Mega Bloks Stunt Plane Review for MF0

Review System by Mantis King; P.S. Why no crown on the Hanger Avatar?

The Bag

Here we have the third of the Mega Bloks Idea Builders that I found at Target's 'The Spot' section. This is going to be short and sweet so let's rip of this band-aid!

Parts 1

Can you build some sort of creation right away?

Well, I got nothing on this set. -5 points

Parts Focus

Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio? (10 pennies per part)

$3.00/36 parts equals $0.08 per part! That is certainly below for +5.

Yep, we are already to this photo...

If you can't build a creation right away, or choose not to, does it have parts you should be able to put into use right away? 

Well, it certainly  has some useful parts. +5

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

I said some, not a lot of useful parts. This is a no so -5 points.

Total: Big Goosegg (0) on this set giving us a letter grade of B and most due to the fact it is under the golden ratio. Unless there is something in this bag you want that one of the other three don't have, just leave this bag alone. Though I wouldn't mind seeing someone try this piping/engine style on a frame.

LEGO Star Wars Microfighters AAT Review for MF0

Original Review System by Mantis King

The Box

So Microfighters Star Wars Week! So when these sets hit the shelves I was very excited for Intercept Orbit because I thought maybe we have some pre-built stuff here. Of course we aren't going to leave out Rapid Attack in the reviews. Let's get started!

Instructions

Starting with the AAT (Which stands for Armored Assault Tank) which does not look like a great set but that turret looks like it could be transplanted onto a frame or station. Side Note: I love this droid soldiers from the clone wars! Let's crack this egg open and see what we got.

Can you build some sort of creation right away?

I built a very awkward looking frame but I sort of like the 'head'. I think there is some good stuff for some stations in here too. So a +5 to our scorecard.

How was I satisfied with this blurry pic? Maybe I should fire the photographer...

Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio? (Ten Cents Per Part)


So all the sets for the Microfighter Star Wars are $9.99 but of course have different part counts. Our AAT is $9.99 with 95 pieces which gives a price per piece cost of 11 cents per part. This above our ratio but only by a penny. That is pretty good for a Star Wars set I believe. -10 points from our scorecard.

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? 


Yes! I think we have plenty of parts that can see use for both Intercept Orbit and Rapid Attack in this set. +5 points to the scorecard.

Parts 2

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

+5 points to Gryffindor , no wait, I mean to this set. So yeah, we easily have several useful parts for some micro spaceship and robot building!

Total: Over all we have a +5 for a B+ which is better then I thought.

With a little bit of modding one might be able to use this mostly as is for a tank in Rapid Attack though you might be pushing pass the 10x10 space.

With Droid

Mega Bloks Offshore Racer Review for MF0

System. Mantis King.

The Bag

Another set from the Target up front cheapo section. Going to tell you this up front; the grey piece? It is yellow in the bag. Also all four of these (and I think every Mega Blok Set) has a brick stamped with 'Made in China.' On to the review!

Can you build some sort of creation right away?

WELL, I made a spaceship but let's be honest; it is a barely modified from the boat instructions so I am going to go with a 0.

Yes, those are suppose to be guns.

Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio? (10 pennies on the brick)

$3.00 divided by 38 bricks equals 8 pennies per brick! That is most certainly +5 points sir!

Parts 1 - Lots of Yellow Plates

If you can't build a creation right away, or choose not to, does it have parts you should be able to put into use right away? 

There are some useful parts in here and some interesting ones as well. +5 points.

Parts 2

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

Sadly this is a no with so many plates. I know I made a ship and that might be a format for some but over all, my gut says no. -5 points.

Part Focus 1

Parts Focus 2

Total: The score comes out to 5 points giving us a letter score of B+. Not bad for a $3 set. Our Part Focuses are the main elements making up the boat's engine. Wouldn't mind seeing that used in a 'dieselpunk' frame design.

Offshore Racer!

Mega Bloks Battleship Review for MF0

System; Creator of said System

The Bag

So I picked this up at the local Target in the store front cheap stuff section (If you go to Target regularly, you know what I am talking about.). There was four different sets in the bin and this is one of them. The rest will be coming shortly in future reviews.

The instructions for this set are huge!

Can you build some sort of creation right away?

So I tried fiddling around with this set for a bit and outside of the battleship I couldn't figure out anything. Despite this though I realized something for Intercept Orbit. If you are a big fan of animes like Space Battleship Yamato then this might be a good set for a frigate for you! So -5 for this set, unless you think you can use the battleship then it is 0 points. Side note, it is too small for 7p battleship!

Parts 1

Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio? (10 cents per part)

Well I got this for $3 with 37 pieces giving us 8 cents per part. That is certainly below the golden ration for +5 points.

If you can't build a frame or spaceship right away, or choose not to, does it have parts you should be able to put into use right away? 

It most certainly does, specially the gun setups for the battleship could easily be transferred to any Intercept Orbit spaceship I think. +5 points

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

I am gong to go with a yes on this one as there are certainly more usable parts then plates just not enough to make something besides this boat. +5 points.

Total: So we have two possible scores for this set, a 10 which gives an A- or 15 if you want to use the set as is giving it a A.

It it a cute little set, the design of the battleship is a bit odd in the construction sense and the instructions suggest a different color for some of the pieces. Again, great pieces for Intercept Zero Spaceship guns!

LEGO Star Wars Imperial Shuttle Review for MF0

The Review is Based on This. This Guy Made It.

The Bag

So after a member posted this bag on the Mobile Frame Zero Fans page, I knew I wanted to make a review for it. I picked this up at my local Target in the cashier section, had to look for it though.

Legs

Can you build some sort of creation right away?


I tried to get a frame out of this set and I could not. I got the Legs that you can see above and I like them. Maybe someone else will and try them on a build or something. Now I did make the neat little build below. It make poor terrain but perhaps a station aka some kind of Holy Site? You could try using the Shuttle in Intercept Orbit but I think it is a bit big might make a good starting point for something so instead of a minus or a plus I am just going to give a ZERO for this question.

At Night They Gather

Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio? ($0.10 per part)

This is a $3.99 poly bag with 57 parts which gives us $0.07 per piece so below plus no Minifigure or wheels. +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, there are a few key parts for frames and maybe spaceships but not much but this is more for the next question. +5 points.

Parts 2

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

This I am going to have to say no too, to many plates and odd shaped bricks. - 5 points

Total: Our total score is 5 points for a B+ set.

On the bag I was excited for the set but after building it and seeing it in person I was not as impressed but it is just a box with wings.

Bonus: Go Full Burn!

Show Addict: Guardians of the Galaxy

Where to start?! Part of me just wants to write one sentence and click publish! So short version: if you are  a fan of the Marvel Studio movies in general then you will not be disappointed at all. This is a mastery of the craft that Marvel Studios had a natural talent for.

Use of the sound track, stunning visual and depth making it more then a blockbuster film. My partner and I are talking about seeing it again, and have already pre-ordered it to own. My final word: I cried at this Marvel movie; more then once so just go see it and cry with me.

I got nothing else to say...

LEGO City Police Helicopter Review for MF0

Original Review System by Mantis King

The Bag

Here we have the City Polybag Police Helicopter set. I picked this up at Target, seems to be the new polybag around the checkout line.

Instructions

Can you build some sort of creation right away?

I couldn't get a frame or a spaceship out of this set but got a neat little station I think. +5

The Station - Wind Generator?

Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio? (10 pennies per part)

We have $3.99 divided by 48 pieces giving us 8 pennies per part. This is the reason why I got the bag. +5

Parts 1 - Lot of White

If you can't build something right away, or choose not to, does it have parts you should be able to put into use right away?

It certainly does have useful parts I have seen in a few different builds. +5

Parts 2 - The Clear Piece is interesting...

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

This is where this set falls sort I think, too many plates but one of them is a 4x4 so that is a plus. -5

Parst 3 - The 1x2 Blues are see through.

Results: We have a total of 15 points giving it an A rating but I would say barely over all.

Of course if you have been following me for awhile now you know I like to put the sets together and here it is:

Not very useful for Mobile Frame Zero as is but it is a nice little build for the price and I like it but it will still be stripped down back into parts.