Red Son's Inferno Truck

TLDR: Stellar vehicles and a variety of interesting side-builds provide tons of play and display-ability while being one of the best of the current Monkie Kid wave. For Build: Some very unique techniques go into building the tricycle that were quite unexpected and satisfying. The sheer variety of builds with the shop, tuktuk, trike, and truck really make for a fun building experience and makes it feel more substantial. In Play: Split functions are a LEGO staple and it is fun to see one implemented so well here. Usually vehicles split in obvious ways, but the trike is nothing like the truck and the fact that the truck transforms into its own vehicle once separated from the trike is very fun. The side builds ensure a variety of scenarios and tons of play opportunities. It really feels like a lot more is offered in this set than with something like the Flaming Foundry. On Display: The inferno truck itself is quite distinctive and stands apart from the other demon bull vehicles with its shape. Also, the panda on the shop really stands out and is very cute. While it's a big truck, it can fit fine on shelves lengthwise and looks great separated from the trike or joined. more less

Red Son's Inferno Truck gives Monkie Kid fans in the 9+ age range an interesting build experience which results in some fun vehicles and engaging play features. I very much enjoyed the quality of the side builds in this set, which can sometimes seem like afterthoughts to the main model, but here they very much pass with their own merit. In fact, I think that both the shop and tuk tuk would make a great standalone release, and would be just as popular with LEGO City builders as well as those who are fans of the Monkie Kid theme. more less

Overall the LEGO Monkie Kid Red Son's Inferno Truck (80011) is a decent set but is a little over-priced for what you get, most likely due to the large wheel molds. I really do like the Speedy Panda convenience store along with the tuk tuk delivery cart. The Inferno Truck has some good play features that kids may enjoy including the detachable car and the cannons. more less