{"product_id":"the-articulated-dump-truck-1","title":"The Articulated Dump Truck","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Articulated Dump Truck — 1,295 Piece Heavy Machinery Building Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a dump truck built for the shelf: The Articulated Dump Truck, engineered for proportion first and speed second. It runs to 1,295 pieces and takes around 5-10 hours to complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You're Building\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe model is assembled as a hinged tractor unit and a tipping dump bed, joined at a working articulation point so the two halves pivot the way a real articulated hauler steers. The tipping bed, cab, and chassis are each built out separately before final assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInside the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1,295 ABS bricks with consistent clutch power, sorted into numbered bags. A printed manual guides the build step by step. Every brick is compatible with the major building systems, so parts from an existing collection drop straight in. If a piece is missing or damaged, our spare-parts guarantee covers the replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRated intermediate, this is a steady, rewarding build suited to builders comfortable with multi-stage assembly. Expect roughly 5-10 hours for a first pass at a steady pace. Working through the dump truck in stages keeps the bench manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinished, the truck's articulation joint and tipping bed both move, so it works well as a hands-on display piece rather than a static one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"specs-box\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,295\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-10 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking Articulation Joint\u003c\/strong\u003e — A hinged mid-point lets the tractor and dump bed pivot relative to each other, matching how a real articulated hauler turns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Tipping Bed\u003c\/strong\u003e — The dump bed lifts and tips, letting the finished model act out a load cycle rather than sit fixed in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRugged Off-Road Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e — Large tyres and a reinforced chassis reproduce the rugged look of a construction-site hauler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1,295-piece build\u003c\/strong\u003e — a complete build from start to finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it compatible with my existing bricks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The bricks follow the standard stud-and-tube system, so they connect with parts from the major building brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if a piece is missing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe ship the missing part at no cost. Send the manual step and a photo and it goes out the same week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat level of builder is this for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is rated intermediate, see the build details above for what to expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee more in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/heavy-machinery-trucks\"\u003eHeavy Machinery - Trucks\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/new-arrivals-1\"\u003enew arrivals\u003c\/a\u003e. Free worldwide shipping on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55127180575063,"sku":"96002","price":87.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/3743\/5223\/files\/Articulated-dump-truck-_6.jpg?v=1790179418","url":"https:\/\/powerblockz.com\/products\/the-articulated-dump-truck-1","provider":"Power Blockz Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}