CF Mitch Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks for the review, Captain Nemo! It's really detailed I'm definitely going to get this set. I love the 'civvy' Tony Stark and it's great to get Pepper as well Gotta love the fact that they included Dummy in this set, too Regards, Mitch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteFang Posted March 4, 2013 Brilliant well written review with high quality input on your content. I enjoyed the entire review very much and followed closely on the flow of the review. Well done, Captain Nemo. I am having doubts on this set and I am not impressed with the set until I read this review which give me lots of positive vibes to reckon it as a form of good and fun playset despite of the lack of a full scale structure. You have done 'just' to this set. Thank you for sharing. As what Rufus had said, it will be a breeze for you in the Reviewers Academy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wardancer Posted March 4, 2013 The Mandarin will make an excellent elf wizard. After being yellowified. His hairpiece is also well suited for this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Styer Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks for the great review. I was already leading toward buying this set, but your photos have nonetheless encouraged me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shakar Posted March 4, 2013 The Mandarin could make for an excellent wizard, maybe by combining his parts with the Kingdoms wizard. And that evil henchman- I love that head, especially the angry side. Dark elves for the win! I'll try to get these on BL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLegoDr Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks for the review. I was already going to get this, but it's nice seeing some things close-up also. Finally having Pepper! I love getting more females in my LEGO world. The suit is awesome looking and having a civilian Tony is great too. I actually like how Mandarin turned out and it does stink they covered up that torso. I will probably want to use it elsewhere though for MOCing, but it looks great! I actually don't care too much for the Extremis infected people though and GITD is lost on me, but my 3 year old daughter loves that feature. I'll probably give the figure to her. And I may be the only one, but I actually like the helicopter. I think it does look menacing instead of squished. Thanks again. I can't wait to see this first hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piranha Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks for doing this fantastic review! I think this set is nice as well, it has a lot of good details and parts. I agree that chopper is pretty weak and I will probably have to use it for spare parts. The minifigs all look great, nice to see civilian Tony and Pepper. Hopefully one day we will get a D2C Mansion or Stark Tower. Overall, I agree this set is a good 3.8-4/5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted March 4, 2013 The 'heli' is not my favourite but this is a great set with wonderfull minifigure! Thanks for sharing this great review! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimH Posted March 5, 2013 Another great detailed review. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Borex Posted March 5, 2013 Thnks for the great review! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captainfordo Posted March 5, 2013 Great review nad pics =D I don't think the heli looks too squished, I think it's a pretty cool design =) It is a repurposed civilian chopper in the trailer I think, so makes sense not to be as bulky as Deadpool's. Agree on the hair too. I bought that hairpiece in black specifically for helmet-less Iron Man, and it looks really good. I recently tested the brown from Commish Gordon and, while more accurate, it doesn't look as good. Perhaps because comics Tony has black hair and so in the charicatured form that is the minifig, the more simplified black instead of dark brown looks more "right". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickG Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) I don't own this set but it's another one that makes me think "I can EASILY do so much better!". Not that I will. It's just so simplified from the scenes. I do like that you get Pepper though. Lego still doesn't give enough female characters! Edited March 6, 2013 by BrickG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerstein NWC Posted March 6, 2013 Thanks for the excellent review! I love those minifigs but I totally agree the copter is so MEH! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueberryWaffles Posted March 9, 2013 Wonderful review! I will try to pick this up. I really like the kitchen and HoA. And of course, Pepper and what I call 'premium' Mandarin. What is the play feature with the tools? It is on the box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Nemo Posted March 9, 2013 Wonderful review! I will try to pick this up. I really like the kitchen and HoA. And of course, Pepper and what I call 'premium' Mandarin. What is the play feature with the tools? It is on the box. Thanks! There's no play feature with the tools, and the sounds on the box are for the robot. The computer above does spin though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteampunkDoc Posted March 9, 2013 Thanks Captain Nemo for the great review! If I wasn't sold on this set before, I am now. I'll probably try to pick this set on sale, but even if I have to pay full price, it'll still be worth it. A good, generic female torso, lots of great hair pieces, all the main IM3 characters, and some cool explode-y things....Come on, what's there not to like? (Other than the chopper. ) For a first review, this is fantastic, are you sure you haven't been secretly doing these for years and just not posting them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little_russian_AFOL Posted March 9, 2013 Grate! Where did you get this set? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickmamba Posted March 12, 2013 Magnificent review, set is aight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
franred Posted March 19, 2013 thanks very much for the review... love to see the detail inside the mansion... :D the blender lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8BrickMario Posted April 2, 2013 Great review, Nemo! Very clever (and somewhat evil) that you decided to discuss the minifigs at the end! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
North Lego Star Posted April 3, 2013 Captain Nemo, are you aware of any holes or empty spaces at the bottom of the Malibu Mansion that could indicate a possible add on the Mansion itself, similar to the Jabba's Palace as it has four holes at the bottom of it so you can eaisly place it on top of the Rancor Pit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brix Posted April 3, 2013 Captain Nemo, are you aware of any holes or empty spaces at the bottom of the Malibu Mansion that could indicate a possible add on the Mansion itself, similar to the Jabba's Palace as it has four holes at the bottom of it so you can eaisly place it on top of the Rancor Pit? Ooh. This would be great. I'd love to be able to build a full 'hall of armour' beneath the mansion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Nemo Posted April 3, 2013 Captain Nemo, are you aware of any holes or empty spaces at the bottom of the Malibu Mansion that could indicate a possible add on the Mansion itself, similar to the Jabba's Palace as it has four holes at the bottom of it so you can eaisly place it on top of the Rancor Pit? No theres no holes or anything. That would be nice, but I feel like this is a one off set. Plus, from the trailers, it looks like this house is not going to be around much longer anyways--and Lego does not seem to want to make sets based off the previous movies--so I think this is the best mansion we'll get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr.Cogg Posted April 3, 2013 Do you guys think a gandalf beard in black would have looked better on the Mandrin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MQLdr Posted April 6, 2013 This is the first Lego set I've purchased and I'll be honest, I only bought it so I could have the mansion, Tony and Pepper, and DUM-E with his fire extinguisher. The Mandarin, Extremis soldier, and copter went right onto eBay. So you're partly right on people buying it for the minifigures. lol Nobody told me I'd be bitten by the Lego bug and end up trying to expand the mansion to look more like the movie version. The workshop should be downstairs not in the living room! I have to wonder why Lego didn't do a workshop set and a mansion set so the two could combine. I would have bought them. This is a great review, and I love your sense of humor. Looking forward to more reviews! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
