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Resistance Trooper Battle Pack
Resistance Trooper Battle Pack
Posted:May 9, 2016
TimJim
Age:
14-18
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Advanced LEGO builder
Overall:
4
/
5
Really happy with this set!
" This is a great Battlepack!
The Minifigures are always the main attraction of these sets, as Battlepacks are designed to amass an army. However, in many cases these sets will include a small vehicle or something of that nature to accompany the minifigures. The speeder in this set is actually a great addition and has some unique pieces that can be combined with a second one to build a larger speeder.
Minifigs: This set has four figs; three Resistance Troopers and one Resistance officer from Star Wars, The Force Awakens. They are all very good looking and the helmets of the troopers have moving jaw-guards that add an interesting feature to the figure. The helmets also have a built in translucent-yellow visor that looks fantastic.
Cons: This set is not without a con. The main disappointment with Lego's most recent battlepacks has been the absence of regular blasters. The new battlepacks all include new blasters, called stud-shooters, which can launch a small lego piece a good distance with good accuracy. It adds an appealing play feature that is most likely very popular with the younger fans. However, these stud-shooters are not the prettiest thing in the galaxy, and many, many collectors and teen lego fans miss the original medium blaster. When avid fans purchase more than one of these sets to construct their army, they are building an army without weapons, which can be frustrating. Lego could easily fix this divide by including alternate blasters as well as the stud-shooters.
Pros: great minifigures, great price, great set! It is definitely worth it. "
Minifigs: This set has four figs; three Resistance Troopers and one Resistance officer from Star Wars, The Force Awakens. They are all very good looking and the helmets of the troopers have moving jaw-guards that add an interesting feature to the figure. The helmets also have a built in translucent-yellow visor that looks fantastic.
Cons: This set is not without a con. The main disappointment with Lego's most recent battlepacks has been the absence of regular blasters. The new battlepacks all include new blasters, called stud-shooters, which can launch a small lego piece a good distance with good accuracy. It adds an appealing play feature that is most likely very popular with the younger fans. However, these stud-shooters are not the prettiest thing in the galaxy, and many, many collectors and teen lego fans miss the original medium blaster. When avid fans purchase more than one of these sets to construct their army, they are building an army without weapons, which can be frustrating. Lego could easily fix this divide by including alternate blasters as well as the stud-shooters.
Pros: great minifigures, great price, great set! It is definitely worth it. "
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Product Recommendations
First Order Battle Pack
(38)From: Clovis
State:
California
From:
United States
Age:
14-18
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Advanced LEGO builder
Build Time:
15
mins
Play Experience (Optional):
3
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
4
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Very Easy
Very Easy
Very Challenging
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Resistance Troop Transporter
Resistance Troop Transporter
Posted:May 5, 2016
TimJim
Age:
14-18
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Advanced LEGO builder
Overall:
4
/
5
Another stellar set!
" I purchased this set on May 1st at Toys 'R' Us for $55.99. Until this sale price surfaced, I had not planned on getting this set, as it's original price at $69.99 was a bit high for a set with 4 minifigures and 646 pieces. I knew this set would be worth it, especially at the new and improved price, but I was pleasantly surprised with the Resistance Troop Transport! This set is seen in relative detail in one scene of TFA. And looks very accurate, streamlined, and also has a makeshift design that pays homage to the good ol' B-wing from which this ship was pieced together. Minifigures: the four figs in this set are great and include General Organa, Admiral Akbar, and two Resistance troopers, one has an exclusive torso and both feature helmets with moving jaw-guards. Akbar is the best figure with a great head and classic "Its a trap" expression. Princess Leia (General Organa) is great to have and has a double sided face. One side is happy and the other stern. One of the only cons is the absence of a fifth minifigure, C-3po with his new red arm, who has only appeared in a special promotional bag. The best surprise were two dark grey blasters that had only been in set 75103 First Order Transporter. The list of accessories on the back of the box incorrectly shows three black medium blasters and a blaster pistol. Set actually includes two shiny dark grey medium blasters and two blaster pistols. This set is so much better because of these two little, rare pieces. Design and playability: This set has a great aesthetic and has some great pieces. The main con with design and appearance is that every single decal is a sticker. There are no printed pieces at all. This is a problem because stickers just don't last too long, and as these stickers are somewhat large, applying one not perfectly straight will haunt you for the rest of your lego life. Especially the three stickers on the cockpit. Playability: This set feels perfectly balanced when flying and swooshing around and boasts several good play features. The cockpit is nicely tucked in so it is opened by spinning an adjacent wheel. The ramp in the front provides endless dramatic exits and escapes for your minifigures while the top panels open to make them easily accessible. The two spring loaded shooters are well hidden and add lots of entertainment.
Cons: No C-3po, who would have made this set perfect. Too many stickers. Pros: Great minifigs, unique asymmetrical design, and great play features. If you can get it on sale, this set will not disappoint. if you are a collector and will get it no matter what. Then this is a great addition. Especially if combined with set 75131 Resistance Trooper Battle Pack. You can manage to fit the four minifigs from the battle pack and all the figures from this set inside the main passenger area. "
Cons: No C-3po, who would have made this set perfect. Too many stickers. Pros: Great minifigs, unique asymmetrical design, and great play features. If you can get it on sale, this set will not disappoint. if you are a collector and will get it no matter what. Then this is a great addition. Especially if combined with set 75131 Resistance Trooper Battle Pack. You can manage to fit the four minifigs from the battle pack and all the figures from this set inside the main passenger area. "
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Product Recommendations
Resistance Trooper Battle Pack
(16)From: Clovis
State:
California
From:
United States
Age:
14-18
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Advanced LEGO builder
Purchased For:
Self
Build Time:
01
hrs
Build Time:
40
mins
Play Experience (Optional):
4
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
3
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Average
Very Easy
Very Challenging
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share:
+5points
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