Monster Truck Race

"Monster Truck Race (60397) scores a BrickScore of 65 — one fantastic pirate truck and one underwhelming taco truck, let down further by misleading video game marketing and durability issues that frustrated real-world play testers."

LEGO 60397 Monster Truck Race earns a middling BrickScore of 65, reflecting a set that is genuinely fun in concept but uneven in execution. Reviewers broadly agree that the Pirate Ship Monster Truck is the standout of the pair — praised for its cohesive design, gold wheel trims, whimsical treasure chest with a releasing fish, and an excellent female pirate minifigure with a new torso. The Taco Monster Truck, while creative, draws consistent criticism for its unfinished front section, awkward proportions, and chaotic overall look. A recurring frustration across multiple buyers is the misleading "play it in 2K Drive" marketing on the box, which implies digital integration that is not actually included in the package. Durability during active play was also flagged as a real concern, with wheels and accessories prone to coming loose.

Where they split: Playability splits reviewers most sharply: LEGO.com buyers (largely gifting parents and grandparents) rated it very highly for fun, while Bouwsteentjes dropped playability to 35 after structured durability testing with children revealed frequent breakage. The taco truck's design also divided opinion slightly — BricksFanz found its color palette and weapon system charming, while Brickset and Bouwsteentjes both called it unattractive or incoherent.