SDCC mini Sith Infiltrator

 

  • SDCC mini Sith Infiltrator

    Posted by Huw, 15 Aug 2012 06:04. Filed under Set review.

    SDCC Sith InfiltratorToday I am reviewing a set that I don't own, that I never will and that you won't be able to buy without remortgaging your house.

    You may recall that last week I encouraged you to download the instructions for the SDCC mini Sith Infiltrator and build it yourself.

    Being a SW mini fan, I did just that. I had to order a few of the new brackets and a couple of other parts from BrickLink to be able to do so.

    SDCC Sith InfiltratorIt's not a bad looking model but unlike the other minis which are built to some microscale, this one is something of a hybrid: it's microscale but it has room for a Darth Maul minifig to stand on the back!

    The best way I can think of to describe it is this: I'm sure you've seen 'sit on' spaceships outside supermarkets or in shopping malls for kids to ride on once you've fed it with a few coins. This is a model of one of those: A miniature version of the Infiltrator for Darth Maul to play on :-)

    Consequently, in my opinion, it's a bit daft. It probably wouldn't take much to convert the back into something more realistic, though.

    So, if you haven't already gathered the parts together, I wouldn't bother, and I certainly wouldn't recommend paying the $100 being asked for it at BrickLink at the moment...

    SDCC mini Sith InfiltratorHere's Darth Maul having a ride on his new toy space-ship!

    Actually, having thought about it more, I guess it's no worse than, say, 10188 Death Star which is also a less-than-minifig-scale set populated by minifigs.

     


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Posted by Zrath in United States, 15 Aug 2012 06:45

It's a chibi! :D

Posted by aquafreak125 in United Kingdom, 15 Aug 2012 06:45

Thanks for the review Huw. This is a nifty model, I like the concept of a minifig riding it, but I can't believe this thing cost $40 at Comic-Con!

Posted by Joefish in United Kingdom, 15 Aug 2012 06:48

'Chibi' - definitely.

Posted by Blockland in United States, 15 Aug 2012 14:49

Nice, however, if memory serves correct, this is a model of Darth Mauls ship in a racing game....... I swear, im not making this up.

Posted by CapnRex101 in United Kingdom, 15 Aug 2012 16:05

Not a bad model, but I think the tin it comes in looks more appealing personally.

Posted by vwong19 in United States, 15 Aug 2012 16:12

The set is a good value.... compared to the SDCC/NYCC Super Heroes Minifigs.

Posted by Zrath in United States, 15 Aug 2012 17:30

Oh geeze, Blockland is right! It IS Darth Maul's vehicle from the ancient, stupid "Star Wars Bombad Racing" videogame.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Super_Bombad_Racing

Posted by The Sly Fox in United States, 15 Aug 2012 19:34

I agree with your review wholeheartedly Huw
I own this set (purely to complete my collection) but have left it sealed because, well, it looks pants !!

Posted by alanyap in Malaysia, 15 Aug 2012 20:54

That's a niftly lil speedboat there.

For him to maneuver this even in the open waters.... he shouldn't even be standing.. he must sith still.

Posted by legomatt in United Kingdom, 15 Aug 2012 20:59

^ Yes, otherwise the water will begin to infiltrate!

;o)

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