Review: The LEGO Movie 2 70834 MetalBeard's Heavy Metal Motor Trike!

Today we take a quick look at The LEGO Movie 2 set 70834 MetalBeard's Heavy Metal Motor Trike! (461 pieces - 64.99 €) which stages one of the multiple metamorphoses of MetalBeard alias Barbe d'Acier.

On the menu of this small set of 461 pieces, the assembly of a motorcycle in Steampunk / Mad Max sauce which will undoubtedly find its audience, if the latter agrees to pay a high price for it. The motorcycle in question is in fact based on an assembly in the shape of a pirate ship on which are grafted the various mechanical elements that transform it into a wheeled vehicle. It's original, solid and playable, in addition to providing enthusiasts with a set of five rims and five tires that can be reused elsewhere.

On the left side is a set of two coin-operated spring cannons. Simple but effective with the possibility of precisely orienting the two guns to target the opponent's eyes. The "body" of MetalBeard is also orientable and the two barrels which in fact constitute its arms can also be positioned as you see fit thanks to two Ball Seals.

On the right, a shark-launching cannon is integrated. No particular mechanism on this weapon, you just have to push hard on the button placed at the back to eject the shark placed on the ramp, a little in the spirit of the net launchers seen in other sets.

Nothing very exciting, the shark especially tends to come crashing down softly on the ground for lack of projection power at the barrel. The functionality, however, has the merit of existing and offering something to kill the annoying Sweet Mayhem.

The motorcycle, about thirty centimeters long, is covered with small details that keep it between two waters: brown and some nautical accessories to recall the origins of Steelbeard and a large engine with four exhaust pipes for make a hybrid chopper ready to do battle in Carmaggedon mode on the plains surrounding Apocalypseburg. The mix of genres works quite well and it is consistent with the other versions of Steelbeard delivered in the different sets of the range that put this character in the spotlight.

As usual, MetalBeard never moves without his lockbox containing his entrails and we therefore find here the object integrated under the head of the character with two sausages and two bones inside. For those who are wondering, there are no suspensions on the wheels.

The fundamentalists of the minifig will have noticed that this box is one of those which shamelessly mixes minifigs and mini-dolls. It is a trend launched by the film and its derivative products, we will have to do with it, no offense to some.

To accompany MetalBeard, LEGO therefore includes Sweet Mayhem, with his helmet and additional hair that allows you to enjoy the character's face, ApocalypseBorg Benny with his robotic arm, his welding kit on his back and his pad-printed visor and the yellow star "Star". Besides Benny, the other star of the set will be for some the shark with its metal plate screwed on the head.

Benny already comes with this robotic arm in the collectible pouch minifig series (ref. Lego 71023) which brings together twenty more or less interesting characters, but it is not equipped with its welding machine or the visor delivered here. Note that you can slide the tools you want into the right arm.

In summary, this set could be of interest if it was not sold at the prohibitive price of 64.99 €. In my opinion, it is much too expensive as it is, it will be necessary to wait for a promotion or an inevitable destocking to afford Benny in version ApocalypseBorg with its full equipment as well as the shark missile with its "repair" on the left eye. And the little pink heart.

Note: The set shown here, supplied by Warner Bros., is included as usual. To participate in the raffle, simply post a comment on this article before March 11, 2019 at 23:59 p.m.. You have every right to disagree with me, this is not eliminatory.

Bonus with the set: Two codes to be exchanged for two cinema tickets (Pathé Gaumont) to see the film offered by Bertrand and a collector's album set + 3 packs of collectable cards offered by Legostef. Thanks to them.

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