The Lego Modular series has been a great hit for the company.Taking the concept of the highly detailed Creator models, beefing them up in piece count and size, adding minifigs and allowing them to be joined together has attracted many older Lego collectors to the line.The Fire Brigade is the last release for 2009 and adds to the three models already released; Market Street, Cafe Corner and Green Grocer.Like other sets in this series the model is made to fit along a main street diorama, so the building comes complete with a segment of shiny sidewalk out the front.Its a beautiful looking building, no surprises there, and it is nice to see a Lego station that isn't all windows or open spaces as the regular line tends to be.This is the first set of this kind to also feature a vehicle, in this case a fire engine modelled after a 1930's fire truck.Like all the modular buildings the set is designed so that the roof and each successive floor is detachable so you can access each level of the station to play and customise.Like the Green Grocer before it, this set has the beginning of playability inside with a ping pong table for bored firemen to bide their time and a fully stocked fridge in the kitchen.Other details include fire-fighting tools, racks for the firemen's helmets, a fire-pole, couch, bookshelf and a roof with a water tower and bell.The set measures 14" (35 cm) high and 10" (25 cm) wide and with over 2200 pieces it is recommended for building by ages 16+.As with most sets in Lego's range, experienced younger builders could build this with a little patience and consideration.If you have the other modular sets its a great addition but would happily serve as the first one on your new Main Street.
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
LEGO Review 2010 Modular Set 10197 - Fire Brigade
The Lego Modular series has been a great hit for the company.Taking the concept of the highly detailed Creator models, beefing them up in piece count and size, adding minifigs and allowing them to be joined together has attracted many older Lego collectors to the line.The Fire Brigade is the last release for 2009 and adds to the three models already released; Market Street, Cafe Corner and Green Grocer.Like other sets in this series the model is made to fit along a main street diorama, so the building comes complete with a segment of shiny sidewalk out the front.Its a beautiful looking building, no surprises there, and it is nice to see a Lego station that isn't all windows or open spaces as the regular line tends to be.This is the first set of this kind to also feature a vehicle, in this case a fire engine modelled after a 1930's fire truck.Like all the modular buildings the set is designed so that the roof and each successive floor is detachable so you can access each level of the station to play and customise.Like the Green Grocer before it, this set has the beginning of playability inside with a ping pong table for bored firemen to bide their time and a fully stocked fridge in the kitchen.Other details include fire-fighting tools, racks for the firemen's helmets, a fire-pole, couch, bookshelf and a roof with a water tower and bell.The set measures 14" (35 cm) high and 10" (25 cm) wide and with over 2200 pieces it is recommended for building by ages 16+.As with most sets in Lego's range, experienced younger builders could build this with a little patience and consideration.If you have the other modular sets its a great addition but would happily serve as the first one on your new Main Street.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Child's Play - Simple and Fun Activities for Kids
With four children under the age of six, I am always looking for opportunities to entertain the kids.Sure there are plenty of toys like Lego, trains and dolls, which are all great fun and of course have a place.But what I find lasts the longest and promotes cooperative play are those basic play opportunities, such as rolling down hills, finding snails or playing with boxes.Many of these activities are easy to organise or already naturally out there, just waiting to be experienced.Following are a few of my children's favourites -.Ponding; After considering buying the net, I ended up making three ponding nets out of left over tulle and wire coat hangers.Ponding can be done anywhere where there is a catchment of water.What you find can vary depending on the water source.A healthy dam was our favourite so far, with lots of yabbies, stick insects and tadpoles.Venture to your local creek, lake or pond and be amazed at what you will find.We even saw a water rat on our latest visit to a local creek!Rolling down hills; This requires no preparation and is so much fun.The bigger the hill the better! Younger, less adventurous children can just start a little lower down.Wear comfortable clothes, vary your hills and have a ball.Children love it when adults join in, so mum and dad get involved.Note. Do a quick dog poop check first!Watching clouds; A great way of relaxing with the kids.Find a comfortable spot, like the grass, a trampoline, the beach-lay back and simply watch the clouds.Spot tigers, whales, trains and other shapes.Just use your imagination!Finding snails; Encourage children to be 'snail snoopers'.Where would snails hide? On fences, under rocks, just take a look.We always play this game on the way back from school.Respect snails and pop them safely back into their environment.Insect spotting; This one is great to do your own backyard or further afield.Look for different types of insects.Talk about where they could be, what may be safe and what's not.Look under rocks, in bushes, and on fences.When you start looking be amazed at what you can find.You could also draw/ paint pictures of the insects.We also like to find out about them with a book or using the computer.Stone play; A bit like sand, stones are great for play.They make a great sound when they hit tin or wood.Provide the children with a few items to use with the stones, a bit of plastic, some metal or wood.I normally use spoons, trucks, containers, cooking trays etc.The children immersed themselves in the play and so far, I never had children throwing them at each other! Give it a try.Water Play; An old favourite.Use tank water if possible.Fill a large bucket or container.Don't make it too small, otherwise it could be tipped straight over! Provide the kids with a few different sized/shaped containers and watch them have hours of fun.Mine usually head to the sand pit to gather a few other supplies and some sort of cooking normally eventuates.Note. Adult supervision is always necessary when children play with water.Gardening; Pots or a small vegetable plot is all that is required.Let children decide what they would like to plant and this can even encourage them to eat their vegetables.Involve them in the entire process, from planting to watering and harvesting.Make a cheap watering can out of a bottle (pancake containers are ideal) with holes through the top - they are the perfect size and each child can have one.It is so rewarding to watch plants grow, especially if they are edible.Currently, my daughter is patiently waiting for her snow peas to grow!Boxes; Let their imagination run wild.A box can be a bus, a boat or train.Make one big enough to sit in, or small enough to push.Make a cubby house or even a city.These can be creatively decorated with paint, markers or pasting.With all of these activities, make sure children are suitably dressed- normally comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Lego City Truck Price Comparisons LEGO Dino T-Rex Hunter 5886
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List Price : $69.99 Price : $59.24
as of 2012-08-16 03:59 AM
Product Description
Tow away the awesome T-Rex! T-Rex is on the loose! The scout vehicle has spotted the awesome T-Rex stomping out of the jungle towards the city. Strap the harness around the dino and tow the monster back to the jungle with the heavy-lift helicopter! Don't let it flatten everything in its path! Includes T-Rex dinosaur and 2 hero minifigures.
- Includes 2 hero minifigures, 1 T-Rex dinosaur and features helicopter and scout vehicle
- X tranquillizer weapons also included
- Helicopter measures over 16? (42cm) long and 14? (37cm) wide and features hook, harness, guns, 4 missiles and rotating blades
- Scout vehicle measures over 5? (13cm) long and features trailer and binoculars, winch away the T-Rex
- T-Rex stands over 6? (16cm) tall
LEGO Dino T-Rex Hunter 5886 Reviews
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| 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful  My kids like to attach the T-Rex to the helicopter and fly him around, By = Durability:  = Fun: = Educational: This review is from: LEGO Dino T-Rex Hunter 5886 (Toy) My kids enjoy pretending to chase after the T-Rex, catch him and then transport him with the chains and harness. The dinosaur's arms, legs, and tail are movable, and unfortunately for me, removable, because they get misplaced and then I have to find them.I liked that this set came with some interesting pieces; there are binoculars, a camera, and some green tranquilizer darts. I had no idea that they were supposed to be darts, I thought that they were just green syringes until I saw that they attached to the guns. I have uploaded pictures of the interesting pieces. My usual rule of thumb is the set should cost 10% of the number of pieces, there are 480 pieces so that would be $48, but the MSRP is $69.99. The helicopter is good sized and the T-Rex is very large, he is actually the largest Lego piece I have seen other than the boat bottoms, and I could imagine that skewed the price a little, but $69.99 still seemed too high for the number of pieces that you... Read more The completed set, By = Durability: = Fun: = Educational: Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: LEGO Dino T-Rex Hunter 5886 (Toy) I have very little info as to the gift I bought my 5 year old grandson (Dino). Apparently it was a big hit because he said he has now completed his set; whatever that means. As long as he is a happy camper, so am I. The product shipped quickly and arrived for his birthday. Dinosaurs legs don't stay on!, By = Durability: = Fun: = Educational: Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: LEGO Dino T-Rex Hunter 5886 (Toy) We got this yesterday for my son's birthday. We haven't put together all of it, but there is a major problem with the dinosaur's legs - they don't stay on! It's very frustrating. I am going to see if I can get a replacement, but in the meantime, buyer beware. |
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Lego City Truck Get Cheap LEGO City AirPort Fire Truck
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List Price : $14.99 Price : $94.12
as of 2012-07-30 04:08 PM
Product Description
The airport alarm has sounded and your help is needed on the runway. So get your gear ready and hurry! Put on your smoke helmet, grab your special firefighting tools and zip off to the rescue in your fire truck. Can you take the heat' Set includes firefighter mini-figure. Side doors open for equipment storage. Fire hose unwinds from truck so you can reach the fire. 148 pieces.
Amazon.com Review
With the City Airport Fire Truck, kids can keep their pretend airport passengers safe from dangerous accidents. As a part of Lego's City line, which lets younger kids imaginatively explore the devices and roles they see in our civic life, the City Airport Fire Truck set comes with 148 pieces and a full-color, illustrated instruction booklet that diagrams model construction in 24 steps. The completed truck has side compartments for an axe and nozzle, and inside the truck body is room for a removable oxygen tank and mask for the set's firefighting minifig. The truck's top-mounted fire hose moves up, down, and side-to-side. Inside the box you'll find three parts bags, a sheet of three decals, and a base plate for the truck's frame. Also included is an illustrated block inventory with part numbers, in case you need to ever re-order a replacement block. --Porter B. Hall
Editorial
When the alarm sounds, grab your helmet and rush to the rescue! The airport fire truck is ready for any emergency. This 148-piece set contains everything that the included mini firefighter figure needs to leap into action. Pop on the smoke helmet and head to the scene on four smooth-rolling wheels. Once there, the fire hose lifts and pivots from the center of the truck to battle blazes in any direction. Open the side doors to store tools like axes and extinguishers, and mount the walkie-talkie on the side for quick communication with other rescue workers. An instruction booklet includes detailed color diagrams for assembling the fire truck, although small parts mean that younger ones may need assistance with construction. Once assembled, the bright yellow truck can careen down hallways and provide plenty of opportunity for imaginative play. This playset may be combined with other Lego City sets (sold separately) to create a custom Lego metropolis. --Heather Lyndon
- Put on your smoke helmet, grab your special firefighting tools, and zoom to the rescue
- Side doors open for equipment storage; fire hose extends from truck
- Set includes firefighter mini figure, truck, and accessories
- Detailed assembly instructions
LEGO City AirPort Fire Truck Reviews
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| 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful LEGO City AirPort Fire Truck Review, By = Durability: = Fun: = Educational: This review is from: LEGO City AirPort Fire Truck (Toy) I just recently got back into Legos with my 2 young children. I loved Legos as a kid and had been away for many years. This was one of the first new kits we bought and we loved it. Airport fire trucks are unique, and this kit was no disappointment. The minifig it comes with is great. The construction was simple enough for my 4 year old to follow, but interesting enough for me to enjoy. I recommend it, great kit. Cool Fire Rig, By Redkelt "-redkelt" (Texas) - See all my reviews = Durability: = Fun: = Educational: This review is from: LEGO City AirPort Fire Truck (Toy) This is a cool rig for airport guys, has their yellow fire truck color with the fire hose cannon. Easy to build and looks cool. Great addition to airplane/airport collections. This Very Small, By = Durability: = Fun: = Educational: This review is from: LEGO City AirPort Fire Truck (Toy) A very unique item. My son loves it but it's a poor value. The thing is less than 6 inches. |
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