Purity: Kre-O 82964 Transformers Bumblebee Brick Box Review

This is the second of a series of Transformers "Brick Boxes" released by Hasbro in past holiday seasons.

Box.  I paid $6.99 for this at Walgreens.  This yields a $0.09  Price per Piece.

Instructions.  None of these sets came with instructions.

Kreon.

Parts 1.  Several large Plates, Mudguards, Slopes, Hinge Plates, Fists, a Modified Plate that appears to be some sort of car frame, a sprue of weapons & equipment, a Head, a Launcher Brick, and a Missile.

Parts 1.5.  Here's the
Launcher and Missile.

Parts 2.  Plates, Bricks, Slopes,
Mod. Brick w/Pin Hole, Clip Plates,
Bar Plates, Wheels, and the
Mount for the head in Parts 1.

Build.  2Rh+d8/2G+d8.

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+).  A licensed set with the max score, we don't see that often.

Purity: Tenkai Knights 13003 Titan Valius Review

Continuing forward with the idea of doing reviews on multiple building block systems for Bricktober.

Box.  MSRP is unknown.  Walmart.com is selling it for $8.99 for a $0.26 Price per Piece.  I paid $3.00 for mine for a $0.09 Price per Piece.

Instructions.

Parts 1.

Parts 1.5.  These are
the cubes opened up.

Parts 2.  Plates, Tiles, Double Sided Plates,
Bar Plates, Slopes w/Studs, and a Clip Plate.

Parts 3.  Great accent pieces.

Build.  I made the set.

Size Comparison.  This thing is huge.

The Questions:

Can you build something -- a frame, station, or starship -- right away?  Maybe?  (0)
Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio?  Above.  (-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: -10 (C+).  I've never been a fan of the Tenkai Knights sets.

Sales Alert: Bricktober Week 2

It's week two of Bricktober so let's take a look at the sales.

Target has BB-8 on sale for $95.99.  There's also the Friends Sunshine Catamaran for $69.99.

Toys'R'Us has a 20% off select Super Heroes, Batman, and DC Girls sets.

Good hunting!

Purity: Kre-O 82961 Transformers Megatron Brick Box Review

This is one of a series of Transformers "Brick Boxes" released by Hasbro in past holiday seasons.

Box.  I paid $6.99 for this at Walgreens.  This yields a $0.08 Price per Piece.

Instructions.  None of these sets came with instructions.

Kreon.  I really like the clip-on Arm Cannon.

Parts 1.  Bricks and Plates.

Parts 2.  Tons of Plates.  A few Tiles, Brackets, and new Headlight Bricks.  Some Slopes, Wheels, and Wheel Mounts. A couple of 1x1x2 Cones and Levers.

Build.  Not the greatest but I didn't have much to work with.

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+).  A licensed set with the max score, we don't see that often.

Purity: Mega Bloks DPG67 Despicable Me Hydrant Crush Review

Since it's Bricktober, let's look at other building systems than Lego.

Box.  MSRP is $6.99 for a $0.18 Price per Piece

Instructions.

Minion-fig.

Parts.  The main reason I bought this set was the three 2x2 Modified Round Plates in the middle of the picture.  I always have a thing for them and everything else is gravy.

Build.  A quick 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?  At.  (-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-).  I bought this at 5 Below for $4 which changes it to a B+ score.

Sales Alert: Bricktober Week 1

Welcome to Bricktober 2018!

Target has select City, Super Heroes, Elves, and Duplo sets on sale for 20% off.

Toys'R'Us has a two day, Bogo40%, cyber sale on Select Lego sets, and their Week 1 of Bricktober 20% off select Lego sets sale.

Good hunting!

Review: 40202 Seasonal/Holiday Easter Chick

Diving back into my backlog and back into last year for a seasonal set.

Box.  MSRP was $9.99 for this which equates to a $0.09 Price per Piece.

Instructions.

Parts 1.  Plenty of Slopes and Plates.  I see Angled Bar Plates, 1x2 Bricks w/Studs (1 side), Clip Plates, Turntable Bases, and Mod. Plate 2x2x2/3 w/Studs (1 side).

Parts 2.  Plenty of Slopes, Plates, Tiles, Tooth Plates, and Clip Plates.  I see Bar Plates, Turntable Tops, and a Bracket.

Build.  I managed a Frame 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+).  A good set if you can find it.