Mutha' Trucker of the Future
Posted by
krysto2002
in United States
on
02 July 2009
I can't give this set a 5 star rating on account of a few minor flaws in the set, but that is expected from a theme that hasn't seen a decent spotlight since LoM (or Mars Mission if your a fan). I honestly love the new approach of putting faces to the bad guys rather than a shadowy cult of villains who all look exactly the same (ex: Blacktron, Spyrius, etc.). But now there is a broad spectrum of faces adding personality to the series; Snake is no exception.
The set consists of a large truck with an attached trailer/crate. There is, as you can see, no vehicle for the Space Police officer, making him rather left out when he's not clinging on for his dear life. I would appreciate anything to add to this set for him, even a skateboard.
Also, aside from his (pathetic) rocket launcher, there are no accessories for anyone unless you count the laser cannon in the back. The one rocker launcher in pretty sad though. It is very hard to shoot without moving it, and impossible to shoot very far without hurting yourself. I don't see a future for the flick firing unless there are major improvements...
As for the truck, it is very intimidating and screams anything but poser, it IS for real. Even through the most critical eye, it is very sturdily built, even though its bottom is just framework, there is nothing to complain about. On top of that, the ship is very intricately designed with plenty of detail. The exhaust pipes don't stay still, but a few changes in the framework can keep them in place if it bothers you.
The container may be a problem. It is composed entirely of bulky parts, the best of which are covered in stickers, meaning they look awkward apart. The two doors also don't close right all of the time, but the articulation of the laser cannon makes up for that. With heavy modifications, the container can be removed and closed up on the bottom so that it can be easily taken on and off without hurting the laser inside, but it probably isn't worth the trouble.
To sum it up:
Pros:
-Awesome truck with spikes and all
-Detailed minifigures with double sided torsos, detailed legs, and a skullcap that looks really cool
-Aesthetically pleasing in every way
-Great playability
-Cool and articulate laser
-The stickers are incredibly detailed and are made well, the container comes to life with rips, scratches, graffiti, skulls, and my favorite, the word "Blacktron".
Cons:
-Terrible flick fire missiles
-Too many stickers
-No vehicle for the police officer
-Bulky container that doesn't stay shut
-Moving exhaust pipes
-Pricey set for not enough parts. A speeder for the officer would help.
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