Set #: 6007
Pieces: 283
MSRP: $29.99
The LEGO City Police series is probably the single most redundant aspect of LEGO®. For some time the series has been stagnant showing little variation from year to year. In fact, I would be willing to bet it is the most common non-licensed line to frequent the clearance rack at stores.
So why are we reviewing it? Because the City Police series has actually changed for the 2013 year. Even holding the box you’ll notice it is far stronger than any such box previously which tend to get easily damaged. LEGO® is expensive and I am sure a damaged box is a hard sell.
Bag One
I had high hopes that the “Police” barricade would be a printed set in lieu of stickers but that wasn’t the case. I simply cannot stand LEGO® stickers and I rarely use them. Even when I can get the on straight they rarely look anything other than cheap stickers. Stickers are normally the only low quality item you will ever find in a LEGO® set.
Along with the standard motorcycle we find ourselves with the first new items to the series. A new police mini-fig that doesn’t look like its from the 1950′s.
The new LEGO® City force are sporting a new tactical vest. 
Back to the stickers mentioned above, even though I am not a fan of stickers I like this style. The font has a rough spray painted look to it.
Looking at the new mini-fig and small changes made to the motorcycle side by side with an old set from 2010, the changes stand out much more.
Left is from set 7235. Right is this set.
Bag Two
Dark blue bricks replace the tired weak blue of the old LEGO® City police.
As the police cruiser begins to take shape you can begin to see the new style.
The windshield takes on a much more rugged armored look than the traditional clear windscreen.
Once fully built we have a strong looking vehicle that looks more like an armored police SUV than a gimicky vehicle.
The rear of the unit has a nice trunk for storage rather than the traditional weird box on most police units of the past. You’ll also notice the mini-fig which is much like the first once except for the hair and head. I am not complaining as I want as many of those new torso’s as possible. LEGO® obviously wants to take a bite out of the custom market and this is a perfect start.
The new police unit re-design is much like the Loki’s Cosmic Cube Escape truck which until this set was my favorite truck. The changes to the standard LEGO designs is increasingly positive.
Left is from set 6867. Right is this set.
Bag Three
The new feature trend take a left turn here back to the land of gimicky builds. Nothing too new here, standard colors aside from a nicely painted gold brick.
Here is the third car which to me is an uninteresting build. Once the body begins to take place it just looks boring and doesn’t improve as you’ll see when the set is all together.
Our third character offers some nice changes but I am a bored of the striped shirt we see so often. His utility gear is nice and his cap can’t put on straight as its slanted. Nice touch!
The left overs from the build were a pleasant surprise that featured some unique pieces. Normally the smaller standard City sets are common pieces. Any extra trans elements are a welcome addition to any collection. 
Full Set
All together now you’ll see what positively represents the future of the dusty LEGO® City Police line. Look at the bottom and you’ll notice road spikes with can be used for many builds. Apparently they are treads from a LEGO® City Construction vehicle. I have never had an item from that series and I plan on buying some more treads for my next BrickLink order.
The Verdict
Aside from my criticism of the red sports car I absolutely love this set and all of its changes. This is a must buy especially for those who have been desiring a more grown up City set. Had the red car been anything even remotely interesting this would have gotten a full 5 heads.
Grade: 
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Thanks Evan for the review! I had this box in my hands a couple of days ago and I put it back on the shelf… because of the red car. This thing is ugly to the point that it becomes offending. The rest is cool though, too bad for the stickers.
One question, can you sit 2 MF in the truck?
I like how both of us have a deep hatred of the red car
And no you can’t fit two as the seat is a 2×4 plate. 3 MF for 3 vehicles but I was still hoping it fit two in the car as well. Greg I think this set is worth it. Let the kiddo build the car
And sorry for the clumsy writing on the review everyone. I was in the high point of the flu (possible patient zero). I’m just now feeling decent.
Yeah, I’ll be looking for this one this week.
Now if they can apply the same innovation to the rest of the City theme. How about a whole run of smaller buildings that one can piece together to make bigger buildings, with elements in realistic colors? How about reintroducing road plates?
I’d buy this set for the printed legs alone. I think I am going to keep going with third party vests and armor for most of my minifig players. Not that I don’t love the printing, because I do.
Funny you mention that, Bo. Yesterday I was wondering why I have so few road plates and couldn’t recall the last time I got one with a set.
One thing I’ve noticed with the newer releases of Police and Fire, they actually have something to do. Crimes being commited, fires breaking out. It’s nice to see LEGO expanding the line instead of rehashing the same stuff.
Exactly!
Not a bad set at all. I see some more sets are coming with mini-buildings this year too. Always a nice trend to see.
The spike strip is really amazing. It always impresses me when someone takes a part I think I know backwards and forwards and uses it in a completely new way.
Who is this mystery villain poster?!
I feel we can be sure that is isn’t Pete Clines.
They now finally look like real police officers
Dave I signed up for LEGO.com and theirs some things I want to buy but I can’t find the checkout button.