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I also recently purchased this set, and was pleasantly surprised. I fully
endorse Eric's review. Very nice set.
"Eric Kingsley" <kingsley@nelug.org> wrote in message
news:Fv74tx.Kwv@lugnet.com...
> Well I don't review often but I thought this set (and probably entire
> sub-theme) deserve some praise.
>
> This is set 6713- Grip-n-Go Challenge.
> Price: $29.99
> Pieces: 280
> Age Range: 7-12
> Theme: Town
> Sub-Theme: Race
>
> Inventory and Model pics.
> (the packageing is about the only thing I found junior about this set)
>
> Scoreboard/starting stand.
> http://www.nelug.org/6713/PIC00048.JPG
>
> Green Vehicle.
> http://www.nelug.org/6713/PIC00054.JPG
>
> Red Vehicle.
> http://www.nelug.org/6713/PIC00058.JPG
>
> Other parts.
> http://www.nelug.org/6713/PIC00051.JPG
>
> Finished Models.
> http://www.nelug.org/6713/PIC00059.JPG
>
> Figs (Green Hair!!!)
> http://www.nelug.org/6713/PIC00066.JPG
>
>
> OK now the review.
>
> The Good:
> 1. Green Hair
> 2. NO pre-fab chasies.
> 3. Almost $.10 per part range.
> 4. Lots of plates and slopes.
> 5. 18 Technic 1/2 pegs (The ones with a peg and a nub that works as a • stud)
> Larry P. you got to love it!!!
> 6. Cool new Red Visor piece on Scorpion Guy's helmet.
> 7. Not just a set it is also a game.
>
> For the most part there are no real bad parts in this set. Plus the game • looks
> pretty fun. I am going to bring this to the next NELUG meeting so we can
> play-test it. Other then that I really like this set and I would give
> playability a 10 out of 10.
>
>
> The Bad:
> 1. Stigma of Town Jr. (which its not)
> 2. You get EXTRA wheels to use as goal posts (do we really need more • wheels)
> 3. Jr'ized packageing.
>
>
> I am going to HIGHLY recommend this set. It has cool parts and cool figs.
> Plus it just looks way cool.
>
>
> Eric Kingsley
>
> The New England LEGO Users Group
> http://www.nelug.org/
>
> View My Creations at:
> http://www.nelug.org/members/kingsley/
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