Monday, February 5, 2024

Review: Mini Dino 2212A-2 Spinosaurus

I found these in Philadelphia at the Ebisu store during PAX Unplugged.  There doesn't seem to be much information available about them online.  At least on English language websites.  I'm not sure who even manufactures these.


Box.  MSRP is
 $3.99, for a $0.05 Price per Piece.  As you can see, the
box resembles a Lego brick.  If you're curious, they do actually stack.

Instructions & Stickers.










 Parts 1?  This is the base of the case.  Which is pretty
 interesting because it's a transition from large Duplo style
 anti-studs on the bottom to regular system size studs on top.










Parts 2.  Plate, Round Large Jumpers, Round Tiles, Studless Slopes, Inverted
Studless Slopes, Clip Plates, Tooth Plates, Ingot, Rounded Plates,
Large Cheese Slopes, Padlocks, Clip Bar Holders, Curved Bricks
w/Cutout, Inverted Slopes, Bricks w/Stud on Side, and Plant Stem.






Parts 3.  Plates, Jumpers, and Cheese Slopes.




Build.  Basic Frame.


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?  Yes.  (+5)
Score: +20 (A+).  I like the parts, the colors, and the price but, I feel like you'll need two of these to make something really good.

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