challenging. Taking its name from an abbreviation of two Danish words, "leg godt," meaning "play well," LEGO has been inspiring children and adults to do just that since 1932. Seventy-five years later, LEGO is one of the world's largest toy manufacturers, with products sold in 130 countries. What's in the Box Death Star replica with 3,417 pieces and display stand.

LEGO Winter Toy Shop #10199

Admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:33:41 +0000

Celebrate the holidays with this festive scene! The holidays are coming, and that means a busy time in the toy makers workshop! This scene from a winter wonderland includes a charming shop filled with tools, toys, and even a light-up tower window. Outside, minifigures sing carols by the bench and lamppost, ski on the snow drifts, build a snowman and play with snowballs, and decorate the giant Christmas tree with a star, lights and gift-wrapped presents around the base. The Winter Toy shop features hard-to-find elements including a transparent yellow star, transparent globe elements to create a vintage lamp, dark tan tiles, light FX brick, new black 1x2x3 windows and a new caroler minifigure face. Includes 7 minifigures, cat, snowman, jack-in-the-box, stuffed animal, toy train, robot and toy car!

LEGO Indiana Jones The Temple of Doom

Admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:24:13 +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.

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