Sunday 13 April 2014

LEGO Turtles Karai Bike Escape set 79118


TMNT LEGO set 79118 Karai Bike Escape Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

I told you about the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles LEGO sets a few days ago, and today I'm reviewing one. The LEGO Karai Bike Escape is a new set from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles range for 2014. It contains Karai  and Leonardo with weapons and skateboard, Karai's bike, a road sign and a newspaper vending machine.

TMNT LEGO set 79118 Karai Bike Escape rear of pack

With a suggested age range of 5 -12 it's a very simple set - my 5 year old put it together in less than 10 minutes and didn't open the instruction book until after he'd completed the bike. There isn't a lot to build, this set has only 88 pieces. 


Karai is currently only available in this set (although is expected to appear in the Big Rig Snow Getaway later in the year). Leonardo appears with a different head and other features in the Turtle Lair Attack and Turtle Sub Undersea Chase.

TMNT LEGO set 79118 Karai Bike Escape Leonardo minifigure

They're pretty cool minifigures and Karai's bike is really nicely done with double stands, twin exhaust, and a hook for the helmet. There's a rope to pull Leonardo along and the bike itself is around 9cm long.

TMNT LEGO set 79118 Karai Bike Escape Motorbike Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

TMNT LEGO set 79118 Karai Bike Escape Motorbike Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

The newspaper vending machine is designed to 'explode' when the street sign is tipped over, adding to the play value and pretty much as you'd hope from a Turtles set.

TMNT LEGO set 79118 Karai Bike Escape Newspaper Stand
TMNT LEGO set 79118 Karai Bike Escape Full Set Leonardo Turtle Karai minifigure two colour hair

In my opinion at £11.99 this set is priced at the top end of standard for a licensed LEGO set of this size, and really offers lower value to anyone who isn't keen on Karai or collecting all the Turtles.

If you want a TMNT LEGO playset then you're possibly better off saving your money a while longer and spending £8 extra on the Mutation Chamber Unleashed 79119 or even the Stealth Shell In Pursuit 79102.
If you just want a bike playset then you'd be far better off with the LEGO City High Speed Police Chase - 2 bikes, a police car and 2 minifigures for only £1 more.
If you are a big Turtles fan and like bikes - this is the set for you.


I was sent this set to review as part of my role as a LEGO Family Blogger.

16 comments:

  1. This looks like a fun set and a good idea for a birthday present I think.

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    1. That is true, it does make an excellent birthday present :)

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  2. The Lego Turtles look awesome - I know Monkey would love any of the sets, if he got bored of saving I think this one would be a good option (although I may encourage him to save longer for a bigger one!)

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    1. Well that's true! It is good they do the cheaper sets, but I'd have liked to have seen this on at a tenner rather than £12 :)

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  3. I'm a little bit in love with the Turtles Lego, I especially love the minifigures. I think loads of Lego Turtles fans will want this because of the Karai minifig and it's not an expensive one for fans.

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    1. That is all very true. Karai is currently exclusive, and I think will be a different minifig to the later one, as will Leonardo be. It is a cheaper way to collect all 4 turtles :)

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  4. I love the turtles minifigures so I would really like this set. The ease of building would be a positive for us as my kids are less advanced at Lego

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    1. That's very true - it was super easy for my little expert, but I think if we'd let his brother try then he could have had a good attempt to :)

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  5. some lovely detail on this set I love the little skateboard

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    1. The skateboards are ace - we have hundreds now from various sets - I'm always finding the tiny wheels under the sofa!

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    1. They are very cute, I've probably been overly harsh, I do like the Turtles LEGO :D

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  7. I am loving the Turtles LEGO! E hasn't really got into the Turtles (despite our best efforts!) but I still think he would enjoy a set like this.

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    1. Well, not everyone can love everything. Maybe he'll have to stick to DC and Marvel :P

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  8. My son loves lego and TMNT... perfect combo!

    Leah Sullivan

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    1. It is really! My older children were always more into Star Wars, so they were always well catered for too! :)

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