Welcome to The Brick Stand’s weekly spotlight on retired LEGO sets! This week, we’re turning our attention to the Nexo Knights theme with the now-retired set, Jestro’s Evil Mobile, with product number 70316. This set was initially retired on December 28, 2016, and saw its final retirement on May 19, 2017. Join us as we revisit this iconic set and explore what made it a standout in the Nexo Knights collection.
Exploring the Dark Side: Unveiling Jestro’s Epic Ride
Jestro’s Evil Mobile, part of the Nexo Knights theme, is a formidable set with 4124 pieces. This set features two minifigures: Lance Richmond and Jestro. With a range of exciting features, such as translucent catapults, movable cockpit and jaws, prison, storage chest, and an attachable Sparkks monster, it offers a versatile building and playing experience. The set also includes various weapons and accessories, including Jestro’s magical staff, Lance’s NEXO Lance, Sparkks’ scythe, and helmets. Designed to inspire creativity and imaginative play, Jestro’s Evil Mobile measures over 9” (25cm) high, 10” (26cm) long, and 6” (17cm) wide. The set also comes with a free LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS: MERLOK 2.0 app that adds an interactive digital element to the building experience.
Legacy Delight
Jestro’s Evil Mobile was part of the Nexo Knights theme, which was launched in 2016. The set introduced new elements and characters to the LEGO collection, including Jestro and Lance minifigures. The Nexo Knights theme aimed to merge futuristic technology with medieval fantasy, offering a unique blend that set it apart from other LEGO themes at the time. Reviews of the set were mixed, with some expressing disappointment in the play features and parts selection, while others appreciated the unique design and characters. Among AFOLs, this set has garnered a modest following due to its distinct aesthetic and ties to the Nexo Knights theme, but it is not considered a standout or highly sought-after set in the LEGO community.
Word on the Street
The reviews for the Jestro’s Evil Mobile set from the Nexo Knights theme are mixed. One reviewer, Buku, mentioned that although the Nexo Knights theme grew on them, the set fell short due to the absence of smaller monsters to summon and the relatively low number of available monsters across the sets. They appreciated the vibrant and colorful box and the unique pieces in the set. However, they expressed disappointment in the lack of summonable monsters, which they believed would have significantly enhanced the playability of the set (Buku). Another reviewer, Lego_sorcerer, praised the minifigures, particularly Jestro’s design, and the fun aspect of the build. However, they were disappointed with the play features, stating that they would have a hard time playing and having fun with the set due to its wacky design and lack of playability (Lego_sorcerer). These reviews provide insights into both the positive and negative aspects of the set, offering a balanced perspective for prospective buyers.
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Jestro’s Evil Mobile Reviews
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In this week’s spotlight, we delved into the world of the Nexo Knights with the retired set, Jestro’s Evil Mobile (Product Number: 70316). Set in the theme of Nexo Knights, this set retired on December 28th and 29th in 2016 and on May 19th in 2017. Be sure to check back next week for another retired set in our new weekly series!
