LEGO Bionicle Jetrax T6 (8942)

Jetrax T6 measures 21" long and 16" wide. Open the cockpit to put him inside, then use the three powerful blasters mounted on the front to launch an attack. Cockpit opens and turbines fold in. 422 pieces. Jetrax T6 has 3 Midak Skyblasters that really fire. Makuta Antroz has hijacked the Jetrax T6 and now flies it against the Toa Nuva! Includes special-edition Antroz figure measuring 7" tall.

Once the ship was assembled, our tester quickly invited a friend over so that they could use it as part of an imagination-filled game.

What's in the Box 422 Lego BIONICLE pieces and three instruction booklets. There's a complex balance between the different characters. Our tester also appreciated the way a handle underneath the craft makes it incredibly easy to fly the Jetrax T6. What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Cool folding wings and special-edition figure The Bad: More fun if you have other BIONICLES In a Nutshell: This battle vehicle is sure to sure to inspire tons of imaginative play At a Glance Ages: 9 to 16 The cockpit opens so Antroz can get in and out. Even though the instructions suggest that this product is for children nine and up, the three colorful instruction booklets were easy enough for him to follow. He found this BIONICLE simpler than many Lego brick sets he has built, but just as much fun. And dependable BIONICLE ball-joint construction elements make this model sturdy, so you won't have to worry about it falling apart in the middle of a battle and disrupting the action.

Even though the Jetrax T6 is one of the bigger, more complex sets in the BIONICLES series, it's sure to be more fun if you have some of the other elements of the series, too. Like any battle-ready space ship, the Jetrax T6 is always on the lookout for an opponent. Like all Lego sets, it also holds the potential to keep creative adults entertained for hours. Elaborate figures, like the special-edition Antroz included here, and vehicles like the Jetrax T6, populate the BIONICLE universe with fast-paced battles, and this set is inspired by its own storyline: the Makuta Antroz has captured the Jetrax T6 from the Tua Nova and is flying it against them.

Building the Jetrax T6 With eight bags containing 422 pieces, the Jetrax T6 took our eight-year-old tester about three hours to assemble. This building set contains little parts and complex instructions, so it is recommended for ages 9 to 16. Prepare the Jetrax T6 for battle and fight to determine the fate of the universe with Lego BIONICLE set 8942. Featuring a special-edition Makuta Antroz figure and skyblasters that really fire, the Jetrax T6 is packed with fun, futuristic details. View larger. A handle on the bottom makes this ship easy to fly. Three blasters on the front of the craft add thrills. Kids can create imaginative landscapes and act out battles between their favorite Toa Nuva and the evil Brotherhood of the Makuta. View Larger. Explore The Island of Mata Nui and Beyond In the BIONICLE world, bio-mechanical beings rule the island of Mata Nui. And when the Jetrax T6 was completed, he found it to be one of the sturdiest BIONICLES he has ever played with.

The turbine wings that fold and unfold were a huge hit, and a convenient button makes it easy to release them at the perfect moment during battle. With the fate of the universe hanging in the balance, these can be an intense, epic battles.

Based on the concepts that have made traditional Lego bricks a hit with generations of kids, BIONICLES use a special ball-joint design to create an equally satisfying construction experience.