Amazon Jungle Subtheme
5976 River Expedition
Amazon Jungle Subtheme

Adventurers 
Amazon Jungle
5976
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Johnny Thunder
Professor Kilroy
Señor Palomar
Rudo Villano
Gabarro
Achu
Review at Lugnet
Elements: 312
Figures: 6
List Price: $50
 
Johnny Thunder, Professor Kilroy and Gabarro sail this fully equipped river boat up the Amazon rivers. They are searching for ancient temples hidden in the jungle. There are all sorts of animals in the jungle. Señor Palomar and Rudo Villano has already found a mysterious cave. But they will not get away with the Sun Disc. Achu is looking after it and there is even a booby trap.

Appearance
The river boat looks quite natural even if it isn't very large. The cave is made to look like a big mouth. Enter at your own risk!

Construction
The river boat has plenty of room for four of five minifigs. With two of these sets you can even make a big boat. The top part of the boat is easy to remove providing access to downstairs. The palm tree is of the new type widely know as "Palm Tree Jr". When I first heard people flaming it, I thought that it could not be that bad. But it really is!

Playability
Sail up the Amazon rivers and dock at the small pier. But the villains is ready to make an ambush at the cave. Try to take the Ruby and two big axes will hit you.

Availability
This has been available since 1999. In the US it has been reported that recent sets have 6 Tan 1x2 45° slopes instead of Yellow ones. These are used inside cave and at the booby trap. This gives a much nicer look than the bright yellow slopes.