Purity: Mega Bloks GLB72 Halo Breacher Exosuit Review

I picked up this set a while back at Target.  When the first pictures were released a few people asked if this would work for MFZ: Rapid Attack.

Box.  MSRP is $9.99 for a $0.11 Price per Piece.

Instructions.

Minifig.  You have to disassemble the minifig to
remove the armor before starting the main build.

Parts 1.  The two Dark Grey Arm
Sleeves have to be snapped into
the Dark Red Torso Cover.  This is
not very clear in the instructions.

Parts 2.  Plates, Slopes, Ball Joints, Brackets, Slope w/Cutout, Double Sided Stud, Round Brick w/Bar Hole, Connector, Bar, and Tail Tiles.

Parts 3.  "Exoskeleton".

Build.  Brawler.

Size Comparison 1.  The minifig
looks to be a decent size.

Size Comparison 2.

That's a big 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?  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?  Yes.  (+5)
Score: +5 (B+).  If you're okay with a slightly oversize Frame, this is good to go right out of the package.

Purity: Mega Bloks GKY77 Pokeball Nidoran Review

A Series 11 Pokeball review to start out the week.

Box.  MSRP is $6.99 for a $0.23 Price per Piece.

Instructions.

Parts 1.  Those ear pieces are
funky.  The barb piece is more
rubbery than the Lego version.

Parts 2.  The multi-Ball Joint piece
is always cool.  As are the double-
sided pieces.  The 1x2 Slope w/
Single Stud and Tail Tiles are neat.

Build.  It's a little front heavy.

Size Comparison.  Small-ish.

The Questions:

Can you build something -- a frame, station, or starship -- right away?  Yes.  (+5)
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: -5 (B-).  I really like this one.  The colors and parts are neat.

Review: 71223 Dimensions Chima Cragger Fun Pack

Another set I picked up when TRU was going through its death throes.  I'm not sure what price I paid for it.

Box.  MSRP was $14.99 for a $0.26 Price per Piece.

Instructions.

Minifig.

Parts 1. Plates, Truncated Cone Brick, 2x2
Plate w/Studs on Side, Round Large
 Jumper, Tile w/Studs on Ends, Tooth
 Plates, Clip Plates, Minifig Binoculars,
 Studless Slopes, Round Plates, Printed Round Tiles, Flame Pieces, and Minifig Handlebar.

Parts 2.  Dimensions Bases, Polygonal Wedge
Brick, Plate, Inverted Slopes, and Round Brick.

Build.  An IO Frigate with
three Attachment points.

The Questions:

Can you build something -- a frame, station, or starship -- right away?  Yes.  (+5)
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: -5 (B-).  While this has some nice Dark and Olive Green pieces, it's really hampered by the parts count.

Review: 71232 Dimensions Chima Eris Fun Pack

I also picked this up when TRU was going through its death throes.  I'm not sure what price I paid for it.

Box.  MSRP was $14.99 for a $0.25 Price per Piece.

Instructions.

Minifig.

Parts 1.   Wedge Plates, Bar Plates, Clip Plates, Minifig Wolverine Claws, Plates, Studless Slopes, Headlight Bricks, Minifig Binoculars, Tooth Plate, Cheese Slopes, Printed Round Tiles, Apollo Studs, Round Plates, and Flame Pieces.

Parts 2.  Dimensions Bases, Double Inverted Slopes, and a Round Brick.

Build.  An IO Frigate (2Rpd+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?  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?  Yes.  (+5)
Score: +5 (B+).  Maybe it's because I really like the larger set this is based on but, I like this set.

Review: 71222 Dimensions Chima Laval Fun Pack

I picked this up when TRU was going through its death throes.  I'm not sure what price I paid for it.

Box.  MSRP was $14.99 for a $0.26 Price per Piece.

Instructions.

Minifig.

Parts 1.  Tires, Roof Slope, Round Plates, Rims, Brackets, Log Brick, Hinge Brick Base, Headlights, Studless Slopes, Tiles, Plates, Hinge Brick Top, Jumpers, Printed Round Tiles, and Flame Pieces.

Parts 2.  Dimensions Bases, Axle Plates, Plate, Mudguard, and Round Brick.

Build.  I put together the "Mighty
Lion Rider" for a 2Rh+d8 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?  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?  Yes.  (+5)
Score: +5 (B+).  The small build from this set might be good for people with small play areas.

Random Mechs 25

The Variable Edition!  These are all creations made for Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack.

IAEF "Hastati" by J Dennis.

Dash Class Fighter by Vitoria Faria.

Aeroframe by Shades Corvid.

VF-1 Valkryie by Hydromancer.

It does transform.

Moto by Alexial1.  A slight
change of theme with this one.



There are some I've featured in the past in Random Mechs 8 and Random Mechs 23 but, screw it, let's keep this about people who are actual members of our community.

Review: 70166 Ultra Agents Spyclops Infiltration

Digging into the wayback machine, I found this set while digging out the one I intend to review on Friday.

Box.  MSRP was $9.99, for a $0.09 Price per Piece.

Instructions & Stickers.

Minifigs.

Parts 1.  Round Plate, Slopes, Inverted Slopes, Technic Plate, Rim, Ladder Plates, Technic Connectors, Axle, Bar Plates,
Hinge Brick Tops, and Stud Shooters.

Parts 2.  Flags, Round Plates, Dish, Slopes w/Cutout, App Bricks, Technic Connector w/Axle, Taps, Exo Force Arms, Hinge Brick Bodies, Travis Brick, Friction Pins, Axles, Large Cheese Slopes, Plates, Printed Tiles, Stud Shooter Triggers, Technic Bushings, Cheese Slopes, and Round Bricks.

Build.  Frame (2Rd+d8) and 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+).  Maybe I should have reviewed this five years ago when it was released.

Review: 21156 Minecraft Bigfig Creeper & Ocelot

I bought this mainly because I wanted some Yellow Tile Clips.

Box.  MSRP was $14.99 for a $0.08 Price per Piece.

Instructions.

Parts 1.  Bricks, Plates, Printed Tiles,
Tiles, Studless Slopes, Brackets, Hinge
Plate, Brick w/Studs on Side, Brick
w/Groove, and Technic Brick.

Parts 2.  Tiles, Plates, Bar Plates, Clip Plates, Printed Tile, Double Jumper, Hinge Plates, Clip Tiles, Minifig Fish, Technic Connector w/Axle, Hinge Brick Top, Technic Brick w/2 Holes, New Headlight Brick, Hinge Brick Base, Panel, Clip Brick, and Female Ball Joint Plate.

Parts 3.  Bricks, Bar Plates, Hinge Plates, Printed Tile, Larg Cheese Slopes, Plates, Pyramids, Tiles, Technic Pins w/Axle Holder, Hinge Cylinders
w/Axle Holder, Technic Axles, Technic Thin Liftarm, and Ball Joint Pin.

Build.  Two Frames, two 1
Hit Walls, 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+).  It's a good set by the numbers but, feels to be lacking something to me.