Thursday, June 30, 2016

Voices of Mobile Frame Zero 2016

I know I have brought this up before but now it is time to make it happen! Mobile Frame Zero Online Panel, Title: Voices of Mobile Frame Zero. We are looking at Sept 20 7:00p Eastern. Google Hangout on the Air so anyone can watch and if you miss it the panel will be on YouTube. The Q & A and Showcase features will be on during the broadcast. If you won't be able to watch but have questions then email them to darkcloudblogs@gmail.com with Voice Questions in the title.
Right now we have Raymond (aka Mantis King) from The Mobile Frame Garage, Samara (aka Serri) of Tribality and of course I (Templeton aka Shades Corvid) of Dark Cloud Blogs will be on the panel as moderator/speaker but I have slots to fill!
I would like to get 7 more people to join us! Do you blog or use to blog about MF0, do you travel around demoing the games, did you creator it, regular post SSCs or feel like a Voice for MF0? Shoot me an email with MF0 Voice in the title at darkcloudblogs@gmail.com with your preferred name, why you feel you're Voice and any links/media you like to be connected too. Spaces are on a first come, first served basis.

Friday, June 24, 2016

LEGO Friends Birthday Party 41110 Set Review for MF0

The Box
Seems we were preparing for a birthday party this whole time! Come, let's have some fun!

Three Builds! - Station, Cover and Frame
The Frame - Bouncer Front
The Frame - Bouncer Back
The Station - Local Wildlife Containment
Can you build some sort of creation right away?

Well I got three builds from this set! As you can see we we have a station, some cover and of course a frame! +5 points!



Parts 1
Parts 2
Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio? The Golden Ratio is $0.10 per part.

$19.99 / 191 pieces = $0.10 per piece for breaking even for 0 points.



Parts 3
Parts 4
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? 

Well, I build a frame so...yes? +5 points.


Parts 5
Parts 6
Does it have more than a handful of immediately useful parts?

So we have a lot of parts which include plates and large bricks. We built a frame so we we have more than a handful in respect to the size of the set? We are going to say yes for +5 points.


The Set
Total: Man, is the party all ready over? The big one gets a A, perhaps borderline A-, score! Hope you had fun.

AFTER PARTY


Frame Card




Thursday, June 23, 2016

LEGO Friends Party Train 41111 Set Review for MF0

The Box
Some parties have conga lines that are line human trains but this a train with a bicycle engine!

Can you build some sort of creation right away?

Even with the larger piece count I still couldn't get a build. Sad Face. -5 points


Parts 1
Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio? The Golden Ratio is $0.10 per part

$9.99 / 109 pieces = $0.09 per part for below ratio for +5 points.


Parts 2
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?

There are certainly viable pieces to be found in this set for +5 points.

The Set
Does it have more than a handful of immediately useful parts? 

Despite not able to build a frame I am going to say yes for +5 points but almost went with zero points.


The Set
Total: A- score for the train! Now we got a reason to have this party!

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

LEGO Friends Party Cakes 41112 Set Review for MF0

The Box
Of course what makes a great party? Cakes, that is what!

Can you build some sort of creation right away? 

This is another bust on a built for -5 points.

Parts 1 - Pug anyone?
Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio? The Golden Ratio is $0.10 per part

$4.99 / 50 pieces = $0.10 per piece for 0 points.

Parts 2 - Can Frames Run on Milk?
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?

There are certainly some useful pieces for +5 points.

The Set - Guest Star: Rally Car
Does it have more than a handful of immediately useful parts?

This is a no I am afraid for -5 points.

Total: B- set which isn't too bad for some fun colors!

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

LEGO Friends Party Gift Shop Set 41113 Review for MF0

The Box
Some parties you have to bring gifts but what about a party so awesome that it had a gift shop so you can buy presents and souvenirs?

Can you build some sort of creation right away? 

Bust but maybe if I had the right pieces might have been able to make a 'Wares to Sale' station. - 5 points.


Parts 1
Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio?  The Golden Ratio is $0.10 per part.

$4.99 / 52 = $0.10 per piece landing on the ratio for 0 points!


Parts 2
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? 

There is certainly some useful parts in the set for +5 points.


The Set
Does it have more than a handful of immediately useful parts? 

But this is certainly not the case for -5 points.

Total: B- set which seems right but some fun colors and perhaps some interesting pieces for cover building?

Monday, June 20, 2016

LEGO Friends Party Styling 41114 Set Review for MF0

The Box
Welcome to Friends Party Week! Target had a sale on Friends set so I decided to to go a bit crazy with getting all these Party sets. What is the first thing we do for a party; get ready in style!

Parts 1 - Kitten!
Can you build some sort of creation right away?

I couldn't figure anything out but now that I think about it as I am writing I might have been able to make something similar that a fellow MoF0 did for the Wish Fountain so I will go with 0 points. 

Parts 2
Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio? The Golden Ratio is $0.10 per part.

$4.99 / 54 pieces = $0.09 per piece for under the ratio for +5 points.

The Set - Front
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? 

Are are some common useful parts for +5 points

The Back - There is a sticker to act as a mirror here
Does it have more than a handful of immediately useful parts? 

Sort of a mix bag here and like the first question I am going to go with a split back for 0 points. This should get us an interesting score.

Total: So We get a A-, maybe a B+ in my got but it can get you some fun colors and pieces to get the Styling started.

Sunday, June 19, 2016

LEGO Elves The Water Dragon Adventure 41172 Set Review for MF0

The Box
I picked this up on a whim because it looked cool and bonus for being a good cost set.

Dragon Head Frame
Comparison
Can you build some sort of creation right away?

Yes and I am certain you could build something better along with some cover with this set. I just really wanted to use the head in the build, tried for it as the torso first. +5 points.


Parts 1 - Surprised at an extra wing
Parts 2
Parts 3
Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio? The Golden Ratio is $0.10 per part

$19.99 / 212 pieces for $0.09 a piece to get us under the ratio for +5 points.

Parts 3
Parts 4
Parts 5
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?

This is certainly a yes. +5 points.
The Set
Does it have more than a handful of immediately useful parts?

Variety parts and interesting colors to get you buy for IO, RA and some cover I think. +5 points.

The Island
The Dragon
The Dragon 2 - Pretty!
Total: A+ set from the Elves line; love these colors.



Saturday, June 18, 2016

LEGO City Prison Island Helicopter 30346 Review for MF0

The Set
So I got this oddly named guy at TRU and couldn't ignore it given it piece count. Let's crack this open.
Frigate Back
Can you build some sort of creation right away?

I made this spaceship that I am rather proud of and surprised at. I didn't think I get build out of this bag. Not sure about systems except for a catapult for the middle piece. +5 points.
Frigate Front
Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio? The Golden Ratio is $0.10 per part

$3.99 / 46 = $0.09 per piece. So under the ratio for +5 points.
Parts 1
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?

This is a yes for +5 points.
Parts 2
Does it have more than a handful of immediately useful parts?

With Intercept Orbit things get more complicated here as plates can become useful depending on your builds so I will say yes given I was about to make a rad spaceship. +5 points.

The Set
Total: Surprising me this ends up being a A+ set! I am really proud of this ship and I am considering keeping it.