Welcome to our weekly spotlight on retired LEGO sets! This week, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to revisit the exciting City theme with the retired set, Jungle Buggy (Product Number: 60156). Released as part of the City theme, this set officially retired on various dates in late 2018 and early 2019. Join us as we take a closer look at this adventurous and action-packed set!
Deep in the Jungle: Uncover Adventure in the City Theme
The Jungle Buggy set from the City theme offers a thrilling adventure in the LEGO City jungle. With 4124 pieces, this set features a buggy with a minifigure cockpit, along with space in the back for machete and binoculars elements. Additionally, it includes a buildable statue with a hidden diamond element, moving leaf, and a red spider figure. The set comes with an explorer minifigure and a spider figure. The statue measures over 1” (4cm) high, 1” (5cm) wide, and 1” (3cm) deep, while the buggy measures over 1” (3cm) high, 3” (8cm) long, and 1” (4cm) wide. This set offers a unique and thrilling jungle exploration experience.
Into the Jungle: Exploring LEGO City’s Legacy
The Jungle Buggy set, part of the LEGO City theme, was released in the LEGO Jungle Explorers line. It marked the exploration of jungle-themed sets in the LEGO City theme, adding a sense of adventure and mystery. The set included a jungle buggy, a shrine, a statue element, and a minifigure with appropriate accessories. Upon release, it received mixed reviews, with some praising the unique statue element and minifigure design, while others felt that the buggy did not meet expectations for its size and price point. Despite this, the set holds a place in the LEGO history as one of the early jungle exploration sets in the City theme, appealing to fans of adventure-themed LEGO sets. It continues to have standing among Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs) as a part of the nostalgic collection of retired LEGO sets.
Jungle Buggy: Reviews and Reactions
The Jungle Buggy set received mixed reviews from critics and fans alike. One reviewer, BlueGalaxy47, praised the set’s statue element, stating, “I like this set mainly because of the statue element. I think it adds a sense of mystery in the jungle! I like the spider also included and the way the leaf moves is clever. Overall, I really like the statue build.” However, they had reservations about the buggy, remarking, “On the other hand, I think that the buggy does not look that good mainly because I do not like the shaping at the back of the buggy.” Another reviewer, caleb_giddens, expressed disappointment in the set’s value for money, saying, “It is what you would expect from the smallest set but does not meet the expectations of the other smallest sets… Its a decent set and a really fun starter but for the price…it is not the best.” These varying perspectives shed light on the set’s strengths and weaknesses, offering insight into the differing opinions of those who experienced the Jungle Buggy firsthand.
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Jungle Buggy Reviews
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This week, we took a look back at the retired LEGO set, Jungle Buggy (Product Number: 60156) from the City theme. Released in 2017, this set provided builders with the opportunity to create their own exciting jungle adventures. While this set is no longer available, we’re excited to continue this weekly series showcasing previously retired sets. Be sure to check back in next week as we shine the spotlight on another classic LEGO set.
