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"A solid, play-first City truck that earns its Recommended score of 72.5 through clever dual functionality and strong owner enthusiasm, even if the $0.143 price per piece and lime green palette give adult buyers pause."
Reviewers across the board praised the Volcano Exploration Truck as a fun, play-focused entry point into the 2016 Volcano Explorers subtheme, with JANG's detailed review highlighting the clever dual drill-rig-to-crane functionality and extendable boom arm as genuine standouts. Brickset appreciated the SNOT detailing and new parts, though noted it was the least distinctive vehicle in the lineup, while Brick Fanatics flagged the garish lime green as a turnoff for adult fans. Owners backed the play verdict emphatically, rating it 4.69 out of 5 across 142 ratings, with 100% of LEGO.com reviewers recommending the set.
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"It's the simple things sometimes being able to do that. You know, a lot of times LEGO will will build something that has a nice little play feature, but you can't quite do what you want to do with it. But this this does …"
JANG's LEGO Reviews
"The LEGO City design team has perfected the creation of trucks at this scale"
Brickset Reviews
"This is a straightforward build, starting from a solid base. It's quick and enjoyable to put together, adding the four hefty wheels at the end brings a smile of satisfaction."
Brick Fanatics"It's the simple things sometimes being able to do that. You know, a lot of times LEGO will will build something that has a nice little play feature, but you can't quite do what you want to do with it. But this this does it right."
"The LEGO City design team has perfected the creation of trucks at this scale"
"This is a straightforward build, starting from a solid base. It's quick and enjoyable to put together, adding the four hefty wheels at the end brings a smile of satisfaction."
Owners love this volcano truck for its great design, playability, value for money, and solid build quality, though sticker application and the rear drill feature draw minor complaints.
Amazon4.7
LEGO.com4.6
Walmart4.5
