Welcome to The Brick Stand’s weekly spotlight on retired LEGO sets! This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Arctic Ice Glider, set number 60190, from the City theme. This set retired in late 2019, but its legacy lives on as we delve into the details and reviews of this exciting set.
Chill Out with the Arctic Adventure
The Arctic Ice Glider set from the LEGO City theme offers a thrilling Arctic Expedition experience with its 412-piece count. This set features an ice glider with an opening cockpit and a spinning fan rotor, along with 2 remote tracker beacons, a decorated computer pad, radio, saw, and a pair of snowshoes. The set includes an arctic explorer minifigure to bring the adventure to life. The ice glider measures over 2” (6cm) high, 4” (11cm) long, and 3” (8cm) wide, providing a compact yet detailed build. The designer’s attention to detail shines through with the inclusion of unique accessories like the remote tracker beacons, adding to the set’s playability and realism.
Chilling Legacy: Arctic Ice Glider Retrospective
The Arctic Ice Glider is part of the City theme and was released in 2018. It was a part of the City Arctic sub-theme, which revisited the concept from four years prior. The set received positive reviews upon release, with many commending the design of the minifigure and the accessories. Some even found it to be a great value for its price. However, there were also mixed feelings, with one reviewer expressing that the set lacked interest for younger children who may not be familiar with Antarctica. Despite this, the set holds a standing among Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs) who appreciate its unique design and the addition it makes to the larger Arctic series.
The Community Speaks
The Arctic Ice Glider set from the LEGO City 60190 theme has received mixed reviews from its audience. One reviewer, CoffeeBrickMan, highlighted the earthy color scheme and the satisfying build of the glider, which made it worth the price tag. They stated, “Overall a great little set and well worth the £5 price tag. An excellent start to the theme I think” (CoffeeBrickMan). Another reviewer, Minifig290, praised the set for its value for money and playability, stating, “for the £5 ($7) price its worth picking up either for yourself or as a gift” (Minifig290). However, there were some drawbacks outlined in the reviews, with one user, alfred_the_buttler, expressing that the set lacked long-term play value for their child, stating, “He has never taken it out to play with since. Without super heroes, storm troopers, police, or firefighters, it just isn’t interesting to him” (alfred_the_buttler). Despite the differing opinions, the set’s unique color scheme and play features seem to have been recognized positively by reviewers.
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Arctic Ice Glider Reviews
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