Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Sembo block - Pokemons

Sembo blocks - micro block following the nano block designs, or diamond block from LOZ. My son loves Pokemon, so, got all the available Pokemons on the shelf for him. I do not know in actual how many Pokemon designs were released by Sembo, but I do see some other releases from the internet. Sembo is said to be from Seng Yuan, although quality is acceptable, still those single stud connection is loose. The outer box shows clearly what's inside, so not to worry.
Eevee, Pikachu, Pokemon ball, Bulbasaur
Squirtle, Gengar, Caterpie, Lapras

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Gudi - Bumblebee in brick form

Another new brand, GUDI. Is is as good as it sound? (Goody)
The design is animation Bumblebee in Brick form. Price wise, not so Goody, somehow SY mech releases is cheaper with almost similar piece count. Well, plastic is okay, finished outlook is good, but the design is not so brilliant as it is hard to make Bumblebee stand up properly due to the connection is just too weak to support his body. Many connection is either single or dual studs, hence easily come off when we are articulating the joints, even just holding it.  Anyway, it is a 2 in 1, where one can build the car instead of the Autobot. Believe the car will be sturdier.
We got an Autobot by our side , let's GO!
Size comparison with Shell Ferrari
Car mode is sturdier (yes, the door can be open) but somehow seems smaller

Sunday, December 6, 2015

SY 361B - Cap A mech

The final mech from SY initial 4 mech releases - Cap A with a Big Shield. Similar build with similar platform base. Come with Cap A and one AOU blue Ultron  minifig.
Yep, another Ultron minifig. Better don't ask SY; "Is that the best you can do?" -  you may end up with more Ultrons! in future releases.
Oh yesh, It;'s my turn
WOah! Another Sentinel .... it's like they're everywhere
For quick reference:
Iron Man Mech SY360A
Thor Mech SY360B
Hulk Mech SY361 A

Sembo Block Micro sized building block

Sembo Block -  a new brand to me. But I read from the net they are a.k.a Sheng Yuan, but copy Nano block as well as Loz designs. Plastic wise, good. Fitting, good also, but if one is not going to take the finish model apart, recommended to glue the small single stud connection portion as they will easily come off.
I bought the Micro Block Animals and Pokemon releases. Those that have bought LOZ will see some similarity. Here's the animals first.....
What does the fox say!
The neck can be straighten, but the small ball joint kinda weak to carry the head
This 2 sets is cute