LEGO Creator German Shepherd 30578 Review for MFO

WoW, First Post of 2021 and First post in awhile; specially for MF0. Sorry about that; life and work got away from me. Well got away from a lot of people but glad to get one of these out again. Though this post not about that, it about LEGO and MF0 so let's get started!

The Bag

I found this polybag at Target but I haven't seen it there since but looks like you can find it on their website including at store pick up! Like many Creator sets there is technically 3 builds in this polybag BUT two of them (Spider and Snake) are PDF instructions on the LEGO site; should note these instructions are not part of the LEGO Instructions App at the time of writing this blog post. 

The Frame - Front

Can you build some sort of creation right away? 

The Frame - Back

I made a pretty simple and small quad walker that a bit different then some. I say the legs might be a bit simple BUT honestly the 3 builds meant for these parts could all serve as templates for potential animal shaped frame builds, more so the snake and the spider then the German Shepherd. Not quite enough to play with Systems right from the bag I believe if using it that way but this is very close to a 'frame in a bag'. +5 Points 

Parts 1

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

 

Parts 2

$4.99/76 pieces = $0.07 per part. While the bag is about a dollar more then most polys the increase part count makes it a deal of useful parts but maybe not the most popular colors. +5 points

Parts 3

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? 

Parts 4

Quite certainly a yes though most likely leaning chicken/hi-leg style walkers or multi leg frames. +5 points

Parts 5

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

Set - The Dog

I have clearly already answered this making +5 points. 

Set - The Spider

Total: This is an A+ pretty much; it not the most fun colors and sort of lacking pieces for general system building or making more 'traditionl' frames out of the bag but it a great part bag none the less. 

Set - The Snake

Thanks for coming back or welcome if first time here or coming from another project of mine. As I get more things settled I hope to get back to this more in some form along with starting new projects or restarting old ones.

LEGO Creator Jolly Santa 30478 Set Review for MF0

The Bag

I picked this one up at Target sitting randomly on the end cap; laying on the shelf. I have a feeling this might be a fee be back left out early or maybe it should be hanging in the Xmas section?

The Clause

Can you build some sort of creation right away?

I got this red and white frame which I am actually really proud of; +5 points to the review and a point for me!!

Parts 1

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

I believe this set was $3.99

$3.99 / 74 = $0.05 per piece! Amazingly under 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? 

This is an easy yes for +5 points!

The Set - Abstract Santa Nightmare Fuel...

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

Lots of small plates here but they can surprisingly useful in the right builds, specially for IO...+5 points.

Total: This makes an A+ in some basic common colors but that can still be quite useful!

LEGO Creator Happy Turtle 30476 Set Review for MF0

The Bag

I picked this set up at Target and until the end of the weekend I believe is Free with a single set purchase of 24.99 or  more but you can buy it buy itself. I was originally told my store was sold out but than found it up by the Main Cashier section.

Can you build some sort of creation right away?

I gave it a shot and was close but couldn't get an actual build from it but I think there is some room for inspiration of a space ship in here. -5 points.

Parts 1

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

$2.99 / 33 = $0.09 for just under ratio for +5 points! Yes, that is $2.99!

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? 

Yes, look at all the mixel joints but be better if there was pieces of the 1x2 with the cup on the short end. +5 points.

The Set

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

Given the parts are Mixel Joints and I almost got a frame with maybe some spaceship design potential I will give this +5 as well.

Total: We have an A- set and a cute little turtle!

LEGO Creator Tiger Review for MF0

The Bag

I picked this cute little guy from TRU the other day and frankly I got a little excited. I think you will figure out why as we do our review.

The Frame -Le Tiger

Can you build some sort of creation right away?

I made this stumpy little frame above, not the best but sort of cute! +5 points

For Comparison

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

$3.99 / 73 = $0.05 per part! WOW, that is half of the ratio! Can I give it bonus points? +5 points.

Parts 1 - So do you like oranges and cheese?

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? 

We certainly have some regulars  in this set. +5 points.

Parts 2 

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

Got some good pieces, got some bad but I think we got more good giving this another +5 points. Perfect score?

"roar"

Total: A+ perfect score! Hard to beat that 5 cent cost per piece and the tiger could be a small jump to a frame all by itself. A pretty good polybag but not 'Frame in the Bag' status. Happy New Years.