Welcome to this week’s spotlight on a retired LEGO set! Today, we’re turning our attention to the impressive Axl’s Tower Carrier, set number 70322, from the Nexo Knights theme. This set was retired on November 14, 2017, and it’s a real treat to revisit it for all the fans who may have missed out. Let’s take a closer look at the details and features that made this set such a standout in the Nexo Knights collection.
Battle Royale: A Closer Look at Nexo Knights’ Epic Building Set
The Axl’s Tower Carrier set from the Nexo Knights theme is a formidable and action-packed building experience. With a piece count of 4124, this set allows builders to stage epic battles between the highly posable Burnzie and Axl’s Tower Carrier. The set includes four minifigures: Axl, 2 Axl Bots, and an Ash Attacker, along with a buildable Burnzie big figure. Axl’s Tower Carrier is equipped with a rotating, detachable gun turret, dual spring-loaded shooters, disc shooter, hidden catapult, storage vault for the Book of Fear, and a control room. The set also features several accessories and weapons, including Axl’s helmet and shield, Axl Bot helmets, and the Ash Attacker’s helmet and armor. Axl’s Tower Carrier provides an age-appropriate building experience for ages 8-14 and offers the opportunity to power up in the LEGO Nexo Knights game by scanning the shields for NEXO Powers. With its detailed design and exciting features, this set offers endless opportunities for imaginative play and creative storytelling.
Timeless Adventures with Nexo Knights
The Axl’s Tower Carrier set is part of the Nexo Knights theme, a series that merged futuristic technology with medieval elements. Released during the Nexo Knights original series, this set introduced a unique vehicle that garnered attention for its design and playability. It marked a significant addition to the Nexo Knights collection, showcasing innovative building techniques and diverse joint pieces. The set received positive feedback upon release, praised for its striking appearance and engaging features. While it may not hold the same prominence among Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs) compared to its initial release, it remains a notable part of LEGO’s history and the Nexo Knights theme.
Fan Reactions
Axl’s Tower Carrier received positive feedback from TimTam22, who called it a “great set that would make a great addition to your Nexo Knights collection.” The author particularly enjoyed the building experience, stating, “This set was very enjoyable to build, particularly the front of the vehicle.” They also appreciated the playability of the set, noting, “This set makes both a brilliant model and toy, with interesting uses of pieces and cool features.” However, TimTam22 pointed out that the set has a selective range of pieces, saying, “I would not buy it for its pieces, unless I wanted some smooth blue bricks, or some massive black wheels.” Overall, the review highlighted the set’s strong points in terms of playability and building experience, making it a valuable addition to the Nexo Knights collection. (TimTam22)
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Axl’s Tower Carrier Reviews
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Join us again next week for another edition of our weekly spotlight on retired LEGO sets. This week, we took a closer look at the now retired Nexo Knights set, Axl’s Tower Carrier (Product Number: 70322). Remember to check back in next week as we continue to highlight more beloved sets from the past.
