Customer Reviews

LEGOŽ City Fireboat

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I got this because it was a nonmilitary-type lego but it was an even bigger hit than expected as my nephew had always wanted to make a Lego that floats and had tried w/ no success - but this was designed to float and gave him a great design tip.

If you're looking for the best bath toy EVER made, buy this! Once they put it together, install the motor and battery, it is ready for action in the tub, pool, wherever! It's got a heavy duty motor and really takes off. We were all surprised at how fast it really goes. And of all the lego sets we have, this one is probably the most detailed. All the little firemen on there are just awesome. The fire hoses swivel to put out all the fires, the chairs do, etc., even the rescue boat lets down from the main ship into the water to rescue folks. Great, great idea, it's dearly loved in this house, just a great toy. Highly, highly recommend! PS: Ladies, keep your husband away from this one - your son will never see it!

I bought this last year for $40 and it was a 5 star Lego model. Lots of fun. Great instructions for my 5 year old. Wonderful detail. Great in the water. But I wouldn't spend $80 on it. What a rip!

My grandsons wanted this and loved it when they opened the box. It snowed after Christmas and they stayed home and worked on these until they were built. Great Item.

I purchased the Lego City Fireboat for my seven and a half year old son for christmas. He loves building legos and I loved the idea that this had a motor and could be used in the tub. The age on the box stated 5-12. I was rather baffled by the large age gap but purchased it anyhow. Upon opening the 187 piece lego set I now understood why the age gap. Not one of the pieces , except the actual boat platform, are any bigger than my thumbnail. My son was instantly intimidated by all the tiny pieces and opted to play only with the boat portion....in the bathtub. So, for about fifty dollars, he has a double AA operated bath toy :(

This boat measures over a foot long and comes with a separable waterproof motor for use in the pool. It floats well and performs almost like a remote controlled craft on the water; the boat goes pretty fast in the pool. The toy comes equip with 3 fireman minifigs and a small floatable dinghy. A crane lifts the dinghy from the boat onto the water; three rotating water cannons; and a double deck for the pilot, navigator and fireman. The actual bricks may not have the fireman decals that are pictured on the box (my bricks are all plain). The motor comes without a switch; you'll need to unscrew the motor casing to stop the motor - keep the screw that will lock the motor in the switched-on position at the inverse side so that you can switch the motor on and off. You can attach the City police helicopter (mini pack) to the chassis and build a tower to store the motor on the boat when not in use in the water. This fireman boat is definitely one of the best Lego products ever; what else could you assemble and reassemble and yet play with it in the water.

This was purchased along with the Fire Hovercraft and we had a great time putting this together- very challenging. As with the Hovercraft- the pieces fall off easily so this is not a toy that can really be played with- this too sits on my son's shelf.