LEGO Reviews City60240

Kayak Adventure

Name: LEGO Kayak Adventure 60240
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 60240
Rating: 4.8 (2178 reviews)

85 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA201984 pcsHigh agreement · 97%

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Owner ratings

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Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Kayak Adventure is a near-perfect small City set, earning BrickScore 84.9 and Highly Recommended from experts and a 4.80 out of 5 from 2,178 owners: at $9.99 it punches well above its price with an exclusive yellow kayak, a well-proportioned 4x4 truck, and enough accessories to support genuine multi-scenario play."

Kayak Adventure earns a BrickScore of 84.9 and a Highly Recommended verdict, with both expert reviewers and owners in strong agreement. At just $9.99 for 84 pieces, reviewers single it out as one of the best value small City sets available at its price point, offering a well-proportioned 4x4 truck, an exclusive yellow kayak, and a suite of accessories (camera, frog, life jacket) that enable multiple play scenarios. Owners back this up emphatically: 2,178 buyers give it 4.80 out of 5, with a 100% would-recommend rate on LEGO.com.

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LOVED (9)

01Excellent value at $9.99 for a set with multiple distinct play patterns
02Exclusive yellow kayak color variation with paddle
03Improved orange life jacket accessory, a notable upgrade from the previous version
04Realistic off-road truck design with large balloon tires, bullbar, and good ground clearance
05New light bluish grey mudguard color useful for MOC builders
06Camera accessory mounted on the kayak encourages creative outdoor photography play
07Frog inclusion for a nature/wildlife element
08Regular pickup truck format (not a specialized tow truck or service vehicle) praised as rare and versatile
09Clean color scheme without intrusive mismatched colors

CRITICIZED (4)

01Stickers required for optimal appearance, with some buyers strongly opposed to stickers
02Minifigure head sits slightly high in the cab
03No printed legs on the minifigure
04Limited innovation compared to larger City sets

What reviewers are saying

"60240 Kayak Adventure stands out in particular as this set contains a unique yellow kayak along with an orange life jacket accessory which has only appeared once before"

Brickset Reviews

"This feels to me like it has the most stuff in it and potentially the most different things that you can do with it."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

60202 People Pack - Outdoor Adventures — The orange life jacket accessory appeared in both sets; this is the smallest set to feature the updated life jacket component which represents a vast improvement over its predecessor.

41315 Heartlake Surf Shop and 60160 Jungle Mobile Lab — Similar camera element mounted on the kayak.

75919 Indominus Rex Breakout — The minifigure torso originally appeared in this set before appearing in numerous City and Creator Expert sets.

Regular LEGO pickup trucks — We don't get that many regular pickup trucks, you know, they usually have something attached to them to be tow trucks or or something, you know, something specific to a play scenario. But this is just a regular pickup truck and it's very usable

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Consensus

BUY

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Editorial Source

BUY

"60240 Kayak Adventure stands out in particular as this set contains a unique yellow kayak along with an orange life jacket accessory which has only appeared once before"

Key Pros

✓Realistic off-road truck design with attractive proportions
✓Exclusive yellow kayak color variation
✓Improved life jacket accessory with realistic appearance

Key Cons

✕No roof rack for the kayak (though reviewer notes this is not a negative)
✕Those seeking greater innovation may wish to focus on larger City sets

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BUY

"This feels to me like it has the most stuff in it and potentially the most different things that you can do with it."

Key Pros

✓Most play value and variety of the four sets
✓Functional pickup truck bed with cargo attachment studs
✓Rugged front design

Key Cons

✕Kayak does not float well out of box (though can be modified)
✕Minifigure head sits slightly high (though allows over-hood visibility)

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Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail (LEGO.com, £9.99/$9.99 price point)

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Likely to maintain value due to exclusive yellow kayak and reasonable pricing

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

Kayaker, Dark Blue Cap, Orange 2 Strap Life Jacket

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Yellow kayak with paddle
LEGO released a new kayak with a matching paddle during 2017. This piece has already appeared in red, purple and black but this yellow version is exclusive and it looks brilliant. You can store the paddle on a clip.
Orange life jacket accessory
This accessory was introduced in 60202 People Pack - Outdoor Adventures and appears in several new City sets, although this is the smallest. It looks more realistic than past designs and does not create an unsightly gap between a minifigure's torso and its head, unlike the preceding element.
Light bluish grey mudguards
Four light bluish grey mudguards which are brand new in this colour and may prove useful for other creations.
Bullbar element
A new bullbar element was introduced at the beginning of 2018 and appears again here, protecting the radiator.
Trans-black brick rear windscreen
The trans-black brick that forms the rear windscreen looks marvellous.
Camera mounted on kayak
A camera is mounted towards the front of the kayak, like those found in 41315 Heartlake Surf Shop and 60160 Jungle Mobile Lab.

What Owners Say · summarized from 16 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners consistently praise the LEGO 60240 as an inexpensive, fun set with excellent accessories and a standout kayak piece that delivers strong play value, though some buyers find it too simple for older children and dislike the abundance of stickers.

COMMON PRAISE