VBBN Posted November 25, 2007 Posted November 25, 2007 (edited) Well, I went to TRU, and they had river dragonb, storm lasher, the blue tank, and the other mini robot set of 08. So here is my picturless review. I will add the pics later on. THE BOX The box is taking a new step for exo force this year. As opposed to a shiny surface, the box onsistes of a jungle backround, and a TAN hayato drawing. The bottom says "Deep Jungle", and includes the piece count(112), name, and set number. It also includes a pictureof the "mini robot". Pretty neat. The back: The back features the minimech, and how to remove and transorm the mini bot/weapon. It also features inspiration on how to comine it with 8114, and shows some crazy 3 legged monster(combined model of 8114 and river dragon). It says the instructions will be online soon. Now, onto the contents!! CONTENTS So, once you pop the tab and pull away the one piece of tape(What??), heres what falls out: One big bag of parts One small bag of parts One piece of paper one DSS(daarn sticker sheet) TWO instruction booklets!!!!!!!!! Now heres some detail: The piece of paper has an illustation of a block with a hook, but is crossed out and shows that it is actually 3 seperate parts. Probably a mistake in the instructions that they wanted to clarify. The TWO instruction books are nice and thick, and and just explain it in more detail than previous sets. The DSS features a sticker with a code on it. Not sure what its for though. Minifigs Ha-ya-to is awesome! He has a torso that has a top silver part and two blue tubes printed on it. It ;looks better in person than words! SET River dragon is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He has a sleek design, and a great color scheme, as well as weapons. One weapon resembles Cyclone defenders, and the other is actually a robot, but more on that is a sec. He lacks armor on his legs, but his arms are well planned and ingenious, with the upper and lower armour thing. His "fans" are nice, and his radar and antenna are normal. The cockpit is nice, and allows ha-ya-to to sit down!! Now, onto the mini bot! MINI ROBOT The mini robot in this set is actually his right hand weapon. It is so CUTE! It also is very poseable! He has a rod coming out his back, which is the gun cannon, and a stick to move him around. He has robot arms, cool legs, and even has a gun and head! I can't stress enough over this nifty little guy! To transform him, move his arms backword, pus his legs together, and connet the small clip near his neck to RD's arm. It so simple! OVERALL I used to hate EXO-Force,but this year, the sets are at a whole new level. The minibot sold him, and so did the fig. If you hate exo-force, buy this guy, and be amazed! If you need any pics, or questions, please ask! Coming up next: other exo-2008 reviews and a review of the new police helicopter! Edited November 25, 2007 by ~VBBN~ Quote
Trexxen Posted November 25, 2007 Posted November 25, 2007 ... :'-( Why did I have to blow the last of my money? WHY?!!!?! Alright, that out of the way, this set is shaping up to be amazing - not that I didn't think it would be =P I was one of the few people who has liked every EF set put out so far ^.^ Did you get Storm Lasher? That's my most looked-forward-to set ^.^ ~Trexxen Quote
VBBN Posted November 25, 2007 Author Posted November 25, 2007 No, I didn't have $20 with me, but I am going to get it next weekend. Looked good as far as I could tell. Quote
SirNadroj Posted November 25, 2007 Posted November 25, 2007 I went to my local TRU today and they had the tank and the robot flying thing ~ which I like because it comes with all those new swords as propeller blades! *y* Looking foward to seeing your pics! *sweet* Quote
Batbrick Posted November 25, 2007 Posted November 25, 2007 I went to my local TRU today and they had the tank and the robot flying thing ~ which I like because it comes with all those new swords as propeller blades! *y* Looking foward to seeing your pics! *sweet* __________ Yeah, I HAVE to get that one, to equip my orc armies! ;-) Thanks VBBN for this review, I can't wait to see pics! :'-) Batbrick Away! >:-) Quote
Asuka Posted November 25, 2007 Posted November 25, 2007 Thanks for that review, ~VBBN~. I like the idea with these minirobots/weaponry. It seems that TLC did a really good job with the renewal of that theme. *y* Quote
Hayatoson Posted November 25, 2007 Posted November 25, 2007 do they still have the small comics in the instructions if so can we see some pics pretty please Quote
Faramir Posted November 25, 2007 Posted November 25, 2007 Sounds good to me. Not that i don't believe its greatness, but could i please see some pics? :-) Quote
ExoBuilder Posted November 26, 2007 Posted November 26, 2007 (edited) I'm pretty sure we would all love to see some pics. Edited November 26, 2007 by Exo-builder59 Quote
Dark Sword Ragnarok Posted November 26, 2007 Posted November 26, 2007 okay, what country are all you guys in? because i dont think the TRU's in america have those sets yet. umm, TRU stands for toys'r'us, right? just to clarify. Quote
Smithy_Boy Posted November 26, 2007 Posted November 26, 2007 I hope i can pick them up at target tuesday. i can only hope 8-| Quote
Dark Sword Ragnarok Posted November 26, 2007 Posted November 26, 2007 I hope i can pick them up at target tuesday. i can only hope 8-| umm....yeah good luck with that. considering christmas shopping has pretty much already started, if there are any at your target i wouldnt count on them being there on tuesday. but there could be hope! Quote
iamded Posted November 26, 2007 Posted November 26, 2007 Sounds cool! Wonder who'll get pics up first, you or Hinckley! 8- Quote
Dark Sword Ragnarok Posted November 26, 2007 Posted November 26, 2007 put me down for hinkly to post pics first! lol. Quote
Corvus Posted November 26, 2007 Posted November 26, 2007 put me down for hinkly to post pics first! lol. I wouldn't be so sure. He did say he was busy. ;-) Quote
Smithy_Boy Posted November 26, 2007 Posted November 26, 2007 IF i can get my hands on one tuesday i won't be able to get pics up until wednesday, or maybe late tuesday. Quote
Dark Sword Ragnarok Posted November 26, 2007 Posted November 26, 2007 (edited) I wouldn't be so sure. He did say he was busy. ;-)hmm, can i change my bet then? X-D Edited November 26, 2007 by Dark Sword Ragnarok Quote
Trionx Posted November 26, 2007 Posted November 26, 2007 (edited) COOL! I didn't know there were more out?!?! :-D :-D this is one of the few EF sets I'm getting next year, (I'm mostly getting Bionicle. [The horror] :-P ) Edited November 26, 2007 by Darth Bionics Quote
hollisbrick Posted November 27, 2007 Posted November 27, 2007 thanks for the mini reveiw! have there been any spottings of 2008 sets in Australia????????? Quote
VBBN Posted November 27, 2007 Author Posted November 27, 2007 Okay, heres the first pic! Its of the coded sticker. Quote
ExoBuilder Posted November 27, 2007 Posted November 27, 2007 Come one ~VBBN~ we need more than that! ;-) Quote
Batbrick Posted November 27, 2007 Posted November 27, 2007 Thanks for the little sampler VBBN! 8- Quote
VBBN Posted November 27, 2007 Author Posted November 27, 2007 Come one ~VBBN~ we need more than that! ;-) Sorry! I am really not very good with the camera... :'-( Heres some news: The visor for the cockpit is dark trans, not orange. T=It was orange in the catalog I think... More pics later, of the minibot, and minifig. Quote
ExoBuilder Posted November 27, 2007 Posted November 27, 2007 Sorry! I am really not very good with the camera... :'-( Heres some news: The visor for the cockpit is dark trans, not orange. T=It was orange in the catalog I think... More pics later, of the minibot, and minifig. It's ok :-D I guess we can't trust catalogs anymore.... :'-( Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.