LEGO Hidden Side Newbury Haunted High School 70425 Building Kit, School Playset for 9+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Interactive Augmented Reality Playset (1,474 Pieces)

The Lego 70424 hidden side ghost train express building kit, is comprised of 698 components made in Denmark, Hungary, Mexico, China, the Czech Republic, and the USA. In addition to building the ghost train, an app is used to add interactive play using augmented reality. This kit is built in 5 steps detailed in the included instruction book. Each step comes with a set of numbered bags containing the parts needed. While this kit can be built by a single person, it is far more fun to get a buddy to join in. My boyfriend’s niece helped me build this kit, where she built certain parts and more often found the parts for me to assemble. This build took place in one afternoon and was greatly enhanced by friendly chatter, joking around, and much laughter. The 5 steps were mostly broken down to building the station, the back portion of the engine, completing the engine, the science car, and the container cart. The wings of the engine are set to swing out with the flip of a switch, while the mouth opens by twisting a lever. The station also has moving parts to change from normal to scary. The app takes longer than normal to download and install. Getting started wasn’t difficult though. I opened the app and followed instructions. The most challenging part was when I had to line up the train with the outline for the app to recognize it. The table was lit with the light source behind the train, and the app didn’t recognize the train until a flash of light occurred. From there I could choose to be a hunter or ghost and play the game. Once game play is complete, I could spend points on things like upgrades and capsules. The game is fun and has several skill levels. If you’re searching for an interactive Lego set, the Lego 70424 hidden side ghost train express building kit is a fun option to consider. ► PROS: Fun to build with a friend Hidden transition parts Comes alive with game app ► CONS: Instructions could be clearer

My Son and I had a great time building this. Another great idea from Lego.

This is a larger set so be prepared for that and starting earlier in the day so you can complete the same day you start. This is our first train set so this was a wonderful addition to our Lego collection. It has great details and love the hidden features give more interactive play. I’m not a huge fan of downloading an app and getting my kids on a device after spending time off a device to build this. But it does provide some extra enjoyment. I wouldn’t buy just fit AR piece. If you find my review helpful, please select the helpful button below. Thank you!

Great gift for kids that love lego.

Im gonna keep saying it with these fantastic hidden side sets; the price per brick seems off. Overall very fun set, easily modded with a motor, fits in Lego City or Harry Potter or Western Themes.

This was a pretty big build with lots of good parts and minifigures. The kids were drooling over the train parts and trestles to add to their current limited supply of train parts. But they were also interested in trying the interactive app. They downloaded it first but were a little disappointed that they needed to build the train before using it. In some ways that seems to be a unapologetic marketing trick to force you to buy the whole line. They tore into the build and had it put together in a couple hours that were interupted by supper. They enjoyed the build and I appreciate the actions on the engine like the pop out wings with side panels that raise up allowing the wings to pop out. The action is a little stiff, but satisfying. the opening hood that becomes a mouth is also interesting, although it all comes out a little childish to me. The whole line seems a little childish, but it is obviously aimed at a younger audience that is addicted to screens and collecting. Once built they tried the app and enjoyed it well enough. It seems to be a little like pokeman go in that you collect the ghosts. It has simple game play and some interesting interaction with the set. It is a little kitschy, and a little fun but not a lasting game. Definitely seems marketing driven. But all in all, it is a fun set, it has some incredible pieces and while the set will probably be cannabalized quickly, it was enjoyed a lot during the build. Nice set.

Very fun train to build. Comes with everything including great easy to understand instructions.I would expect nothing less from LEGO. The nice twist to this is the app to bring this thing to life. I do not want to spoil anything, but the augmented reality is a very nice/different touch. You can play with the set without the app so dont let that stop you from getting this nice train set. Any LEGO love would have a great time with this.

This was fun to build all the parts were the thank goodness. It kept me busy with my down time.