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[Mariann Asanuma]

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.

[Svelte]

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!

[Mariann Asanuma]

svelte_corps, on May 19 2009, 12:20 AM, said:

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: 19 May 2009 - 07:56 AM

[LBaixinho]

Mariann Asanuma, on May 19 2009, 08:40 AM, said:

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.c...ickfest/?n=3470

[Holodoc]

Nice little review!

But 7$ for such a small set?
If it wasn´t the brilliant Squidman I would have passed, but now...

[Svelte]

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.

[YG-49]

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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: 19 May 2009 - 09:58 AM

[Svelte]

YG-49, on May 19 2009, 07:56 PM, said:

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!

[Raphy]

thanks for the great review, I'll be picking this up . . . . If it comes to Poland :/

Does anyone know if it will?

[YG-49]

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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!

If you are then you know that Matt's about to unveil his score!

Good review, I've been waiting for this review, Nice Mollusk Menace alternate

Goodbye...
*The Unveiler*

[Lordofdragonss]

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!

[yoshy]

I like this set, a bit expensive though. Probably going to pick it up anyway if it ever gets here.

[Striker]

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".

[MaxGoof]

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.

[Grevious]

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.

Holodoc, on May 19 2009, 08:36 AM, said:

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.