Reviews of LEGO 60017-1: Flatbed Truck

Given it's low price, particularly since it's been discounted by several retailers, this set is really attractive since it contains two vehicles and two mini figs.  The vehicle colors and designs are very realistic - not simple blocks or basic colors.  There are also lots of fine details in the  truck lights, license plates on both vehicles and the included traffic light.  The tilting truck bed and wench arre also nice details on a non-Technics set.

The orange truck pieces are the first in my collection.  There's also a black briefcase carried by the woman.

For such a simple, small set, its playability is surprising.  You really can pull the car all the way onto the flat bed using the wench, and once on the bed, the car stays in place.  Operating doors on the truck are nice, and both mini figs fit their vehicles well.

Another great thing about this set is that the scale fits in not only with the City theme, but also with the Creator modular buildings.  Anyone working on a street scape will be able to use these vehicles easily.

At the retail price, this set is a good value.  Given the current discounts on this set by many retailers, it's a real bargain.  

I think the Great Vehicles represent a very solid product offering considering their relatively low price, high playability and realistic detailing.  Their potential for integrating into both City and Creator modular buildings may make the sets very popular.

No special exclusivity that I know of.

Standard packaging, though the small box seems to suggest a more basic set than this one truly is.

At retail price, the growth potential is probably slight, but still positive.  At the typical bargain sale prices, growth potential may be much higher.

The fine level of detail, specific theme and uniques colors give this set high display value, either alone or part of a City or Creator modular scene.

For the reasons mentioned above, this set is a great addition to many Lego collections, a great stand-alone gift for a child and a worthwhile investment if bought at sale prices.