LEGO Ninjago Garmadon’s Dark Fortress - Set 2505
Want to know what will be on every boy’s toy list for Christmas 2011? Look no further than LEGO Ninjago Garmadon’s Dark Fortress (Set No. 2505). Aimed at children aged 8-14, it scores top marks for playability and makes an impressive showpiece. It’s a pretty fast build with 518 pieces.
What makes this particular set a wish list favourite? All truly hot toys stand out from the crowd and this one is a real traffic-stopper. It’s all thanks to LEGO’s attention imaginative design and attention to detail.
LEGO Garmadon’s Dark Fortress cuts a pretty imposing figure. When constructed it measures over 25cm tall and 28cm wide. Moveable parts add to the playability. We’re talking spinning towers, wall-mounted flick-firing missiles, a terrifying ejecting spider and grave.
The spider is the star of the set. Huge and detachable, it can be used as the fortress centrepiece or removed and brought into battle.
The tower prisons, rotating platforms and moving throne are inspired stuff! The latter has flames shooting from the sides. There’s also a tomb which can pop out skeletons.
Minifig fans certainly won’t be disappointed with Garmadons Dark Fortress. Open the box and unleash the awesome power of 6 detailed minifigures: Kai, Nya, Garmadon, Samukai, Bonezai and Chopov. Samukai has stolen 3 golden weapons of Spinjitzu to Garmadon’s underworld lair and it’s up to Kai and Nya to get them back. The intrepid duo must first face the skeleton army and overcome the castle’s spooky defences.
No fearsome fighting team would stand a chance without some kick-ass weapons. Arm the minifigs with shruikens of ice or nunchucks of lightning. You’ll also find a golden scythe, along with 1 black and 1 silver sword.
Priced at around £40, LEGO 2505 - Garmadon’s Dark Fortress is a smart choice if you’re on the lookout for mid-range Christmas toys with cool credentials.
