LEGO The LEGO Movie Creative Ambush

By LEGO Systems, Inc.
Price $39.99
Age 8-14 yrs.

Kids might think they've stepped directly into a movie when they experience the wild mash-up of mini-figures, places, and out-of-this-world things in this building set. Help Sudds Backwash rebuild his Wild West saloon into a crazily impressive flying machine with twin cannons mounted on the wings and a built-in piano. The flying kebab stand, with Kebab Bob at the helm, is equally impressive, with control levers, jet wheels, boosters, kebab flick missiles, and - our favorite - meat on a rotating spit. And, of course, there's the ever-ominous Micro Manager on the rampage, claws dramatically extended on the end of robotic arms. The Micro Manger's limbs have such extreme pose-ability, you'll find yourself forever positioning him in newly fierce and comical ways. Two other mini-figures, Rootbeer Belle and Executive Ellen, add to the fun. There are 473 pieces in total, and the creative focus expended putting them together morphs into dynamic action and interactive fun once assembly is complete.