LEGO Reviews City60425

Jungle Explorer Water Plane

Name: LEGO Jungle Explorer Water Plane 60425
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 60425
Rating: 4.8 (293 reviews)

70 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2024177 pcsHigh agreement · 90%

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Consensus

BUY

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LOVED (8)

01Excellent value for $23 USD
02Build quality exceeds expectations for a low-end kit
03Includes two medium-sized animals and a baby animal, which typically add cost
04Good print quality on minifigures
05Rounded nose design with modern wedge pieces
06Sturdy construction with wing struts and floats
07Terrain build includes lift-off roof for access
08Crocodiles have good articulation and multiple colors

CRITICIZED (8)

01Wings could be longer for better proportions
02Tail could be longer
03Minifigure sits a bit low in the plane
04Weak back print on one minifigure (no alternate part included)
05Wings can detach from plane if roof is removed
06Price-per-piece (13.0c) higher than smaller set
07Second crocodile feels redundant rather than adding meaningful value
08Habitat could be more detailed

What reviewers are saying

"this is better than it needs to be because it has genuine building for the decorations on the side"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"Of all the animals in this wave the ones included in this set are the weakest."

Brick Architect

Ecosystem

60424 Jungle Explorer ATV Red Panda Mission — For double the price, set receives quadruple the animals, but worse price-per-piece ratio and weaker animal variety overall.

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Consensus

BUY

JANG's LEGO Reviews

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BUY

"this is better than it needs to be because it has genuine building for the decorations on the side"

Key Pros

✓Excellent value for $23 USD
✓Build quality exceeds expectations for a low-end kit
✓Includes two medium-sized animals and a baby animal, which typically add cost

Key Cons

✕Wings could be longer for better proportions
✕Tail could be longer

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Brick Architect

Expert Video Source

"Of all the animals in this wave the ones included in this set are the weakest."

Key Pros

✓Seaplane uses creative color blocking with triangular tiles
✓Swamp habitat employs SNOT techniques and natural color palette
✓Two crocodiles in new exclusive colors (adult in Olive Green, baby in Sand Green)

Key Cons

✕Wings can detach from plane if roof is removed
✕Price-per-piece (13.0c) higher than smaller set

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Exclusivity

Brick Architect: Crocodiles in new colors exclusive to this set; baby crocodile recolor also exclusive.

Resale

Brick Architect: Not explicitly stated; mid-range set unlikely to command premium unless crocodile colors prove rare.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (2)

City Jungle Pilot

Jungle Photographer

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Wedge curve pieces (2×2 wedges)
Relatively new pieces that add significant shaping to the nose and overall design
Printed tail (on water plane)
Detail typically not included in low-end kits
Extensions on horizontal control surfaces
Not standard in low-end kits; represents cable controls or sizing refinements
Crocodile mold (second generation)
Available in olive green (adults) and sand green (baby); same proven mold used for years
3L Bar in Black
Used for wing supports to add color contrast and detail, improving plane's visual realism.
Various sized slopes
Used with SNOT techniques to create irregularity in rock formations, avoiding smooth brick regularity.