Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Review: Mini Dino 2212A-4 Triceratops

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.  Plates, Wedge Plates, Bar Plate, Tile, Jumpers, Brick,
Slopes, Studless Slopes, Cheese Slopes, and Round Plates.







Parts 2.  Half Circle Plate w/Cutout, Studless Slopes, Inverted Studless Slopes, Wedge Plates, Round Tiles, Rounded Plates, Round Large Jumpers, Clip Plate, Triple Slopes, Inverted Slopes, Hinge Brick Base, Hinge Brick Top, Bricks w/Stud on Side, Cones, Padlock, Ingot, Cheese Slope w/Stud, and Plant Stem.


Build.  IO Frigate (2Rs/2B).  Systems in White.


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+).  Another good set.  The single Padlock and Modified Cheese Slope are a little disappointing though.

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