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Re: 4x2ReVu: 6094 Guarded Treasury
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Wed, 12 Jan 2000 18:08:44 GMT
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In lugnet.reviews, Joseph Gonzalez writes:
> To me, the return of European medieval castles in 2000 was an omen of good.
> On closer look, the new factions appear interesting but the structures are not
> too impressive.
Sad, but true. The 'figs have gotten better, but the buildings have gotten
worse. Not only are they more poorly designed (IMHO) but they've got fewer
pieces to boot... and the pieces they DO have are pathetically juniorized.
> Unique pieces found in the set include the a new rounded/plate minifig helmet,
> tan lion-pillar elements (measuring around 2x6x2), brown torch holders and a
> new one-piece tower measuring about 3x4x6 (which I don't really like because
> it takes up the place of what could have been more than a few basic pieces).
> There are also a couple of tan elements (two 1x1 round bricks, two 1x1 bricks
> with a vertically-placed stud) for any interested parties.
Also, the ONE other reason that boosts this set in my mind is the 1x2x2.5
arched GRAY window with insert, I believe only previously avaiable in red?
(Maybe it appeared in a Belville set or something I didn't see, though) This is
a really cool piece, and this is the only set I know of that it is available
in (And there's only 1 in the set :( )
> The inclusion of alternate possibilities in the instructions was a nice touch,
> but it just can't save the sad attempt the company is making at cutting costs
> in the name of easier-to-build models. There simply aren't enough pieces here
> to even resemble a Classic castle model. It's all thrown together in ten
> minutes with no thought for constructive imagination.
Usually, just to see if I can, I'll build as much of a set as possible without
looking at the instructions (just the box's photos), just to try and challenge
myself. Usually, I can't make the WHOLE set, especially if it's a building or
large set. This one was no problem (except for the 1x2 blue grill tiles). Quite
a disappointment.
> Miniatures fans will
> undoubtedly scoop up the sets for the new figures but building fans will want
> to avoid the sad decline in creativity. I confess that I'm still considering
> picking up the 6096 Bulls Attack set and the large 6091 King Leo's Castle but
> it won't be with any hopes of a challenge in constructions.
Personal note- 6091 is right on. No challenge. Construction is pretty much
exactly the same style as the Guarded Treasury-- pathetic. Bulls Attack is
actually a pretty good set though (IMHO)... although the use of the revolving
door frame piece was a big let down (it's used a couple times in 6096, I
believe, in black, with no revolving part, as a frame for the structures...
that was pretty sad). Otherwise, Bulls' Attack was a pretty good set...
> !!!4x2ReVu Stats!!!
> Rating: Two out of eight studs.
> Thumbs up for: Neat figures (the only saving grace of this set).
> Thumbs down on: Terribly basic designs using a minimal number of
> creatively-challenged elements.
> Wallet-Wise: $15.00 suggested U.S. retail for 101 pieces.
> Date: 1/3/2000
I think I'd give it a 3/8... MAYBE a 4/8-- but mostly that's for specific
pieces that the set comes with that I like (the window, the figs, the blue
slopes, the bit of tan, etc). But if you buy sets for the model, this one's a
pretty big let down.
DaveE
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| (...) The fig's are great A+ in my mind. As far as juniorization well yes they are juniorized but pathertically juniorized I am not sure. (...) Must have more arched Gray windows!. Great part. I do think I have seen some pictures of other colors of (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.castle)
| | | Re: 4x2ReVu: 6094 Guarded Treasury
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| (...) The arched window parts include (this may not be an exhaustive list): Red frame: 6097 (5?), 6281 (2), 6494 (4?) Green Frame: 6280 (1) Yellow Frame: 6289 (2) Black Frame: 6755 (2) Black Diagonal Lattice Insert: 6097 (3-4?), 6280 (1), 6281 (2), (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jan-00, to lugnet.castle)
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