LEGO® City: Yellow Backhoe Loader (60480)

Get ready to dig, scoop, lift, and build with the LEGO® City Yellow Backhoe Loader! This exciting construction vehicle building set is packed with realistic details, interactive features, and imaginative play possibilities for kids ages 7 and up. With 301 LEGO® pieces, young builders can construct a rugged yellow backhoe loader, create a busy construction site, and take on exciting building projects throughout LEGO City.

Designed to look and function like a real construction machine, this versatile backhoe loader features chunky rubber tires, a working front bucket, a movable rear digging arm, and fold-down stabilizer legs for added realism. Lift and tip the front bucket to move materials, position the rear digging arm to scoop up rubble, and lower the stabilizers when it's time to get to work. The removable cab canopy makes it easy to place a construction worker minifigure behind the controls, while the opening hood reveals an engine detail for extra hands-on discovery.

The adventure extends beyond the vehicle with two construction worker minifigures, a portable jobsite toilet, tools, a construction sign, boulders, rubble, and a hidden gem to discover. Kids can imagine breaking apart rocks, uncovering treasures, clearing the work area, and completing all kinds of construction assignments. Whether they're building roads, preparing a foundation, or cleaning up a jobsite, this LEGO City set inspires hours of creative storytelling.

Features and Highlights

• Realistic Yellow Backhoe Loader: Build a detailed construction vehicle inspired by the hardworking machines found on real building sites.

• Working Front Loader Bucket: Raise the front boom and tip the bucket to scoop, carry, and unload imaginary construction materials.

• Articulated Rear Digging Arm: Position the backhoe arm on its ball joint for flexible digging and scooping action.

• Fold-Down Stabilizer Legs: Deploy the stabilizers to prepare the vehicle for digging operations.

• Removable Cab Canopy: Lift off the canopy to place a minifigure inside the driver's cab.

• Opening Engine Hood: Open the hood to reveal an engine detail and add another realistic touch to the build.

• Two Construction Worker Minifigures: Create a hardworking crew ready to tackle jobs around LEGO City.

• Jobsite Accessories: Use the construction sign, shovel, pickaxe, boulders, and rubble to set up realistic worksite adventures.

• Hidden Gem Discovery: Break open a boulder during pretend play to discover a toy gem and add a treasure-hunting twist to the construction action.

• Portable Jobsite Toilet: Build a small accessory structure with interior details for a more complete construction-site scene.

• Hands-On Building Fun: Follow the instructions to assemble the vehicle and accessories, then invent new missions and construction challenges.

• LEGO Builder App Compatibility: Zoom in, rotate models in 3D, follow building progress, and explore the instructions digitally.

• Expandable LEGO City Adventures: Combine this set with other LEGO City construction vehicles and playsets, sold separately, to create a larger building site.

Itemized List of Contents

The LEGO City Yellow Backhoe Loader set includes:

1. 301 LEGO building pieces for constructing the vehicle, jobsite toilet, and accessories.

2. One yellow backhoe loader vehicle with chunky rubber tires and construction-style detailing.

3. One working front loader assembly with a movable boom and bucket that raises and tips.

4. One rear backhoe digging arm mounted on a ball joint for flexible positioning and scooping action.

5. Fold-down stabilizer legs to support the vehicle during pretend digging work.

6. One removable cab canopy for access to the driver's area.

7. One opening engine hood with an engine detail underneath.

8. Two construction worker minifigures for imaginative role-play.

9. One buildable portable jobsite toilet with interior details.

10. One construction warning sign to mark the work area.

11. One shovel accessory for the construction crew.

12. One pickaxe accessory for breaking apart rocks and uncovering hidden items.

13. Three buildable boulders for digging and demolition-themed play.

14. One toy gem for a fun discovery during the construction adventure.

15. LEGO rubble pieces for creating a realistic-looking worksite.

16. Building instructions to guide assembly, with additional digital building support available through the LEGO Builder app.

The set contains 301 LEGO pieces in total. The list above identifies the main models, figures, and play accessories rather than every individual brick.

Product Specifications

• Product Name: LEGO® City Yellow Backhoe Loader

• LEGO Set Number: 60480

• Theme: LEGO City

• Subtheme: Construction

• Recommended Age: 7 years and up

• Piece Count: 301

• Included Minifigures: 2 construction workers

• Main Model: Yellow backhoe loader

• Additional Build: Portable jobsite toilet

• Special Features: Working front bucket, articulated rear digging arm, fold-down stabilizers, removable canopy, and opening engine hood

• Vehicle Dimensions: Over 4 inches (10 cm) high, 11 inches (28 cm) long, and 2.5 inches (7 cm) wide

• Digital Building Support: LEGO Builder app

• Batteries Required: No

The Perfect Gift for Young Construction Fans

The LEGO City Yellow Backhoe Loader is a fantastic gift for kids who love construction vehicles, building toys, and hands-on adventures. Its realistic moving parts encourage experimentation, while the included minifigures and accessories provide plenty of opportunities for imaginative storytelling.

From digging up rocks and uncovering a hidden gem to transporting materials and preparing a construction site, every play session can become a new project. Build the vehicle, put the crew to work, and expand the adventure with other LEGO City sets.

Get the job done with the LEGO City Yellow Backhoe Loader from Lee's Toy & Hobby!