LEGO Technic Tow Truck (8285) - Reviews
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2.10.2009
This was bought for a 6 year old. Yes that's right, he is quite intelligent and had enjoyed assembling other Lego models by following the instructions and getting a little help from his Dad. This was a baptism of fire, but looked like a last chance to buy a classic Lego model at the retail price. We bought the separate motor at the same time.He had made a couple of simpler Technics models before constructing the 'B' model first over a few days, then we integrated the motor. It was long and impressive. It stayed assembled for a few months before he decided to tackle the 'A' model. This took him a few hours again over a week or so, but he enjoyed every moment. Again Dad helped,
30.12.2006
Whilst idly playing lego with my 4 year old daughter my wife asked me what I would like for Christmas. I somewhat frivolously said 'Buy me some lego - that technic stuff will do nicely'. To be honest, I didn't want anything else in particular and no doubt Mr C concurred with my viewpoint. Christmas Morning he presented me with this Lego set.It was an ace present for me - kept me in the same room as the rest of the folks and gave me a bit of a challenge of a different sort. Tired of PC & Nintendo? Get one of these! Taking a whopping 14 hours to make it is very big and really is very satisfying to make.I encountered no problems making it but its hard not to feel disappointed that - for the huge
5.3.2007
My dad (age 62) was asked what he would like for Christmas and this was what he asked for! Yes, he too after years of building with myself and my sister and now with my two young sons also felt the need to be included. I researched the web and after reading the very first review left here on Amazon it was a no brainer, that was what we were definitely going to get him.I have to say it certainly kept him quiet for a week, except for the odd time when he argued with my 8 year old because he kept 'touching it' and wanted to help build, he can be very terrotorial at times! I then went on to buy him the motor, only to find that it works with one of the models and not both, slightly disappointing.Overall,
16.9.2006
This was my first venture back to Technic lego, since I was about 10 years old. (I'm now 30.) Parting with the money was a difficult choice, but I have to say that it's money very well spent. You get to build two models: the main integrated tow truck, and a cab and trailer type model. Once I had sorted out the pieces into various types, I got building. Each model took me the best part of the day, and I got my children involved by letting them get the pieces in advance. Both models have great functionality, and my children had a blast using them to tow various dolls cars around, pretending that the Bratz had a blow-out etc. Taking the models apart takes a while too,
10.8.2012
Got to say that this is a monster of a Tecnic Lego set. At 1877 pieces, it is one of the longest builds I have done, taking almost a week to complete. The resultant model is huge, and has more moving bits than I can list. It has a good sturdy feel to it, and is enormous fun to play with. And it looks darned good out on display. It's a quality item. There are lots of fancy gears and pneumatic lines, so you get to learn quite a bit about engineering principles along the way. It's THE best Lego set I have ever had.Comes complete with two sets of instructions, for a monster tow truck or for a flat bed with crane. Both are good fun, but the tow truck is definitely the more complex model.Great set,
3.1.2009
Having been a fan of Lego Technic for several years, it was quite a hard task parting with such a large sum of money for one model. Every waking hour of mine, on my days off from work, was spent slowly constructing this model. It's not a great model for those people who haven't built something on this scale for a while, but for the avid Legohead, it's a must-have item.Mine currently sits atop the shelving unit, next to the Lego VW Beetle model (yes, they are big shelves!) and it always gets comments from whoever visits.The initial parting of the cash may seem like a hard decision to make, but I can assure you that it will be very worthwhile.Go on,
26.12.2007
i love technic lego and have always done so - I used to be deprived of them in my youth but have now starting buying them after getting a job! They have the same appeal as they did back then but i am gutted that the classics are no longer purchasable - the big dinosaur/helicopter, the yellow drawing technic lego etc - i really wish i could buy these today.This product is the best best thing so i shouldn't be moaning - far better than mecano and knex in my opinion - these require more thought, care, and the cog work is very intricate and a pleasure to see in action! buy it - but do shop around- got my set for £90.
16.1.2011
Another great technic model from Lego. It takes a few hours to build this monster but the result is rewarding. It reminds me of a Playmobil tow truck that I had when I was 3 and always makes me happy to look at it. Not for beginners or impatient builders, finishing it gives you the same sense of accomplishment as finishing a 3000-piece jigsaw. Its only fault is the lack of instructions for motorizing it with power functions or NXT.
30.3.2010
just to let you know this is a big model, i mean really big, but what a project to build, what with other things that needed doing it took nearly two weeks to finish and i must say i was well chuffed with the result one of the top five technic kits i have done