SURGE & ROCKA Combat Machine

Name: LEGO SURGE & ROCKA Combat Machine 44028
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 44028
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

67 · MIXED REVIEWSINVESTMENT GRADE: BB2014188 pcsHigh agreement · 92%

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LOVED (8)

01Very enjoyable build with good use of the ball-and-socket system
02More than one mini hero included
03More than one jumper included

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CRITICIZED (8)

01Could have had a little bit more armor, maybe a three-long armor plate on the underside
02Surge's helmet design is 'a little bit plain' and not as unique as the larger versions
03Exposed black skeleton when flying section is removed, though less noticeable than exposed Technic pin holes

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Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

beginner

🎯 Audience

kids

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

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What reviewers are saying

"very enjoyable build for me um I liked just snapping all the things together"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"The Combat machine is the second largest set of the year, and is also one of the most unique, Two machines that can connect together, and with a build that is unlike anything we have seen from Invasion from Below."

EuroBricks

Ecosystem

Other Hero Factory Invasion From Below Wave 2 sets — Uses the same interchangeable upper section system; not all pieces fit on all machines. Some inconsistencies in how the pieces are shown attached in box art versus instruction manual.

Larger Surge minifigure versions — The mini Surge helmet is less unique and more plain compared to the larger versions.

Furno's mech (earlier 2014 set) — Similarly strange to build, with body structure that doesn't make sense until completed

Evo XL machine (first wave of Invasion from Below) — Improves upon the weapon-harvesting system concept; less of a mess than Evo XL's approach

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JANG's LEGO Reviews 🇺🇸

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"very enjoyable build for me um I liked just snapping all the things together"

Key Pros

✓Very enjoyable build with good use of the ball-and-socket system
✓More than one mini hero included
✓More than one jumper included

Key Cons

✕Could have had a little bit more armor, maybe a three-long armor plate on the underside
✕Surge's helmet design is 'a little bit plain' and not as unique as the larger versions

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EuroBricks

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Key Pros

✓Pleasant change from usual LEGO formula
✓Fascinating and complex build with unique maze-like bone structure
✓Two distinct build philosophies (bonestruction vs technic)

Key Cons

✕Ship appears as just a cockpit with wings and flick-fire missiles from most angles
✕Rear half of combined mech is very open and unfinished looking

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

Hero Factory Mini - Surge - Pearl Dark Gray Armor

Hero Factory Mini - Rocka - Flat Silver Armor

Hero Factory Jumper - Black Top and Lime Base

Hero Factory Jumper - Black Top and Orange Base

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Ball-and-socket joint system
Core building system used throughout the lower section, showing off different shapes and leg styles with 90° extra bends.
Translucent dark red cocoon
Three identical pieces connected together; soft and can be peeled open on one side or completely opened to represent hatched cocoon.
Printed armor pieces
Numerous printed pieces shown alongside shooting mechanisms.
Cocoon petals in soft plastic
Red-colored soft plastic petals that can be bent to imitate opening cocoons for hatching poses
Tri-connector in dark brown
Used in cocoon build for organic veins and tears design
Projectile gun minifig weapon
New piece from Star Wars earlier in 2014; included with both minifigs