Purity: Crystal Blocks (#8) Robot Review

While I did the other sets in order of parts count, I saved this one for last just to build up some suspense.  They call it a Robot but we all know it's a Mecha.

Box.  I paid $4.99, for a $0.16 Price per Piece.

Instructions.

Parts.  Plates, Ball Joint Plates, Wedge
Slopes, Slope. Inverted Slopes, Round
Tile, Minifig Binoculars, Minifig Telescope,
Bar Bricks, Brick w/1 Stud on Side, Round Plates, and Lampholders.

Build.  It's a little flimsy in the shoulders and I ended up with two extra pieces.   2Rd (right arm) 1Y (left arm).

Size Comparison.  It fits right in to the MFZ size continuum.

The Questions:

Can you build something -- a frame, station, or starship -- right away?  Yes.  (+5)
Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio?  Below.  (-10)  (The Golden Ratio is $0.10 per part.)
If you can't build a frame right away, or choose not to, does it have parts you should be able to put into use right away?  Yes.  (+5)
Does it have more than a handful of immediately useful parts?  No.  (-5)
Score: -5 (B-).  It's a Frame-in-a-Box but the price gives it a sub-par score.