purpleparadox Posted June 16, 2012 Posted June 16, 2012 (edited) Time for a review from purpleparadox! Let's see how great Lex is without his huge mech, eh? Name:Lex Luthor Set Number:30164 Pieces:17 Minifigs:Lex Luthor Price:Free, promotional Theme:DC Superheroes Year:2012 So, I'm sure we all know about the Lex Luthor promotion. Pre-order LEGO Batman: DC Superheroes at EB Games and get a free Lex Luthor minifig! So, today I trekked off to EB Games and left with a promise of my copy of the game on Tuesday, and a small polybag set. My wallet is crying, but this set is awesome! Let's start with the bag: Bag Front: Lex shooting some black bricks. My theory on that'll come later in the review. Personally I really like the background. Bag Back: I've never seen an interesting back to a polybag. This is little exception, but those pieces I can see are making me excited! The Contents: Here's all the pieces and the instructions. The armour is in it's own little plastic bag. Turns out one of those trans-green round studs is an extra. Nice one TLG. Manual Front: You get all the instructions on the front side, along with a mini-picture that's the same as the bag art. Manual Back: Ads for the game as well as more DC sets. Funny, I actually like these ads. I'll move on to the figure. Front: He's got a suit/armour piece that's more or less the same as Buzz Lightyear or the Galaxy Patrol. (Except for colour differences.) Some nice purple legs and hands, green hips, dark green torso (more on that in a minute), and obviously the bright green armour with a bit of purple printing. I just found out his head is a new print. I looked up the one from 6862 and I like this one quite a bit better. The mouth is less asymmetrical, and therefore more realistic IMO. He's got a determined scowl, like he's in combat with Superman or another DC hero. Side: His only side printing is a purple stripe. Any more and I think that'd be too much. It's on both sides of the armour. Back: Obviously his head isn't double sided due to his baldness. He has a nice jetpack, and a trans-green stud attached to his back. Without the armour: Like I said, nice purple hands on a dark green torso. What I didn't mention was the nice detailed printing. Have a look! The Gun: I believe this gun is powered by Kryptonite, making it dangerous to Superman. It's neatly built. Overall Set: Lex is ready to shoot some bricks! That's everything in the set. I think I read somewhere that part of the game is that he created a weapon to target black objects (ie: Batman) which explains the black bricks. I could be wrong though... Batman's prepared though, with his blue suit! Ratings: Design:8/10 The black bricks are in some way more attractive than they should be, and the gun is great. Price: 7/10 It was free with a purchase, so I gave it a 7. Minifig: 9/10 I found very few faults with Lex. Playability: 7/10 There's not much to do with some black bricks. Build: 7/10 Quick, less than 5 minute build. The gun is the most fun part to put together. Overall: 7.6/10 Not a great overall ranking, but the minifig is really awesome! I recommend that you get it. Looks like Lex's going to jail. Bye for now! Edited June 17, 2012 by purpleparadox Quote
TheLegoDr Posted June 16, 2012 Posted June 16, 2012 Thanks for the review. I like the torso printing on the figure. I will wait to get that game on clearance, like all of the other Lego games, so I won't be getting this figure free (if at all). I don't particularly care for Superman mythos, so Lex doesn't do a lot for me. But this little polybag is neat. Hope you enjoy your game. Quote
Ceroknight Posted June 16, 2012 Posted June 16, 2012 Thanks for the review! Nice little figure, but I'd rather spend more money on LEGO than buy the overpriced game, when the price usually goes down significantly in two weeks Quote
purpleparadox Posted June 16, 2012 Author Posted June 16, 2012 Nice review! I love this fig. Thanks! It really is great. Do you have it/plan on getting it? Thanks for the review. I like the torso printing on the figure. I will wait to get that game on clearance, like all of the other Lego games, so I won't be getting this figure free (if at all). I don't particularly care for Superman mythos, so Lex doesn't do a lot for me. But this little polybag is neat. Thanks for the review! Nice little figure, but I'd rather spend more money on LEGO than buy the overpriced game, when the price usually goes down significantly in two weeks I agree, it was pretty pricey. But since I wanted the game anyway...might as well get it. Hope you enjoy your game. Thanks, I'm sure I will! I hope you get a good sale so you buy it too. Quote
Masked Builder Posted June 16, 2012 Posted June 16, 2012 Wow, the torso under that armor is great! Though I still have no qualms about not getting him. Quote
into the blue Posted June 17, 2012 Posted June 17, 2012 Nice. Looks like they've based him on Frank Quitely's Earth 2 Luthor. Quote
Bilbo Baggins Posted June 17, 2012 Posted June 17, 2012 Really cool loking minifig, too bad that the promo wasn't available around here. Quote
purpleparadox Posted June 17, 2012 Author Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) Wow, the torso under that armor is great! Though I still have no qualms about not getting him. The torso is really neat. Well, do you collect the Superheroes sets? If you do, you might want to Bricklink him if it's not too much. He's a great addition to the DC line. Nice. Looks like they've based him on Frank Quitely's Earth 2 Luthor. Cool. Earth 2...isn't that the Lex Luthor who's a good guy? Really cool loking minifig, too bad that the promo wasn't available around here. Wow, for once a promo is available in Canada when it's not elsewhere. That doesn't happen too often. Seriously though, sorry about that. It's too bad you guys couldn't get him. Edited June 17, 2012 by purpleparadox Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted June 17, 2012 Posted June 17, 2012 I like this promotional set and I love that Kryptonite! Quote
stayunspoiled Posted June 17, 2012 Posted June 17, 2012 Nice review. What do you think this will go for on bricklink? Quote
Vindicare Posted June 17, 2012 Posted June 17, 2012 Neat review indeed. I like the inset trans green stud on the back of the armor. But, you were incorrect on the head, that's a different print than in 6862. Personally, I like that face better, it's more fitting for a dude piloting a mech trying to get his nemesis. I liked the cameo by your sigfig. you should've integrated him more. I've seen someone before use his sigfig as the builder and it made his pictures mich more fun. Your photos are great, really showing off the fig. Quote
purpleparadox Posted June 17, 2012 Author Posted June 17, 2012 I like this promotional set and I love that Kryptonite! Oooo, someone doesn't like Superman, huh? Nice review. What do you think this will go for on bricklink? That's a tough one. I'm not too experienced with things like that yet, but I'd guess $15-$20. Maybe someone who knows a bit more about it can help you, too. Neat review indeed. I like the inset trans green stud on the back of the armor. But, you were incorrect on the head, that's a different print than in 6862. Personally, I like that face better, it's more fitting for a dude piloting a mech trying to get his nemesis. I liked the cameo by your sigfig. you should've integrated him more. I've seen some one before use his sigfig as the builder and it made his pictures mich more fun. Your photos are great, really showing off the fig. It's a new face? Thanks for letting me know! I'll have to change my information. I'm glad you liked the use of my sigfig, and thanks so much! Although the pictures could've turned out better if it hadn't been so gloomy yesterday. Quote
JackJonespaw Posted June 17, 2012 Posted June 17, 2012 Nice review! This is one nice figure! Does anyone else feel like his gun is too oversized? I don't really like it - the bulky armor and the huge gun aren't a good match. The torso and face prints are nice, though. Quote
King of Nynrah Posted June 17, 2012 Posted June 17, 2012 Nice review, purpleparadox. I'm still waiting for mine to come with the game... I was lucky enough to find a branch of Gamestop which was doing the promotion in the UK too! Quote
purpleparadox Posted June 17, 2012 Author Posted June 17, 2012 Nice review! This is one nice figure! Does anyone else feel like his gun is too oversized? I don't really like it - the bulky armor and the huge gun aren't a good match. The torso and face prints are nice, though. Maybe it's a bit out of proportions, but I think TLG decided kids need BIG weapons to take down the superheroes. And, if it was smaller it might've been hard to fit all the Kryptonite pieces on. But it's definitely the printing on the fig that makes him sell. Nice review, purpleparadox. I'm still waiting for mine to come with the game... I was lucky enough to find a branch of Gamestop which was doing the promotion in the UK too! Thank you! I bet you'll love the polybag. Apparently I wasn't supposed to get mine until after I picked up the game...oh well, I'm happier this way. I wonder if they'll accidentally give me another one when I go to pick my game up. If they do, should I correct them or just take the fig? Quote
The Blue Brick Posted June 17, 2012 Posted June 17, 2012 Great review purpleparadox. I really like this polybag, and will most likely eBay or Bricklink it. I never knew the torso was printed. That makes it even better. Quote
commodore_legolas Posted June 17, 2012 Posted June 17, 2012 I want that. I wonder what he looks like in the big mech? Quote
just2good Posted June 17, 2012 Posted June 17, 2012 Great review, 'purpleparadox'! The figure looks exceptional... Hopefully it's additionally released another way, though! Quote
purpleparadox Posted June 17, 2012 Author Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) Great review purpleparadox. I really like this polybag, and will most likely eBay or Bricklink it. I never knew the torso was printed. That makes it even better. Thanks! Like I said, I highly recommend getting it. I want that. I wonder what he looks like in the big mech? I'd try...but unfortunately I don't own the mech yet. It's high on my list though! I would take the armour off first. I think his printed torso will look amazing in the mech! Great review, 'purpleparadox'! The figure looks exceptional... Hopefully it's additionally released another way, though! Thanks just2good! It really is awesome. I'm kinda doubtful about an additional realease of this exact figure. But we can hope! I do like having an exclusive figure, but it'd also be great if everyone could get it. Edited June 17, 2012 by purpleparadox Quote
iambob13 Posted June 17, 2012 Posted June 17, 2012 Thanks! Like I said, I highly recommend getting it. I'd try...but unfortunately I don't own the mech yet. It's high on my list though! I would take the armour off first. I think his printed torso will look amazing in the mech! Thanks just2good! It really is awesome. I'm kinda doubtful about an additional realease of this exact figure. But we can hope! I do like having an exclusive figure, but it'd also be great if everyone could get it. Everyone can get it. They just have to either get the game or brick link/eBay it. I'm surprised they already gave it to you. I'll be getting mine Tuesday with my copy ofthe game. This looks great. Thanks for the review. There's a 5 minute trailer or intro movie available on YouTube. It tells exactly why Lex and Joker team up, but it sounds like you might have already found out why they team up. It's very good. I hope they make the helicopter that Lex uses. It looks pretty awesome. Quote
Hobbestimus Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 *jaw drops* I just found out this figure existed and I have to have one. Such SuperFriends nostalgia... Quote
purpleparadox Posted June 18, 2012 Author Posted June 18, 2012 Everyone can get it. They just have to either get the game or brick link/eBay it. I'm surprised they already gave it to you. I'll be getting mine Tuesday with my copy ofthe game. This looks great. Thanks for the review. There's a 5 minute trailer or intro movie available on YouTube. It tells exactly why Lex and Joker team up, but it sounds like you might have already found out why they team up. It's very good. I hope they make the helicopter that Lex uses. It looks pretty awesome. I know everyone can get it, but it'd nice to have it in a set. Who knows what the price could do on Bricklink? But, it's not too big a deal, cuz I've already got mine. *jaw drops* I just found out this figure existed and I have to have one. Such SuperFriends nostalgia... Well, off to Bricklink/eBay for you...Unless you're still gonna try to get one with the promo... Quote
4WD Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 Thanks for the review! The figure is really cool, a nice treat for Superman fans! In terms of exclusive LEGO pre-order minifigures, it certainly beats out last year's Voodoo Jack. Quote
Hobbestimus Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 Well, off to Bricklink/eBay for you...Unless you're still gonna try to get one with the promo... I hadn't planned on getting the game, honestly...and it's hard to justify buying a game for a Lego figure...but on eBay he's running pretty costly, so you might as well the get the game for your trouble...What's a tiger to do? Quote
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