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Embark on a haunted ride with the LEGO Monster Fighters Ghost Train. This set lets builders join the legendary Monster Fighters on a high-speed chase to reclaim a powerful artifact from a band of ghosts. The set comes with 741 pieces, including several moving parts, haunting glow-in-the-dark pieces, five minifigures, and a collectable Moon Stone. Recommended for ages 8 to 14, this LEGO set provides a fun challenge for both novice and experienced builders alike.
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Realistic stunt plane includes a spinning propeller, landing gear, and four flick-fire missiles. View larger.
Spooky Theme Inspires Imagination
Part of LEGO's imaginative Monster Fighter series, this set takes builders to a spooky setting filled with vampires, ghosts, mad scientists, and other classic horror villains. You'll take on the roles of Ann Lee and Frank Rock, two intrepid adventurers bent on stopping the evil Lord Vampyre from taking over the world.
They must chase down a runaway train and fight through an army of ghosts in order to prevent a magical Moon Stone artifact from falling into Lord Vampyre's hands. It is up to you to determine whether Ann and Frank succeed in their quest.
Detailed Train with Plenty of Interactive Parts
Featuring many moving parts and details, the Ghost Train is sure to impress LEGO enthusiasts and collectors. The train features four cars, including two passenger carriages, a prison cart with opening doors, and a large freight engine. Each cart is decorated with creepy bone fragments and teeth, and some even feature bat wings that flap as the train rolls along.
Includes Frank Rock, Ann Lee and 3 ghost minifigures.
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With its 20 glow-in-the-dark accents, the Ghost Train looks great with the lights turned off: the smokestack, ghost minifigures, and train's jack-o-lantern face all glow in an eerie pale green.
Stunt Airplane Makes for an Exciting Chase
Fortunately, Frank Rock and Ann Lee have brought along their stunt airplane to help them face the perils of the Ghost Train. The airplane features several moving parts, including a spinning propeller, landing gear, and four flick-fire missiles.
The Monster Fighters can even board the train from the skies, thanks to the attachable chain. And once they're on board, their crossbow and revolver weapons give them all the firepower they need to blast through the ghosts.
A Fun, Challenging Build
With 741 pieces, the Ghost Train set provides a healthy challenge even for experienced builders. The set comes with a colorful, step-by-step instruction manual to assist you in building. Or, if you're not interested in building the predesigned vehicles, you can use the many blocks, tubes, and unique pieces to craft your own unique creation.
What's in the Box
Ghost Train LEGO pieces (741 total) and two instruction booklets.
The Ghost Train
At a Glance:
- 741-piece set ideal for intermediate and advanced builders
- Spooky, fantastical theme encourages imaginative play
- Train features many interactive and glow-in-the-dark parts
- Set includes exclusive collectable Moon Stone piece
- Simple, clear step-by-step instructions
Age/Weight Requirements:
- Eight to fourteen years
LEGO Pieces:
- 741 pieces
Product Description
Stop the Ghost Train in its tracks and grab the moonstone! The Ghost Train is getting away with the moonstone. Help Frank Rock and Ann Lee catch it in their acrobatic airplane, suck up the ghosts with the vacuum weapon and grab the moonstone! Don't let them trap the heroes in the Ghost Train's prison! Includes 5 minifigures: Frank Rock, Ann Lee and 3 ghosts.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
*Does not include motors or track. Not immediately compatible with other Lego trains*
I am the nut-job parent that you'll see in some of the other train reviews. I grew up with Lego and returned to it when I had kids. Obviously I am terribly partial to Lego, but I'll give you the best review I can so that you can make the decision that is right for your kids. I do not receive free sets or compensation for my Lego reviews.
This set arrived in May of 2012 as part of Lego's in-house Monster Fighters theme. The train itself is not immediately compatible with Lego's other trains, but it is a train and, with some amount of retrofitting, could be made to run on track. More on that below. Overall, I very much like this set because it is just good fun for the kids. It is has really quirky styling that makes it a design stand-out.
The set includes a black 4-4-0 steam engine (with white and gray detailing) without a tender. The roof of the engine lifts off for easy mini-figure access. The train has three cars, two with bat wings that flap as they roll, and a small cage car. The cars use technic wheels (pulley wheels, actually) with o-rings while the engine uses four standard train wheels and four larger steam engine drivers (the set also includes two extra flangeless drivers). The connections between the cars are hitches rather than the usual magnetic couplers. The train makes extensive use of bone and spike pieces, many of which glow in the dark. There is also a red and gray radial-engine aircraft with four flick-fire missiles and an unusual ghost vacuum. There are five mini-figures: Frank Rock, Ann Lee, and three ghosts.
The train and airplane combo has very good playability. Lego has a storyline for the Monster Fighters (involving a Vampire and his evil moonstone device) but I find that kids already know what to do with a scary train and ghosts. The train is not a difficult build, but it does have a lot of small detail parts. It operates well on different surfaces (e.g., wood, tile, low-carpets). The individual train cars can operate independently, though younger children (below the recommended age range) may have some difficulty undoing the hitches. As with most Lego toys, this train may return to the repair-shop after pieces fall off. I have not seen a single train escape a staged crash, and this one is prone to chasing down mini-figures. Damage will ensue, but that is part and parcel of Lego.
There is no track, nor would this set be able to use Lego track without modification. It is also not motorized. If you wish to place it on track, you will need to purchase train wheels (x12, part 55423), and train buffers (x6, so the cars can follow a curve). For the engine bogies to swivel independently, you merely need to remove two of the four vertical pin plates that are already part of the bogie assemblies (thank you to M. Norin for the tip). These extra pieces are sometimes available through Lego's Pick-a-brick shop and usually available through Bricklink. Converting this train will require a bit of tinkering. Motorization is a tougher conversion and would really require the building of a tender to hold the battery unit. To learn what is typically required for motorization, go to my Amazon guide, "Get a Lego train for your kids." Tracks and motorization really aren't necessary, and kids will likely have the most fun using this simply as a push train.
The last time Lego had such an unconventional train was in 1997 with the Twisted Time Train (#6497). The set was similarly incompatible with Lego train tracks, and though it does not command an extraordinary price on the used market, 6497 is still regarded affectionately.
Addendum: Lego just announced (June '12) a large and very detailed Haunted House (#10228) that is part of the Monster Fighter's line but is also sufficiently complex and design-oriented that it could sit aside, but not connect to, Lego's other modular buildings (e.g., #10224). It will be pricey, but it will also greatly expand the depth of the Monster Fighter line. The Haunted House arrives in September of 2012.
Cheers
I am the nut-job parent that you'll see in some of the other train reviews. I grew up with Lego and returned to it when I had kids. Obviously I am terribly partial to Lego, but I'll give you the best review I can so that you can make the decision that is right for your kids. I do not receive free sets or compensation for my Lego reviews.
This set arrived in May of 2012 as part of Lego's in-house Monster Fighters theme. The train itself is not immediately compatible with Lego's other trains, but it is a train and, with some amount of retrofitting, could be made to run on track. More on that below. Overall, I very much like this set because it is just good fun for the kids. It is has really quirky styling that makes it a design stand-out.
The set includes a black 4-4-0 steam engine (with white and gray detailing) without a tender. The roof of the engine lifts off for easy mini-figure access. The train has three cars, two with bat wings that flap as they roll, and a small cage car. The cars use technic wheels (pulley wheels, actually) with o-rings while the engine uses four standard train wheels and four larger steam engine drivers (the set also includes two extra flangeless drivers). The connections between the cars are hitches rather than the usual magnetic couplers. The train makes extensive use of bone and spike pieces, many of which glow in the dark. There is also a red and gray radial-engine aircraft with four flick-fire missiles and an unusual ghost vacuum. There are five mini-figures: Frank Rock, Ann Lee, and three ghosts.
The train and airplane combo has very good playability. Lego has a storyline for the Monster Fighters (involving a Vampire and his evil moonstone device) but I find that kids already know what to do with a scary train and ghosts. The train is not a difficult build, but it does have a lot of small detail parts. It operates well on different surfaces (e.g., wood, tile, low-carpets). The individual train cars can operate independently, though younger children (below the recommended age range) may have some difficulty undoing the hitches. As with most Lego toys, this train may return to the repair-shop after pieces fall off. I have not seen a single train escape a staged crash, and this one is prone to chasing down mini-figures. Damage will ensue, but that is part and parcel of Lego.
There is no track, nor would this set be able to use Lego track without modification. It is also not motorized. If you wish to place it on track, you will need to purchase train wheels (x12, part 55423), and train buffers (x6, so the cars can follow a curve). For the engine bogies to swivel independently, you merely need to remove two of the four vertical pin plates that are already part of the bogie assemblies (thank you to M. Norin for the tip). These extra pieces are sometimes available through Lego's Pick-a-brick shop and usually available through Bricklink. Converting this train will require a bit of tinkering. Motorization is a tougher conversion and would really require the building of a tender to hold the battery unit. To learn what is typically required for motorization, go to my Amazon guide, "Get a Lego train for your kids." Tracks and motorization really aren't necessary, and kids will likely have the most fun using this simply as a push train.
The last time Lego had such an unconventional train was in 1997 with the Twisted Time Train (#6497). The set was similarly incompatible with Lego train tracks, and though it does not command an extraordinary price on the used market, 6497 is still regarded affectionately.
Addendum: Lego just announced (June '12) a large and very detailed Haunted House (#10228) that is part of the Monster Fighter's line but is also sufficiently complex and design-oriented that it could sit aside, but not connect to, Lego's other modular buildings (e.g., #10224). It will be pricey, but it will also greatly expand the depth of the Monster Fighter line. The Haunted House arrives in September of 2012.
Cheers
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By barbecue17
Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ghost trains have long held a place in folklore and ghost stories, so its fun to see Lego play off of this with the spooky Ghost Train. Part of the Monster Fighters theme, the Ghost Train features plenty of the hallmarks of this new theme: Lego versions of classic monsters, tough, well armed humans, glow in the dark pieces, and specialized vehicles reminiscent of the early 20th century. While the Ghost Train doesn't have tracks or a motor like many of the more expensive and more traditional Lego trains, it does include 5 mini figures, the engine, 3 train cars, and an airplane for the Monster Fighters. Is this a train you'll want to catch or should you take a cab? Read on and find out!
The Facts:
# of Pieces: 740, 2 instruction manuals
Minifigures: Three ghosts (they glow in the dark), Frank Rock, Ann Lee.
Positives:
*The train is very striking when put together. The black of the train parts matched with the white of the bones which ornament the train really makes for a nice display piece. Little details like the cow catcher, the eerie green flames rising from the smokestack, and the glow in the dark ghost face on the front of the train (is this a train driven by ghosts or is the train a "ghost" itself?) really give this train a phantasmagorical vibe which is incredibly appealing.
*The Monster Fighters' airplane included with this set is really, really cool. It's quite large and is covered with some neat details like "flick-fire" missiles, 6 revolvers on the sides, and very steampunkish system of a barrel and hoses which is used to suck up the ghosts. The thing looks awesome, and even has a chain which can be used to attach to the train for daring rescues.
*There are lots of little interactive features on the train. Inside the cabin of the locomotive, the furnace opens up and has little flames inside. There's lots of little levers and such as well in there.
*The cars can be connected in whatever order you want. The smaller cars both feature flapping wings when they roll.
Negatives:
*In terms of minifigures, this set is a little bland. The ghosts are not unique to this set and there are three of them. While I love Ann Lee and Frank Rock, they're also not unique to this set. In terms of minifigures, you're not getting anything really unique with such an expensive set.
*While I like the design of the cars, the two train cars with flapping wings are both exactly the same. I really wish they were at least a little different.
*While the train looks very ornate, those ornate pieces have a tendency to fall off or flip around when you're handling/playing with the train. The little white bone spikes and the black railing on the front of the train take quite some time to get perfectly aligned, only to get messed up again as soon as you pick the thing up.
Overall: While I have some issues with the train, mostly due to the fact that it includes no unique minifigures and reuses the same car design for 2 of the 3 cars which the engine pulls, I do think this is a striking piece. It looks fantastic sitting on display, especially the engine. The airplane is also a fantastic build. I do think kids might get frustrated with the train do to the many small pieces which can fall off and get turned around, but fans more intent on building and displaying this set won't be disappointed!
The Facts:
# of Pieces: 740, 2 instruction manuals
Minifigures: Three ghosts (they glow in the dark), Frank Rock, Ann Lee.
Positives:
*The train is very striking when put together. The black of the train parts matched with the white of the bones which ornament the train really makes for a nice display piece. Little details like the cow catcher, the eerie green flames rising from the smokestack, and the glow in the dark ghost face on the front of the train (is this a train driven by ghosts or is the train a "ghost" itself?) really give this train a phantasmagorical vibe which is incredibly appealing.
*The Monster Fighters' airplane included with this set is really, really cool. It's quite large and is covered with some neat details like "flick-fire" missiles, 6 revolvers on the sides, and very steampunkish system of a barrel and hoses which is used to suck up the ghosts. The thing looks awesome, and even has a chain which can be used to attach to the train for daring rescues.
*There are lots of little interactive features on the train. Inside the cabin of the locomotive, the furnace opens up and has little flames inside. There's lots of little levers and such as well in there.
*The cars can be connected in whatever order you want. The smaller cars both feature flapping wings when they roll.
Negatives:
*In terms of minifigures, this set is a little bland. The ghosts are not unique to this set and there are three of them. While I love Ann Lee and Frank Rock, they're also not unique to this set. In terms of minifigures, you're not getting anything really unique with such an expensive set.
*While I like the design of the cars, the two train cars with flapping wings are both exactly the same. I really wish they were at least a little different.
*While the train looks very ornate, those ornate pieces have a tendency to fall off or flip around when you're handling/playing with the train. The little white bone spikes and the black railing on the front of the train take quite some time to get perfectly aligned, only to get messed up again as soon as you pick the thing up.
Overall: While I have some issues with the train, mostly due to the fact that it includes no unique minifigures and reuses the same car design for 2 of the 3 cars which the engine pulls, I do think this is a striking piece. It looks fantastic sitting on display, especially the engine. The airplane is also a fantastic build. I do think kids might get frustrated with the train do to the many small pieces which can fall off and get turned around, but fans more intent on building and displaying this set won't be disappointed!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
3.0 out of 5 stars
The aesthetic of this set is perfectly in line with the rest of the excellent Monster Fighters line. The glow-in-the-dark ghosts are nifty and the pair of Monster Fighters are cool, but while the train itself is fairly stylish and detailed it has one major flaw--it's incompatible with LEGO's train tracks. My 9-year-old LEGO maniac wanted to motorize this train to use as part of a "Halloween Town" she was putting together but it ended up being too complicated for her to figure out without major frustration. Not like the Marsek or even the Hogwarts trains that she was able to get moving with a LEGO R/C motor. A fun set but don't expect to be able to get it on the tracks without major re-working.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting display for halloween
This is a weird looking train but makes good fun as a display piece during Halloween. The luminous pieces make it even more fitting to the theme. Read more
Published 12 days ago by thetehs2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great buy!
Was definitely worth the price, was just as fun as I hoped.
The only problem I had was I couldn't figure out what the orange flipper-looking piece was for, I assume it was for... Read more
The only problem I had was I couldn't figure out what the orange flipper-looking piece was for, I assume it was for... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mintz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Lego Set
Great lego set. Arrived in great shape and quickly. Carefully packaged. My grandson thoroughy enjoyed it. Will shop here again.
Published 1 month ago by Donna Jo Weaver
5.0 out of 5 stars
perfect for my son
my son absolutely loves this and plays with it all the time all he can say is he wants more and more
Published 1 month ago by Edward
4.0 out of 5 stars
nice toy
Got it for our sons 7th birthday. He loves it, but little parts keep coming off while playing and the doors tend to fall of. So we make sure we keep the directions around.
Published 1 month ago by Nadine A. Tychnowitz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lego Monster ghost train
My opinion is that the lego is very cool. It has lots of details, even glow in the dark stickers and pieces. It is a little bit hard to built but fun to play with. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Fernando C
5.0 out of 5 stars
Christmas 2012
My son was wishing for this gift and it ended up being his favorite, he is 5 so we had to help him put together, but loves trains. this was perfect
Published 2 months ago by C. Schiccatano
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
Bought this for my 6 year old nephew even thought the age range is 8-14. He LOVED it. Takes him a little longer to build but he gets through it and does it by himself with only a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by glatsyrc
5.0 out of 5 stars
great price compared to store
My nephew was thrill ...it made his Christmas and the price was great compared to Lego's flagship store in Manhattan
Published 2 months ago by Jeanette King
5.0 out of 5 stars
:)
I got my iteam by the time it was said to arive and in great condtion. I am very happy with this product.
Published 3 months ago by twisted
