7648 MT-21 Mobile Mining Unit review

[Corvus]

During the annual Thanksgiving Road Trip to the relatives, I stopped by the TRU in Portland, OR. Lo and behold, the new Mars Mission sets! Obviously, I bought them. ;-)

The box: Not much to say. Standard box art for MM sets, nothing new.

The parts: Some good parts here. Even if you don't like the set (Which I highly doubt after I've had my say :-P ), it's a decent parts pack.

I noticed that some old parts have been renewed. I know the wheel has been used in the '07 sets, but the cockpit and hitch I haven't seen in a while.

The VLDSS (Very large DSS). Grr.

New part. At least, I think it is. Someone slap me if it isn't. *wacko*

The figs. I know I've seen that head before, but I have no idea where. Does anyone know?

I was hoping that the aliens would have new arms, at least. I was sadly mistaken... On the upside, I finally discovered that they glow in the dark. :-$

The alien has a jetpack. If that's not the silliest thing I've ever seen, I don't know what is.

The build.

Simple build. A block. So easy a caveman cou- oh, never mind. Geico's used that one enough.

Then, we have this jobber right here. Not sure what it is, but it looks like some crystal scanning device.

It's starting to look pretty nice. It almost looks practical.

The cockpit is suffering from a bad dose of over-stickering. On the upside, we have a new piece there to hold the cockpit on.

Part 1 complete. It has a nice little radio antenna, which is ruined by the use of a random missile that looks like it's going to shoot the antenna before it shoots the alien. Still, I never say no to a good missile I can use for something else.

The trailer: Fairly simple, but it works. It features stabilizing arms, a handheld saw, and an extremely random mini-bot who's purpose escapes me.

The Whole Meal Deal- Erm, general pics.

Overall, I thought this was a good set. In fact, it reminds me of this:

[ExoBuilder]

Finally we have seen the light!!! I've been waiting for a while deciding if I was gonna get this....well I've decided after that wonderful review I am! Good job reviewin!! *wub*

[iamded]

Cool review, thanks!! :-D I personally think the minirobot is awesome, and (dare I say) cute! This was described on Amazon to be a mobile lab, I'm not seeing that. I do however see a crystal hauling vehicle. *sweet* Pretty cool, not as bad as previous sets.

~Peace

[Dark Sword Ragnarok]

very cool. i'm getting this one as soon as its in america!

well maybe. depends on how much money I have.

[Corvus]

Finally we have seen the light!!! I've been waiting for a while deciding if I was gonna get this....well I've decided after that wonderful review I am! Good job reviewin!! *wub*

Thanks!

Cool review, thanks!! :-D I personally think the minirobot is awesome, and (dare I say) cute! This was described on Amazon to be a mobile lab, I'm not seeing that. I do however see a crystal hauling vehicle. *sweet* Pretty cool, not as bad as previous sets.

~Peace

I suppose it's cute, if you like that sort of thing... :-P As for the lab, It's hi-tech to examine a piece of dirt, so it's good. *y*

very cool. i'm getting this one as soon as its in america!

well maybe. depends on how much money I have.

It is. ;-)

I stopped by the TRU in Portland, OR

[Dark Sword Ragnarok]

i got most of the sets from '07, they're pretty cool.

[bjboyle]

Thanks for the review, it's a neat little set. I hope it comes to Australia sooner rather than later.

That minifig head was also used in 7699 MT-101 so that may be why it seems familiar.

[Corvus]

=That minifig head was also used in 7699 MT-101 so that may be why it seems familiar.

Ah. But I think where I did see it is the lego Magazine, in the article on Biff Barker.

[Siegfried]

Thanks for the review! *sweet* Aside from the fact that I like the model, this set has a few new and useful pieces so I will have to get it! *wub*

[baby]

thanks for the review. I still will not get this set. Speechless about it

[Asuka]

A wonderful set and, perhaps, as close to Classic Space as possible. *y*

Also there

[jifel]

that head might have been from rock raiders. lovely set, and a good review.

jifel

[Brainbox]

Hmm, not actually a bad set. Not high on my 'to buy' list, there're other things up there first, but definitely a possibility somewhere down the line.

Thanks for the review.

[Lasse D]

Great review, but am I the only one who thinks this is a pretty homely looking vehicle? The small exploration robot is cool, but the large windscreen on the main vehicle reminds me about Jack Stone!

I also think the bases of the vehicle parts are very basic and look almost unfinished with the holes and such.

I think I will pass this one, even though the alien has a jet pack and there is the nice mini vehicle.

[xwingyoda]

Tks for the great review MM ;-) Its always appreciated to have reviews of new set.

Having said that I really don't see the point of that set and its such money and time wasted IMO. I don't like that theme apart the dropship and 6wheeler and that tiny vehicle doesn't do the trick for me.

I see it as a really cheap excuse to try and please Classic Space fan with that horrendous MM graphics and what amazes me is that you guys loke that :-D

Money saved On !!

*yoda*

[VBBN]

Ah, thanks so much again, Mr. M! This set looks great! I probably won't get this though. I hat MM as far as it goes. I agree with xwingyoda on this one. Does the minibots wheels move?

Edited November 26, 2007 by ~VBBN~

[Asuka]

I see it as a really cheap excuse to try and please Classic Space fan with that horrendous MM graphics and what amazes me is that you guys loke that :-D

*yoda*

I guess you

[Corvus]

Tks for the great review MM ;-) Its always appreciated to have reviews of new set.

Having said that I really don't see the point of that set and its such money and time wasted IMO. I don't like that theme apart the dropship and 6wheeler and that tiny vehicle doesn't do the trick for me.

I see it as a really cheap excuse to try and please Classic Space fan with that horrendous MM graphics and what amazes me is that you guys loke that :-D

Money saved On !!

*yoda*

Poor *yoda* . Look on the bright side- At least it's not a mass of technic parts like the 6 wheeler. ;-)

[ExoBuilder]

Excuse me?! A mass of technic parts? Wow, you better lock your doors tonight....

[Corvus]

Excuse me?! A mass of technic parts? Wow, you better lock your doors tonight....

Uh oh.

Don't get me wrong- I like the set, but the world's gone crazy when we need technic parts for the little bike. |-/

[ExoBuilder]

Uh oh.

Don't get me wrong- I like the set, but the world's gone crazy when we need technic parts for the little bike. |-/

I agree with the Technic bike.... :-X I would be getting the set whenever you can.

Edited November 29, 2007 by Exo-builder59

[Piranha]

Thanks for another 08 review *y*

This set is an attempt of a classic, but has failed

Part pack on :-D

Piranha

(Jelly jetpack? :-| )

[Corvus]

(Jelly jetpack? :-| )

COme on, you have to admit that a jelly with a jetpack is funny. Pathetically so, any way. I might make a vig of this, involving a brick wall and plenty of trans-green peices. X-D

[Piranha]

COme on, you have to admit that a jelly with a jetpack is funny. Pathetically so, any way. I might make a vig of this, involving a brick wall and plenty of trans-green peices. X-D

:-D Hilarious Actually.......However its imapled to it, so I guess its a suicide mission :-D

Piranha

[PrincessAriana]

Thanks for posting the picture of this new MM set. When I first saw the Mars Mission sets I was a little apprehensive about the design and the aliens (They could have at least make movable arms :(), but anyways when I bought the small fighter I was totally hook. My fave set from the line is the mech.