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  1. Pchan1983
    New summer parts available at Auckland Certified Store. there are also the blue chameleons which I didn’t buy this time. No sign of the black sausage dog here yet.
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    That's a very small order compare to your previous ones =D
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    yup, it's guilty pleasure XD
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    Here is my review on Monkie Kid's 80009 Pigsy's Food Truck: THE GOOD: Great interior details inside the food truck. Great opening mechanisms for interior access. I like the graphic designs on the stickers. Excellent Pigsy minifigure. Interesting build for the Pig Mascot Machine Gun. Several elements that feed some dark humours for corrupted mind like me XD THE NOT SO GOOD: Because of the size of the truck, you can't just put it into a typical Lego City setting. I wonder if there is a way to replicate the excelling opening mechanism without visible gap for the joints. Overall, I think this is a good set. I enjoyed the building experience, the outcome and the minifigures. Thanks to size, the designer is able to put a lot of interior details into the food truck. I do feel the weaponised look is a bit over the top and too Zombie Apocalypse type of truck but it's ok the good parts overcome the little shortcomings and it's my personal preference anyway. The Pigsy minifigure is just great, can't wait to use the head with the torso and legs of the Pig Costume Guy XD. And I really wonder what's the idea behind using sausages on the grill and decorations while Pigsy is obviously related to Pigs. Also the back of the Pig Mascot on top, what do you think it looks like? XD. Despite a few flaws, I will still recommend this to everyone. It's not as good as the Monkey King mech but this is also good. And the price is probably one of the better ones in the overall Monkey Kid theme, in fact I found this set with the most reasonable pricing.
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    Just done an order =) I wonder how long it would take them to ship to NZ ... XD. And again, realised there are more I need but already checked out so have to wait for next time. By the way, I noticed the webpage UI updated. It was still old interface 2 weeks ago.
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    Here is my review on 70437 Mystery Castle: THE GOOD: Looks awesome and very massive when view from front. Great Observatory! Nehmaar Reem is my new favourite minifigure, the lower part of this minifig is great. Rarely I like stickers but the decorative windows are great. Love the throne chair. THE NOT SO GOOD: A few areas a bit bland. May be a little bit more roof for the main part of the castle? Overall, this is an excellent set and definitely will recommend to everyone. The look of this is just stunning, it looks massive from the front. The back is a big shallow just like other facade type sets but the two towers gave this a lot more depth than most similar builds. The Observatory is one of my favourite part if the set. Smart design on the dome and the telescope. Even the set is heavy on stickers, the 2 stickers as a decorative windows look very good. Once again like other Hidden Side sets, the minifigures are excellent especially the villain. The lower body part is my new favourite part now. Although it's not without flaw (like interior a bit empty on several areas) the pricing is very good in my opinion, I thought this gonna be like close to $200NZD but no, it's $159.99 and I got it with 20% so I am a very happy man.
  7. Pchan1983
    Thanks. Yes just saw the news after I posted this. Hope we really do get to see it in October =)
  8. Pchan1983
    Here is my review on 76157 Wonder Woman vs. Cheetah. THE GOOD: Excellent Minifigures. The satellite dish panels are all PRINTED! Interesting way to build the vent. Very smooth rotation on the action feature. THE NOT SO GOOD: Very bland (close to none) interior. Re-use of head for Max. Overall, this is an interesting set. I do think the set building experience and exterior are a lot more sophisticated than most other similar price range super heroes themed sets but than the interior is really lacking. The satellite rotation and the printed panels are cool though. Especially the printed panels are good for other space crafts build. Minifigures wise, it's good. It would be better if Max looks a bit more like Pedro Pascal and a variation of wings for Wonder Woman. One thing I want to highlight is the availability of this set is very unclear at the moment. It is released in some retailers and LEGO certified store (where I bought it) but shop@home is showing 1st July, so keep an eye out if you are looking for this. I will still recommend this set if you are a fan of the DC movies and love super heroes in general.
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    Can't believe they make a new set based on the first movie, here is my review on 75941 Indominus Rex vs. Ankylosaurus: THE GOOD: The Gyrosphere Station is absolutely phenomenal. The build a very complete compared to most other Jurassic world. Very spacious area for minifigures to queue for a ride. So many little details incorporated into the build which you rarely seen in this type of sets. Great update to the Indominus Rex. All four key characters in the 1st movie in just ONE SET! THE NOT SO GOOD: It's still a mission to open up the gyrosphere as times. (too much force will surely break it if the joints were pressed to tightly) This is nip picking but I wish the park worker looks more like the actual character you've seen in the movie, this one looks a bit too old. Overall, this set is excellent. In fact, it's beyond expectation. I never expected to see a complete build with so many details in a retail licensed set. I'm so happy with the size of the Gyrosphere station. Getting an updated Indominus Rex and full set of key characters from the 1st moive in one set is just great. I think I got my money worth for this one. I do wish they improve the Gyrophese opening mechanism a bit, I'm so worried I might break it when I close it too tightly the first time. Anyway, I will totally recommend this set to anyone. This is definitely one of the best Jurassic World releases so far.
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    Just bought this yesterday, so happy with the new hammerhead shark. Great to get one is a small set. By the way, anyone else got a Legoland coupon with this set too?
  11. Pchan1983
    Steam buns.
  12. Pchan1983
    I was just browsing but didn't order anything last nite. the golden banana is from the monkie kid set 80012.
  13. Pchan1983
    It's operating for NZ and AU now but the gold banana is out of stock .... =(
  14. 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!
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    Here is my review on the other minions set released: THE GOOD: Stuart and Bob are great minifigures. The rocket skates suit the minions well. THE NOT SO GOOD: Gru minifigure does not capture the character at all. Obviously haven't seen the movie so cant compare the motorbike but the bike just don't do it for me. Overall, I would have skipped this set if the other 3 sets released at the same time. No doubt this set would make lots of kids happy and with a very appealing price point but I just can't agree on the direction the designer took with the Gru Minifigure. I do like the Stuart and Bob minifigures though and this what drove me to buy this. If you planning to buy a Minions set and have a few extra dollars, I would suggest you get the Brick built Minions and skip this one.
  16. Pchan1983
    Why release today... and store exclusive means no discount and the price .... I would defiantly buy some of the sets but given haunted houses and Harry Potter ... will probably need to wait and see
  17. Pchan1983
    I thought great only have to save for some new Harry Potter sets then this haunted house happened XD need to replan my budget
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    Here is my review on 75551 Brick-built Minions and their lair: THE GOOD: The brick-built Kevin, Stuart and Bob are excellent, I think just the right size and impressed how well the design captures the vibe of each character with known lego limitation. Distinct interior inside each minion. Excellent use of printed parts and stickers. Great Minifigures. THE NOT SO GOOD: Can only build 2 minions in one set. The stickers for Bob's interior is a bit difficult to apply. Overall, I think it's an excellent set. I know Minions may not for everyone but I really enjoyed the building experience and the finished product. Absolutely loving the minifigures too. I do wish they included/increase the piece count to allow BOB in the set too. Buying 2 sets may not be feasible for everyone and you end up with one extra Stuart (well, of cos you can easily customise it to a generic minion). Other than this, I can't fault this set at all. WIll totally recommend this to anyone even to those not really like the minions. Now I'm looking forward to the other 3 delayed sets next year.
  19. Pchan1983
    Also not yet open for NZ
  20. Pchan1983
    It wasn't toyco this time, I was waiting for them to put the page up but my local Toyworld posted on their facebook. So I called them and when I said I want a box, they offered me discount =) I don't have a list because I can't confirm if every boxes have the same spot for each figure but I basically start opening each pact immediately after I opened so I guess the first one on the right most row is the Llama costume girl. I wouldn't bet on it though because the box in any shops may already been shuffled by other customers.
  21. Pchan1983
    With lockdown measure easing off, managed to get a box with 20% discount (big thanks to the local toy store offering me despite recent tough times). The distribution is the same as the brickset reviews. I personally like the series. (although series 19 is bit better). My favourites are definitely the red ranger, PJ girl, the dancer. Also the sea turtle and nunchucks. I think the nunchucks gonna be awesome for the ninja turtle minifigures XD Also hopefully we get the other rangers in various colours in the near future! The only thing I will miss is going out to different shops to feel the bags for any additional figures I might want more.
  22. Pchan1983
    Was hoping a more traditional take of the Monkey King. Feels weird to have cars and plans related to Journey to the West XD. HOWEVER, love the monkey king mech and some of the side builds. And so many interesting parts and new minigifures. Hope B&P ships to NZ by the time it releases ....
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    Bought this awhile back to make the quota for GWP a while back, here is my review on 70427 Welcome to the Hidden Side. THE GOOD: Exclusive Minifigures and bonus the 2 yellow/orange ghosts have unique faces =) THE NOT SO GOOD: The build lacks features if you don't play the mobile app. The RRP is a bit high considering what you get in this set. Overall, this is just ok in my view given I don't play the Hidden Side app. I think it would be better to be $10-$15 dollar cheaper with a smaller build. The minifgures are excellent though. These parts are available from B&P so I would recommend you buy parts for army building if you want a ghost army. There are some interesting parts (the leaves in a aqua colour) but I will only recommend this one if you are a fan of the app or you see this in clearance price.
  24. Pchan1983
    Wow, love this style of review. Because of the lockdown, I took this set out to rebuild from the storage after 20+ years. Man I surprised how great this set is. The horses, the build, the trip wire, the minifigures and the printed tiles. Glad that I have kept this for so long!
  25. Pchan1983
    I just dug out this set during lockdown over here. Oh boy, new found appreciation all over the place, I wish they bring back the palm trees. Thanks for the review.
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