Settlers' Covered Wagon LEGO Ideas Project Review

Overview
This project by AllDay is a picture of a settler family as they head westward in their covered wagon. Ma, pa and their three children have gathered all their worldly possessions into their wagon as they seek a new home on the North American frontier and all of the excitement that will bring along with it.  For more information, you can visit the project page here.

Appeals of this Project
The Settlers' Covered Wagon is a nice project with some nice details. First, let me say that I really like all of the animals that are included in this project. There are two cattle, one horse, and one dog (plus the skull of a cow that was not so lucky). If this becomes a set, that would have great appeal for a number of LEGO enthusiasts even without considering all of the other great features.

The scale of the wagon is just right. It is not so big that is looks out of place, but it is not too small either. I like how the wagon tongue and yolk can be disconnected from the wagon, offering an additional playability feature when the family makes camp or when they are preparing to hit the trail. The little bit of scenery with the cactus and rock helps provide some context for the atmosphere as they head westward.

Going around the wagon, there are a number of accessories that add nice detail to this build. We see a pitchfork, and shovel that will be used for farming at the end of the trail, there is an ax for chopping firewood, and building a log cabin later. Around the back there is a bucket and a cast iron frying pan and the we also see a water barrel around the side for when the settlers get thirsty from being out in the hot sun all day. Inside the wagon, we see they have managed to bring ma's favorite chair and a brick built cradle for the baby. There is also a chest with a letter from the loved ones they were leaving behind (see project page for picture), a book from which the children will learn how to read, and a patchwork quilt to keep them warm on cold nights.

Areas for Improvement
Overall, this is a very well done project. If I were to be nitpicky, I would make the seat at the front of the wagon one plate lower, but otherwise, there is not much else to change as this project is complete with scenery, multiple minifigures and many accessories for playability.

Conclusion
This covered wagon is a wonderful little project with great appeal to LEGO fans of all ages. I believe it would make a nice set if it reaches 10,000 supporters and passes the Official LEGO Ideas Review Process. You can see more pictures and offer your support by clicking here. Not sure how LEGO Ideas works, click here to find out more.


 Photos used and review completed with the permission of AllDay. AllDay is the writer of this article.