LEGO Speed Champions Audi R18 E-Tron Quattro 75872 Review for MF0

The Box

Seems I took a hiatus but back into it. This is earlier set for Speed Champions which can only be found at TRU and LEGO directly.

Frame Build

Frame Build Back

Can you build some sort of creation right away?

I got a frame and ship build from this set but they do share parts. +5 points

Frigate Ship

Frigate Ship Back

Ship Comparison

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

$14.99 / 166 pieces = $0.09 per piece for under the ratio for +5 points.

Parts 1

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 for +5 points

Parts 3

Parts 4

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

Yes for +5 points.

Set Front

Set Back

Total: A+ set from a sports car! Still wish I could get a minifig scale frame from it though!

Break Down

LEGO Speed Champions Ford Mustang GT 75871 Set Review for MF0

The Box

Continuing with the Speed Champions.

Ship Front

Ship Back

Comparison

Can you build some sort of creation right away?

A similar ship to the last Speed Champion but this time a Double Defense Ship with 1 Weapon System. +5 points!

Stickers

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

$14.99 / 185 = $0.08 per piece for under the ratio for +5 points!

Parts 1

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?

Absolutely for +5 points.

Parts 3

Parts 4

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

Going to go with a yes on this one for +5 points.

The Set Front

The Set Back

Total: Another A+ Set, specially if you want some blue!

Breakdown

LEGO Speed Champions Chevrolet Corvette Z06 75870 Set Review for MF0

The Box

I picked this up at TRU which seems to have exclusive rights to Speed Champions outside of LEGO stores. Do we have another theme week?

Ship Back

Ship Front

Comparison

Can you build some sort of creation right away?

I built this frigate with full systems (1 Blue, 1 Yellow and 1 Red system). +5 points.

Stickers Galore

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

$14.99 / 173 = $0.09 per piece is below the ratio for +5 points!

Parts 1 - Want Hub Caps?

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 a yes despite some parts that could be a challenge for use. +5 points

Parts 3

Parts 4

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

Essentially I think this is a yes for +5 points.

Set Back

Set Front - No Stickers on

Total: A+ set! My original intent was trying to build a minifig scale frame but I did not succeed. Instead I got a nice frigate I am rather happy with.

Ship Breakdown

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.

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