[REVIEW] 60299 Stunt Competition

[MKJoshA]

INTRODUCTION
A new year, a new gimmick from Lego.

SET INFORMATION
Number: 60299
Title: Stunt Competition
Theme: City
Released: 2021
Part Count: 73
Box Dimensions: 26.2 x 19.1 x 4.6 cm
Weight: 223 gram
Set Price (RRP): 19.99 EUR / 17.99 GBP / 29.99 USD / 
Price per Part: 27.4 EUR / 41.1 GBP / 24.6 USD
Links: Brickset, Bricklink

THE BOX
With so few pieces the box feels very light. The front shows off the play features. And that's pretty much every aspect of this set!

Lots of action. Lots of gaudy colors. Which sums up the line pretty well. Also emphasized is the new Flywheel element. All(?) previous "motors" have been pull-back motors. Those require you to pull the bike back and the stored energy propels the car forward. A flywheel uses inertia to drive the bike forward.

One thing that stood out to me though was the underside of the bikes.

The box shows something close to the 2x2 round plate on the right. What we got is closer to a reverse jumper plate. The bikes are designed to be used as... well... a bike. So extra attachment points aren't the point. But for those who are looking for NPU opportunities you should know it's harder to attach the bike base to other pieces than the box seems to indicate.

The back of the box has a cryptic "x3" message. And for those who are wondering, the QR code leads to the Lego.com City page.

CONTENTS OF THE BOX
Inside is one numbered bag, the instructions, sticker sheet, and a few loose pieces. Which begs the question, why is there a number on the bag? Other small sets don't include numbers on their bags. Did the production process switch gears part way and they originally planned for two bags?

THE BUILD

With only 73 pieces there's not much of a build.

However, I did find it clever that they used a large Technic tread link. The clips on these links click onto a standard 3.18mm connection but then they have a looser hold. This allows the bikes to knock it over easier.

The designers also incorporated the newer Ninjago turntable piece and attached rubber tyres to them to add friction to the ramp. The added friction from the rubber makes the ramp stay in one place even if you accidentally bump it during use. A simple, but very effective, use of parts!

Here's the end result.

If you're a fan of aviator sunglasses then you're going to love these minifigures! The girl's biker jacket was introduced in this set, but is now also in another Stuntz set. Which means none of the minifigure parts are exclusive to this set. The guy's torso and legs are flat-silver, not grey. So his outfit has more shine to it.

The guy has an alternate expression and both come with hair or helmets depending on your safety preference.

The bikes are similar to the ones released a few years ago. But there are some key differences.

The fairing for the Stuntz bikes only have one stud attachment point compared to the two studs from the older version.

Now for the information everyone's really been waiting for. Does it work?

THE PRACTICAL

Short answer... YES!

 

I assumed it would be simple to get the bike through the ring of fire. Boy was I wrong! This is why the back of the box and the instructions recommend starting with a lower hoop first and then working your way up. I also figured out what the "x3" on the back of the box meant. The more you rev the flywheel engine by pushing it forward the faster it turns. You'll need to "rev" it at least 3 times to get the bike up the ramp and through the highest hoop.

 

And after some practice I finally succeeded in getting a bike through the highest hoop.

OVERALL

Lego is always trying new things. Sometimes they work, other times they don't. The Stuntz line totally succeeds. Simple, creative part usage combined with a new fly-wheel "engine" creates a very fun experience for kids and adults alike. If you're looking for a way to introduce "motorized" elements to your kids Lego collection but don't want to pay Technic prices then the Stuntz line is the perfect solution.

SCORE
How do I rate this set?

DESIGN 9
I was surprised by the part usage in this set. For so few pieces I felt this set was very well designed.

BUILDING EXPERIENCE 5
It's not a stunning experience. It's not a boring experience.

FEATURES 10
This set is nothing but features! They are fun. There's challenge. Exactly what I would hope for in a set this size.

PLAYABILITY 10
Same rational as the Features score.

PARTS 8
The best draw of this set over other, cheaper Stuntz sets is the parts. You get a ramp, an effective hoop, and 2 bikes.

VALUE FOR MONEY 6
This is a hard category to score as it depends on which country you're buying from. It's retailed at $30 in the US. Which is vastly overpriced. But at 20 Euros it feels more reasonable. You're paying more for the big ramp pieces and the new bike elements. So it's understandable that you're paying more for fewer pieces. But I'd say this is a $15 set. It's been on sale in the States as it's about to go out of production so if you can find a good deal I'd say buy it.

FINAL SCORE: 8
As far as holiday gifts go this set is a decent choice. If you're in the US and you find it on sale or you're outside the States it won't break the bank. And kids will love it. All 3 of my kids have been fighting over who gets the new motorcycles since I opened the set to review it. (Thankfully I have a 3rd Stuntz set I bought myself to provide a 3rd bike and reduce the fighting).

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Thanks for the nice review!

[Krol Zmija Sebastian]

Awesome!