That's one of the least attractive of the background shots for these sets. The mountains are fuzzy and the playset looks like a big lump. There are a lot of parts in the set, 644 of them, that has a cost of 70 bucks. That's almost 11 cents each and though a lot of them are small parts it isn't bad for the most part. There are a couple of big dark tan BURPS which is something you don't see that often. People in TwinLUG have a wide range of views on the BURPS piece, some liking them and others dissing them seriously. I like them, they are handy for filling a space quickly and the big ones are rather sturdy. The set is heavy on the tan and blays with some good amount of black, reddish brown and dark tan. Almost a third of the set is made up of slopes, there are over 170 slopes in the tan and blay and 39 inverted slopes, which could come in handy for someone who wants to make some rock formations. A good number, 48, of the slopes are of the cheese variety. I'm not sure I like the way they mix the colors in the actual set. A person could do better than that, I think.
Even though the mountain looks kind of weak there are several things to do and some odd parts to create the action. There's a big slide in there and things to swing and move. There are a couple of the modern train tracks and a couple of the old train tracks. The piece that Tonto is riding in the picture below is the top of a large trunk but sadly there is no bottom to it. I hate when they do stuff like that. Hey, here's half of something. There are a few accessories but they are common enough ones. I do like the cow skull that they include. I wouldn't buy the set just for that but it might turn up somewhere else and there's always Bricklink. Here's the decription:
Sneak up on Butch Cavendish and his bandit buddy in the Silver Mine Shootout! Help the Lone Ranger, Tonto and Chief Big Bear ambush the gang and reclaim the silver in a set that’s packed with functions! Enter through the secret waterfall and climb the ladder up to the crane. Lower the crane’s bucket and tote away the silver! Send the boulder flying and fire the exploding rock function as you battle to get out of the mine with the treasure! Escape fast by tripping the trapdoor and sliding down the chute. Load everyone into the cart and launch the dynamite into the air with the catapult! Includes 5 minifigures with weapons and accessories: the Dusty Lone Ranger and Tonto, Chief Big Bear, Butch Cavendish and the bandit, Skinny Kyle.
• Includes 5 minifigures with weapons and accessories: the Dusty Lone Ranger and Tonto, Chief Big Bear, Butch Cavendish and the bandit, Skinny Kyle
• Features rock detailing, falling skull, secret waterfall entrance, ladder, turning crane and lowering bucket, boulder launch function, exploding rocks functions, trapdoor, chute, cart with quick escape function and a dynamite catapult launcher
• Weapons include 3 revolvers, rifle, tomahawk and a bow with quiver
• Accessories include a barrel, 3 dynamite, shovel and a pick
• Lower the bucket into place and reclaim the silver!
• Sneak through the secret waterfall entrance!
• Dodge the flying dynamite!
• Take a wild ride on the chute
• Jump in the cart and make a quick escape!
• Collect the Lone Ranger and Tonto in their dusty mine outfits
• Silver Mine measures over 9" (24cm) high, 10" (27cm) wide and 9" (25cm) deep
That's the Lone Ranger, Tonto, Chief Big Bear, Butch Cavendish and Kyle. Nice outfits on the minifigs and plenty of good hats. For the most part the set is nice but not something I need too much. Be nice to see it on clearance. July is coming up and there's always a chance of markdowns when the new sets come in.
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