Hero Factory 2013

[Shakar]

I'm not surprised at Frost Beast's back really, Lego just chose to spend the money/pieces budget in the brains, cutting out parts of the figure's design in the process (sets like Pyrox, who barely looks like a 9 Euro set, suffered a lot due to this).

It's a choice I don't agree with (some of these year's villains are along the worst HF sets Lego made, IMO), but I can't outright call it wrong, since they intend the brains to be a selling point (they even made an app about them!)...whether this gimmick proves to be money making or not, we'll have to see. I just hope, due to my personal tastes, they don't make something similar in 2014.

Meanwhile, Surge looks awesome, as excpeted.

Just watched the review, Stormer is gorgeous too. I'm impressed at how much the new helmets manage to be similar to the "old" ones.

Edited May 12, 2013 by Shakar

[MakutaNocturn]

And Dragon Bolt

[Kalhiki]

Went to TRU today. I was hoping to find Stormer, but the only new set there was Surge, so I got him.

Actually a pretty cool figure. Though, the eyes on the helmet just seem kinda low especially with the visor down.

I may or may not take pics and make a review. If someone else wants to, go ahead. But if you want me to, I can.

Kalhiki

[Shakar]

I say post some pics (clear, high quality pics > any video ). I'm especially interested in more head shots (visor raised) and how the jetpack is built. And probably a clear shot of the lightning pieces (I can't tell the exact colours used).

Thanks in advance!

(BTW, I edited my earlier post with the embedded Stormer video, nothing more)

Edited May 12, 2013 by Shakar

[Zachattacx]

I agree with Shakar,post pictures of the said examples.

[Kalhiki]

I'll be sure to get on with those pictures then!

The lightning pieces are actually quite cool. Blue base that blends to a yellow tip (meaning there's green in between. But still, a cool color blend).

EDIT: Pictures here!

Front (the wings can go completely straight out. I just like it this way):

http://www.brickshel...ge/dscn1378.jpg

Wings Down (I prefer the wings up as this makes his shoulders seem too thin. )He uses the narrow shoulder torso if you didn't know)):

http://www.brickshel...ge/dscn1388.jpg

Headshot:

http://www.brickshel...ge/dscn1380.jpg

Mugshot (as you can see, the eyes continue outside the visor):

http://www.brickshel...ge/dscn1381.jpg

Visor Up:

http://www.brickshel...ge/dscn1385.jpg

Rear Helmet:

http://www.brickshel...ge/dscn1383.jpg

Gun (essentially a recolor of Pyrox's gun):

http://www.brickshel...ge/dscn1379.jpg

Back:

http://www.brickshel...ge/dscn1386.jpg

Wing Assembly (the little grey piece on the right attaches to the back and acts as a stopper):

http://www.brickshel...ge/dscn1387.jpg

Kalhiki

Edited May 12, 2013 by Kalhiki

[exxtrooper]

Jet Rocka is up.

[Zachattacx]

Thanks Kalhiki,but god that helmet without the visor looks nasty IMO.

Everything else is fine,actually great.

Great figure.

[pocketmego]

An awkwardly tall Rocks with a huge pile of technic garbage struck to his back. If the wings locked, I might be happier with this. Unfortunately, even though I adore Rocks... I will probably pass. I didn't think I would...but for the same price Rocks XL is available with a ton more useful parts.

[Dorek]

I think he looks fantastic. I'm stoked to pick him up, whenever I get the chance.

[Takanuinuva]

I won't be getting jet rocka. But I will revamp him on LDD once his instructions are released online. The jet design is cool but Rocka is terrible. They didn't need to use an Xl body for him.

[Metalshadow]

Jet Rocka looks like a mess. His wings don't even lock?

Seriously?

Will be doing some heavy modding, if I get it.

[ToaJaller78]

I'm Getting It. Wow. Spare Me! Anyways, I'm Going to only Mod Evo and Aquagon's backs. I had to Mod ALL of the BA sets.

[DOTM Shockwave]

*snip*

Thanks for the pictures Kalhiki.

Surge's Brain Attack helmet looks bad, maybe the look of the chin area is what throwing me off, but I'm not liking his helmet. I'm still going to buy Surge ( along with Frost Beast and Aquagon), but I'm replacing his Brain Attack helmet with his 1.0/Breakout helmet.

[Mr. Gundam]

Thanks for the pics Kalhiki,

One request: Can you also take a pic of the combiner on the back of the package too?

[exxtrooper]

This Dragon Bolt review shows of how it's built.

[Shakar]

Thanks a lot for the pictures, Kalhiki! So that's how the MTIS attaches to the back, quite clever. As I excepted, the shoulders are weak- that can be easily fixed, though. I really like the helmet myself, and I'm very happy they actually kept the lightning motif on the sides (I excpeted them to be removed, for some reason). Lastly, the lightning pieces look a lot better in these pictures, the green is kind of weird but I like them.

Wow, Jang's already begun with his reviews..without a doubt they're going to give us a far better glimpse into the sets (and they're going to actually show the building phase >.>).

[pocketmego]

The dragon is better than I thought it would be. Already thinking of getting 2 to double the wings, and extend the body, legs, and tail.

[Kalhiki]

Thanks for the pictures Kalhiki.

Surge's Brain Attack helmet looks bad, maybe the look of the chin area is what throwing me off, but I'm not liking his helmet. I'm still going to buy Surge ( along with Frost Beast and Aquagon), but I'm replacing his Brain Attack helmet with his 1.0/Breakout helmet.

The helmet doesn't look too bad in person. Though the chin strap does kinda give him a fat looking face. My main problem is that the visor printing doesn't exactly line up with the eyes.

Thanks for the pics Kalhiki,

One request: Can you also take a pic of the combiner on the back of the package too?

Sure, I can do that when I get back from school. Though, I'll take a picture of the combiner from the instruction manual since it's larger.

Kalhiki

[DraikNova]

Well, Jet Rocka is a lot better than I thought he would be. He looks streamlined, actually. Dragon Bolt was already such a favorite that it can't really rise any higher in my opinion. Same goes for Surge.

Edited May 13, 2013 by DraikNova

[pocketmego]

Frost Beast, not mine...

[Chro]

Thanks Kalhiki,but god that helmet without the visor looks nasty IMO.

As Surge? Yeah, I agree. But it could be useful for a random helmet when MOCing or something.

Anyway, happy to see the reviews and pictures coming in. Hopefully I can pick some of these up soon. :D

[WARHEAD]

Ye, I really love the helmet too, can't help but see the mouthpiece thing as a huge lower jaw, sort of like one of those Rock 'em sock 'em bots or ABC warriors. Definitely gonna try and get him when I can.

[Kalhiki]

I was going to take a picture of the combiner, but I kind of forgot. If you want to see it, there's a pretty clear shot at the end of LegoJang's review on youtube. Also shows Dragon Bolt's glow in the dark Brain Slug.

Kalhiki

[Chro]

Neat. I'll be sure to check those reviews later.

I'm sure this has been mentioned before, but I haven't been keeping up with the topic, so whatever... I kinda wish that someone else, such as Nex or Stringer, had replaced Rocka in the jet. Instead of another Rocka, y'know? Oh well. :P

_{^{derp, color}}

Edited May 14, 2013 by Chro