parchioso Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) Name: BrickMaster Castle Set: n/a Theme: Castle Year: 2009 Pieces: 140+ Minifigs: 2 Price: HKD 99 Having a good experience with the BrickMaster Pirates, I expect the same level of satisfaction with the BrickMaster Castle set, and I am not disappointed. From first glance the bricks in the set does not seem to be superb, but the rich variety of models that can be built out of them again makes this simple set of bricks extraordinary. The high quality printing makes the 45 pages book a collector item, the book is not for illustrating Lego castle information as some people thinks, it is actually an instruction manual for 7 alternatives models that you can build with the included bricks, but it is printed at high quality that no Lego manual had been produced like this before, and there is a compartment used to keep the bag of bricks. Here is one of the model in completed form - Two Castles (you can use the same set of bricks to build 6 others based on the instructions) Overall rating: Minifigs: 7/10. Just Ordinary, but good to fit in what the set can offer Parts: 8/10. Not that there are great parts, but the value lies in the models that the same set of bricks can be used to build Playability 10/10: With so many alternative models to build, rarely can a set be having such good playability Price: 10/10. 2 minifigs and 140+ pieces plus a nicely printed book is a good deal for HKD 99 (Around USD 12.70), Amazon is pre-selling it at a higher price Overall: 9/10. This is truly a great value set! I would highly recommend it (subject to the price in your region may be). Please also feel free to check out my blog entry on this review: http://brickand.me/2009/07/30/The7ModelsOf...sterCastle.aspx Edited August 16, 2009 by parchioso Quote
The Cobra Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 Thanks for this review too! I'd love to buy one of these for a decent price, let's see when they become available in this part of the world too. Quote
SWMAN Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 You might want to spice your review up a bit. Add a few more pictures, including some of the alternate models. Have a separate picture of the minifigs and accessories. Another great things is when people grade the set in different categories, such as price, playability, and the build. Try looking at a few other reviews to see how other people do them. Yours is not a bad start, but it could definitely be improved upon. Quote
parchioso Posted July 28, 2009 Author Posted July 28, 2009 You might want to spice your review up a bit. Add a few more pictures, including some of the alternate models. Have a separate picture of the minifigs and accessories. Another great things is when people grade the set in different categories, such as price, playability, and the build. Try looking at a few other reviews to see how other people do them. Yours is not a bad start, but it could definitely be improved upon. Understand, I have done some adjustments to the review, if time allows I'll build the alternative models soon Quote
parchioso Posted July 30, 2009 Author Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) Here is a review and sharing of the 7 models included in the book's instructions: Two Castles: This model uses all the bricks, the knight has the strongest fighting strength here. But I think the skeleton's assets looks very great too! Castle Jail: The Knight is having an upper hand here, and this mini jail also has a defensive weapon (the catapult) Skull Castle: This one is truly inspiring, I am going to build a MOC.... Castle Chariot: The knight is in trouble here! But a mobile jail without cover? I think it looks more like a comfortable transport Castle Lookout: A simple one, but the skeleton feel is strong! Imagine running into this amidst heavy mist! Castle Battle: The Knight defense can look grand even with so few bricks! Against a fully equiped Skeleton! Castle Defense: The Skeleton vehicle looks great from the front, but one question, how does this thing moves? I need to mention that the book has very good photo background for the models, a seaside background that fits exceptionally well to the storyline! This is a must get set really! My blog entry for this review: http://brickand.me/2009/07/30/The7ModelsOf...sterCastle.aspx Edited July 30, 2009 by parchioso Quote
Tom Bricks Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 Looks like a decent set with lots of playability. My favorite models are the chariot and jail. Quote
Millacol88 Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 Very good review. The set looks good as well, not so much parts variety but the good manual and multiple models make it quite appealing. It's a shame Brickmaster is only for Americans. As I said before, this review is very good, might I suggest you try out The Eurobricks Reviewer's Academy? I'm sure you would do quite well there. Quote
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