[REVIEW]:7708 Uplink

[Ritz Brick]

Back at it again with another review that is in the index, but contains no photos.

Let's take a look back at Uplink. This was the Exo Force set I had ever bought which started this ridiculous craze. Uplink was one of the first sets of the theme to be released and while it may disappoint some, it's size is based on it's usefulness. A little background information, Uplink was a utility mech, the kind that was used to repair the larger fighting machines, so I wouldn't assume it should see much battle. Enough blather, onto the review.

Name: Uplink

Set Number: 7708

Pieces: 69

Price: $5.99 US

Age: 6-14

Minifigs: 1

Theme: Exo Force

Year of Release:2006

Bricklink

Peeron

Brickset

6 years later and of course I have no box. But it was one of the smaller boxes. One of the smallest TLC made I believe.

Here Ryo shows us that the instructions are the same as the box and the same size as pretty much every other set.

And in the back on the instructions we have an alternative model, I have built this, but there are some stability issues.

Our small assortment of pieces, some of which the good MOC'r could make good use of.

Some notable pieces include 2 black chalices, used as missles, this is the only set I had really noticed them in, the two cyclinders used as blasters add some good details, and the big orange pieces which were used as helmets in the monstrosities of 'NHL' sets

Minifigure:

Here is Ryo in all his purple haired glory. I was 12 at the time of buying this set and thought this hair was the greatest. He is sporting the more blank expression which I believe fits his character the best.

Much better than this. (One big tooth?)

The Build:

24 pieces later and the main body is completed, nothing much to note here other than some controls which are rare in Exo Force. The black technic rods sticking up will alter be used to attach our helmets.

Legs built and the extra orange slope pieces on the feet add some nice support and good looks.

Legs attached and surprisingly it isn't to small.

Left arm contains some missiles, much nicer than just the cone on top of the rocket base.

"oh my what big missiles you have!"

Dual blasters definitely a

Shoulder pads attached and Ryo must pole vault his way into Uplink to add the finishing touches.

Completed:

Finished mecha looking nice. Finding it odd that a repair machine would have such armament.

From the side, I can't put my finger on it, but from this angle it looks very nice.

Behind, not much you can do about this. That purple head looks like a good undefended target.

Poseability is a bit of a downside here with how the legs are attached to the body and on one leg is almost impossible to balance. But with a little patience you can manage it.

Overall: It doesn't really mean anything to me about what someone says about this set, it was my first Exo Force and will probably always be my favorite.

Playabilty: 7/10Maybe some tools to fix other mechs could add some playability, but everything else is great.

Design: 10/10 Good parts use for the helmets and for a small set, every piece has a purpose.

Price: 10/10 Cant go wrong with $5 super cheap for a great set.

Minifigure: 10/10 I can't keep criticizing for the reversible head so that can't count. The orange and purple make for a good combo.

Parts: 8/10 They all have a purpose and with a good variety of hinge bricks plus a couple of orange slopes.

Total: 45/50 What can I say, it's one of my favorites.

[charlieboy]

An excellent review of a great little set! I love the Exo Force theme, luckily my dark ages ended as this theme was in full swing so I have been able to get almost the entire collection. I'd say Uplink is one of my personal favourites

[Algernon]

I actually like the alternative model better than the official one!

Great review, this is a fun little set.

[Ritz Brick]

I actually like the alternative model better than the official one!

Great review, this is a fun little set.

The only problem I find with the alternate model is it wants you to put one of the short red technic spins into the helmet, making it very difficult to remove. Same thing happens in the combo model of Grand Titan and Stealth Hunter.

[just2good]

Great review, 'Ritz Brick'!

This is a cool mech for a $6 set. The figure is pretty cool, too. I really like his hair and head piece.

[Greedo24]

5 DOLLERS! They don't price them like they used to!