LEGO City 3177: Small Car

8 reviews of LEGO City 3177: Small Car

1. Simon Hall  ~ January 23rd, 2010
   

   A cracking pocket money set from Lego. Part of the revitialised Airport sub-theme, this neat little smart car and young urbanite are everything these smaller Lego sets should be. There’s a decent amount of pieces, the build is quick and easy and the end result is a charming little role play set. The car itself is a nice little model, but I’m not too sure about the entirely black rear. I think I would have preferred just a black roof, but it does accurately capture these strange little bubble cars you see latte quaffing new media types swanning about in. The minifugre is great too – a slightly sumg looking little chap decked out in a hooded top and carrying a little case (which can fit in the boot of the car). An excellent little set and well worth the relativley small amount it costs. Recommended!

   
   Helpful review? 1  0

   
   
   Overall
2. J. Court  ~ January 31st, 2010
   

   Typical high quality Legos. I am a bit disappointed that you can only build one item with this set. Usually lego sets give you a choice of 2 things to build. It matches my Smart Fortwo quite well. I put it on the dashboard.

   
   Helpful review? 1  0

   
   
   Overall
3. C. Wolle Zimmermann  ~ March 27th, 2010
   

   We boght this city car for our son to complete his LEGO city set. Nice car, as usual durable and easy to assemble. Nothing too fancy.

   
   Helpful review? 1  0

   
   
   Overall
4. Justin Gaines  ~ July 15th, 2010
   

   Here’s a neat little addition to the Lego City. The Small Car is similar to a Smart Car and comes with a hipster-looking minifigure (how else to describe an office worker – complete with briefcase – in a hooded sweatshirt?) The car sits one and there’s even room in the back for his briefcase. I don’t see a cup holder for his inevitable soy latte though.

   Complexity: There are only 43 pieces in this set, so assembly took just a few minutes. As always, Lego’s instructions are crystal clear.

   Playability: This is a neat little car, and the opening doors were a big hit. Unfortunately you still have to remove the roof to get the minifigure (who my son has dubbed “Worker Nelson”) in and out of the car. It’s pretty sturdy, and can survive most play situations without losing pieces.

   The Lego City Small Car may not look like much, but it’s still a fun addition to the City collection and its size and price make it an ideal stocking stuffer or small reward for good behavior.

   
   Helpful review? 1  0

   
   
   Overall
5. goonius  ~ July 17th, 2010
   

   We bought this mini set as part of a reward system for a four year old daughter who, as of late, has had an interest in die cast cars. This one really transferred her interest rather quickly. Its really fun for a child that young to see that a bag of small parts and a little instruction book can turn into a cool car that can be played with. She seemed surprised that the wheels that work, and the doors open too!

   When we were done building it, (a joint effort, since this was the first Lego building project for her) she actually spent a great deal of time studying the instructions over and over. She seemed totally amazed to have played a part in building a real toy.

   Up to this point the only Legos we’ve had are our truckload of Duplos and a few of the standard 4+ brick sets.

   The little car is pretty neat. It rolls about smoothly, is attractive, and can of course, accomodate its little passenger whose legs and hair are removable/interchangeable. The car actually stays together, despite having been in a few ‘wrecks’ with other toys. That surprised me, I sort of expected it to crumble apart when subjected to rough play.

   All in all, a great little Lego addition for a few bucks. And it’s not made in China!

   
   Helpful review? 1  0

   
   
   Overall
6. Christopher Tran  ~ August 7th, 2010
   

   This Lego set 3177 comes with a cute box. Open it and you will find a bag of bricks and a 16-page booklet.
   
   Well,on the back of the set’s box,it says that this Small Car is designed for easy building,and it is!
   
   Here are the Pros and Cons:
   
   Pros:
   
   -Easy Building
   
   -Cheap
   
   -Contain a minifigure
   
   -Instruction Booklet easy to follow
   
   -Contains a mini-suitcase!
   
   -Looks like a Smart Car
   
   -Cute!
   
   -Runs Smoothly
   
   Cons:
   
   Doesnt contain a back window or windshield on front window
   
   Suitcase easy to fall from the car when moving
   
   Well,thats all for my 2nd Review of Lego Sets!
   

   
   Helpful review? 1  0

   
   
   Overall
7. Kris <3  ~ August 8th, 2010
   

   I bought this for my boyfriend as a small present, and we both love it! The car is small, so it’s not for kids who like to chew/ stick stuff in their mouths. Its a great, easy starter model for a more responsible child with parent help due to the pieces being so small, but no reading is required! All instructions in full colour photos in a small booklet, and comes with a mini-figurine for the collection. I must have for a starter set or even a expansive collection, very cute

   
   Helpful review? 1  0

   
   
   Overall
8. Jillian P. Phippen  ~ September 17th, 2010
   

   My boys adore small Lego sets because they can manage building them without their dad. The little one I bought this for is only 5 (I know, below the age group listing) but he really enjoyed the set. His brother, younger, loved it too. I found it a bit tricky to get together again after the directions were destroyed, but isn’t that the beauty of Lego? We enjoy the “guy” and his clothes and hair. That the newer Lego people have more realistic hair and different clothing is a plus at our house.

   
   Helpful review? 1  0

   
   
   Overall

Create your own review

You must be signed in to post a comment. Please sign in or register at the top of the page.