SpiderJazz Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, N_Cat said: Alright, guys, I'm in the US, but I bought a Ms. Marvel figure on Bricklink. Here are my observations and thoughts: The torso comes in an unusually large plastic bag with perforations. If the bag is unfolded, it's about the area of the front face of a $13 set. The hands (not the bracelets, the actual minifigure hands) are removable from the arms and can be replaced as well, but they require more force than when removing or replacing hands from regular arms. Once removed, they appear to be standard hands. The arm piece feels less like rubber Friends hair and more like Lego's typical soft plastic tubes. There's no metal wire, it's just molded into the curved shape, so it can't be posed well, and the shape just snaps back to default as soon as pressure stops. However, the plastic does feel like if you left it in one position for a while, it might tend towards that position. The printing quality on the torso looks fantastic. I then used scissors to cut the arm tube. The tube is very soft, and is very easy to cut. The tube is solid; there's no hole through the center, nor is there a core made of a different material Standard minifigure arms definitively DO pop in, with no further modification needed. The balls are not compressed once inside the socket, so the figure shouldn't be damaged, nor should the arm pieces. The arms can be rotated without popping out or breaking. However, the interior socket is uneven; it's rectangular, so the ball joint on the arm experiences uneven friction as the arm is rotated; in some positions it has more friction than others. Because the sockets aren't designed to hold minifigure arms, there's a tiny bit of give: in some positions, the arm comes a millimeter out of joint. However, in most positions it looks completely normal. Arms come out easier than from normal torsos, but they should stay in fine, even during posing or play. Would really appreciate if you can give us photos. Quote
VaderFan2187 Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Just now, SpiderJazz said: Would really appreciate if you can give us photos. He did. Click on the links in his post. Quote
SpiderJazz Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Unfortunately, it won't work on my pc. Thanks anyways, I'll check it on mobile later. Quote
VaderFan2187 Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Just now, SpiderJazz said: Unfortunately, it won't work on my pc. Thanks anyways, I'll check it on mobile later. http://i.imgur.com/jny3gTi.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Pmg44Zq.jpg http://i.imgur.com/14EUJdC.jpg http://i.imgur.com/XzMwmvP.jpg Quote
GoldenNinja3000 Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Thanks for the info, @N_Cat! I'll be buying another torso off of BrickLink now so I can put normal arms in it. Quote
SpiderJazz Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Just realized. Psyclone's headpiece could work for Vulture if those tubes will be remove. Quote
Kim-Kwang-Seok Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Just watched the Milano promo in slow motion. Wow. That last version was so much better. Not even talking about the interior: - the big pointed piece from the cockpit sticks out like it's supposed to be a spear, which is very unfortunate since it - other than that - would be a huge improvement. - the cockpit piece is oversized in proportion to the wings, but most people won't even notice. - the underside is very "open". I really hoped they would improve that over the last one, but now it's even worse. - the underside, as engines & other parts are built in a similar way, but look so much less.. "spectacular". The back engine is just a plain wheel piece, with a blue technic pin sticking out of it. speaking of the interior, the last one didn't just had lots of it, it also was good to look at. No it's quite the opposite. If it's really just 50€, I'm probably still gonna buy & modify it. Quote
Legoman123 Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 I have genuinely never been more disappointed in a set. The new Milano is an unbelievable downgrade from the previous version, I honestly expected a bigger and better version this time around, not the complete opposite. The other sets do look fantastic but the 'flagship' of this GOTG wave is one huge letdown. Quote
Pulp Detective Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 8 hours ago, Legoman123 said: I have genuinely never been more disappointed in a set. The new Milano is an unbelievable downgrade from the previous version, I honestly expected a bigger and better version this time around, not the complete opposite. The other sets do look fantastic but the 'flagship' of this GOTG wave is one huge letdown. I agree,kinda regret it that I didn't buy it the first time around.But atleast this version is cheaper. Quote
Whovastron Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 I'm glad I got the last Milano just before it retired, I'll be picking up the new one for the minifigures, and also the Milano's stickers, which could look good on the old one. Quote
benderisgreat Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 10 minutes ago, Whovastron said: I'm glad I got the last Milano just before it retired, I'll be picking up the new one for the minifigures, and also the Milano's stickers, which could look good on the old one. Yep old one is way better! I found old Milano in a local toy store half off and will probably be picking it up during the weekend. Quote
Whovastron Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 Just now, benderisgreat said: Yep old one is way better! I found old Milano in a local toy store half off and will probably be picking it up during the weekend. I was so hesitant with the old Guardians sets, but I'm very glad I got them all when I could, 2/3 on sale! Quote
GoldenNinja3000 Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 I just got the old Milano yesterday through a trade. I love the design and those feathered wings were pulled off perfectly using the Technic pieces. While I like the new one and fully expected them to go smaller, I'm not a fan of the plate built wings. Like I said, I'll just use that as Yondu's ship if he can fit. Or maybe I'll take it apart and make one big Milano to fit all of the new Guardians too. I did that with the last Quinjet and it actually wasn't too difficult! Quote
NXS7 Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 Just saved £15 off Hulk v Red Hulk thanks to my brother and the Argos gift card he gave me for Christmas, will upload a photo shoot of the set later Quote
SpiderJazz Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 32 minutes ago, Quicksilver838 said: Just saved £15 off Hulk v Red Hulk thanks to my brother and the Argos gift card he gave me for Christmas, will upload a photo shoot of the set later Yay, nice work! Looking forward for the photos. 2 hours ago, GoldenNinja3000 said: I just got the old Milano yesterday through a trade. I love the design and those feathered wings were pulled off perfectly using the Technic pieces. While I like the new one and fully expected them to go smaller, I'm not a fan of the plate built wings. Like I said, I'll just use that as Yondu's ship if he can fit. Or maybe I'll take it apart and make one big Milano to fit all of the new Guardians too. I did that with the last Quinjet and it actually wasn't too difficult! Can you post a picture of your MOC Quinjet? I want to do a modifications on the cockpit of the new Milano, will transfer it to the old one if I'm going to buy it. Quote
GoldenNinja3000 Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 35 minutes ago, SpiderJazz said: Yay, nice work! Looking forward for the photos. Can you post a picture of your MOC Quinjet? I want to do a modifications on the cockpit of the new Milano, will transfer it to the old one if I'm going to buy it. Oh, sure! I just extended the back and added more to the wings so everyone could fit in the back. Will try to upload pictures later today, if they're too big I'll try to PM them. Quote
SpiderJazz Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 Watching the new promo video of Milano, and it really looks good in the outside but tiny in the inside, and it is also open with both sides. I hope that new cockpit piece will match the old Milano. Quote
benderisgreat Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 1 hour ago, GoldenNinja3000 said: Oh, sure! I just extended the back and added more to the wings so everyone could fit in the back. Will try to upload pictures later today, if they're too big I'll try to PM them. You mean 2015 or 2016 Quinjet? I tried modifying 2016 version but only managed to get rid of stud shooter mechanism and add floor to the back. Quote
GoldenNinja3000 Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 Just now, benderisgreat said: You mean 2015 or 2016 Quinjet? I tried modifying 2016 version but only managed to get rid of stud shooter mechanism and add floor to the back. 2015. I took the body pieces from the original 2012 one to extend it out. I like the 2016 one the way it is, I don't think I could modify it to make it better. I know it's not that great but I just treat it like a mini version designed to hold only a couple people. Quote
SpiderJazz Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 This might be off topic^^ Hahahaha! I also want to do a Mod on the 2016 Quinjet, remove the motorcycle dropping feature and replace it with seats. Quote
benderisgreat Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 5 minutes ago, GoldenNinja3000 said: 2015. I took the body pieces from the original 2012 one to extend it out. I like the 2016 one the way it is, I don't think I could modify it to make it better. I know it's not that great but I just treat it like a mini version designed to hold only a couple people. I also modified 2015 one but kept opening door and instead used plates to add floor. It's not perfect but can hold 2 minifigures and has some computer equipment to hold Loki's staff like in the movie. Quote
Aethersprite Posted February 4, 2017 Posted February 4, 2017 The lack of an interior space is disappointing, but I really like the improved exterior. Overall I'm definitely getting it; it'll fit in nicely with my bursting cupboard! I mean, if Lego released a new Milano that's more identical in design to the previous version, I'm pretty sure that we would get complaints, too... Quote
Foxes Productionz Posted February 4, 2017 Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) 17 hours ago, SpiderJazz said: Watching the new promo video of Milano, and it really looks good in the outside but tiny in the inside, and it is also open with both sides. I hope that new cockpit piece will match the old Milano. Can you post a link to that? Edit: Never mind found it on the previous page; looks much cooler now I've seen it in action and considering I never got the first one I think I'll end up buying this one. Edited February 4, 2017 by Foxes Productionz Quote
Scarilian Posted February 5, 2017 Posted February 5, 2017 Seems Mantis's antenna are taller than expected, maybe they grow, but does make the figure slightly more accurate with the longer antenna. Quote
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