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    [MOC] Micro Zenith - Old Republic escort Cruiser

    Yep, I'm aware of this, bu nothing I can do...
  2. Name: Volvo Articulated Hauler Set Number: 42114 Pieces: 2193 Price: $249.99, 243.69€, £229.99 Minifigs: 0 Theme: Technic As I write this review, I still cound'nt get the latest beta version of the Control + application which adds the Volvo Articulated Hauler to the sets that can be controlled. That means that I'm not able to show you the set in action, but as soon I'll be able, I'll add some videos to this review. The Box The set comes in a big box (58 x 47.5 x 12 cm) that feels quite full, and wheighting a little over 4kg. The front of the box shows a 3/4 view of the model from the front left, with the usual indications about the set, and the Control + logo at the bottom right with an image of the specific control interface created for this model. The back features informations about the set itself, but also about the actual Volvo A60H hauler. The model's features are also displayed at the bottom, and more captures of the control interface on the right. The Contents Inside the box, we can find 12 bags numbered from 2 to 4, a Legoland promotionnal offer, and a huge white box. Inside the white box are the 6 tires, 6 bags numbered from 1 to 2, a non-numbered bag, the instuctions manual packed with a stickers sheet, and a (slightly damaged) black box. The black box contains all the Control + elements: a L motor, a XL motor, a large angular position motor and a Smart hub. Interesting parts This set is the first to feature the large angular position motor, and also the big yellow car mudguard panels with a printed black stripe. The set also comes with some parts in new color, like the smaller car mudguard in grey, the 3 x 13 curved panel in yellow and rigid hoses in orange. Instructions booklet The 450+ pages instructions booklet is pretty thick, with a good quality paper. The stickers sheet is quite big with some large stickers... The steps are easy to follow, except for some where you will have trouble seeing where or to what to connect the sub-assembly you've just built, like on the pages bellow. There is also one mistake, where the set is shown with a sub-assembly that will be actually built a step later. The booklet also has a double page featuring the model next to the actual A60H Volvo hauler. I'll let you judge if Lego was right to include these pages or not. The Build The bags #1 let us build the "chassis" of the set, composed mostly of the gearbox and the L and XL motors, as well as the mechanism to operate the linear two actuators. The gearbox has 3 drive speeds, plus one to control the elevation of the cargo hold. With bags #2 we'll attach the start of the cabin to the chassis with the articulated neck. The set being a 6x6, all 3 axles are driven, meaning we got 3 of the newer differential, plus one old design central differential to transfer power to the front axle. The steering system uses arms to simulate the action of hydraulic rams, pivoting the tractor relatively to the trailer. The gear we can see above the angular motor is used to turn the steering wheel in the cabin. Bags 3 will complete the cabin by adding the impressive mudguards, the fake engine and the hood. The battery box will sits at the back of the cabin. And finally with bags #4 we'll build the cargo bed and add the wheels. The Completed model and impressions I can't say I'm very pleased by the final model. The front and the hood is pretty well done, with lots of angles and even curves that match the actual vehicle. But the cabin is bit too fragile and removing the Smart hub is a real problem, and the vertical orange railings look a bit too big. The "neck" doesn't seems sturdy enough, and when you remove the Smart hub (to change the batteries for exemple), it's a bit hard to put back all the cables in place. The mecanism to opearte the linear actuators is a bit too bulky (but I can't think of a way to make it more compact). The cabin interior feature a working drive wheel, and is pretty well done despite being built around only three parts: a grey mudguard as dashboard, a grey angled panel as seat and a 3L beam with a sticker. The set comes with a handfull of chromed parts, which is a good thing, but I would have liked if there were more of them. The side mirrors use reflective stickers, and looks a bit too bulky maybe. The front features the classic Volvo logo with the oblique bar. It is nice... but would have been nicer if this was a single sticker, and not three... and even better if it was a printed part. There are also headlights that seem to light the side of the road more than what is in front of the truck! The hoods opens to reveal the fake engine, which is pretty well done. A "Volvo" printed tile would have been more than welcome here. Ratings Design: 6 Build Experience: 7 Features: 6 Playability: 8 Parts/Value: 7 Overall: 7 This set is a nice addition to the Control + family, and maybe the most interesting one as it features 3 different motors for a good price. The build is a bit repetitive at the end, but is otherwise quite nice, even for a Technic novice like me. Parts wise, the set is ok, with obviously a lot of yellow parts, but two big linears actuators are always welcome. The big mudguard pieces are also very nice. This set may not be the most good looking Technic set, but it may be the best to enter the Control + world.
  3. I was planning to, as soon as I can find the time to shoot the videos. Thanks, updated it a few minutes ago ;)
  4. I assume you didn't read the part where I say that I couldn't get the beta app, and thus couldn't test the functionnalities?
  5. @I_Igor, @JaBaCaDaBra I corrected the information about the motors and Smart hub ;)
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    [MOC] NeoClassic sets 886 897 1789 6801 Recustomized

    @Professor Thaum @Horlack Bricks English please ;)
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    [MOD] 10227 UCS B-wing

    As some may know, the B-wing is my favorite starfighter from Star Wars, as the Nebulon B is my favorite capital ship. Since my aborted attempt at a UCS Executor, I really wanted to build a big OT Star Wars ship. Since the Nebulon B had already been mastered by Mortesv, I decided to go for the B-wing. TLG as produced many iteration of this ship, but none to my taste. Of course RenegadeClone and Krispy version are great, but I wanted something bigger and with less studs... In the end, I started looking closely at the 10227. There are too many design flaws for me in this set, but some are inevitable due to the parts available, to the thickness of the plates/bricks and to the limitations even a UCS set meets. But still there are good points. The structure is very well thought and sturdy, and some parts are cleverly used. So I built it in LDD, and then started modifying sections I don't like. Throughout the process I asked our master blogger Lobot for his opinion and advices. I hope you'll like it as much as I do, and of course all critiques and comments are more than welcome
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    REVIEW: 21031 Burj Khalifa

    Introduction Hi fellow EB members! I'm back with a review of one of the 2016 LEGO Architecture sets: #21031 Burj Khalifa. I must say that I have a love/hate relation with this building, since I'm very interested in architecture and how those skyscraper are build, but I also suffer from vertigo... So reviewing the (second) LEGO rendition of the tallest building in the world made me anxious before opening the box. Will this set take me to the top of LEGO Architecture or will it makes me want to jump into the void? Thanks to EB LUG Ambassador CopMike and the LEGO CEE Team and Designers for giving me the opportunity to review this set! Set information Name: 21031 Burj Khalifa (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) Theme: LEGO Model Making / Architecture Year: 2016 Pieces: 333 Price: USD NA, GBP NA, EURO NA Resources: Brickset, BrickLink Packaging The box is as classy as all LEGO Architecture's boxes. The front shows the build on a black background, with some blueprints under. In the top left corner is a big LEGO Architecture logo, and just under it the name of the set in both English and Arabic. Just under is a picture of the instructions booklet and an indication saying that the booklet is written in English and Arabic. Let's talk about it right now: Arabic isn't one of the usual languages we see on LEGO boxes, but this set is most probably made to be sold everywhere in the world, and particularily in the Arabic-speaking countries. The rear of the box has a nice picture of both the real Burj Khalifa and its LEGO rendition, and a comment about the tower in a few language. It also indicates the size of the final build: 95 mm wide and 390 mm tall. Content of the box The box contains the instructions booklet, 5 unnumbered bags and a brick separator. Sadly I lost the picture of those beautiful bags... Instructions booklet The 107 pages instructions booklet is very classy and well printed. There are a few pages with informations about the tower and its construction, with lots of pictures. The main problem with the booklet is that due to it using a portrait orientation and being thick, you can't have it stay open without holding it! That's why you can see my hand in the next pictures, and why I almost did all the building with only one hand. That issue ruined most of the building fun. The instructions are pretty clear and (too) easy to follow, with no fancy techniques, which is either a good or a bad thing, I'll let you decide. Build The base of the build is rather simple. It's the only time you'll see a fancy color with the two dark red 1x1 round plate with open stud. With the first levels of the tower in place, you can see the desert flower pattern of the building... And from now on will start building up and up again! First stop in the construction, we've reached the 124th floor and the At the Top observatory. You can see that the building to this point is very repetitive, and I even placed the 1x4 hinge plates at the wrong places, as building with only one hand isn't really easy. We'll then add some plating on the 3 faces, each different. As you can see the lower part of the outer plating is made of three to one layers of plates and 1x2/3 or 2x2/3 slopes. And the upper plating is only made of 1x2/3 or 2x2/3 slopes, each attached to a single stud, which may cause them to rotate slightly, which is quite annoying. Note that there is no (small) Tom Cruise attached to the surface of the tower, which is quite disappointing. And finally the last stories. The top of the tower is built with a totally diferent technique than the rest, using simple bricks with studs on sides and tiles. There are not much spare parts for a set of this size, but they are still welcome. Interesting parts The part selection isn't great, I could even say it is poor. We got lots of light bluish gray bricks, some with studs on sides, tiles and 2/3 slopes, and a few brackets and curved slopes. But we also get three 1x1 round plate with open stud, and three 4x1 curved inverted slope in light bluish gray, which are exclusive to this set. If you like gray parts, then this set is for you. Comparison with set #21008 Burj Khalifa The Burj Khalifa has already been featured in the LEGO Architecture theme. Back in 2011, LEGO gave us the tallest skyscraper in the world in the set #21008. If the height of the tower hasn't changed since then, its LEGO representation has evolved a lot. Built on the exact same base, the two tower seem to have the same scale. But the similarities between those stops here. The old Burj Khalifa was entirely built with round elements, while the new tries to be more accurate to the angles and proportions of the real tower. The new Burj Khalifa is definitely an improvement over the old one. Conclusion Design: 8/10 - Definitely an improvement compared to the previous rendition. The booklet design issue is quite problematic for a standard two handed human. Parts: 6/10 - No variety in shapes and colors, and too few rare parts. Build: 7/10 - The build experience is quite boring, with no difficulties. Price: --/10 - The retail prices aren't published as I write this review. I'll update that score when they are. Overall: 21/30 (64%) - A nice build and a great rendition of the original tower, but not very interesting to build. The part selection do its job, but isn't really interesting. And please LEGO, test the usability of your instructions booklet.
  9. Introduction Hi fellow EB members! In this early spring, Lego takes us to a walk on the 5th avenue, New York. The Guggenheim Museum is worldwide known for its art collection as well as for its architecture. I'm not sure what LEGO thinks of art, but I'm sure they're very interested in architecture, and that's why they released the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum as their new set in the Architecture theme! Thanks to EB LUG Ambassador CopMike and the LEGO CEE Team and Designers for giving me the opportunity to review this set! Set information Name: 21035 Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Theme: LEGO Model Making / Architecture Year: 2017 Pieces: 744 Price: USD 79.99, GBP 64.99, EURO 69.99 Resources: Brickset , BrickLink Packaging The box comes in the usual LEGO Architecture 's black livery, but in an odd almost square shape. It is also quite thick, as there's 744 parts to stuff in. The front shows the full set, proudly standing on blueprints against the black background. On the upper left corner is a rather big LEGO Architecture logo and just under is the name of the set and its location in the world and the set's sizes... Nothing fancy here, just the good old Architecture box! The back of the box has a front shot of the set and a picture of the real buildings and a short comment on the museum in a few languages. Size of the set is also indicated: 190mm wide and 125mm tall. Content of the box The box is almost full, with the instruction booklet and 6 unnumbered bags, one of which contains a brick separator for your collection. Instructions booklet The 167 pages instructions booklet is, as always with Architecture sets, very well done and good looking with the classic black background. There are a lot of nice pictures of the building and its interior, with lots of facts. The instructions are easy to follow and no color errors should be made. You can see here one the many pictures and facts that pop up in the corners of the booklet. You can also see that some steps need quite a bunch of parts, but I reassure you, many steps onl require a single plate! Build First steps passed. If you look closely, you may notice a big change compared to the other sets of the theme... The set makes a great use of the newly released rounded tiles to add details. The build uses lots of 1/2 studs offsets and snot techniques. Continuig with the building... The technique used to achieve the rounded sections is really nice and makes use of many new parts. The finished set in all his glory! My finger hurts of placing all those tan 1x1 tiles! As always there are some spare parts. Interesting parts The set comes with a nice selection of white curved slopes, and among them the rather new 3x2 white curved slope. Three 2x3 white tiles are also present. The set is also at the moment the best source for 1x1 quarter round tiles in light bluish gray. Parts in new or rare colors include the 6x6 round plate in white and black, the 10x10 inverted dish in sand green, the 2x4 wedge plate in sand green, a 3x3 cross plate in tan, a white 1x3x1 panel , and 4 of the new 1x1modified brick with 2 studs on adjacent sides in black! And of course two nice printed tile and curved slope with the museum's name on it. Conclusion Design: 9/10 - A really nice set in the Architecture theme! One of my favorite. Parts: 8/10 - Some very interesting parts in this set, and maybe more variety than other sets of the theme. Build: 8/10 - An interesting build, not too monotonous. Price: 7/10 - At 9.4 cent per part, this set is in the price average of the Architecture theme's sets. Overall: 32/40 (80%) - I really enjoyed building this set! I think it may be one of the best set of the recently released Architecture sets. If you're a fan of the theme, go grab it, you won't regret it.
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    [MOC] Komodo Heavy Dropship

    A little something I build during the year. It was a first experiment with PF functions that went pretty well and taught me a lot. Functions are: - rotating rotors - 4 linked rotating propulsors - opening/closing side doors - lights on front "wings" Komodo Heavy Dropship by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Komodo Heavy Dropship by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Komodo Heavy Dropship by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Komodo Heavy Dropship by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Komodo Heavy Dropship by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Komodo Heavy Dropship by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Komodo Heavy Dropship by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr
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    [MOC][Instructions] Darth Severus' Sith Speeder Bike

    Thanks guys. I will...
  12. The Crimson Pilgrim's crew, leaded by the Jedi Hunter Nidara Ludimi, flew to Takodana to retrieve a hidden Sith holocron. But Darth Severus was the first to arrive, and he set an ambush at the Sith temple entrance. Nidara, her padawan Nell Catagaan and Grayman had to retreat and barely got back to their ship before leaving the planet, but Severus' ship, the Wrath, was waiting in orbit and the Pilgrim was heavily damaged before escaping by jumping in hyperspace. I've built this scene in October 2018 for a convention, but never took pictures of it. It was built to show a confrontation between the two crews of the Crimson Pilgrim and the Wrath, which I also built 2018. While I consider that the Wrath isn't finished yet, I thought I could share this little diorama. You can see a picture of a convention where I displayed both the Pilgrim and the Wrath on each side of the Takodana's diorama.
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    [MOC] Old Republic - Ambush at the old Sith temple on Takodana

    These are led lighsabers from Lightailing.
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    [MOC] Skull ISland

    Somewhere in the Caribean, where no one dare wanders, surrounded by treachous reefs, there was a giant skull laying just above the water surface. No one knows where it cames from, or who carved it... or if someone actually carved it... The place was reputed to be doomed and haunted, and just seeing its shape over the horizon was believed to bring bad fortune. So ships made great detours to completely avoid this part of the see. But one dared to come to the Skull Island, he dared to step on the white surface and look into the skull's eyes... And what he saw was gold... This was the legend of the Skull Island. The once feared giant skull is now a prolific gold mine, and someone became the richest pirate the world ever known... So this is a Moc I made in summer 2018 for Brick66 pirate collab. Didn't have the time to take good pictures of it before today. It was really refreshing to build it, even if I struggled to get the right parts as rocks and woods aren't what I'm used to build. Skull Island by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Skull Island by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Skull Island by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Skull Island by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Skull Island by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Skull Island by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr
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    [MOC] Takoizukame

    Takoizukame - The Shrine Keeper by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Takoizukame - The Shrine Keeper by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Takoizukame - The Shrine Keeper by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr Takoizukame - The Shrine Keeper by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr
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    [MOC] The Harvester

    The Dawn’s Raiders Guild is an old organization that has been acting in the shadows for centuries. They specialize in salvaging equipments and ship’s parts from space battlefields. They excel at analyzing archives and other sources to locate lost ships or artifacts. Throughout their history, they never associated to any other faction, but sold items and parts to all. What they didn’t sold, or decided to keep to themselves, they used to build a fleet of transport ships, tugs, and what they’d need for their work. But they also assembled larger combat vessels and fighters to protect themselves. The Dawn didn’t supported the rebellion in their fight against the Galactic Empire, but a few Raiders either helped them recover some parts or sold them with a special discount. In the recent years, they feared to deal with the First Order and so completely avoided them or the Resistance. But when captain Zar Mioln received Lando Calrissian's call for help, he decided to join the battle and set course to Exegol with his ship: The Harvester. The Harvester is an ancient Zenith-class cruiser that served in diplomatic mission during the Old Republic. It was salvaged by the Dawn’s Raiders Guild somewhere in an uncharted quadrant of the outer rim. It was in relatively good shape, except for the port side of its hangar bay that was completely destroyed. The Raiders repaired the ship, while increasing its hangar bay size, and adding various feature that would help them in their operations, like a larger bay opening and powerful tractor beam projectors. Under captain Zar Mioln command, the Harvester carries a fleet of tugs and utilitary crafts used to tear down large ships’ wreckages. And to protect its operations, it can count on a squadron composed of reassembled starfighters or bombers parts, what the corellians would call Uglies, but in a far efficient and elegant way due to the skills and resources the Dawn’s engineers have access to. Zar Mioln personal fighter is the Uterceptor, a salvaged U-Wing with Tie Interceptor wings mounted on the starboard side, and heavily armed. He leads a squadron composed of a few Z-Ceptors and X-Bombers. My entry for the Assemble the Fleet contest. The Harvester by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr The Harvester by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr The Harvester by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr The Harvester by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr The Harvester by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr The Harvester by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr The Harvester by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr
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    [MOC] The Harvester

    That's strange, because I4ve been posting MOCs for years... but not much Star Wars though. The grey thing is supposed to be the wreckage of a Star Destroyer bridge at the same scale. But I have to admit that at this angle, it looks a bit weird
  18. Set information Set Name: Sith Troopers Battle Pack Set Number: 75266 Number of Pieces: 105 Theme: Star Wars Year Release: 01/2020 Prices: £12.99 / $14.99 / €14.99 (Euro prices may vary) #75267 on Brickset #75267 on Rebrickable Packaging The box shows the Star Wars' theme, used for sets of the latest movies arc. The front of the box shows the content of the Battle pack in action, while the back shows all the play features which are... one. Minifigures The set contains 4 minifigures: a Sith Trooper, two Sith Jet Troopers and a First Order Officer. Each comes with a stud shooter. The Officer is pretty nice, with a simple design highlighted by thin red lines. The Sith Troopers are really great in their red liveries, with black and dark red markings. I prefer them to the white version! As every empire/sith troopers, they come with the classic angry clone head. The jetpacks and the printed tiles on the are really nice parts. Builds The set comes with only one side biuld: a small speeder. It has two seats and a gunner position on the front part, with an attachment point for a stud shooter. Conclusion Playability: 6/10 - The speeder is nice and can carry up to three minifigs. It's too bad Lego didn't include a way to have the Jet Troopers stand in the air, like the part used in the DC Collectible Minifigures. Minifigs: 9/10 - The minifigs are great, troopers look really good in red, and the Officer is also nice even without leg printing. Again, some "real" blasters would have been nice instead (or in addition) of the studs shooters. Price: 7/10 - With high ppp of 0,146€ and 4 minifigs, this set seems well priced for a Star Wars battle pack. Overall: 22/30 (73%) - A good BP but maybe not for amry builders as only one normal Trooper is included, but I have to admit I really like those Sith Jet Troopers! And red is known to be the fastest color!
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    [MOC] Micro Zenith - Old Republic escort Cruiser

    Micro Zenith structure by BobDeQuatre, on Flickr
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    [MOC] Micro Zenith - Old Republic escort Cruiser

    Thanks everyone Yes I managed to scale down the cost by far more than 5!! I'm considering making free instructions for it...
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    [Review] #75269 Duel on Mustafar

    Set information Set Name: Duel on Mustafar Set Number: 75269 Number of Pieces: 208 Theme: Star Wars Year Release: 01/2020 Prices: £19.99 / $19.99 / €24.99 (Euro prices may vary) #75269 on Brickset #75269 on Rebrickable Packaging The front of the box shows the usual Star Wars theme for non RotS sets. As usual, the bottom right corner shows the 2 minifigs included in the set: Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. The back of the box shows the set and all the play features. Content of the box The box contains 2 numbered bags and the instruction booklet. Minifigures The set contains 2 minifigures: Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker in their Mustafar outfit. Both minifigs are exclusives from head to toes... but not up to the hait pieces. Build The build is easy but not that interesting. The first bag will create the two base halves, each with a sliding path, while the second bag will add the two platforms and details. Play features There are lots of rotating or sliding parts, that makes that set a real playset, but I'm honestly not sure if children would actually play with it. The set could also be a displayed completely folded in or out, and make a nice display model, even if some modding may be required. There is a small mecanism to throw lava in the air, but it doesn't work that well. Conclusion Design: 7/10 - The model is nice and the mechanisms for the platforms are well done, but the lava could have been better (less red, more flamish yellow) . Parts: 6/10 - The part selection is average, except for the trans-orange parts. Build: 5/10 - A pretty straightforward build with no interresting techniques. Playability: 8/10 - The set has lots of play features, and the platforms for the two duelists are nice. Minifigs: 10/10 - The two minifigs are nice and detailed but also exclusive! Price: 8/10 - With a ppp of 0,12€ and 2 exclusive minifigs, this set seems is rather interesting. Overall: 44/60 (73%) - A nice playable set, with great minifigs, but nothing more. The focus couls have been less on the playability and more on the display model aspect.
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    [Review] #75269 Duel on Mustafar

    Thanks everyone for pointing out my mistakes (two more reviews to go, so I still have room for improvement!)
  23. Set information Set Name: T-16 Skyhopper vs Bantha Microfighters Set Number: 75262 Number of Pieces: 198 Theme: Star Wars Year Release: 01/2020 Prices: £17.99 / $19.99 / €19.99 (Euro prices may vary) #75265 on Brickset #75265 on Rebrickable Packaging The box of the set is the usual size for double Microfighters. On the front we can see both models and the two minifigures, while the back shows the few play features and another scene. Minifigure The set comes with two minifigures: a Tusken Raider and a T-16 Pilot. The Tusken got a new prints and head this year, and for now is available only in this set and #75270: Obi-Wan's Hut. The T-16 Pilot is exclusive to this set, but uses non-printeg dark red legs. Builds As usual, the set comes with two numbered bags and two instructions booklet, one for each Microfighter. That allows to invite a friend or family to build together, or organize a small building contest! The Bantha is a nice build and looks great... from a certain angle... The neck area don't looks that great when viewed from the side. Also, the blue Technic pins used to attach the horns shows a bit. Using a 1x1 brick with stud on side would have looked better, but a bit more fragile. The T-16 looks really good, except maybe for the Technic pins visible from the back, bt like the bantha's horns, there are other solutions to hide them. I must say I have a soft spot for the T-16 since the Rebel Assault video game... (The transparent parts were added by me to support the model) Conclusion Minifig: 8/10 - A minus point for the T-16 Pilot legs, but the two minifigures are great. Builds: 9/10 - Both builds are very nice, and we finally got a bantha! Price: 9/10 - With a ppp of 0,10€ and two minifig, one of which is exclusive, and a nice part selection, this set is a great bargain. Overall: 26/30 (87%) - A great Microfighters set, with only a few negative points, but so much good ones.
  24. Set information Set Name: Resistance Y-Wing Microfighter Set Number: 75263 Number of Pieces: 86 Theme: Star Wars Year Release: 01/2020 Prices: £8.99 / $9.99 / €9.99 (Euro prices may vary) #75263 on Brickset #75263 on Rebrickable Packaging A classic Microfighter box, with a 3/4 view of the Y-Wing on the front of the box while the back shows the rear of the starfighter and the whole Zorii Bliss minifigure. Minifigure The minifigure in this Microfighter is Zorii Bliss. She comes with two old style pistolet which is rather disappointing. It's the exact same minifigs that comes with the 75249: Resistance Y-wing Starfighter. The printing on the legs suffer from bad alignement between the legs and the waist but also between the waist and the torso. It would have been nice to have an actual head, even a random one, instead of a blank black one. Builds The micro Y-wing is pretty nice, and using some good parts. The only downside for me is the shooters. I'm sure the shape would have been even better without them. The pilot is also sitting a bit too low so her arms have to be raised up which is kinda weird. Conclusion Minifig: 6/10 - Zorii Biss minifig is nice but suffers from bad prints alignement. The black head and the old pistols are also a minus point. Build: 8/10 - The Y-Wing is pretty cool, instantly recognizable. The part selection is good. Price: 8/10 - With a ppp of 0,12€ and a minifig, this set is rather interesting, especially if you're looking for this particular minifig. Overall: 22/30 (73%) - A good Microfighter set, despite a minifigure that could have been better.