LEGO® Mud Masher / Desert Stormer

Description

Two vehicles in one box

The double name already shows that the set can be built in two ways: as the Mud Masher for boggy ground or as the Desert Stormer for sand. Both versions draw on the same pool of parts, and only the arrangement differs. At 121 pieces the model is small and finished quickly, and switching between the versions is where much of the fun lies. In effect you get two play vehicles without having to buy anything extra. That also makes the set interesting for siblings who want to take turns building.

Dark tones with a red accent

Black, light grey, red and dark grey make up the colour palette. It looks sturdy and technical, a style that suits off-road vehicles. Red provides a clear accent. With 34 different parts among 121 pieces there is a decent variety of Technic elements such as beams, axles and connectors. For anyone collecting parts from this period, the set is a compact and affordable source of solid basic shapes that are always handy to have in a collection.

For driving and tinkering

As there are no figures, everything revolves around the vehicles themselves. They can be pushed across the table or carpet, and if you like, you can alter details to suit the terrain better. The models matter less as display pieces than in play, where wheels, bodywork and mechanics count. A small race across the kitchen table is fun with such light models. The set is ideal for children who enjoy tinkering and rebuilding, and for adults who like classic Technic models from the late nineties.

Parts list and rebuilds

The full parts list with colours and quantities is on this page. It helps when checking a second-hand copy or looking for individual pieces. The “What can I build?” tool shows which further models you could make from your Technic parts together with this set. So the two off-roaders may well turn into several new constructions of your own. As both versions share the same parts, one check against the list covers both models at once.

FAQ

How many pieces does the set have?

It has 121 pieces, 34 of them different. No minifigures are included.

What does the double name mean?

The set can be built either as the Mud Masher or as the Desert Stormer, both from the same parts.

Which colours dominate?

Black, light grey, red and dark grey. Exact quantities are in the parts list.