Perry the Platypus

My daughter would like these... If she weren't eleven years old.

Don't worry. I need to get around to uploading them. They should be up by tomorrow or Monday.

I was on a quest to get the Kendo Jay booster pack today, only avaliable to customers who have made a $75 purchase at the LEGO Store. I picked up a few of the new spinner ses, plus some sets from other themes. I did get my Kendo Jay, but that's not the point of this review. Read on to see if Samaurai X is worth 'burning' a hole in your wallet. Sorry my pictures are of such horrid quality - When you use an iPhone to take pictures, you know something is wrong. Set: Samurai X Set Number: 9655 Theme: Ninjago Year of Release: 2012 Price: $9.99 USD On the front of the packaging, we get a nice view of the set. It includes a picture of Samaurai X in all her (I think it's Nya) glory with the pars number and item number. We also get a look at the spinner included. A nice new design. On the back, we see all the legal notices, as well as a picture of how to construct the character in spinner. I think we all know how that works, but for those new to Ninjago spinner sets, it is a pretty handy piece of information. Now, let's see what is inside! Once we rip open the package, we see the bag of weapons, the spinner, and the bag of pieces for the minifigure. I like the spinner sets. They are a cheap way to get minifigures and weapons. Plus, they make for a fun Spinjitsu battle with the family on a Saturday night. Let's get building! ] The weapons included are rather nice, though a few we have seen before. First off, the Castle sword in black. Very cool piece. I have ne'er purchase a Castle set, so this is new to me. The rest of the weapons are pretty much spears and sticks, the usual stuff you would see in a Spinne set. Now on to the minifigure. Samaurai X is obviously female, judging by the head. The helmet is brand new, and is also used by Lord Garmadon in the Destiny's Bounty set. We get the Samaurai armor in gunmetal, a color recently not seen on this piece, and an exclusive to the set. She also has very detailed leg and torso printing, as well as clip-on armor that can attach to the helmet. Here is the spinner. Nothing new here... Actually, it's a brand new piece! The bottom is flatter than the older 2011 spinner, and has a design that allows the spinner to move easier and last longer while spinning. There is also nice new fire printing, and armor to go on the spinner, a piece not seen in older spinner sets. The play factor in this set varies. If you have another spinner at, you get more enjoyment while watching the figures battle it out in Spinjitsu combat. On its own, the set doesn't do very much except spin. My final thoughts: This set comes with a new spinner and an exclusive minifigure not included in the first wave of 2012 Ninjago sets. If you would like some new parts and need an extra spinner, this set is right up your ally. If you would rather have a booster pack, you could pass on this set and get another great minifigure like Cole ZX or Lloyd Garmadon. Surely Samurai X cannot be defeated by Kendo Jay! Oops, spoke too soon...

Girls aren't gonna buy these sets anymore... Great MOC!

Took a break today while on my job at the LEGO store, and bought the Samaurai X, Lasha, and Starter spinner packs. I am too tempted for Ninjago minifigures right now. I bought a couple other sets, as well. So I then payed for them (I get an employee discount), and got the free Kendo Jay Booster pack. Now it seems they aren't only for orders on the website. I should be doing a review Samaurai X, soon, with a funny surprise in store featuring our favorite blue ninja...

Heard an interesting conversation over at the LEGO Store today while at work. "Mommy, I want the set with Stephanie in it!" "Honey, there are two sets with Stephanie in it. You shouldn't get two sets with the same figures in them." "Well, can I have all the sets?" "You only have 24 dollars on your gift card." "Well, I wan um'!"

Yes, yes it has. I have finished taking pictures, just need to write the actual review.. It will be up tomorrow. It will be on Olivia's Inventor set (forget the exact name). I will start with the smaller sets, then review the bigger sets.

Nice! This year will be an expensive LEGO journey for me. Will be posting the review tomorrow!

Should I create a separate thread for the game? If Stringer does have a guitar... LEGO, TAKE MY MONEY!

Can't wait for the full review. I find it odd that all the LEGO City commercials have figures saying "HEY!". It seems LEGOs now trying to incorporate that onto boxes.

Oh, don't worry! I'll be giving the minidolls to my daughter, and I'm gonna let her play with the sets one I'm done reviewing some. The joys of parenting.

I haven't found any yet, and I live in the States. Hopefully they start appearing soon... I'm already spending too much money on LEGO 2012.

Finally picked up the rest of the sets at the LEGO Store. It was a real pain in the wallet. I'm Friends crazy! I will be doing some reviews tomorrow, then on to building my Agent P!

Time for Phineas and Ferb talk! I just saw the new episode "Tri-Stone Area." It was kinda stupid, but very amusing.

I have a good idea! How about... Ninja VS. Robots?

Thanks for the notice. I'll fill up a bit more space.

It is the best cartoon known to man, apparently you haven't seen it. Ah well. I hope there are other fans on here...

It's a shame, too; those ladyfigs would be really interesting to see.

Well, I wouldn't be surprise if they helped an old lady cross the street without her permission. Well we can continue this talk in the Discussion Thread. A mod may close this.