LEGO® City Starter Set 60086 Review

The City Starter set is almost three times as expensive with almost three times the pieces as any other starter sets. It costs $29.99 and comes with 242 pieces which is a little too expensive even with the five minifigures included. These are 2 fighfighters, a crook, a police officer and a paramedic pilot. There are five vehicles included with this set which are; a Police ATV, a Fireboat, a Helicopter, a Police Watercraft and a Crooks' Speedboat. The police ATV is a simple build but more detailed than previous versions. It looks good as a vehicle but not really as an ATV. I think it looks a bit too long and a bit more like a cross with a car. It measures 7X5X5cm and I like the light and tyre detail. A trailer, measuring 6X5X2cm, attaches to the back which can carry the watercraft which measures 6X3X3cm. They are both simple but effective builds. The Fireboat measures 18X8X6cm which is a pretty nice size. There's a cab in the middle and a water cannon at the front as well as plenty of space for minifigures. I really like the hull and outboard detailing and I think they make it look really good. The helicopter is used by the medic to access casualties quickly and it measures 17X18X9cm. I like the design with buoyancy tanks and lights. There's space for the pilot in the cockpit as well as an area to attach the stretcher on the side. The Crooks' craft measures 9X5X2cm and allows all three other builds to interact. The outboard motor is on fire, the crook needs medical attention and he also needs arresting. I like the details and colour of this build. As well as all these things, there are 3 life jackets, a pair of handcuffs, a crowbar, a walkie-talkie, a backpack, a first aid kit and 2 banknotes. Overall, I think this a nice set with a fair amount of detail. I like the way the crooks boat incorporates all the services and the models are generally good. However, I think it should be a little cheaper and I think the ATV needs a little work but, apart from that, a good set.

LEGO® City Camper Van 60057 Review

The Camper Van costs $19.99 and comes with 195 pieces making it about 10.3 cents per piece which is fair. It comes with 2 minifigures; a boy and a woman as well as a canoe, 2 oars, 2 mugs and 2 life jackets. The camper van itself measures 16X7X12cm and looks very accurate to a camper van you'd see today. The colouring is simple but effective and the shapes are very nice. The roof at the front can be removed to put a minifigure in the cab where there's also space for a mug. There's space at the top to moon the canoe for transportation and roof panels come off to reveal space for the life jackets and oars. The whole side opens to show the actual inside of the camper. There is space for the minifigures and there's also some nice detail. In conclusion, I think this set has lots to it for such a cheap price. It looks good, has nice minifigures. Children and adults will get a lot of fun from this.

LEGO® City Pickup Tow Truck 60081 Review

The Pickup Tow Truck costs $19.99 and comes with 209 pieces making it about 9.6 cents per piece. This is pretty good value so I'm happy with this aspect. There are 2 minifigures; a Man and a Driver as well as a wrench, a hammer, a fire extinguisher and 2 cones. There are 2 main builds to this; the Tow Truck and a Car. The truck measures 19X6X10cm and looks pretty good. I like the chunky tyres and colour scheme as well as the detailed front and horns and lights. There's space in the cab for a minifigure but there are no opening doors. At the back, there's room for accessories as well as an arm to pull the car. This can be lifted by pulling a lever. The car measures 11X5X4cm and is a more simple build. It has a nice blue colour and a cool front. There's space for the driver and the doors open. Overall, I think this is a pretty good set. I like the minifigures and there's some nice detail whilst it still has good play-ability. However, the build is a tad simple and I think a couple of details could have been tweaked. Apart from that, a good job.

LEGO® City Dune Buggy Trailer 60082 Review

The Dune Buggy Trailer costs $19.99 and comes with 222 pieces which is less than 10 cents per piece so I'm happy. It comes with 2 minifigures; a man and a woman as well as a wrench and a helmet. There are 3 elements to this set; a Truck, a Trailer and the Buggy itself. The truck measures 12X6X7cm and has some cool-looking gold wheels. There's space for 2 minifigures as well as a nice front. However, I can't help but feel that this looks extremely bland and plain. To me, it just looks like the average City truck but that's just to me. The trailer measures 16X6X3 and has 2 pairs of smaller wheels. The ramps at the back go down and there are some grooves that hold the buggy in place. This buggy measures 9X5X4cm and looks great. There's space for a minifigure and it has thick, rugged tyres. I like the colour and there's some nice detail. Overall, I think this is a pretty decent set. It's good value, the minifigures are nice and I love the buggy. The truck looks a little plain but there's nothing really wrong with it and I would recommend this set.

LEGO® City Snowplow Truck 60083 Review

The Snowplow Truck costs $20.00 and comes with 196 pieces making it about 10.2 cents per piece which is pretty good. This set comes with only 1 minifigure; a driver but I don't at all mind because the set more than makes up for this. It measures 18X9X10cm and has an awesome unimog design. I really like the unique colour scheme and the rugged tyres with high wheel arches. The blade at the front has a nice design with lights and can be adjusted to different angles. There is space in the cab for a minifigure as well as the usual mug. There are some nice exhaust pillars behind as well as an open back. There are some small white pieces included that can be either snow or salt depending on what you prefer. The idea is that you put these pieces in the back and use the salt-spreading function to disperse them on the road. In conclusion, I think this is a great-looking set with a nice function. It's good value and looks absolutely brilliant. One of my favourite city sets.

LEGO® City Racing Bike Transporter 60084 Review

The Racing Bike Transporter costs $19.99 and comes with 178 pieces making it about 11.2 cents. Normally, I would say this is too much but for this I honestly don't mind. There are 2 racing driver minifigures as well as 2 helmets and a winners trophy. As well as the truck, there is a small brick-built podium for 1st, 2nd and 3rd and is nice but I don't think the pieces on top allow for very good posability. The pickup truck measures 14X6X6cm and has a cool black, red and white colour scheme that matches the minifigures and the bikes. It has space for minifigures in the front as well as the traditional mug. This looks really nice and bulky with lots of detail and patterns and there's space for a bike in the back. It is towing a trailer that measures 12X4X2cm and has space for one bike. The back ramp folds down and it has a nice simple but effective design. The bikes themselves each measure 7X2X4cm and have some nice patterns. They have gold wheels and space for a minifigure. Overall, I really like nearly all aspects of this set. It looks great and children will get a lot of fun before and after the build. I just think the podium could have had normal pieces that meant the minifigure wasn't hanging a little over the edge. However, this is just nitpicking and is a great set apart from this.

LEGO® City Monster Truck 60055 Review

The Monster Truck costs $9.99 and comes with 78 pieces making it over 10 cents per piece but I don't really mind too much. It comes with a driver minifigure who matches the truck as well as a wrench. The truck has a nice green and black colour scheme with some red stars. I really like the look of this with thick tyres and high wheel arches. There's space for a minifigure in the cab and a really nice, patterned spoiler. Overall, I think this is a nice set that looks fantastic. The minifigure is good and I love the patterns. A small gift that any child would love.

LEGO® City Race Car 60053 Review

The LEGO Race Car costs $10 and comes with exactly 100 pieces making it 10 cents per piece making it good value. It comes with a Racing Driver minifigure and a winners trophy that is quite big. The car measures 12X6X4cm and has some nice Octan sponsoring over it as well as the number 1. There is space for the driver inside and the colouring matches the Octan logo. At the back, there's a spoiler and it drives on sporty wheels. Overall, I think this is a nice, small set. The minifigure is good, the trophy is nice and the overall look is great.

LEGO® City Demolition Site 60076 Review

The Demolition Site is the biggest of the demolition sets coming with 776 pieces and costing $89.99. This makes it about 11.6 cents per piece which isn't far off but would be better at $79.99. It comes with 5 demolition worker minifigures and the accessories are a pickaxe, a shovel, a saw, a jackhammer, a sign, a wheelbarrow, a rat, ear protectors and 2 sticks of dynamite. There are 4 main builds to this set; a wrecking ball crane, a front loader, a dump truck and a derelict house. The crane measures 21X11X29cm and has a lowering wrecking ball. The crane arm adjusts and the entire thing drives on caterpillar tracks. There's space for a minifigure in the cab and I really like the look of the entire thing. The front loader measures 19X7X9cm and can steer. The front bucket can lift and lower to pick up rubble and there's space in the cab for a minifigure. This too looks great with thick tyres and nice wheel arches. The dump truck also has steering and the back tips up to deposit the load. There's space in the cab for a minifigure and some lights at the front. This doesn't look as good but still looks okay. The row of houses has some nice exterior such as a bin and broken bricks. There's a nice door and windows which make it look like houses. Inside, there's some more nice detail such as a broken toilet. The walls are loosely attached to the base which means they can be broken down with the wrecking ball and the walls at the left can be broken by pressing a lever at the other end. In conclusion, I think this is a really strong set with various nice details. I like all the minifigures and vehicles and there are lots of play features. My only fault would be the price but it's all about what you pure willing to pay and I would pay this.

LEGO® City Excavator and Truck 60075 Review

The Excavator and Truck costs $49.99 and comes with 311 pieces which makes it about 16 cents per piece which is far too much. It only comes with 2 construction worker minifigures which, to me, isn't enough. The accessories included are a shovel, a broom, rubble, a jackhammer, a crate and 2 sticks of dynamite. There are 3 main builds to this set; an excavator, a conveyor belt and a truck. The excavator measures 15X6X16cm and drives on thick tyres. There is space for one minifigure in the cabin where there's also some levers. The excavator has a jointed arm and a grabber that allows you to pick things up. It has some nice details and shapes. The conveyor belt measures 13X6X8cm and has a simple design. The idea is that you use the excavator to pick up some rubble and drop it onto the conveyor. Then, by turning the wheel, the conveyor belt lifts the rubble into the back of the truck which measures 17X5X9cm. It has a nice blue colour scheme and space for a minifigure on the cab. There is some nice light and grill detail and it has an open back for the rubble to fall into. The back can also tip up to deposit the load. Overall, I think this is a pretty good set but has a couple of downfalls. It has nice details and a fair amount of play features. The vehicles look good and the build is solid. However, I think this is a bit overpriced and would be better at $35 and it would be nice to get another minifigure. It would be a strong set if it weren't for the price tag.

LEGO® City Bulldozer 60074 Review

The Bulldozer costs $39.99 and comes with 384 pieces making it about 10.4 cents per piece which is really good value. The minifigures are 2 demolition workers which are good but I would have liked another. The accessories included are a sledgehammer, a jackhammer, a sign, 2 sticks of dynamite, a wheelbarrow, ear defenders and some loose bricks. The bulldozer measures 19X11X10cm and looks great. The blade and ripper can be lowered and the vehicle drives on caterpillar tracks. There is space for a minifigure in the cab where there's also some controls. I really like the grill and lights which make it look great. As well as this, there's a section of building that's simple but effective. It has a door and front light but not much else. In conclusion, I think this is a really good value set that looks great. Their is a fair amount of play-ability but I think their should be one more minifigure included.

LEGO® City Service Truck 60073 Review

The Service Truck costs $24.99 and comes with 233 making it about 10.7 cents per piece which is pretty good value. It includes 2 minifigures; a Driver and a Construction Worker and the accessories are a jackhammer, a bin, a broom, a fire extinguisher, a mug, a shovel and 2 barriers. The truck measures 13X7X13cm with the crane extended and has space for a minifigure in the front. I really like the look of this set from all angles with lots of detail such as steps to the cab. The back has folding down sides with lots of space for all the accessories and a fold-out crane at the back. The truck tows a trailer which measures 8X6X2cm with a portable toilet measuring 4X3X8cm on it. I absolutely love this build with a male/female sign on the side and a piece that allows it to be lifted by the crane. The door can open to reveal a great-looking toilet as well as a toilet roll. In conclusion, I think this is a really nice looking set for good value. The minifigures are good and I adore the toilet. There are lots of accessories and details and I would definitely recommend this set.

LEGO® City Demolition Starter Set 60072 Review

The Demolition Starter Set costs $9.99 and comes with 85 pieces making it about 11.8 cents per piece which is good for a starter set. It comes with 3 construction workers and a foreman as well as a jackhammer, a sledgehammer, a megaphone and 2 traffic cones. The minifigures look good and I really like the cones and sledgehammer. As well as this, there's a mini digger and a chunk of house. The mini digger measures 10X4X8cm and has an adjustable bucket. It has nice, rugged tyres and an opening cockpit with space for a minifigure. The chunk of house has a broken toilet and after splashing out. This is simple but really well done and a nice addition to the set. Overall, I think this is really nice and looks fantastic. The minifigures are good and everything that's brick-built is great. It's good value and my favourite starter set.