LEGO City Backhoe Loader 301-Piece Building Set

Name: LEGO City Backhoe Loader 301-Piece Building Set
Brand: Macy's - Supplier
SKU: 26415553
Price: 29.99 USD
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Ages 5-7

Kids who love construction trucks

Hands-on building and pretend digging play

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Product Overview

This LEGO City set builds a yellow backhoe loader with a working front loader and digging arm, letting kids raise the boom, tip the bucket, and work the arm just like the real machines on a job site. The build totals 301 pieces and comes with two minifigures plus site details like rubble, boulders, and tools for added play scenarios. The LEGO Builder app offers a digital guide to walk through the build step by step. Packaged dimensions run about 10.3" x 8.7" x 2.4", and the set is built for ages 7 and up.

301-piece build results in a yellow backhoe loader with a functional front loader and digging arm
Includes two minifigures for hands-on construction-site play
Site accessories include rubble, boulders, and tools
LEGO Builder app provides an easy digital guide through the build
Designed for construction-vehicle fans ages 7 and up

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD

Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

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Care Notes

storage: Store pieces together to keep the set complete for rebuilding.

Use Cases

Birthday gift for a 7-year-old interested in construction vehicles
Weekend hobby project for kids who enjoy hands-on building
Construction-themed imaginative play with two minifigures
Building set for kids to combine with other LEGO City sets
Independent building activity using the LEGO Builder app guide
Gift for children who enjoy vehicles with moving functions

Skills Developed

primary skill: Spatial reasoning
fine motor: Assembling 301 pieces and operating the boom, bucket, and backhoe arm builds fine motor coordination.

Age Suitability

minimum safe age: 7 years
ideal age range: 7-8 years
developmental fit: {"5-7 years"=>"Provides a hands-on building challenge with realistic vehicle functions for kids at the upper end of this range."}
upper age note: Most children over 8 will find the 301-piece build straightforward, though the moving functions still offer play value.

Play Patterns

primary play type: Construction building and imaginative vehicle play
play structure: Follows a guided build using the LEGO Builder app, then open-ended play with the finished model
social context: Can be built and played with alone or alongside another child using the two minifigures
adult involvement: Children ages 7 and up can build independently
play progression: Starts with assembling the 301-piece set, then moves into role-play with the boom, bucket, and backhoe arm functions
session length: Build time spans one sitting, with ongoing play afterward

Compatibility

works with own line: Compatible with all standard LEGO bricks.

Why It Works

primary benefit: Realistic functions let kids raise the boom, tip the bucket, and work the backhoe arm for hands-on construction play.

What Makes It Fun

Build the yellow backhoe loader from 301 pieces, then work the front loader and digging arm with 2 minifigures on site.

Why They'll Love It

* Functional loader and digging arm for real action * 301 pieces with 2 minifigures for build-and-play * Boulders, rubble, and a gem add hands-on detail * Fits right into the LEGO City construction theme

Customer Q&A

How many pieces are in this set?

This set contains 301 pieces.

What age range is this set designed for?

The set is designed for ages 7 and up.

Does the backhoe loader actually move or function?

Yes, the backhoe loader has realistic functions that let kids raise the boom, tip the bucket, and work the backhoe arm.

Does it come with minifigures?

Yes, the set includes two minifigures.

What accessories are included besides the vehicle?

The set includes fun site details like rubble, boulders, and tools.

Are building instructions included?

The LEGO Builder app provides an easy digital guide for the build.

Is this compatible with other LEGO sets?

This set is compatible with all standard LEGO bricks.

LEGO City Backhoe Loader 301-Piece Building Set