First things first: This is a playset. There are quite a few very nice and realistic looking Lego micro builds out there. But if you have kids (or are a kid), this is for you. Take it to the restaurant, friends or on vacation, put it together in under a minute and have fun.
Idea
I got the idea back in 2018 when Lego announced the Brick Tales Pop-Up Book. It instantly reminded me of this idea of the Micro Machines Travel City sets I had when I was a kid. I took them everywhere. My friends also had some of these, so when we met, we had them with us and built a big city on the go.
I then wanted to buy some of these sets for my kids and realized that Micro Machines aren't produced and sold any more. After I got over my sadness that one of my favorite toys of my childhood no longer exists, I decided to create Travel City with Lego.
Combine with Micro Machines
A few weeks ago, I stumbled across a Youtube video with a review of new Micro Machines sets. I was exited - they are back! Still, they didn't renew the Travel City sets. So, if your kids have the new Micro Machines already, they can easily combine them with my Lego sets.
Features
- The box is pretty sturdy and keeps the pieces inside.
- The parts are stored pre-built in the box, so the set is assembled in under a minute.
- garage with door.
- Movable brick to easily push the car out of the garage (this was a pain with the Travel City sets sometimes)
- Connectable with other Mobile City areas on three sides (with little modification also on all 4 sides).
- Includes an ambulance car (in case you don't have Micro Machines or don't want to combine Lego with other toys - believe me, your kids wouldn't care ;-)