Monday, December 6, 2021

Review: Zuru Max Mystery Build 1 (DG20210621F)

I found these at Ocean State Job Lot two months ago while I was out shopping for junk food for a recent game.  The display box I found them in lists eight different builds so I rooted through what was there and found what looked to be seven different packages.


Egg.  I paid $2.99 for this.  MSRP is ????, for a $0.08 Price per Piece based on the parts count on the label.  Actual parts count is 46 pieces for a PpP of $0.07.

Instructions & Stickers
 













Parts 1.  Wedge Plates, Inverted Slopes, Bricks, Round
Bricks, 2x3 Brick w/Curved End, and Studless Slopes.





Parts 2.  Bricks, Wedge Plates, and Brackets.






Parts 3.  Axle Plate, Rim, Bar Plates, Tail, Double Clip
Plates, Apollo Studs, Triple Curve Slopes, and Cones.
Build.  IO Frigate and HVA.
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.  (+5)  (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: +10 (A-).  It works nicely for IO but I feel it needs more SNOT/Hinge pieces.

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