When I started to build this set, I was a little underwhelmed. It seemed simple and I could see that it wouldn’t take a seasoned builder that long to create. However, this is not the case. I am amazed at how it makes bulding accessible. I am not sure if this was on purpose, but either way, I see what you may have, or not have, done here, Lego. Let’s begin.
The first thing you notice when you open it, is that it is now using the new paper bags for the individual build sections. I like the fact that they have a tear strip with clear numbers on a light background. Although I am not a fan of the Minifigure boxes, these are excellent, and serve the same purpose without the plastic. A small enigma befell me, though. The smaller bags, inside, were paper too, except that the second bag was still plastic. I put this down to it being stock from other sets in the past. This particular one held small pieces of greenery and the burger parts that the chap is holding. I am glad to have finally seen the paper bags and am happy with the outcome.
The biggest win, for this set, is the accessibility. It’s not just that the chap has a cochlear implant, but the fact that it goes together without fuss. The smallest parts are well spaced and the colours are magnificent. There are no stickers for very fine motor skills, which I believe is great for those that can’t manage them. Each colour is beutifully placed to represent, but not replicate, the tomatoes, onions, lettuce and cheese. I am astounded at the difference between this set and the Penguin Slushy Truck build that I did. At £17.99, it sits at an average price, but the overall quality of the set has to be seen, to be believed.
If you like City builds, then this is definately worth adding to your landscape. Even the simplicity of the space within the burger is not disappointing. Unlike some sets, it is ‘representative’ throughout. There is no big cash-till, or oven. It holds a hotplate with dial, a ketchup squirter and a card machine. This was the most fluid build I have ever done. Bravo to Lego for this one. They even threw in an extra fork!
First Impressions – A fantastic set and highly accessible. It’s for everybody!
Price-Point – Average
Time to Build – 40-50 Minutes
Score: 9/10
(All details were correct at the time of writing, 10th February ‘2024)
