Which is better for a 5-year-old?

The Stomp Rocket Stomp Racers. It is rated for ages 5 and up, needs no building, and the foam car is safe for indoor play. The LEGO set is rated 7 and up and has 181 small pieces.

The Stomp Rocket generally holds up better to rough outdoor play, since the foam car and launcher have few parts to lose. The LEGO set lasts well as a model but small pieces can go missing.

Is the LEGO set worth stepping up to?

Yes if your child follows Ninjago and likes building. You get two minifigures, a pull-back motor and an obstacle course, which the Stomp Rocket does not offer.

Can the Stomp Rocket be used indoors?

Yes. It is designed for indoor or outdoor play, though the ramp needs floor space and the car travels fast.

Does either need batteries?

No. The LEGO car runs on a pull-back motor and the Stomp Rocket runs on air from a stomp.

Which is better for a gift?

The LEGO set suits a Ninjago fan who enjoys building. The Stomp Rocket suits a younger, active kid and is ready to play immediately.

LEGO NINJAGO Lloyd's Pull-Back Race Car 71828 vs Stomp Rocket Stomp Racers

Buy the LEGO Ninjago Lloyd's Pull-Back Racer for a Ninjago fan age 7 or up who wants a build and two minifigures. Buy the Stomp Rocket Stomp Racers for a younger kid, around 5 to 8, who wants a launcher and ramp to race right out of the box. The LEGO set is 181 pieces of plastic with a pull-back motor, so it is a build first and a toy second. The Stomp Rocket is foam and air powered, needs no batteries, and takes a stomp to launch. Owners rate the LEGO set highly, and the Stomp Rocket is widely known as a durable, active outdoor toy.

Choose the LEGO Ninjago Lloyd's Pull-Back Racer if your child is 7 or older, likes Ninjago, and enjoys building before playing.
Choose the Stomp Rocket Stomp Racers if you want a no-build, no-battery launcher that works indoors or at the park for a younger kid.

Prices

LEGO NINJAGO Lloyd's Pull-Back Race Car 71828: $19.99 at Amazon (checked today)
Stomp Rocket Stomp Racers: $19.99 at Modern Natural Baby (checked today)
Difference: both cost the same today

	LEGO NINJAGO Lloyd's Pull-Back Race Car 71828	Stomp Rocket Stomp Racers
Age range	Ages 7 and up	Ages 5 and up
Power	Pull-back motor, release to go	Air powered by a stomp launcher
Build	181-piece build, instructions in the LEGO Builder app	No assembly, ready to play
Material	Plastic bricks	Foam car with a plastic launcher and ramp
Minifigures	Lloyd and a Dragonian Warrior with swords	None
Play space	Flat floor indoors	Indoors or outdoors, ramp included
Batteries	None needed	None needed
Durability	Bricks can loosen and small pieces get lost	Foam car and sturdy launcher hold up to rough play

Spec	LEGO NINJAGO Lloyd's Pull-Back Race Car 71828	Stomp Rocket Stomp Racers
Width (")	10.3	21.95 cm
Height (")	2.4	27.89 cm
Theme	Ninja	Racing
Material	Plastic	Foam
LEGO Series	LEGO Ninjago	—
Age (From)	7	—
Depth (")	7.5	—
No. of Pieces (pcs)	181	—
Minimum Age	Ages 7 years and up	—
Number Of Pieces	181 pieces	—
Recommended Age	—	5 - 8 years
Assembly Required	—	No

Spec	LEGO NINJAGO Lloyd's Pull-Back Race Car 71828	Stomp Rocket Stomp Racers
Item Height	—	8.64 inches
Item Length	—	3.35 inches
Item Weight	—	0.93 lbs
Item Width	—	10.98 inches
Batteries Required	—	No
Batteries Included	—	No
Recommended Ages	—	5 Years And Up
Product Type	—	Toy Car Launcher
Recommended Age Range	—	5 and up
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LEGO NINJAGO Lloyd's Pull-Back Race Car 71828 vs Stomp Rocket Stomp Racers

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