Science fiction fans will delight in the newest launch in that category from Lego. The Lego Alien Conquest theme is quickly proving to be one of the hottest toys of 2011. And there’s little surprise that the alien concept would take flight in young builders’ imaginations.
What is It?
Lego Alien Conquest is part of a line of Lego building toys that is the first to include aliens attacking earth. Kids will want to step in and defend humanity. Characters called ADUs, the Alien Defense Unit, make their way towards peace as the aliens try to take them out. The set includes the traditional Lego blocks as well as pieces kids will never have seen before. It’s a definite collectible.
The Details
Lego Alien Conquest is a proud winner on the best toys 2011 list because it sparks the imaginations of would be astronauts and architects alike. Girls and boys will pass many happy hours battling it out with a ray gun, giving commands over the play microphone, and sedating aliens with a syringe. This set is the first to introduce these pieces in the Lego collection. Five ADU mini figures are included in the set. Dressed in blue uniforms with their iconic yellow faces masked under helmets, these figures include a pilot, rookie, sergeant, soldier and computer specialist. Children will be sure to identify with the heroic jobs of the figures. There’s also a glowing green alien creature. The sets included in the alien theme include Earth Defense Headquarters, an Alien Striker, an Alien Defender and a Tripod Invader. The colors are bright and the possibilities are endless for outer space earth-defending fun. With moving parts that will move the mind and get their creative juices flowing, this Lego set is ideal for budding geniuses from school age on up.
What We Liked About LEGO Alien Conquest
• The space theme is universally loved by children everywhere.
• The set can be used to teach math and other school skills in a fun way.
• Set includes five mini men and one alien, so everything’s there for quick action play out of the box.
• Imaginations will soar to new heights with the four included vehicles: interceptor shuttle, mini rescue vehicle, mini UFO, and Mobile Launch Station.
• A full array of accessory pieces make it even more fun and include computer screens and swivel chairs.
• Interactive web features include games and storylines that children will enjoy following.
• The collection features other sets and is compatible with sets the child already owns.
What We Didn’t Like
• For children who have a hard time keeping their toys in order, this set will present a challenge. Small pieces are easy to lose.
• Tiny pieces do present a choking hazard for the youngest children, so supervision is required.
Is it one of the Top Toys of 2011?
Legos will always have a place in parents’ hearts. Whether they played with them in their youth or love to watch their own kids build, Legos are a staple of childhood. Parents love the fact that LEGO Alien Conquest sets keep their children active in their play. The skills they learn from building and imagining adventures cross over into other areas of their education—like math, geometry, etc. But kids never have to know they’re learning. The Lego line has long been a favorite to parents who would like to select toys that will not only grow with their children but also serve as fun learning tools. And a Lego set like this never gets old. It’s new every time the child opens the box. The Alien Conquest set gets the stamp of approval from parents, as they know their children will have a good base for starting off on imaginative adventures. The mini figures are especially cool in this collection and round out the set to make a full collection.
Alien invasion has never been so exciting. Kids of all ages will love opening up all the possibilities involved in defending Earth. And in keeping with the times, the pieces included in the Alien set are designed for today’s inquisitive children.
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NOTE: The new LEGO Alien Conquest line won one of our Best Toys 2011 awards.
