Cool Toys For 3 Year Olds
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If your child is turning three, you may be wondering what to get him or her for a toy present. While there are plenty of toys available that will appeal to any toddler or preschooler, there are some that will stand out as being more age-appropriate for a three-year old. Browse the top-ranked list of cool toys for 3-year olds below along with associated reviews and opinions.
LEGO - City Off-Road 4x4 Mountain Truck Building Toy 60447
Model: 6526277SKU: 6603099Top comment"Bought for a gift for my 6-year-old grandson. He loved it!...5 year old son loves it...Got this for my five year old son, he loves assembling it"
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Boys and girls will love the thrill of fast-paced adventure with this LEGO City Off-Road 4x4 Mountain Truck (60447) buildable toy truck for kids ages 6 and up. This toy truck is loaded with cool features and equipment for off-road exploration, including roof storage boxes, tools, rugged tires and a working winch for tackling steep inclines. Pop the hood for engine repairs! The toy building set includes a minifigure for off-road fun, plus a step-by-step printed construction guide. Kids can also find digital instructions in the LEGO Builder app to zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track their progress as they build. LEGO City Great Vehicles playsets deliver land, air and water toys filled with features for hours of imaginative play. Kids can add this toy vehicle set to other sets (sold separately) from the LEGO City range to expand their creative play. Contains 221 pieces.Top comment"Bought for a gift for my 6-year-old grandson. He loved it!...5 year old son loves it...Got this for my five year old son, he loves assembling it"
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Boys and girls will love the thrill of fast-paced adventure with this LEGO City Off-Road 4x4 Mountain Truck (60447) buildable toy truck for kids ages 6 and up. This toy truck is loaded with cool features and equipment for off-road exploration, including roof storage boxes, tools, rugged tires and a working winch for tackling steep inclines. Pop the hood for engine repairs! The toy building set includes a minifigure for off-road fun, plus a step-by-step printed construction guide. Kids can also find digital instructions in the LEGO Builder app to zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track their progress as they build. LEGO City Great Vehicles playsets deliver land, air and water toys filled with features for hours of imaginative play. Kids can add this toy vehicle set to other sets (sold separately) from the LEGO City range to expand their creative play. Contains 221 pieces.See all Building Sets & BlocksYour price for this item is $16.99The comparable value price is $19.99Select pickup
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LEGO - Disney Moana 2 Heihei Buildable Animal Model Kit 43272
Model: 6526259SKU: 6610217Top comment"This is the CUTEST Lego my 10 year old has done! She loves it and we both agreed that it couldn’t look any more like HeiHei. ...It's great for the entire family. Even my 3 year old helped a little. The packaging is pretty and shows you exactly what the finished product is supposed to look like. "
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Bring the fantasy and fun of Disney’s Moana and Moana 2 into the real world with this posable Heihei (43272) LEGO Disney Moana 2 building kit toy. Animal fans, movie lovers and kids aged 9 and up will enjoy creating the colorful chicken companion buildable model, with a rotating head, posable wings and tail feathers, then standing him on his feet or placing him on the stand, complete with decorative flowers and a nameplate. This Disney building set for girls, boys and fans will make a cool buildable fantasy toy that everyone talks about, while offering older kids and adult Disney fans a more intricate build. It’s great for gift-giving, makes a cool display item and works with other LEGO ǀ Disney building sets (sold separately) in the range. Builders also get an intuitive building experience with the LEGO Builder app, where they can zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track progress. Contains 566 pieces.See all Building Sets & BlocksTop comment"This is the CUTEST Lego my 10 year old has done! She loves it and we both agreed that it couldn’t look any more like HeiHei. ...It's great for the entire family. Even my 3 year old helped a little. The packaging is pretty and shows you exactly what the finished product is supposed to look like. "
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Bring the fantasy and fun of Disney’s Moana and Moana 2 into the real world with this posable Heihei (43272) LEGO Disney Moana 2 building kit toy. Animal fans, movie lovers and kids aged 9 and up will enjoy creating the colorful chicken companion buildable model, with a rotating head, posable wings and tail feathers, then standing him on his feet or placing him on the stand, complete with decorative flowers and a nameplate. This Disney building set for girls, boys and fans will make a cool buildable fantasy toy that everyone talks about, while offering older kids and adult Disney fans a more intricate build. It’s great for gift-giving, makes a cool display item and works with other LEGO ǀ Disney building sets (sold separately) in the range. Builders also get an intuitive building experience with the LEGO Builder app, where they can zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track progress. Contains 566 pieces.
LEGO - Fortnite Supply Llama Collectible Building Toy 77071
Model: 6471363SKU: 6603132Top comment"Highly recommended for my 11 year old since he’s a FortNite fan...Very fun and easy for my 8 year old"
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Bring gaming adventures to life with this LEGO Fortnite Supply Llama (77071) building set for gamers. Inspired by the LEGO Fortnite video game, it lets fans ages 12 and up create a unique toy for display. Young gamers will have hours of fun assembling the Fortnite llama piñata, also known as the Supply Llama in the LEGO Fortnite video game. Packed with fun details to inspire creative play, this building toy features a movable head and an opening mouth as well as a saddle and loads of cool gear. Accessories include a Grappler, Slurp Juice, Rough Ruby, Back Pack, Good Luck Charm, Slap Juice and Dynamite. Based on exciting items from LEGO Fortnite, these objects encourage kids to recreate their favorite gaming moments off screen. Once fans have finished building the Fortnite toy and discovered its details, it becomes an awesome play-and-display model to showcase proudly in their bedrooms or gaming rooms. It also makes a thoughtful gift for gamers and Fortnite fans. Contains 691 pieces.Top comment"Highly recommended for my 11 year old since he’s a FortNite fan...Very fun and easy for my 8 year old"
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Bring gaming adventures to life with this LEGO Fortnite Supply Llama (77071) building set for gamers. Inspired by the LEGO Fortnite video game, it lets fans ages 12 and up create a unique toy for display. Young gamers will have hours of fun assembling the Fortnite llama piñata, also known as the Supply Llama in the LEGO Fortnite video game. Packed with fun details to inspire creative play, this building toy features a movable head and an opening mouth as well as a saddle and loads of cool gear. Accessories include a Grappler, Slurp Juice, Rough Ruby, Back Pack, Good Luck Charm, Slap Juice and Dynamite. Based on exciting items from LEGO Fortnite, these objects encourage kids to recreate their favorite gaming moments off screen. Once fans have finished building the Fortnite toy and discovered its details, it becomes an awesome play-and-display model to showcase proudly in their bedrooms or gaming rooms. It also makes a thoughtful gift for gamers and Fortnite fans. Contains 691 pieces.See all Building Sets & BlocksYour price for this item is $25.99The comparable value price is $39.99Select pickup
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LEGO - Disney Lilo and Stitch Beach House Building Toy 43268
Model: 6526251SKU: 6603148Top comment"My 7 year old nephew loves all things Lilo and Stitch and this Lego was no exception. ...I bought this for my 7 year old for her birthday and she loved it. She was able to finish it on two days and all the characters that come with it are great to play with in the beach house."
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Amazing adventures await fans and kids ages 9 and up in this Lilo and Stitch Beach House (43268) LEGO Disney building kit playset. Featuring a 2-level beach house model, this cool Disney building toy has lots of movie details and Easter eggs, including 2 surfboards, Lilo’s doll Scrump, a record player, pickle jar, and a brick-built spaceship. The set also includes 5 LEGO Disney character minifigures – David, Lilo, Mr. Bubbles, Nani and Stitch for fun play. This Disney building kit for girls and boys will be the buildable fantasy set everyone talks about, offering older kids a more complex build that also inspires pretend play. Kids and adult Disney fans alike will love exploring the house with beloved Disney characters. Builders also get an intuitive building experience with the LEGO Builder app, where they can zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track progress. Contains 834 pieces.See all Building Sets & BlocksTop comment"My 7 year old nephew loves all things Lilo and Stitch and this Lego was no exception. ...I bought this for my 7 year old for her birthday and she loved it. She was able to finish it on two days and all the characters that come with it are great to play with in the beach house."
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Amazing adventures await fans and kids ages 9 and up in this Lilo and Stitch Beach House (43268) LEGO Disney building kit playset. Featuring a 2-level beach house model, this cool Disney building toy has lots of movie details and Easter eggs, including 2 surfboards, Lilo’s doll Scrump, a record player, pickle jar, and a brick-built spaceship. The set also includes 5 LEGO Disney character minifigures – David, Lilo, Mr. Bubbles, Nani and Stitch for fun play. This Disney building kit for girls and boys will be the buildable fantasy set everyone talks about, offering older kids a more complex build that also inspires pretend play. Kids and adult Disney fans alike will love exploring the house with beloved Disney characters. Builders also get an intuitive building experience with the LEGO Builder app, where they can zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track progress. Contains 834 pieces.
LEGO - Fortnite Battle Bus Collectible Building Toy 77073
Model: 6471367SKU: 6603162Top comment"Excellent build for an 11-year-old who is excited about Legos...Review from my 9yr. old builder: The set in general was very cool. it didn't have that much Play features though- only the doors on the bus could open & the top could lift off accessing the inside of the bus. although the Minifigures were cool, it would have been better if Jonesy, Midas, Renegade Raider, and Skull Trooper were included. "
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Jump into adventure with the LEGO Fortnite Battle Bus (77073) video game toy for fans ages 10 and up. This building set lets gamers recreate the iconic Fortnite vehicle. The LEGO Fortnite Battle Bus features rolling wheels, a removable roof and the instantly recognizable hot-air balloon. But that’s just the start! Once the bus is complete, Fortnite fans will delight in discovering classic accessories such as Slurp Juice, a Grappler, Pickaxes and Slap Juice, as well as 9 minifigures in iconic Fortnite skins. These minifigures can be seated inside the bus to fuel creative play as different characters. Once kids have finished playing with the collectible toy, it becomes an awesome piece of LEGO decor that they can display proudly in their bedrooms or gaming rooms. It also makes a cool gift for boy and girl gamers and LEGO Fortnite fans. Contains 954 pieces.See all Building Sets & BlocksTop comment"Excellent build for an 11-year-old who is excited about Legos...Review from my 9yr. old builder: The set in general was very cool. it didn't have that much Play features though- only the doors on the bus could open & the top could lift off accessing the inside of the bus. although the Minifigures were cool, it would have been better if Jonesy, Midas, Renegade Raider, and Skull Trooper were included. "
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Jump into adventure with the LEGO Fortnite Battle Bus (77073) video game toy for fans ages 10 and up. This building set lets gamers recreate the iconic Fortnite vehicle. The LEGO Fortnite Battle Bus features rolling wheels, a removable roof and the instantly recognizable hot-air balloon. But that’s just the start! Once the bus is complete, Fortnite fans will delight in discovering classic accessories such as Slurp Juice, a Grappler, Pickaxes and Slap Juice, as well as 9 minifigures in iconic Fortnite skins. These minifigures can be seated inside the bus to fuel creative play as different characters. Once kids have finished playing with the collectible toy, it becomes an awesome piece of LEGO decor that they can display proudly in their bedrooms or gaming rooms. It also makes a cool gift for boy and girl gamers and LEGO Fortnite fans. Contains 954 pieces.
LEGO - Minecraft The Turtle Beach House Construction Toy 21254
Model: 6470594SKU: 6565173Top comment"Amazing to work with my 5 year old.. really fun activity...This was a gift for a 5 year old. It was opened and put together in minutes."
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This model house shaped like a Minecraft turtle is packed inside and out with Minecraft action and animal fun. With 3 iconic characters and a cool structure to build, the LEGO Minecraft The Turtle Beach House (21254) set is a great gift idea for 8-year-old kids and Minecraft fans. Players build a turtle-shaped Minecraft house with windows, lanterns, a door, bed, table, crafting table and a furnace. A lift-off roof gives easy access to the interior. Outside, there’s a beach area with sugar cane, turtle eggs and a bamboo raft with oars. There are familiar Minecraft figures and mobs: a Turtle Skin Warrior in a turtle skin and helmet, a Drowned with a trident, a Turtle nibbling seagrass and 3 baby turtles. Other accessories in this construction toy for gamers include a spyglass and a map. Fans of gaming action, creative construction and animal care will love this versatile Minecraft building set. For extra digital fun, the LEGO Builder app allows builders to zoom in, rotate models in 3D and track their progress. Contains 234 pieces.Top comment"Amazing to work with my 5 year old.. really fun activity...This was a gift for a 5 year old. It was opened and put together in minutes."
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This model house shaped like a Minecraft turtle is packed inside and out with Minecraft action and animal fun. With 3 iconic characters and a cool structure to build, the LEGO Minecraft The Turtle Beach House (21254) set is a great gift idea for 8-year-old kids and Minecraft fans. Players build a turtle-shaped Minecraft house with windows, lanterns, a door, bed, table, crafting table and a furnace. A lift-off roof gives easy access to the interior. Outside, there’s a beach area with sugar cane, turtle eggs and a bamboo raft with oars. There are familiar Minecraft figures and mobs: a Turtle Skin Warrior in a turtle skin and helmet, a Drowned with a trident, a Turtle nibbling seagrass and 3 baby turtles. Other accessories in this construction toy for gamers include a spyglass and a map. Fans of gaming action, creative construction and animal care will love this versatile Minecraft building set. For extra digital fun, the LEGO Builder app allows builders to zoom in, rotate models in 3D and track their progress. Contains 234 pieces.See all Building Sets & BlocksYour price for this item is $22.94The comparable value price is $26.99Select pickup
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LEGO - Creator 3 in 1 Flowers in Watering Can Building Toy 31149
Model: 6470625SKU: 6565157Top comment"MY 6 YEAR OLD GRANDSON BUILT IT FOR ME...HE LOVES <3 AND I REALLY MEAN LOVES LEGOS AND I WANTED FLOWERS SO HE BUILT FOR ME. ...Got it for my 9 year old granddaughter and she loved it!"
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Build, rebuild, play with and display 3 colorful models inspired by nature with this LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Flowers in Watering Can (31149) set. It features a brick-built yellow watering can toy with a handle and spout. It’s filled with 3 flower toys with movable petals and 3 butterfly toys on transparent sticks that give the impression they are flying. This set is a great flower and animal toy for kids. Girls and boys ages 8 and up can rebuild this nature toy into a yellow rain boot filled with 3 flowers with movable petals, or 2 cute yellow toy birds on a flower-covered perch. Each model can be displayed proudly in their room. LEGO Creator 3 in 1 toys make great creative gifts with 3 different model choices for kids to choose from in every set. From cool vehicles and amazing animals to detailed city scenes, there’s a LEGO Creator set for everyone. Contains 420 pieces.See all Building Sets & BlocksTop comment"MY 6 YEAR OLD GRANDSON BUILT IT FOR ME...HE LOVES <3 AND I REALLY MEAN LOVES LEGOS AND I WANTED FLOWERS SO HE BUILT FOR ME. ...Got it for my 9 year old granddaughter and she loved it!"
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Build, rebuild, play with and display 3 colorful models inspired by nature with this LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Flowers in Watering Can (31149) set. It features a brick-built yellow watering can toy with a handle and spout. It’s filled with 3 flower toys with movable petals and 3 butterfly toys on transparent sticks that give the impression they are flying. This set is a great flower and animal toy for kids. Girls and boys ages 8 and up can rebuild this nature toy into a yellow rain boot filled with 3 flowers with movable petals, or 2 cute yellow toy birds on a flower-covered perch. Each model can be displayed proudly in their room. LEGO Creator 3 in 1 toys make great creative gifts with 3 different model choices for kids to choose from in every set. From cool vehicles and amazing animals to detailed city scenes, there’s a LEGO Creator set for everyone. Contains 420 pieces.
LEGO - Star Wars Paz Vizsla and Moff Gideon Battle Mandalorian Toy 75386 - Multi
Model: 6470440SKU: 6582415Top comment"What i liked about it was the 4 minifigures you get from this lego set. You also get a cool background scene and has some play features and a cool set to display for collectors!...I completed this with my 7 year old! This set comes with about 289 pieces. As well as 4 Star Wars characters. "
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Build the drama of an epic Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 3 scene with the LEGO Star Wars Paz Vizsla and Moff Gideon Battle set (75386) for boys, girls and fans of adventure. A cool Star Wars birthday gift for 7 year old kids, this LEGO building toy playset features a Mandalorian base with an armored door featuring a slam-shut trigger, control panels and a rotating, stud-shooting turret. There are also 4 collectible LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian minifigures to play out Paz Vizsla’s standoff against Moff Gideon (wearing Dark Trooper Armor) and the Imperial Praetorian Guards, plus accessories such as Moff Gideon’s jetpack and a storage box containing a thermal detonator element for creative play. Enhance kids’ building adventure with the LEGO Builder app, where they can zoom in and rotate digital 3D versions of the builds, save sets and track their progress. The Mandalorian toy base can be connected to the buildable rock formation/cave in the 75373 Ambush on Mandalore Battle Pack (sold separately) for even more Star Wars toy play possibilities. Contains 289 pieces.Top comment"What i liked about it was the 4 minifigures you get from this lego set. You also get a cool background scene and has some play features and a cool set to display for collectors!...I completed this with my 7 year old! This set comes with about 289 pieces. As well as 4 Star Wars characters. "
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Build the drama of an epic Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 3 scene with the LEGO Star Wars Paz Vizsla and Moff Gideon Battle set (75386) for boys, girls and fans of adventure. A cool Star Wars birthday gift for 7 year old kids, this LEGO building toy playset features a Mandalorian base with an armored door featuring a slam-shut trigger, control panels and a rotating, stud-shooting turret. There are also 4 collectible LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian minifigures to play out Paz Vizsla’s standoff against Moff Gideon (wearing Dark Trooper Armor) and the Imperial Praetorian Guards, plus accessories such as Moff Gideon’s jetpack and a storage box containing a thermal detonator element for creative play. Enhance kids’ building adventure with the LEGO Builder app, where they can zoom in and rotate digital 3D versions of the builds, save sets and track their progress. The Mandalorian toy base can be connected to the buildable rock formation/cave in the 75373 Ambush on Mandalore Battle Pack (sold separately) for even more Star Wars toy play possibilities. Contains 289 pieces.See all Building Sets & BlocksYour price for this item is $29.99The comparable value price is $39.99Select pickup
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LEGO - Creator 3 in 1 Flatbed Truck with Helicopter Toy 31146
Model: 6465046SKU: 6565217Top comment"Very good quality toy that my 5 year old absolutely loved...Easy to assemble for 4 year olds and cool to display with other lego trucks."
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Fast-paced adventures await boys and girls aged 7 and up with the LEGO Creator Flatbed Truck with Helicopter (31146) playset. Kids can choose between 3 different types of vehicles with this LEGO Creator 3 in 1 toy. They can build a cool transporter truck toy with moving wheels that can carry a LEGO helicopter with moving rotor blades on its trailer. Then, they can rebuild it into a propeller plane toy and fuel truck with moving wheels. Or they can create a hot rod and SUV toy car set for races. They can even use the bricks to create their own vehicles. LEGO Creator 3 in 1 toy make great gifts for kids. With 3 different models to create in every box, kids will be excited to build, rebuild and build again. 3 in 1 set keep them happy for countless hours and offer a range of models that appeal to their biggest passions, including superfast vehicles, amazing animals and detailed city scenes. Contains 270 pieces.Top comment"Very good quality toy that my 5 year old absolutely loved...Easy to assemble for 4 year olds and cool to display with other lego trucks."
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Fast-paced adventures await boys and girls aged 7 and up with the LEGO Creator Flatbed Truck with Helicopter (31146) playset. Kids can choose between 3 different types of vehicles with this LEGO Creator 3 in 1 toy. They can build a cool transporter truck toy with moving wheels that can carry a LEGO helicopter with moving rotor blades on its trailer. Then, they can rebuild it into a propeller plane toy and fuel truck with moving wheels. Or they can create a hot rod and SUV toy car set for races. They can even use the bricks to create their own vehicles. LEGO Creator 3 in 1 toy make great gifts for kids. With 3 different models to create in every box, kids will be excited to build, rebuild and build again. 3 in 1 set keep them happy for countless hours and offer a range of models that appeal to their biggest passions, including superfast vehicles, amazing animals and detailed city scenes. Contains 270 pieces.See all Building Sets & BlocksYour price for this item is $16.99The comparable value price is $19.99Select pickup
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LEGO - Technic Monster Jam DIGatron Pull-Back Monster Truck Building Toy 42199
Model: 6526805SKU: 6604004Top comment"My toddler and husband put this together in about an hour and that was with the many distractions a 3 year old can bring. This was their first Lego they ever did together, and they loved it! ...Gift for my 9 year old grandson who loves Legos. Always excited to get them and assembles them quickly."
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Recreate the thrilling action of Monster Jam with the LEGO Technic Monster Jam DIGatron Pull-Back (42199) monster truck toy for kids ages 7 and up. Boy and girls can have fun with fast-paced action as they reenact jaw-dropping stunts performed by their favorite monster trucks. This detailed toy truck features eye-catching graphics and authentic Monster Jam qualities, including DIGatron’s shovel, grabber and huge tires. Use the cool pull-back function to send the monster truck into full speed. This motorsport toy is a fun option for anyone who loves the excitement of Monster Jam’s spectacular events. Check out other models in the range of LEGO Technic sets, which feature realistic movement and mechanisms that introduce LEGO builders to the universe of engineering in an approachable and realistic way. Contains 218 pieces.Top comment"My toddler and husband put this together in about an hour and that was with the many distractions a 3 year old can bring. This was their first Lego they ever did together, and they loved it! ...Gift for my 9 year old grandson who loves Legos. Always excited to get them and assembles them quickly."
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Recreate the thrilling action of Monster Jam with the LEGO Technic Monster Jam DIGatron Pull-Back (42199) monster truck toy for kids ages 7 and up. Boy and girls can have fun with fast-paced action as they reenact jaw-dropping stunts performed by their favorite monster trucks. This detailed toy truck features eye-catching graphics and authentic Monster Jam qualities, including DIGatron’s shovel, grabber and huge tires. Use the cool pull-back function to send the monster truck into full speed. This motorsport toy is a fun option for anyone who loves the excitement of Monster Jam’s spectacular events. Check out other models in the range of LEGO Technic sets, which feature realistic movement and mechanisms that introduce LEGO builders to the universe of engineering in an approachable and realistic way. Contains 218 pieces.See all Building Sets & BlocksYour price for this item is $23.79The comparable value price is $27.99Select pickup
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