KMOI Posted December 20, 2005 Posted December 20, 2005 Well, ok, SOME things miss the review. My birthday was on Dec the 14th, and my nanny gave me this for my big day! Anyhow, before I begin, I want to tell you that this isn't just the review, but also a guide on how I built it, which would help, especially with the stickering process. Also, before we begin, it's kinda funny. This is supposed to be anime-inspired, yet all the symbols are actually from chinese caligraphy. More on that later THE BOX (Instructions, box and previews) Opening flap for box Parts guide in instructions The combiner Very, very impressive. They're finally using the openning flaps of yester-decade and they've done a fine job. The box itself is impressive, showing the Stealth Hunter soaring through the air. Very nice. Also, that stealth wasp thing rules! The instructions themselves even have a PARTS guide. A parts guide! This is truly the first time I've seen one for a non-assesory kit, and it helps so much! Bravo! At the back of the instructions, there's a preview of what happens when you merge the Grand Titan and the Stealth Hunter. It really reminds me of the "Neocross" model from the Amdriver toys series. For those who wonder how to build this beast, it's going to be on the Lego site sometime later keep alert! The figure Apparently, his name is "Hikkaru" (God, who came up with these...). He's got the dreaded super spike hair, but I got it pretty lucky! There's a little rubber bit that hangs which *just* covers his angry face. To be very honest, I like his "angst" (normal) face better. The other just looks like he's either constipated or about to blow a series of blood vessels. The torso is the best I've seen in a long time, being a mini version of his mech pasted right on his shirt! Money! And for comparison, with Clock Jayko and Barc Fusion (My own character). Honorable mentions Lightbox Come on, who doesn't like the light box? It's small and very fun to play with. You can't replace the battery, so I guess it's the light-up minifig thing all over again. Bummer, but still, pretty cool. TEH STICKIEEESSS!!!!111 Yep, they're back with all their evil glory! Well, not much to say, other than the fact that there are alot of them. It's a real bummer too, considering that these stickers stick to *anything* close to them. Here's a tip from the resident mech fan. When doing these stickers, DO THEM FIRST! Don't listen to those evil instructions! Considering that these are all sloped pieces, do them FIRST. Period. Stealth Hunter NOTE: Sorry about the pics. It started to snow outside, and it's not stopping, so I took the pics anyways. Sorry about the blue tint folks. Well, it's pretty sweet! It's got pretty think legs and a very nice cockpit construction, so I'm cool with it. Something lack reasoning though, as I will tell you about it. The cockpit Inside the cockpit A+!! It rules! Never seen such a good construction by lego before since the days of RoboForce and UFOs. It really locks the fig in. A little thing I did with the cockpit is that it's supposed to only have one joystick. The set came with two, so I added another, one for each hand. I call this, the KMOI-Mod. ;) The Legs Well, here they are! They're much thicker due to the wings. It's a very nice look. However, the crew at lego tells you to stick the decal in the given pic, but it's got it upside down. It's supposed to read "Dragon Wings", but since it's upside down, it means nothing at all. The blaster Not a very large gun, but nice nontheless. The fiber optics add a touch of pazzazz right there. The sword/spear thingy Two KK Megafig swords strapped together. Nothing really special here. Funny how it said "sharp edges" though. It had be going for a bit. |-D The back The lever Not going to rate this at all. These mechs were made to look good from the front, not the back. The red lever activated the fiber optic when you push it down. Pretty cool! Wings Pretty flimsy looking design. Anyways, one real gripe with this. For some reason, my set was missing one of the pieces you stick the sloped plate on. I mean I would be ok with it if this was the first time, but this is the 4th consequtive time a set of mine was lacking pieces! Arg! And for all those who want to know, the wings say "flying squadron", not what the translation the sticker sheet gives. Left arm Right arm Guess George Lucas doesn't have influence on just the Star Wars license alone! It would appear that his amputation fetish has claimed this mech's right arm! Oh noes! Articulation Well, they used the megafig joints. That means very, very posable. The arms are kinda dinky, but it's pretty cool. Here's just a bunch of pics for you to enjoy. Death from below! GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!! dUDE!! Check out my sword shticker!!!111 Ten bucks says I can knock that Megabloks blimp out of the air. FINAL SCORE: 8.5/10 Figure: 8/10 Asthetics (on box): 9/10 Set: 7/10 Playability: 9/10 Pretty fun set! A definate must buy for Christmas! Quote
DoubleT Posted December 20, 2005 Posted December 20, 2005 Thanks for the Review... I agree with most of it ;) Quote
xwingyoda Posted December 20, 2005 Posted December 20, 2005 Tks so much for this fantastic review KMOI :oD I think that this is the best mecha/MF of the exo line !!! I just love the combination of white/blue, its looks sooo spacy *wub* I also like the shape of half mecha/half fighter plane !!! Too bad the mecha itself doesn't transform !!! I really can't wait to put my hands on this baby !!!!! meeeesssssa dislikes... that *sick* This tends to scare me !!!! (like the Ferrari truck) One question KMOI , could you post a pic of the merger of the Grand Titan and the Stealth Hunter please ? Tks in advance ;) *yoda* Quote
KMOI Posted December 20, 2005 Author Posted December 20, 2005 Heh, the underlined things are actually links to even MORE pictures. Hey, what can I say? I tend to go a little crazy when taking photos. ;) And as requested: Quote
xwingyoda Posted December 20, 2005 Posted December 20, 2005 Hey, what can I say? I tend to go a little crazy when taking photos. ;) Amen to that !!!!! The more pics of that quality the better KMOI :oD ;) Tks for your quick reply !!! It looks really nice and meaner with its dual guns/blasters !!! No more crappy swords :D :P It seems that TLC are really doing great efforts on the alternate models which is good !!! *yoda* Quote
Starwars4J Posted December 20, 2005 Posted December 20, 2005 Excellent review! I was sort've turned off Exo Force by the Gate Assault set, but this one looks very nice. I hate the hair (the black version of it too), but I LOVE the torso, and the cockpit was better than I thought, too! Quote
crispen Posted December 21, 2005 Posted December 21, 2005 great review! i should be receiving the grand titan pretty soon. (when i get around to it) well, i have $10-US , and i only need $5 more! i'll post review when i get about $7 bucks. Quote
Deinonychus Posted December 21, 2005 Posted December 21, 2005 Hell, that set is worth it just to build that combiner Quote
KimT Posted December 21, 2005 Posted December 21, 2005 Great review KMOI. Could You post more pics? I just love those Exo-Force and untill I buy some I need pics :oD KimT Quote
KMOI Posted December 21, 2005 Author Posted December 21, 2005 Mwehehe, action pics? Or another angle? I can do this all day! (Even though I really, really shouldn't be) Anyhoo, thanks for the comments everyone! I tried to make this review the most complete it can be. One letdown was the fact that they didn't have those cross-sell pamphlets in the box anymore. You know, the one that advertises other products for the year? Yeah, they don't have those anymore. *wacko* Quote
Akkhraziel Posted December 21, 2005 Posted December 21, 2005 Very nice, and thank you for such wonderful pics. This seals it, I have to get this one. Akkh Quote
Starwars4J Posted December 21, 2005 Posted December 21, 2005 Mwehehe, action pics? Or another angle? I can do this all day! (Even though I really, really shouldn't be)Anyhoo, thanks for the comments everyone! I tried to make this review the most complete it can be. One letdown was the fact that they didn't have those cross-sell pamphlets in the box anymore. You know, the one that advertises other products for the year? Yeah, they don't have those anymore. *wacko* Yeah...they haven't had them for a few years I miss them :'( Quote
Darth_Ewok Posted December 22, 2005 Posted December 22, 2005 Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhh! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh! :-D Good review! Quote
KMOI Posted December 22, 2005 Author Posted December 22, 2005 Yeah...they haven't had them for a few yearsI miss them :'( So they've been gone for a while now? Pity, the last large set I bought was the snowboarder one way back and it had the booklet. A sad day indeed. Anyhoo, just another note. I just realized how cool it would be if you combined two Stealth Hunters together. It would look purely awesome! :oD Quote
Cutty Posted December 23, 2005 Posted December 23, 2005 nice review. i still don't like anything exoforce...if only at least the face prints would be of use...*sigh* Quote
Zane Posted December 24, 2005 Posted December 24, 2005 Do you have a picture of the Stealth Wasp, the alternative model? On S@h it says it combines with the Grand Titan, but also rebuilts into Stealth Wasp. Quote
sam89 Posted December 24, 2005 Posted December 24, 2005 Here's a picture: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery....y.cgi?i=1530588 Quote
Zane Posted December 24, 2005 Posted December 24, 2005 Ah, thanks. Looks a little like Jango's Slave I alternate model.... Quote
xwingyoda Posted December 27, 2005 Posted December 27, 2005 Here is a closer pic of the Wasp (best alternate model of the whole line :oD ) Quote
Zane Posted December 27, 2005 Posted December 27, 2005 Awesome. This may sound weird, but I like the stickers. Well, I hate them apart from one bit - the way the danger bit on the sword is a sticker. Because that ruins the effect of the model, so I don't have to put it on. Hoorah! Quote
Kikuichimonji Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 I found a picture of the alternate model built up EDIT: looks like it got deleted. And I noticed it wasn't the exact model, just something very similar to it. Quote
crispen Posted January 21, 2006 Posted January 21, 2006 I MADE THAT. IT IS A MOD OF THE STEALTH WASP. Quote
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