Set Review ➟ 60421 LEGO® Robot World
Given that the set is titled Robot World, let’s start the review off with a review of the robot adorning the set. Platformed at the low end of the roller coaster, the mech is a sized-down replica of Exo-Force set 7700 Stealth Hunter. While appearing as a decorative thematic element, the mech is actually quite functional as a stand-alone robot.
The bot uses technic holes in its feet to slip over axle pins on the model base and as such is easily removed from the base.
While the robot’s intended circular base has two suggested connection points, the axle pins can be rearranged on the circle thus offering multiple mounting options. Also note the first appearances of the 8x8 dish in trans-purple and the circle beam in medium azure.
The knees are fixed as is most often the case with LEGO robots and mechs. Joints at the shoulders, hips, ankles, and elbows are small ball joints. While hip joint movement is limited by some clips there is still enough play in the various joints to allow for a wide range of poses.
The shoulder wings are attached by toothed hinges and can be rotated 360 degrees and pivoted 90 degrees.
The staff is attached with a blue axle pin and can be rotated 360 degrees. This is the first time the end pieces are available in white.
If that’s not enough, the cockpit will accommodate a minifigure who can take the robot rogue, leave the platform and threaten, save, or ignore (take your pick) roller coaster riders.
The roller coaster structure is basically divided into two parts, the roller coaster platform and the gaming area.
On the roller coaster side, the place is woefully understaffed. One worker has to staff the soft drink stand, then cross through the doors to sell tickets, and then supervise loading and unloading of riders.
The gaming side offers three types of games. First is old school arcade type cabinets.
Then there is a more modern controller type game. This game has a large view screen mounted high above so observers can watch the match.
The final game is a dance game. This also has a large view screen mounted above.
Other gaming side elements are the soft drink machine and the DJ perch. There is also a drone.
The roller coaster ride, while relatively small compared to some other LEGO roller coaster sets, has enough height and turns to make the three cars’ run around the track quite satisfying. The rail elements appear in lime for the first time.
The build is enjoyable. The various micro elements like the gaming stations and soft drink machine, the mid size element of the robot, and the macro element of the roller coaster all provide different experiences so the build never gets boring. The play value of the set is above average with many possible scenes and things to do. The set is also large enough and sufficiently diverse in nature to make for good cooperative play.
The stickers are plentiful and many offer visual callbacks to various earlier LEGO robot theme lines. They definitely bring some added cool and wow to the set.
The collection of eight minifigures is sufficient in number and diversity to happily populate the set. New prints are the gap-toothed kid head, the robot head, robot torso, and the white torso with Exo-Force logo. Robot’s hoodie is also a new color for that part.
The Randolph T. Fielding Absolutely Administrivia Section
All minifigure heads in my set are part 3626 with the exception of the gap-toothed kid and the robot DJ which are 3274.
The railing piece, part 58494, appears in medium stone gray.
The 2x2 transparent jumpers are part 92569.
The 2x2 dishes in my set are clearly from different production runs.
Summary
The Robot World set is a combination robot-themed roller coaster and arcade rich with details and potential play scenarios. Several subassemblies incorporated into the larger model keep the build interesting, the minifigure count seems just right, and the price point is really reasonable given the overall value. Recommended.
Disclaimer
Thanks to LEGO for kindly providing the set for review.
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