I love Lego’s attention to detail. This is a really beautiful set that will put the heart of a child back into any adult.I like the direction lego is going with the app. Its very dynamic and it adds more of a sense of realism. However, the model itself is sometimes really slow even on top gear it lacks pulling power and speed. I think the app needs to have a recalibrate button, it may have one but i didnt see it and had to delete and re-download the app. I sometimes think that the firmware engineers and the software engineers are on 2 different planets and they need to be in one big studio together so everyone can see what the others are working on.This model is a really challenging build, not for kids or people new to lego. It requires a strong level of focus ... MoreI love Lego’s attention to detail. This is a really beautiful set that will put the heart of a child back into any adult.I like the direction lego is going with the app. Its very dynamic and it adds more of a sense of realism. However, the model itself is sometimes really slow even on top gear it lacks pulling power and speed. I think the app needs to have a recalibrate button, it may have one but i didnt see it and had to delete and re-download the app. I sometimes think that the firmware engineers and the software engineers are on 2 different planets and they need to be in one big studio together so everyone can see what the others are working on.This model is a really challenging build, not for kids or people new to lego. It requires a strong level of focus and a keen eye for detail. If you mess up one little detail the whole kit will not work. For example i got to the calibration phase and the hydraulic lift for the bucket fell apart. Turns out i miss interpreted the assembly to the gear box. I needed needle nose pliers to get the pins out. Thankfully i was able to fix it and move on without completely disassembling. Given the complexity and fastening of each gear section to the total gear box it can be tricky to tell if everything snapped together. Multiple points snapping means multiple chances of messing something up. I dont think the images in the instructions are enough. I think there needs to be periodic points in the instructions that point to components and ask you to move them to make sure everything is in line and working. But even then a video showing the more tricky aspects of assembly would be very helpful.Stickers are fun for small static models but this is something that people want to take outside and drive around. We all know that lego stickers over time pucker and peel away. I recommend just printing directly onto the pieces themselves.The assembly of the engine block and the cab was hard because as you are connecting pieces you are popping pieces off so it becomes a delicate process of push and pull which can cause mis-alignment. I can easily see people either out of frustration or by accident possibly breaking pieces on this kitOver all this is a really rigid build. Im not at all concerned about it falling apart. Even though I would recommend this kit there are strings attached to that recommendation. I definitely think the model could be designed to go faster. It looks great set up on a desk or a shelf, definitely a conversation piece. I need an rc loader to build now.

I still can't believe the price point on this set, for the amount of bricks and the motors, the steering servo.... its a crazy cheap set, the bang for buck here is really sharp and I will probably buy a couple more of these sets so that I can build a couple more and run them around the house with the kids. The build was fantastic, I had just finished the Land Rover and was very upset about it, I mean swear off LEGO upset about that awful build, but this Volvo set is Redemption! The set builds very solid and straight, the transmission and gears are no-nonsense. Everything has a purpose and is very solid and supported. This set has a 3 speed Automatic transmission. THIS SET HAS A THREE SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION!!!! why don't they say that on the box? It's a ... MoreI still can't believe the price point on this set, for the amount of bricks and the motors, the steering servo.... its a crazy cheap set, the bang for buck here is really sharp and I will probably buy a couple more of these sets so that I can build a couple more and run them around the house with the kids. The build was fantastic, I had just finished the Land Rover and was very upset about it, I mean swear off LEGO upset about that awful build, but this Volvo set is Redemption! The set builds very solid and straight, the transmission and gears are no-nonsense. Everything has a purpose and is very solid and supported. This set has a 3 speed Automatic transmission. THIS SET HAS A THREE SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION!!!! why don't they say that on the box? It's a surprise my friend, I just let the cat out of the bag. The steering servo gave me a little trouble at first, not gonna lie, I was a little bummed out for a minute there, but I contacted LEGO support and the sent me a new one. Just like that. I was able to change it out pretty easily from the bottom of the front build and it works flawlessly now. The controls and sound on the phone app are top notch and I have driven this thing all over the house. You can load stuff in the back and dump it out like a teddy bear or a bunch of ping pong balls, those are fun. It drives fast enough to not be boring but no so fast as you want but then it's a huge dump truck not a race car. Oh and the transmission works 3 speed forward and reverse, I can't say enough how solid the build is, if the Land Rover had had this chassis and transmission It would be heaven.

The box is huge! So is the final product. If you plan to keep it assembled, make sure you have space. It comes with a hefty book of instructions which could be intimidating if you’ve never done a big build like this before but they are the usual step by step instructions and are pretty clear throughout. This was a very fun and challenging build. My kids aged 6 to 11 were able to help with some of the smaller elements along the way too. It is built in four stages and each took a few hours so having a dedicated build space is useful. Throughout the build, I marvelled at the attention to detail from the designers and that it featured things like all wheel drive, slip diff, and a working gearbox with 3 forward and reverse gears. Once finished, we set up the Technic ... MoreThe box is huge! So is the final product. If you plan to keep it assembled, make sure you have space. It comes with a hefty book of instructions which could be intimidating if you’ve never done a big build like this before but they are the usual step by step instructions and are pretty clear throughout. This was a very fun and challenging build. My kids aged 6 to 11 were able to help with some of the smaller elements along the way too. It is built in four stages and each took a few hours so having a dedicated build space is useful. Throughout the build, I marvelled at the attention to detail from the designers and that it featured things like all wheel drive, slip diff, and a working gearbox with 3 forward and reverse gears. Once finished, we set up the Technic Control App (which connected flawlessly), and were able to drive it around the house and driveway, carrying loads around and dumping them. You’ll need 6 decent AA batteries but they seem to last well. Overall, very pleased with this and already looking forward to taking it apart and building it again!