7990-1: Cement Mixer

Help build the City!

Get ready to build some new houses in LEGO City! Pull out the long flexible hose, rotate the drum to mix the cement and pour it out! Includes worker minifigure and accessories! Cement drum really turns! Truck measures 7" (18 cm) long!

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Another Great Lego City Truck…

Posted by LegoCoastalPatrol in United Kingdom on 06 October 2009

I got this at the same time I bought the Recycle Truck (7991). I was in ‘Toys R Us’ and saw this on the shelf next to set 7991 and thought it looked attractive so I picked one up too. I built this right after building the Recycle Truck and I can honestly say it was another enjoyable hour spent.

The build was really straightforward (I take my time and enjoy the process) it is nice to see a four axle truck for a change, have you noticed the white wheel arch under the cab and the black wheel arches situated around the ‘work zone’? Great attention to detail by the Lego design team and very representative of the real thing. The cab seats the one minifig which is supplied with the set; there is also what appears to be a gearstick mounted in the cab. A large grill with lights and a number plate is also provided, there are also roof-mounted amber lights and a cement mixer logo (sticker) attached to a bracket. Realistic wing mirrors are also mounted just below the windscreen.

The actual mixer unit is mounted behind the truck cab, a mechanism is provided on a ‘titled’ bracket which then holds the mixer drum. There is a control knob provided to enable the mixer drum to be rotated, a handy sticker identifies the correct direction for turning. Mounted low down on the side of the chassis is a control panel with indicator gauge and handle. Right at the end of the truck is the all-important hose and trigger arrangement which allows the ‘cement’ to be dispensed from the drum. This is, I think, the worst part of the set. It is pretty realistic, but the arrangement is far too flimsy and the trigger comes adrift every time I touch it!

The minifig is provided in utilitarian white and blue overalls and red hard hat. He also appears to have ‘gloves’ on.

In summary, another great set which is on display along with the Recycle Truck.

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Great set with minor flaws

Posted by mags in Norway on 02 September 2009

This set gets a 4 for looks, design and general playability. However, there are some drawbacks. As has been mentioned, the hose/funnel attachment is really not good at all - it falls off to easily. With small kids playing with it, this is a bit of a downer. Also, the fastening mechanism for the mixer drum could have been a bit tighter. As it is, the mixer drum is wont to fall off if picked up by someone (my wife) who's not aware of its fragility. My final gripe is that the axle length makes for difficult turning, as well as having the two wheelsets live separate lives - i.e. the back set doesn't really touch the ground that much when the unit is driven. But don't let this deter you! The set is really fun, and these things are really minor.

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Are they bits of Cement or Kangaroo Droppings?

Posted by pod120 in Australia on 10 June 2009

This was one of three sets that my Auntie bought from Myer for my Brother and I in July 2007. The other two were 7898 Cargo Train Deluxe and 7997 Train Station. My brother had also gotten 7993 Service Station the day before aswell, so we had lots of Lego City to play with. My brother was thrilled to get it and loves this vehicle. I think it is a good design and nice colours, there is also a fair quantity of pieces for the price-$20 AUD.

Pros
-Good amount of Pieces considering price
-Rotating Function works well
-Good design and use of the Cement Hose, a essential addition to the set
-Cement Pieces are a good addition
-Overall Good use of design, pieces and colours, excessive detail

Cons
-Set has Stickers
-Seymour the Unqualified Cementer always crashes his vehicle, especially into the Petrol Station!

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Making Some Cement

Posted by hustla187 in United States on 20 January 2009

This is a very cool set with some great features. I like the cement drum that spins around alot because it makes this set more realistic. The stickers are annoying, but the rest of the set makes up for it. 5 out of 5 for a good set.

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The Most Fun You Can Have for $15

Posted by SRoode in United States on 19 January 2009

Where to start on this set? Wow! This is a set that as an adult I have almost as much fun playing with as I did putting it together. The rotating drum mechanism is ingenious, and works very well to pump out the "cement". 8 wheels (gray centers to boot!), 2 gears, and a beautiful blue color (getting a little tired of all of our construction sets being yellow). It is a very beautiful set, and lots of little pieces that fit well together and make the model very sturdy. The only minuses, of course stickers (minus of all the new sets though), and I agree with the previous review, the hose has a tendency to come loose. Other than that, it is a perfect set, especially for $15.

Lego, please make more City sets like this. What a gas!

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