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"With a BrickScore of 82.6 and 94% owner recommendation rate across 23 ratings, the Trash Chomper earns its Highly Recommended tier through a genuinely inventive 2-in-1 design. The jaw mechanism and single-knob alternate build make this one of the more mechanically interesting sets in the LEGO Movie lineup, even if the friction-peg jaw and awkward garbage truck proportions keep it from perfection."
Reviewers across JANG, Brickset, and Rebrickable broadly praised the Trash Chomper as one of the stronger LEGO Movie 2-in-1 offerings, with JANG calling the alternate garbage truck's single-knob multi-axis mechanism "genius" and a highlight even compared to previous LEGO garbage truck sets. The chomping jaw action and abundant green parts earned consistent enthusiasm, though the friction-peg jaw mechanism drew repeated criticism for inconsistent performance. Owners align firmly with critics: 23 buyers rated it 4.69 out of 5, with 94% saying they would recommend it.
Where they split: JANG and Brickset agreed the alternate garbage truck's mechanics were impressive but disagreed on its visual integration with City sets. Brickset was disappointed it did not sit well alongside City vehicles due to proportional issues, while JANG focused almost entirely on its mechanical brilliance. The friction-peg jaw issue was noted by multiple sources but framed differently: some treated it as a minor annoyance, while at least one owner described it as a meaningful flaw. Critics scoring it 92 (JANG) down to 75 (Rebrickable) reflects a range, but overall high owner consensus (4.69/5) confirms the majority experience is positive.
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"it's a a perfect use of the garbage truck theme how garbage trucks open up on the back and close like that"
JANG's LEGO Reviews
"I was initially attracted to this particular TLM set because the 'fairly normal' model is a rubbish/garbage truck that might look good alongside City 'great vehicles' of which I am a fan."
Brickset Reviews
"This is another of the 2-in-1 sets where the alternate creation is once again a must build."
Rebrickable Reviews"it's a a perfect use of the garbage truck theme how garbage trucks open up on the back and close like that"
"I was initially attracted to this particular TLM set because the 'fairly normal' model is a rubbish/garbage truck that might look good alongside City 'great vehicles' of which I am a fan."
"This is another of the 2-in-1 sets where the alternate creation is once again a must build."
The Trash Chomper earns high marks as one of the stronger LEGO Movie sets, with a fan-favorite chomping monster truck build, generous green parts, and a solid 2-in-1 option, though the jaw mechanism's friction-based design draws consistent criticism for unreliability.
LEGO.com4.6
Walmart5.0
