REVIEW: 80012 Monkey King Warrior Mech

[Pchan1983]

Here is my review on the latest Monkie Kid 80012 Monkey King Warrior Mech:

THE GOOD:

• The mech is impressive both size and look.
• The building experience is interesting.
• The legs have very smart designs and love the use of tires to give more tractions.
• The head looks lively.
• Great cockpit design with homage to Japanese animes.
• Tons of shiny gold colour pieces.
• New printed pieces (e.g. the peach and the takeaway box)
• Interesting side builds especially the flying cloud.

THE NOT SO GOOD:

• I wish the knees have a bit more movements.
• The 2 citizen minifigures would be better if there are exclusive prints.
• The price is high (but I'm satisfied with the end results)

Overall, this is one excellent mech set.  I agree the pricing is bit over the top but I'm totally satisfied with the end results.  The mech itself is the star, it's authentic and massive.  Some designs may be reused to make a LEGO GUNDAM possibly.  The finished model is strong for various poses but I do with the knees have more articulations.  As a fan of The Journey to the West, I love it.  Originally I thought it's a bit too futuristic but this mech kinda work.  The side builds and minifigures selection are excellent too.  I'm now waiting for Bricks & Pieces to reopen so I can get more shiny gold pieces (the gold banana!!!!) Despite the high pricing, I do recommend this set and if you are looking to buy something from this new theme, this is the one to go for!