 Review 5969 Squidman Escape, Space Police III set |
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  May 19 2009, 07:09 AM
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  Group: Eurobricks Ladies Posts: 142 Joined: 1-November 08 From: San Diego, California Member No.: 4263 
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 Well, this is my first review, so let me know what you think.   Set info: Name:Squidman Escape Set: 5969 Theme: Space Police (III) Year: 2009 Pieces: 42 Minifigs: 2 Price: $6.99 USD Here's a picture of the front of the box.  And here's the back  Here's the bags of parts  Here's all the parts  Random page pic  The Minifigs  I find it interesting that the Squidman has a decorated back since he has a cape hiding it  (Sorry for the not great photo)   The ship, I rarely put the stickers on my models, so you see it plain    Here's what the stickers look like  The back of the instructions has a parts list  I really like this picture in the back  Here's the extra parts  As soon as I saw the alien head, I thought it would look better like this  I just need to perfect the connection  Overall, the set is okay. Mainly I just wanted the alien. The vehicle is kind of boring, especially without the stickers. But I generally don't use the stickers because then I can't use the part for something else.  After seeing several of the sets at Toys "R" Us, I'm not too impressed with the vehicles, but I really like the aliens. 
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May 19 2009, 07:20 AM
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 Stitch  Group: Global Moderator Posts: 3941 Joined: 11-July 07 From: Sydney! Member No.: 1768 
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Thanks for the lovely review, Mariann!
P:Squiddy looks great - I didn't realise he had such a toothy, squirming maw  He looks good in your alternate arrangment as well. Honestly though, I'm not sold on the bley head.The small police thing looks like one of 10186 General Grevious' shoulderpads fell off, but I agree, this line is all about the aliens! Thanks again! --------------------   Sylvia Berent is visiting Phasma Diabolus in Red Moon |
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May 19 2009, 07:40 AM
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Group: Eurobricks Ladies Posts: 142 Joined: 1-November 08 From: San Diego, California Member No.: 4263
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QUOTE (svelte_corps @ May 19 2009, 12:20 AM)  Thanks for the lovely review, Mariann! Thanks! Oh I forgot to mention this in my review. I heard from someone who shall remain unnamed that the Squidman alien was actually based off of series of Youtube videos: Squidman 1, Squidman 2, and Sqiudman 3 Apparently the maker of the videos is a LEGO set designer and created the Squidman. Strange, but true.
This post has been edited by Mariann Asanuma: May 19 2009, 07:56 AM -------------------- |
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May 19 2009, 07:51 AM
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  Group: Eurobricks Vassals Posts: 89 Joined: 9-February 06 From: Portugal Member No.: 658 |
QUOTE (Mariann Asanuma @ May 19 2009, 08:40 AM) Thanks! Oh I forgot to mention this in my review. I heard from someone who shall remain unnamed that the Squidman alien was actually based off of series of Youtube videos: Squidman 1, Squidman 2, and Sqiudman 3 Apparently the maker of the videos became a LEGO set designer and then created the Squidman. Strange, but true. When the videos were made, the creators already were LEGO Designers. These videos were created because of this initiative: http://news.lugnet.com/events/brickfest/?n=3470 |
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May 19 2009, 08:36 AM
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 Ich bin ein Berliner!  Group: Eurobricks Fellows Posts: 2396 Joined: 24-November 06 From: sickbay, section 15 alpha Member No.: 1094 
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Nice little review!
 But 7$ for such a small set?  If it wasn´t the brilliant Squidman I would have passed, but now... --------------------  Join the campaign today! Feel free to copy and paste this sig.   days until Eurobricks' event 2010! |
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May 19 2009, 09:06 AM
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Stitch Group: Global Moderator Posts: 3941 Joined: 11-July 07 From: Sydney! Member No.: 1768
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Those videos are hilarious! Thanks for sharing. OK, I'm sold on the bley head and red cape now
I wish this set came with a sound chip with those voices. -------------------- Sylvia Berent is visiting Phasma Diabolus in Red Moon |
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May 19 2009, 09:56 AM
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  Group: Eurobricks Counts Posts: 1153 Joined: 31-January 09 From: Kingswood Country Member No.: 5171 |
QUOTE I wish this set came with a sound chip with those voices. I'd LOL if they actually put it in the Cop's head and it could still fit Also, Stop watching Masterchef! (I assume that's where you get your food ideas for Murder On The Emerald Express) Trashcat is NOT amused! Goodbye... *The one dissing Masterchef again* Hail Trashcat!!! This post has been edited by YG-49: May 19 2009, 09:58 AM -------------------- "Why do people keep employing it? They're risking the Imperial Army"
"Sir, I think it's because YG-49 always finishes the job. Literally." Talking about YG-49    A very merry Unbirth-a-day... TO ME!!!!! |
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May 19 2009, 10:09 AM
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Stitch Group: Global Moderator Posts: 3941 Joined: 11-July 07 From: Sydney! Member No.: 1768
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QUOTE (YG-49 @ May 19 2009, 07:56 PM) Also, Stop watching Masterchef! (I assume that's where you get your food ideas for Murder On The Emerald Express) Trashcat is NOT amused! Haha, I'm watching it even as I type! But no, that's not where my menu comes from. Wait to see what I have planned!  Seriously though, more sound chips would be cool. Last year's Agents siren was a bit annoying. And the Monster Dino was a bit B-Movie. It'd be nice to have something offbeat, like alien gargling! -------------------- Sylvia Berent is visiting Phasma Diabolus in Red Moon |
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May 19 2009, 10:22 AM
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  Group: Eurobricks Citizen Posts: 252 Joined: 20-January 09 Member No.: 5062 |
thanks for the great review, I'll be picking this up . . . . If it comes to Poland :/
Does anyone know if it will? -------------------- REVIEWS: Mine Mech - Freeze Ray Frenzy
Dude . . . . hold my beer and watch this! THIS looks like a job for . . . . THE DRAMA LLAMA! May the farce be with you. SP III Officer: KRANXX YOU DIPSTICK YOU THAT'S THE 15TH 620 M. PER SEC. LIMIT YOU BROKE TODAY! Kranxx: Groovy. /Throttle SP III Officer: I'm going to catch you punks! /Donut chomp Skull Twin 1: We got company. SP III Officer: Pull over now! Skull Twin 2: Nope. SP III Officer: You have the right to remain silent! Anything you say can be used against you in a court of law! /Skull Twins careen off cliff SP III Officer: They were young and brave, their will was pure. *sob*. May their young, honest hearts rest in peace. Skull Twin 1: O HAI GUYSE LUK IM A CHIKN LOL SP III Officer: Skull Twin 2! YOU'RE ALIVE!!!! *sob* *sob* Skull Twin 2: No, I'm Skull Twin 2. |
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May 19 2009, 10:28 AM
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Group: Eurobricks Counts Posts: 1153 Joined: 31-January 09 From: Kingswood Country Member No.: 5171 |
QUOTE Haha, I'm watching it even as I type! If you are then you know that Matt's about to unveil his score! But no, that's not where my menu comes from. Wait to see what I have planned!  Good review, I've been waiting for this review, Nice Mollusk Menace alternate Goodbye... *The Unveiler* -------------------- "Why do people keep employing it? They're risking the Imperial Army"
"Sir, I think it's because YG-49 always finishes the job. Literally." Talking about YG-49 A very merry Unbirth-a-day... TO ME!!!!! |
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May 19 2009, 11:41 AM
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  Group: Eurobricks Knights Posts: 589 Joined: 16-February 09 From: Poland Member No.: 5310 |
I love Squidman! He is my favorite alien right now. The set have really good parts: Money, Black Cheese Slopes
Funny idea with head and nice review Mariann! -------------------- Sorry for my English, I am from Poland... :D  By: Jebediahs In Lego world I am a mighty Dragon master, who trying to help Orcs with bad Crownies. I hate Crownies! There are too many of them!  My Pokemon team(Click them please):       |
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May 19 2009, 12:52 PM
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Group: Eurobricks Vassals Posts: 43 Joined: 9-May 09 From: Tartu, Estonia Member No.: 6023 |
I like this set, a bit expensive though. Probably going to pick it up anyway if it ever gets here.
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May 19 2009, 03:15 PM
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 Fascinated with Johnson Willoughby's wet pants Group: Eurobricks Counts Posts: 1701 Joined: 2-May 09 From: Utah, USA Member No.: 5957 
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Thanks for the review, Mariann, this made up my mind whether I want to buy this or not.
And that answer is most likely "yes". -------------------- ~~~      ~~~Now appearing as Stanton Sexton in Hinckley's game, Red Moon. Come play in computerbug's game, Cyberpunk! |
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May 19 2009, 03:31 PM
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 Group: Eurobricks Citizen Posts: 121 Joined: 2-December 08 From: Saratoga, NY Member No.: 4568 |
The vehicle is pretty mundane, so I guess I'd be paying $6.99+tax just for Squidman, which is a pretty terrible value... sadly, I think I may end up doing that anyway.
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May 19 2009, 03:48 PM
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Boring Title Gungan  Group: Eurobricks Dukes Posts: 2084 Joined: 8-December 05 From: Connecticut, USA. Member No.: 569 
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Thanks for the nice review. It's very good for your first attempt.
Honestly, this kit may not be very big, but I like everything about it. The figures are awesome, and I actually like the little space speeder. I unfortunately may not invest much in Space Police due to my limited budget, but I'll be sure to pick up the smallest two sets. QUOTE (Holodoc @ May 19 2009, 08:36 AM) Nice little review! But 7$ for such a small set? If it wasn´t the brilliant Squidman I would have passed, but now... If she got it where I think she got it (aka TRU), then I wouldn't worry. ToysRUs has jacked up almost all the prices of their lego sets extensively, and the smallest ones suffer the most. I suspect that this set won't be more than 5 dollars in other stores.
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