It's a race against time! Evil Ogel is planning to freeze time itself (not to mention the world), and only Alpha Team can stop him!

There. That's the dramatic intro outta the way, then. The Mobile Command Centre, an armored armadillo of a vehicle packed with gadgetry and gear, is Alpha Team's base for the Deep Freeze mission in the wastes of the Antarctic.

And it's one heckuva base. Seriously, this is the blueprint for any HQ on wheels, and it's not hard to see why. The build is a cool affair (pun intended), with a variety of frosty blues and whites. It'll take you a while to make the Mobile Command Centre, trust me (this was when LEGO gave you your money's worth), a superb purchase for £40. The detail is amazing; control panels and surveillance screens dominate the interior of the vehicle along with Alpha Team's walking computer and intel expert, Tee Vee. This android incarnation of him is excellent, a far cry from the almost comical television-on-legs and ROV seen in previous Alpha Team lines. Here to save the day are Agents Radia, Charge and Arrow, riding out the storm on supercharged snowmobiles (two are included for Charge and Arrow). The snowmobiles, as well as the deployment mechanism on the main vehicle, is inspired, and I've spent many hours launching them. The 'thermal missile' at the dorsal linkage between the cab and body is also a fun aspect of the vehicle. You can't go wrong with a spring-fire missile! The sides of the vehicle are also fun to lift and slide, as is the excellent crane.

There aren't really any poignant cons, really, apart from the typical Alpha Team colour scheme (the blues look a little washed out) and the inherent issues. Luckily, there's some brighter, more typical blue in there, so that's not so much of a problem.

One thing I find a little unusual is that the cab panel is yellow, Arrow's operational colour, yet Radia drives this thing. What is up with that, huh? Not a great concern? Moving on, then!

All in all, a brilliant set. It's got some great parts, some superb entertainment value, and it's a must for Alpha Team collectors.

-maaboo35