Classic Bricks & Gears Set 10712
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Web ID: 6077931Why was this retired!?
I can't see an obvious replacement for this set. Why was such a good basic set retired? What is the new equivalent?
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We retire sets regularly to make room for better and better ones, but you'll find many similar creative bricks assortments at LEGO.build/Classic-BV. We're also happy to help you find the next set to let your creativity grow!
Where... are the gears?!
This seems like a nice set of bricks - but it's called "Brick and Gears" - where are the gears? There are a few axles in it - but where are the gears?! Which of these parts count as gears?
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Response from LEGO
Hi there, thanks for your review! Since this is a LEGO® Classic set, it doesn't feature the kinds of gears you might expect in a traditional LEGO Technic product. The gears being refereed to to are the black and yellow angular wheel pieces, which can be used to create simple working mechanisms as seen on the back of the box. It's a great introduction to gearing for young LEGO fans!
Lego did awesome on this! My only complaint is the helicopter looks incomplete. Otherwise great! I'm 13 not 14.
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Brilliant introduction to gears
This set helped to transform my 5-year old son's collection of classic lego from an occasional plaything to the toy he plays with every day. The gears are simple enough that he can put them together himself and he enjoys making new moving creations. We have added four technic wheels and a couple of axels from 'pick a brick' so that he can more easily make vehicles where something turns when they are pushed along.
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Great for introducing the kids to gears
I wanted to find a set that I could use to introduce my 5 yr old girls to gears. This for the bill just right for them. I had them each choose a model to build in turn. The models in the instructions are easy and entertaining for them; they were very excited about each one. It would've been nice if there were extra gears beyond those used for the models in the instructions, to encourage creativity rather than just following the instructions here, but I suppose I could just get another set for that.
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We wish there were more sets like these!
My nephew absolutely loves this set. The gears add an extra dimension of fun. He's asking for a larger similar set for his birthday, but if one exists yet I haven't found it.
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Response from LEGO
Thanks for the review! It's awesome to hear that your nephew is having fun with his new LEGO® set! If he's interested in gears and moving parts, he might like our Technic theme. It's a different style of building from our regular LEGO sets, and many of our fans love the challenge. It sounds like they may be up his alley!
Better then I was expecting
My 4 & 9 year old loved this set. My nine year old said this was cooler then a creator set because you can make more then one thing at time. They thought the gear part was fun. The owl rolling it's eyes, the swinging monkey and carousel. Highly recommend. Worth the money
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Fun and Interactive
I love the gears in this set. I can’t wait to share this with my grandkids.
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