LEGO City Garbage Truck Set Review for MF0

The Bag

So this is one of two Target's Easter poly bags for this season. I wouldn't bother with the Friends one as a side note.

Can you build some sort of creation right away?

Another set I couldn't rattle anything from. -5 points.

Parts 1

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

$3.49/48 = 7 cents per part, below the gold ratio for +5

Parts 2

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? 

Certainly a few parts in here that have been used for builds but nothing major. I would like to see someone use the trash cans in a build or the blocks with clips. The wheel base might work for a start to a HVA in IO. +5 points

The Set

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

The hard question! If you can build something out of it this is usually a yes but you always lean towards no when you can't. I feel torn about this set because I see some fun pieces here...going to bend the rules a bit and go with 0 points.

Total: We have an A- set leaning toward B+. I like the set it self but it is destined to be torn apart into the sorting bins. Again like to see someone use those trash cans or the 1x2 blocks with center clips.

LEGO Ninjago Kai's Fire Mech Review for MF0

The Box

So I picked this up at Toys R Us but seems to come and go out of the stores so I am not sure if this is a discontinued yet or not.

Stickers

Can you build some sort of creation right away?

I build an interesting quad frame. +5 points 

The Frame

Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio? (10 pence none the richer, no wait. 10 cents per part!)

$9.99/102 = $0.10 per part due to rounding giving us zero points.

Parts 1 - I need swords, lots of swords...

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? 

Yes indeed, +5 points.

Parts 2

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

I would say most certainly. +5

Parts 3

 Total: 15 points for an A set, not bad but there are some other options I like to talk about below.

Parts Focus

So recently I started talking about taking MF0:RA to another scale, that scale being minifigure scale. For that scale, this is a slam dunk frame in a box BUT is sort of short. We are speaking in scale. Looking at the adjustments a Chub at minifigure scale would be as tall as the swords sticking out the top of the Fire Mech.

The Set

Just because it short one doesn't mean it won't work, I think it takes up all the dimensions as needed and comes with a range and melee system! Also it could also be a good base to make your own minifigure scale Chub.

As you can see here, compared to a microfig, she is a bit higher up in height to the leg.

LEGO Friends Smoothie Stand Review for MF0

The Bag

So this was Target's girl aimed poly bag (FYI, I hate the gendering of toys) for V Day this year. At the moment my store still has a few along with the helicopter as well. Keep an eye on the clearance section.

Parts 1 - the swirly tops are interesting

Can you build some sort of creation right away?

I got nothing out of this set. -5

Parts 3 - 3 taps

Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio? (I am not telling you...ok 10 cents per part)

$3.99/37 = $0.11 per part. Not that bad for a Friends set but still over the golden ratio -10 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? 

This though is very true because of the taps. Like to see someone use those twisty tops that are used for ice cream or the money. +5

The Set

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

Given I didn't build anything and I can't see some of these being used in any kind of build I am going to go with -5 until proven wrong.

Frames Get Paid?

Total: -15 gets a C set, not good maybe avoid unless you need some taps right now under $5 or if some of the other parts get your builder brain going.

LEGO Rapunzel's Market Visit Review for MF0

The Bag

So I picked this one up at Five Below because I saw some potential and the Spousal Equivalent wanted a Rapunzel to go with her Merida.

A frame! No weapons systems though...

Can you build some sort of creation right away?

Yes, I got this frame above but couldn't figure out any systems for it and a turret below. +5 points. Remember the turret rules I came up with, you can check them out here if you like.

Open Fire with Flowery Death!

Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio? (I don't even know what your talking about)

So the LEGO online store has it for $4.99 but I am pretty sure I paid $3.99 at Five Below so another split!

$4.99 / 37 parts = $0.14 cents per part. -10
$3.99 / 37 parts = $0.11 cents per part, so close! -10 also.

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?

Sure does buddy, +5 points

Parts 2

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

We meet once more, the hardest of all questions to answer! Though given I made two things out of this (not at the same time) I will say yes, but it is close. +5

The Set - Flower or Pastry for your pretty partner?

Total: A B+ set though I would say B if you buy it at the LEGO Store Price, pennies add up. Have a nice day!

Joshua, MF0: Rapid Delivery?

Mega Bloks Halo Micro-Fleet Mantis Review for MF0

The Box

Most likely the one you all have been waiting for! (which is why it was the last one because I am an Ahole!). Let's shake this down.

Parts 1

Can you build some sort of creation right away?

It makes a frame on it's own but only that frame but also a cool station thing or if you want to play with my turret rules you can certainly use it for that! +5

Parts 2

Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio? (Not holding your hand this time)

$14.99 / 80 = 19 cents per part! Not the worse but...not that great either -10 points.

The Set

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? 

Plenty of parts for people to play with. +5

Blu is has tall as the crotch guard...

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

Yes, absolutely. +5

Total: B+ making it and the Warthog a tie.Though it is frame in a head, I don't really like it and I think you have to mod it if you want to get a good system load out on it which might prove hard to do maybe? I love to see what some people would do with the parts though!

Mega Blocks Halo Micro-fleet Falcon Review for MF0

The Box

I like the blue and that is about it...

If you gaze into the visor they say you can see your future...

Can you build some sort of creation right away? 

Well again I couldn't think of my own creation and I suppose you could use the Falcon as a frame or mod into a small spaceship but I think the scale is slightly off and the turret seems rather small for frames like it should be on a spaceship or something. I am going to be nice hear and give a 0.

Parts, like the rifle and STOP FLIPPING MY PHOTOS BLOGGER

Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio? (What is it class?)

$14.99 / 70 = 21 CENTS, OH GAWD!!!! It burns... -10 (I need a bigger negative)

The Set, I could have done a better photo...nice diorama...

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?

A lot of neat and interesting parts for frame building but nothing to build a frame or whatever.  +5

It So Tiny, I feel like this thing should be bigger then the Hornet.

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

Yes, but it itself is only a handful set. +5

Total: The points gives us a B but the price is so hard I want to knock it to a B-.

Mega Bloks Halo Micro-Fleet Hornet Review for MF0

The Box

All these Helmet heads are storage containers and can hold all the parts they come with, even assembled as their set.

Parts 1 - Don't know why blogger wants to flip my part images...

Can you build some sort of creation right away?

I got nothing but the purple thing could easily make a great station and the hornet is certainly in scaleish but not sure what you could do with it. Maybe put it in Intercept Orbit? We will give it a 0.

Parts 2 - Clear pieces!

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

$14.99 / 19 cents per piece! -10, minus 10 now!

The Set - makes a nice looking diorama

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

This I think so, certainly some interesting ones that would make some cool builds if only in the looks department. +5

Close Up -Trying to take a Selfie...

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

This is where I say No. -5 points

Total: Here we have a C+, honestly earned all around. I like the hornet but pricey and not sure what to do with it besides put it on my wall of geek.