LEGO Agents Aerial Defense (8971)

• Twin-propeller activates by pulling trigger on handle.
• Zip lines take Agents into action.
• Aerial Defense helicopter measures over 17 inches (43.2cm) long.
• Includes 7 minifigures (Agents Chase, Trace & Charge, Magma Commander & 3 Magma Drones).
• 733 pieces.

Product description ------------------- Red alert for Agents Chase, Charge and Swift! Dr. Infernos hot-headed henchman Magma Commander is unleashing his magma-drones on the City. Your Mission: to destroy his satellite broadcaster and neutralize the drones! To do it, you'll need the newest Agents aerial defense vehicle the enormous, gadget-packed twin-propeller Agent Chopper! .com ---- Sure to thrill, the LEGO Agents Aerial Defense Unit puts builders on a classified mission to help clever Agents outsmart Dr. Inferno's evil gang. Featuring mini figures, a helicopter, and a satellite dish station, this 733-piece set acts as a story-starter that will encourage children to devise their own missions. Designed for ages 8 to 14, but with the potential to keep adults entertained as well, this action-packed LEGO set exposes the top-secret operative in anyone who plays with it. Aerial Defense Unit Ages: 8 to 14 Pieces: 733 Requires: Large, flat surface for assembly What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: -themed adventure set with plenty of cool moving parts. The Challenging: The helicopter is large and delicate, so it may be difficult smaller kids to maneuver. In a Nutshell: Action-packed building set jump starts imaginative play. ( https://images-na.ssl-images-.com/images/G/01/toys/detail-page/B001URY5CQ-1-lg.jpg ) This 733-piece, -themed set includes a 17-inch helicopter. View larger ( https://images-na.ssl-images-.com/images/G/01/toys/detail-page/B001URY5CQ-1-lg.jpg ) . ( https://images-na.ssl-images-.com/images/G/01/toys/detail-page/B001URY5CQ-2-lg.jpg ) Command your agents from the Aerial Defense Unit's satellite dish station. View larger ( https://images-na.ssl-images-.com/images/G/01/toys/detail-page/B001URY5CQ-2-lg.jpg ) . The Mission: Build, Play, Imagine Every time Dr. Inferno appears, the Agents are immediately called into action. In this action-packed LEGO set, Dr. Inferno's henchman Magma Commander has unleashed his Magma Drones on the City. The Agents' mission is to use their top-secret helicopter to destroy Magma Commander's satellite broadcaster and wipe out his robots. The Agents Aerial Defense Unit provides a dynamic narrative setting to inspire imaginative play. In addition to the 17-inch helicopter, this set includes a satellite dish station, getaway vehicle, and plenty of Agent gadgets. The Aerial Defense Unit also comes complete with six mini figures: Agent Chase, Agent Charge, Agent Swift, Magma Commander, and three Magma Drones. Also, there are plenty of additional features to keep the set interesting. Just when it seems like the Agents are doomed, you can engineer their escape from the evil drones --they can zoom down the zip line with their special backpacks, jump into the secret getaway vehicle, flee through Magma Commander's hidden door, or set the helicopter's propellers in motion for the ultimate escape. Building the Aerial Defense Unit With 733 pieces and a colorful instruction booklet, the Aerial Defense Unit took our two adult testers approximately three hours to construct. The process was challenging but not too difficult, with colorful step-by-step illustrations showing the way. Overall, this set scores an excellent rating for its clever design elements. Favorite features are the helicopter's twin propeller blades that turn automatically with a push of a button, the chopper's spinning wheels, the escape winch, the movable helicopter doors, the getaway vehicle that drops out of the back of the helicopter, and the gadget-laden command center. And the detailed cast of characters made it really enjoyable helping the Agents crew outmaneuver their elusive enemies -- with binoculars, radios, s, and more. Also, our testers enjoyed the way the narrative of this set allowed them to create their own top-secret missions. They also appreciated that the storyline is simple enough to make the set fun whether or not your child is familiar with the Agents 2.0 series. What's in the Box 733 LEGO pieces and instruction booklet.