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70423-1 Paranormal Intercept Bus 3000

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Paranormal Intercept Bus 3000

Paranormal Intercept Bus 3000 is LEGO set 70423-1. It has a score of 89. This is good compared to all other sets. The set is recommended by 5 reviews, based on 8 scored reviews and 14 reviews total. It is ranked in the top 9.63% scored sets on Brick Insights. We know this set was released in 2019, and it is categorised in Hidden Side.

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Average rating

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Recommendations

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A review is considereded a recommendation when its score is above the reviewers median score or if it's explicitly said so in the review. Read more in our article about recommendations.

Price Per Part (PPP)

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Average PPP for System in 2019 is 0.12. PPP for this set is 0.09, which is better.

All prices are in $USD, adjusted for inflation. This set is compared to other sets categorised as System. Read more about this in our article about price comparisons.

PPP is a guide, not a rule, and affected by the type of parts included. A set containing small generic parts generally have better PPP than one containing larger specialized parts.

Price Per Minifig (PPM)

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Average PPM for System in 2019 is 17.83. PPM for this set is 12, which is better.

All prices are in $USD, adjusted for inflation. This set is compared to other sets categorised as System. Read more about this in our article about price comparisons.

PPM only takes the number of minifigs into account and discards everything else. It's a guide, not a rule.

Review breakdown

Scored reviews

Just2Good Recommendation: yes A+ → 100 / 100

LEGO Recommendation: meh 4.75 / 5 → 95 / 100

ttpm Recommendation: meh 4.5 / 5 → 90 / 100

True North Bricks Recommendation: yes 90 / 100 → 90 / 100

amazon.com Recommendation: meh 4.4 / 5 → 88 / 100

BricktasticBlog Recommendation: meh 88 / 100 → 88 / 100

Brickset Recommendation: meh 4.1 / 5 → 82 / 100

Blocks Magazine Recommendation: meh 79 / 100 → 79 / 100

Unscored reviews

Brick Fanatics Recommendation: meh

Bricksfanz Recommendation: yes

Brickset News Recommendation: yes

New Elementary Recommendation: yes

Rebrickable Recommendation: meh

JANGBRiCKS Recommendation: meh

Set information

Set ID: 70423-1
Name: Paranormal Intercept Bus 3000
Parts: 689
Minifigs: 5

Retail price (USD):
Original: 59.99
Inflation adjusted: 59.99

Price Per Part (USD):
Original: 0.09
Inflation adjusted: 0.09

Price Per Minifig (USD):
Original: 12.00
Inflation adjusted: 12

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Just2Good

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Recommendation: yes A+ → 100 / 100

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LEGO

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Recommendation: meh 4.75 / 5 from 16 reviews

Lots of fun. Cool different components and thoughtfully designed.

This score from LEGO is an aggregate of 16 reviewers. The snippet above represent only one of them.
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Recommendation: meh 4.5 / 5

We like how this allows kids to keep one hand in both the physical and digital worlds. LEGO building is still part of the play experience, but the app enhances and extends the play.

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True North Bricks

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Recommendation: yes 90 / 100 by Tom

This was my second Hidden Side set, but the first one that I actually paid for. In the end, I am quite pleased with the purchase. The set was a great value, even at full price. While I will modify the build a little to suit my needs more, I think that kids will enjoy playing with it as is. Additionally, you get a nice selection of Minifigures, and the added bonus of an augmented reality game. The Paranormal Intercept Bus 3000 is a worthwhile purchase, and I recommend it.

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amazon.com

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Recommendation: meh 4.4 / 5 from 59 reviews

Customer Video Review Length:: 1:52 Mins We are in love with this set. I gave it 4 out 5 stars because our bus is missing a window. I don't it's worth the hassle of returning and exchanging.I love how Lego brought to life the toy. I like building the sets my kids love playing with them.I have a Samsung Galaxy 7, where I downloaded the app without issues. You can also play with the app without the toys. I just love how interactive it is.

This score from amazon.com is an aggregate of 59 reviewers. The snippet above represent only one of them.
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BricktasticBlog

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Recommendation: meh 88 / 100 by John

Overall, it's a fun set and one that can be quite versatile. The minifigures are of a high standard and it will be eye catching on display.

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Brickset

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Recommendation: meh 4.1 / 5 from 3 reviews

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Blocks Magazine

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Recommendation: meh 79 / 100

70423 Paranormal Intercept Bus 3000 was reviewed in issue 61 of Blocks Magazine.

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Brick Fanatics

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Recommendation: meh by Dimitri

70423 Paranormal Intercept Bus 3000 offers an excellent main build, coupled with some neat accessories and side builds, alongside some really high quality minifigures. The bus isn't completely without fault, there are a few places that feel a little gappy, however these drawbacks are not enough to detract from what is ultimately a really fun set to play with. Like most of the sets in this theme, it feels pretty good value for money too.

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Bricksfanz

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Recommendation: yes by Adam White

This is probably one of the most anticipated of the Hidden Side sets and after building it, I love it even more. The various nods to other LEGO themes is great fun and something I adore seeing in LEGO sets. The build is engaging and not overly repetitive despite the similar sections it features.

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Brickset News

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Recommendation: yes by CapnRex101

Hidden Side focuses upon two teenage heroes so constructing their paranormal investigation vehicle around a traditional school bus seems perfectly suitable and 70423 Paranormal Intercept Bus 3000 is outstanding. This model looks fantastic on display and incorporates numerous enjoyable functions for play which are further augmented when combined with the innovative Hidden Side app.

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New Elementary

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Recommendation: yes by Tim Johnson

After building the Paranormal Intercept Bus 3000, I am confident in saying that it is one of the most creatively interesting sets of the Hidden Side line. The unusual choice of subject matter helps it to stand out from previous LEGO sets, though at the same time it could easily be modified to fit into a post-apocalyptic or City layout.

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Rebrickable

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Recommendation: meh by jaredhinton

I have mixed feelings on the final set and remain firmly on the fence when recommending it. I enjoyed the build, even if it was basic. But theres something about the final model that I just don't like. It does look messy, something I didn't mind in the pictures but annoys me holding the model. Playability is high, even when ignoring the app, it is a fun set. And the Minigures all look great, including Spencer, that awesome ghost dog.

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JANGBRiCKS

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Recommendation: meh by Jang

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