Friday, September 20, 2024

Review: Block Tech US101-0425 Chrome Bricks Gilded Dragon

I feel like Block Tech has been on an absolute tear recently with four new series -- other than this one -- being released within the last month or so.  Then there's the new line I'm reviewing today, Chrome Bricks.  I'm not sure if it's over the top or genius but it's definitely a flex.  I only saw one different set in the store under this imprint.


Box.  MSRP is $5.00
, for a $0.04 Price per Piece.

Instructions.












Sleeve.  This is how the parts were
arranged inside the box.





Parts 1.  "Loose" in box.  Inverted Slope.
 





Parts 2.  Plates, Tile, Wedge Plates, Slopes w/Cutout, Inverted
Slopes w/ Cutout, Inverted Slopes, Studless Slope, Bricks
w/Studs on Side, Ball Joint Plates, and Angled Bar Plates.






Parts 3.  Wedge Plates, Tile, Ball Joint Plates, Round Plates, Curved
Slopes w/Wing, Hinge Brick Top, Bracket, Tooth Tiles, Hinge Brick
Base, Bricks w/Suds on Corners, and Studless Double Slopes.




Parts 4.  Inverted Round Tiles, Tooth Plates, Ball Joint Stud, Grille Cheese
Slopes, Studless Slopes, Clip Plates, Triple Cheese Slopes, Brackets, Large
Cheese Slopes, Plate, Tiles, Jumper, Inkwells, Ball Joint Axles, Transparent
Barraki Eyes, Transparent Flame, Round Plate, and Exo-Force Arms.


Build.  Two Frames (2Rd
/2W) and a Station.
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+).  Tons of Ball Joint pieces, some Chrome Gold pieces, and other useful bits definitely make this worth it.  I've already bought a second copy.

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