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"Bluey's Beach & Family Car Trip (BrickScore 71.8) is a charming, well-priced starter set that absolutely delights young Bluey fans, but the inexplicable absence of Bandit/Dad is a real sore point — one that buyers, parents, and expert reviewers all called out independently."
Bluey's Beach & Family Car Trip earns a warm but measured reception, scoring a BrickScore of 71.8 The set is a hit with young Bluey fans — parents and grandparents consistently report high enthusiasm from kids aged 3–6, praising the easy, child-friendly build and fun beach scenario. Expert reviewers appreciate the show-faithful details, printed pieces (no stickers), and the sand mermaid tail feature, though they flag that the minifigures look a bit "off" and the overall design skews simple. The one near-universal complaint across buyer and expert reviews alike: Bandit (Dad) is missing from a set marketed as a "Family Car Trip."
Where they split: Buyer reviews were unanimously enthusiastic (nearly all 5-star/100). Expert reviewers (Brick Fanatics, BricksFanz) were more measured — appreciating the details and show faithfulness but noting the simplistic build and awkward minifigure aesthetics. The "creepy minifigures" critique came exclusively from Brick Fanatics; most buyers found the character figures adorable.
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"This set is bonkers!"
Brick Fanatics"The best feature is a mound of sand which looks like a mermaid tail, and a minifigure can be slotted into it so it looks like they are buried in the sand."
BricksFanz"This set is bonkers!"
"The best feature is a mound of sand which looks like a mermaid tail, and a minifigure can be slotted into it so it looks like they are buried in the sand."
Amazon4.9Walmart4.6Target4.8LEGO.com4.8
