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Re: New Lego Exoforce
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lugnet.build.mecha
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Thu, 29 Dec 2005 16:17:14 GMT
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Having found some of these sets already in my local Toymaster store I'd like to
comment on a couple of points raised.
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Tobias Möller wrote:
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> The models (in my opinion) are not that good - essentially a skeleton with
> some weapons added, and a lot of printed pieces. The designs are pretty ugly
> too, but your opinion may, of course, vary.
Actually there are no printed pieces in any of the sets I've bought (7700, 7702,
7708 and 7711). It's all done with stickers. This may increase their usefulness
as a source of parts for Mecha builders.
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Matt Hein wrote:
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> I'm in agreement with you concerning the models - it seems like lego hired
> another crew of set designers to pull off this theme - the model designs look
> rather generic and rushed, and the anime influence doesn't seem to pull it
> together.
Rushed is the word! Two of four sets I've got have additional errata sheets with
their instruction manuals. In the case of 7708, the two parts that are replaced
mean that is now impossible to build the alternative model as illustrated! I
might be persuaded to post some reviews and pics when I get some time.
As for me... despite all their flaws I'm still positive about this. As a long
time Anime fan I love the whole idea and the new minifigs. In my own mind I
never see a set just as it is, but always in respect of it's MOC potential. And
whatever you say about the nasty bronze robots, their arms make the most
fantastic Mecha fingers, as you can see if you look closely at the white mecha
in the Gate Assault set (7705).
Cheers,
Paul.
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| Hello mecha friends. I have not seen anyone from build.mecha (forgive me if someone did and I missed it) talk about the new theme. I am digging a lot of the parts used but I am not sure about the minifigs and the design. I am not pro or against it (...) (18 years ago, 24-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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