This week, The Brick Stand is shining a spotlight on a retired LEGO set from the Nexo Knights theme. The set in focus is Aaron’s Rock Climber, with the product number 70355. This set was officially retired on January 5th and April 4th, 2018. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and explore the details of this exciting set.
Adventure Awaits: A Deep Dive into Nexo Knights Rock Climber Set
The Aaron’s Rock Climber set from the Nexo Knights theme boasts a piece count of 4124 and offers a thrilling LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS encounter, featuring a buildable Krakenbeast monster with posable limbs and tail weapon. This 3-in-1 set includes 3 scannable shields, 3 minifigures (Aaron, Lord Krakenskull, Bouldron), plus Aaron Bot, Brickster, and the buildable Krakenbeast figures. The set also allows builders to create Aaron’s off-road buggy, crossbow machine, and mini-flyer to protect the Forbidden Power from the villainous Lord Krakenskull. Notably, the Rock Climber is over 4” high, 11” long, and 6” wide, while the Krakenskull beast measures over 3” high, 7” long, and 4” wide. With a first available date in 2017 and a price of £49.99 / 59.99 € / $59.99 US / $74.99 CAD, this set is a must-have for children aged 8 to 14 who enjoy creative building and action-packed play.
Nexo Knights Nostalgia
The Nexo Knights theme was introduced by LEGO in 2016 and was a unique blend of futuristic technology and medieval fantasy. Aaron’s Rock Climber set was part of this theme, featuring a rugged off-road vehicle for the character Aaron, the green knight. The set was well-received for its clever suspension mechanism, detailed construction, and playability. It offered great value for both play and building experience. Among Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs), the set is still appreciated for its unique design and its role in the Nexo Knights theme, which holds a special place in the history of LEGO themes.
Fan Buzz
The Aaron’s Rock Climber set from the Nexo Knights theme has garnered mixed reviews from fans and collectors. According to CoffeeBrickMan, “It is a very nicely constructed vehicle, with some neat constructions to give a very good overall shape, and a clever suspension mechanism.” However, there is some criticism about the size and weight of the set, with CoffeeBrickMan stating, “It seems a little small/light for the piece count, although that does translate as excellent detail and shape.” Despite this, the set is praised for its playability, as it “provides great play value” with its detachable flyer and shooter. Overall, the set has been valued more for its parts and playability than for its actual size and weight. (CoffeeBrickMan, “Krak’en Beast”)
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Aaron’s Rock Climber Reviews
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In this week’s spotlight, we delved into the thrilling world of Nexo Knights with the retired set “Aaron’s Rock Climber” (Product Number: 70355). As we kick off our weekly series featuring previously retired LEGO sets, be sure to check back in next week for another nostalgic trip down memory lane.
