Thrifted a 97% Completed Pizza Planet Truck (Then improved it)
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A clever LEGO fan recently scored an impressive second-hand haul at Goodwill, unearthing a bulk bag containing a 97% complete version of the iconic Pizza Planet Truck from the Toy Story theme. After discovering the treasure, the builder tracked down the original instructions to fully reconstruct the nostalgic vehicle.
While the bulk bag provided nearly all of the specialized yellow elements required for the build, a few pieces were missing, most notably the two rear window components. Instead of leaving the truck unfinished, the builder applied a personalized touch by covering up unsightly gaps and color-swapping certain areas to give the model a unique custom flair.
Thrift store LEGO finds like this offer a fantastic, budget-friendly way to acquire retired and hard-to-find sets without paying high aftermarket prices. To keep your own thrifted builds looking pristine and organized, you might want to pick up a LEGO storage box for your spare pieces or a LEGO display case to proudly showcase your restored creations on the shelf.
I recently went to Goodwill and got some Lego in bulk. There was a bag that had 97% of the Pizza Planet Truck from Toy Story so I looked up the instructions and rebuilt it. There were a handful of parts I didn't have, most notably the 2 back window piece but all of specialized yellow parts were there. I did add my own flare on it by covering some gaps and color swapping some areas. I'm so glad I got this set without breaking the bank. In the last picture, the bag with the yellow and red...
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