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05-16-2014, 07:40 AM | #1 |
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That Figures: REVIEW: Mega Bloks Call of Duty Desert Outpost
Final Thoughts LEGO didn't get to be the second largest toy company in the world by making many mistakes but they could also learn a thing or two about their products by taking a look at the Call of Duty sets from Mega Bloks. Much as I love the classic LEGO Minifigure design, it's amazing to see just how much detail and articulation Mega Bloks has packed into a figure barely 1/4 of an inch taller than LEGO's classics. I'm not saying one is better than the other but rather that Mega Bloks has been very aggressive with their innovation of the minifigure and that whilst the LEGO Minifigure is an iconic design, the Micro Action Figure offers so much more. The other thing I like - and this is something we'll see more of from the Call of Duty line in coming months - is that Mega Bloks understands there are only so many vehicles you can build and display before your collection becomes a little tired. It's great to see these mini-buildings/dioramas being added to the line-up, as it allows collectors - and kids who play with them too, I'm sure - to ''ground'' their figures and really pull everything together. It frustrates me that LEGO doesn't seem to think buildings are interesting or can be produced on a budget and I think somebody at Mega Brands has been quite savvy to spot that there's definitely a gap in the market for affordable, ''mini-buildings.'' Anyway, with all that said, how does the Desert Outpost itself shape up? The answer is ''very well indeed.'' Yes, there are some minor construction/design issues but they're either so tiny you'd have to have major obsessive tendencies to let them bother you or the kind of thing you could easily fix with a moment or two and half a dozen spare pieces. But really, these points are minor and included only to prepare you for them. I love, love, love the idea of the diorama piece. It reminds me of the Tamiya military model kits of yesteryear, which would often include pieces of equipment or even battle-damaged walls and buildings to great effect. Some of the troop packs include bits of scenery and a display base, certainly, but this is the first release that's focused almost entirely on the backdrop. And odd as that sounds, it's exactly what we needed. Add to this the fact that this set retails at just $9.99 - the same price point as the ''small vehicle'' Mountain Recon and Drone Attack sets - then you'll see why I'm so impressed with this set. If you're a collector of the Mega Bloks Call of Duty line and are looking to add more ''height'' to your Desert Trooper display then this is exactly what you need. If you're new to the line then this is a great starting point: a fantastic Micro Action Figure complete with accessories and an awesome mini-diorama display base? What's not to love? Fantastic fun for kids and collectors alike. Pics and full Review here: That Figures: REVIEW: Mega Bloks Call of Duty Desert Outpost
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