LEGO Reviews City60209

Diamond Heist

Name: LEGO Diamond Heist 60209
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 60209
Rating: 4.8 (358 reviews)

75 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2019400 pcsHigh agreement · 100%

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Owner ratings

358

Consensus

BUY

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Recommended

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LOVED (8)

01Tough-looking truck design with good front-end protection
02Ground clearance allows play over obstacles
03New 2019 light and sound unit included
04Effective jetpack/personal flying wing design
05Cool-looking helicopter with sporty appearance
06Rope/string connection mechanic for capture play patterns well-designed
07Good minifigure designs, especially criminal with breathing apparatus
08Extra oxygen mask piece included as spare

CRITICIZED (8)

01Suggested retail price of $60 is too high
02Extreme packaging waste—over half the box is empty
03Light unit is too dim; wish light came through farther
04Weird interior colors visible from outside and uncalled for (green)
05Red gem doesn't look like a red diamond (looks like space gem)
06No spare hairpiece for jetpack figure when visor is removed
07No opening side doors on truck
08No gear mechanism for helicopter wheels

What reviewers are saying

"it just looks incredibly tough with a design for the front end that we haven't seen before"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"Crime in LEGO City has reached new heights – luckily the Sky Police are on hand to deliver swift justice and restore order"

Brick Fanatics

Ecosystem

No cross-set comparisons captured.

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By Reviewer · 2

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Consensus

BUY

JANG's LEGO Reviews

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"it just looks incredibly tough with a design for the front end that we haven't seen before"

Key Pros

✓Tough-looking truck design with good front-end protection
✓Ground clearance allows play over obstacles
✓New 2019 light and sound unit included

Key Cons

✕Suggested retail price of $60 is too high
✕Extreme packaging waste—over half the box is empty

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Brick Fanatics

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BUY

"Crime in LEGO City has reached new heights – luckily the Sky Police are on hand to deliver swift justice and restore order"

Key Pros

✓Nice design elements throughout
✓Good colour scheme that ties into the Raven theme
✓Working siren is a new feature that adds play value

Key Cons

✕The rotor blade connection feels flimsy and looks slightly unfinished (single technic axle to Technic 1x2 brick)
✕Simplicity of builds may disappoint older/mature fans

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Value drivers

Brick Fanatics: Helicopter pilot with exclusive dark bluish grey flight suit and new oxygen mask accessory

Exclusivity

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Wide retail (LEGO Store and similar).

Brick Fanatics: Sky Police subtheme vehicles; exclusive dark bluish grey flight suit minifig

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

Sky Police - Jail Prisoner Jacket over Prison Stripes, Black Helmet, Oxygen Mask

Sky Police - Jet Pilot with Neck Bracket (for Jet Pack)

Police - City Officer Female, Bright Light Blue Shirt with Badge and Radio, Dark Blue Legs, Dark Blue Cap with Dark Orange Ponytail

Sky Police - Jail Prisoner Jacket over Prison Stripes, Female, Black Helmet

Standout parts (per reviewers)

New 2019 light and sound unitValue
Shared between police and fire sets; button-activated with integrated 2x4 plate base
New 2019 visor design
New style for this year; used on both police minifigures
Breathing apparatus/oxygen mask piece
Included as spare part; distinctive trans brown/Orr's black color; reviewer notes it's a good piece many will want extras of
working siren brick
A brand new element for 2019, it adds to the play value; not the loudest thing but definitely adds value
dark bluish grey flight suit (on helicopter pilot minifig)Value
Exclusive to this set
oxygen mask accessoryValue
New for this set, comes with spare