Ghost Hunting on Wheels!
Race into the Hidden Side

Build Jack's Beach Buggy and use the AR app to reveal a haunted digital world! Perfect for young ghost hunters.

🏛 Hidden Side
Set #70428

Jack's Beach Buggy

Jack's Beach Buggy is a fun entry point into the Hidden Side universe.

🏆 Best For: Young LEGO fans and those interested in augmented reality play ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 171 pcs 🎂 Ages 7+
★★★☆☆ 3.6 from 1 reviews

Fans appreciate the set's playability and the inclusion of the AR app, which adds a unique dimension to the build. Some reviewers note that the build is quite simple and quick, making it better suited for younger builders or those new to LEGO.

MSRP
$19.99
Best Price
$15.00
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📝 Our Take

Jack's Beach Buggy is a fun entry point into the Hidden Side universe. It combines a cool physical LEGO build with augmented reality gameplay, making it a unique experience for younger builders and fans of the theme.

This set is perfect for kids aged 7+ and those new to LEGO or the Hidden Side theme. The build is straightforward and quick, offering instant playability with the included minifigures and AR app integration.

Skip this if you're an experienced builder seeking a challenging project or if you're not interested in the augmented reality aspect. Consider other Hidden Side sets with more complex builds and ghost hunting scenarios.

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🧱 Building Experience

🧩
171
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
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10cm × 11cm × 8cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and engaging build suitable for younger builders
  • Incorporates play features like a rotating rear section
  • Augmented reality app enhances the play experience
  • Compact size makes it easy to display or play with

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
C+
Investment Grade
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Jack's Beach Buggy, while a fun set, presents a mixed investment profile. Its relatively low piece count and initial MSRP don't typically scream high appreciation potential. However, its retirement and the popularity of the Hidden Side theme could lead to moderate gains, especially if it becomes a sought-after set for completing collections. The augmented reality aspect might also contribute to its appeal among collectors interested in unique LEGO experiences. Monitor its price trends and consider it a long-term hold if you're already a fan of the theme.

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📖 About This Set

Youngsters love the amazing Hidden Side universe, where physical and digital worlds merge! This LEGO® Hidden Side Jack's Beach Buggy (70428) toy combines a buildable LEGO model with an app to provide a single or multiplayer mixed-reality play experience, where interaction with the toy triggers events in the digital world.Awesome interactive LEGO building toyJack's beach buggy reveals a haunted digital world when viewed through a smartphone or tablet equipped with the LEGO Hidden Side AR app. Kids then get to explore, solve mysteries, hunt ghosts and battle boss ghost Trucker Dale, either alone or online with friends. And with 3 minifigures, there’s also room for imaginative role-play fun!About the ever-changing Hidden SideLEGO Hidden Side toys bring interactive augmented reality (AR) play to LEGO models. This play experience is constantly enhanced through new content, ghosts and special events. Simply install the free Hidden Side AR app for smart devices and scan this model to bring it to life!
  • Kids aged 7 and up will love this LEGO® Hidden Side set, featuring a cool beach buggy equipped to combine creative LEGO play with digital play for an amazing single or multiplayer augmented reality (AR) experience.
  • What’s in the box? This LEGO® augmented reality playset includes a digitally interactive Hidden Side beach buggy with cool features and functions, plus Jack, Parker and possessed mechanic Scott Francis minifigures.
  • This LEGO® beach buggy toy transforms when viewed through a smart device equipped with the free LEGO AR app. Kids then get to solve mysteries, hunt ghosts and battle boss ghost Trucker Dale in a haunted digital world.
  • This LEGO® Hidden Side toy is ideal for LEGO building fans and kids aged 7 and up who love virtual reality and video games. It makes a great Christmas, birthday or any-other-day gift!
  • When built, this LEGO® Hidden Side Jack's Beach Buggy (70428) model measures over 3" (10cm) high, 4" (11cm) long and 3" (8cm) wide.
  • Battery-free building set. The Hidden Side AR app is compatible with selected iOS and Android devices. Please check compatibility at www.LEGO.com/devicecheck. Children should ask parents' permission before going online.
  • It's easy to get started with this LEGO® Hidden Side augmented reality building kit. You'll find easy-to-follow instructions inside the box and online – so simply tear open the brick bags and let the fun begin!
  • The LEGO® Hidden Side universe is set in the fictional town of Newbury, where ghosts haunt people and buildings. The augmented reality play experience is constantly enhanced through new content, ghosts and events.
  • Designed to the highest industry standards and criteria, LEGO® Hidden Side bricks and pieces are consistent, compatible and connect and pull apart easily every time.
  • At the LEGO Group, we thoroughly test our Hidden Side playsets to ensure that every one of these unique toys meets the highest global safety and quality standards.

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other small LEGO vehicles, Jack's Beach Buggy stands out due to its Hidden Side theme and AR integration. While sets like City vehicles offer more realistic designs, this set provides a unique blend of physical and digital play. If you're looking for a standard vehicle, a City set might be better, but if you want something different with added AR features, this set is a good choice.

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes three minifigures: Parker L. Jackson, Jack Davids, and Scott Francis. These figures are unique to the Hidden Side theme and enhance the play experience with their detailed designs and accessories.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 78 unique parts • 156 total pieces

Technic Pin Connector Perpendicular 2 x 4 Bent - Beam with 90 Hole Ø 4.8 Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 11455 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Dark Azure
Tile Round 2 x 2 with 'OCTAN GAS' print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769pr1118 White
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Hole Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 15535 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Dark Orange
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Red
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Black
Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 18654 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Axle Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 22961 Dark Bluish Gray
Lattice 3 x 6 Module with Studs Lattice 3 x 6 Mod...
Part #: 23444 Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Dark Azure
Brick Round 1 x 1 diameter Tube with 90 Degree Elbow (2 x 2 x 1) and Axle Holes (Crossholes) at each end Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 25214 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Bright Light Orange
Hair Tousled and Spiked Up Very High Hair Tousled and ...
Part #: 25411 Yellowish Green
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 Light Bluish Gray
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 3 x 4 with 2 x 2 Plate Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 28326 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 4 with Wheels Holder Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2926 Black
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Lime
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Dark Orange
Plate Special 2 x 4 with Pins Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 30157 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Blue
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Dark Orange
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Blue
Tile 1 x 2 with Smart Phone and Medium Azure Ghost Print Tile 1 x 2 with S...
Part #: 3069bpr0266 Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Smart Phone and Yellow Ghost Print Tile 1 x 2 with S...
Part #: 3069bpr0269 Coral
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Trans-Green
Tile 1 x 1 with Keypad Print Tile 1 x 1 with K...
Part #: 3070bpr0166 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32034 Black
Technic Pin Long without Friction Ridges Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 32556 Tan
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Light Bluish Gray
Grille Bar 1 x 4 x 1 2/3 Bull Bar, Rounded Grille Bar 1 x 4 ...
Part #: 35654 Black
Minifig Head Ghost, Slime, Yellow Eyes, Print Minifig Head Ghos...
Part #: 3626cpr2967 Trans-Neon Green
Minifig Head Ghost, with Yellowish Green Face, Glass Eye, Evil Grin, Flames in Back Print Minifig Head Ghos...
Part #: 3626cpr3141 Trans-Neon Green
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Blue
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 36841 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 3749 Tan
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Dark Bluish Gray
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Green
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 Blue
Equipment Weapon, Loudhailer / Speaker / Blaster / Space Gun Equipment Weapon,...
Part #: 4349 Black
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Studs on Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4595 Light Bluish Gray
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Trans-Purple
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Light Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Rounded Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865b Green
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Rounded Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865b Blue
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Gap in Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 48729b Black
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Blue
Wheel 18 x 14 with Pin Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes Wheel 18 x 14 wit...
Part #: 55981 Light Bluish Gray
Tyre 37 x 18 R Balloon Tyre 37 x 18 R Ba...
Part #: 56891 Black
Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Curved Top Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...
Part #: 6005 Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470b Black
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 Black
Window 1 x 2 x 2 Flat Front Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 60592 White
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Blue
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Yellow
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Purple
Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 6232 Light Bluish Gray
Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Bottom Ring Weapon Lightsaber...
Part #: 64567 Black
Minifig Neckwear, Two Headed Ghost Extension Minifig Neckwear,...
Part #: 65727 Trans-Neon Green
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Towball Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 6628 Black
Sticker Sheet for Set 70428-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 67023 [No Color/Any Color]
Brick Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch and Reinforced Underside [New Style] Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 85080 Yellow
Brick Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch and Reinforced Underside [New Style] Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 85080 Black
Brick Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch and Reinforced Underside [New Style] Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 85080 Medium Azure
Brick Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch and Reinforced Underside [New Style] Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 85080 Coral
Rubber Belt Small [15mm ID] [Round Cross Section] Rubber Belt Small...
Part #: 85543 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Yellow
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Red
Equipment Whip - Bent Equipment Whip - ...
Part #: 88704 Black
Slope Curved 3 x 4 x 2/3 Triple Curved with 2 Sunk Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 93604 Bright Light Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Blue
The set features a good selection of small parts in useful colors like Dark Orange and Dark Azure. The inclusion of jumper plates and grille tiles makes it a decent parts pack for adding details to MOCs.

🛒 Where to Buy

💎 Notable Parts

Dark Orange Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) (6x) $0.90
Black Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges (6x) $1.20
Dark Azure Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (3x) $0.75
Black Tyre 37 x 18 R Balloon (4x) $2.00
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$4.85

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Convert the buggy into a rugged off-road vehicle or a monster truck.
🌳 Use the parts to create a small diorama of a haunted beach scene.
🤖 Transform the buggy into a small, quirky robot with rolling wheels.

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LEGO's official review of Jack's Beach Buggy (70428-1) highlights the new hair pieces for Jack and Parker and the buggy's independent suspension. The reviewer considers it a nice play set, but notes that it's slightly above the ideal price-per-piece ratio.

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BlockTalk AI Summary

LEGO's official review of Jack's Beach Buggy (70428-1) highlights the new hair pieces for Jack and Parker and the buggy's independent suspension. The reviewer considers it a nice play set, but notes that it's slightly above the ideal price-per-piece ratio.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

78
Unique Parts
156
Total Pieces
3
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1