A New York icon for ten bucks — the Yellow Taxi is a fun desk toy that knows exactly what it is and doesn't pretend otherwise.
The Yellow Taxi lands at a price point that's hard to argue with — ten dollars for a recognizable, cheerful little model that holds its own on a desk or shelf. Build-wise it's a short session, nothing technically demanding, but the shape reads clearly and the color does a lot of the heavy lifting. There are no minifigs, no surprises, and the C+ overall score reflects a set that is fine in almost every direction without being exceptional in any. The appreciation story is essentially nonexistent, so this isn't a set you stash in a closet hoping it becomes something — it's a set you build, display briefly, and move on from. For casual fans or someone who just wants a little NYC energy on their desk, the price makes it easy to say yes.