Ritz Brick Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 Haven't seen this set in the review index so I'll just take a stab at it. This is one of the main 3 sets released in the 2007 Exo Force wave. In my opinion, the 6 main sets in the 2007 wave were some of the weakest, but their special editions are some of the best. Name: Iron Condor Set Number: 8105 Pieces: 141 Price: $14.99 US Age: 7-14 Minifigs: 1 Theme: Exo Force Year of Release: 2007 Brickset Peeron Bricklink I no longer own the box, so here's one that someone else took Here are all 141 parts in their unusual glory, not really the most useful set for parts but it has a decent variety. Some of the interesting pieces in the set. 2007 used a mix of clicky joints and ball joints. It's a bit strange to use both, but they serve their purpose. Technic fans should recognize the pieces used as wings. Back then there were no flick fire missles so we got the feather touch missle launcher. Almost every Exo Force instruction booklet is the same size, this is the smallest size. Included is the very nice Devastator drone with a red marble, seen previously in Thunder Fury *Error* *Error* The Build: Cut to the chase we've already built the torso ball joint connectors in place, plus a strange 1x4 black plate. What could it be? An after thought? Let's wait and see. Legs attached plus the absolutely massive feet, this is common with Blade Titan and Sky Guardian as well. Doubting the usefulness of the fins on the sides. The back leaves much to be desired. Left arm complete, very skinny and bare. However I do like having mech's with 'fingers'. And you thought the left arm was bad, the right arm only contains 5-6 pieces ! Starting to take shape, looking a little better. Both wings completed, ball joints make these easier to position. The red and blue technic pins are an eyesore Once you see them, you cannot unsee them. Yup, that 1x4 plate contains one missile, afterthought for sure. We add a couple of details on the front and we're on our way. Plus the Exo Code piece which was actually printed as compared to the stickers in the Deep Jungle series. The codes have outlived their usefulness as Exo Force is no longer on lego.com. Iron Condor definitely has a lack of firepower, so this little gun is made, plus its a place for the devastator to stand. I guess big feet don't always equal a big gun... Everything together and it doesn't actually look to bad. The side however.... and then the back! Good view of the massive feet. Comic included in the back proves the usefulness of Iron Condor. Side note: In the instructions for Blade Titan, the Exo code is actually on the other side, but oh well. Since Lego is not able to fly, our Iron Condor will be an Iron Ostrich, making a mad dash for something to grab. Bonus: The feet do have a use! Overall: Playability: 5/10 On it's own, this can't do anything, but the missile launcher adds some fan, as do the easily poseable joints. Design: 6/10 All Exo Force sets have incomplete backs and gaps around the legs and arms, but thats the only way they can be $20 and 140ish pieces. Price: 8/10 Exo Force was at a decent price point aimed more for kids than the older Gundam/anime fans. Minifigure: 8/10 While Some will complain that the Drone's legs and torso are useless for parts, the red hue is a definate plus. Parts: 5/10 Not to great selection, but I'm sure someone can make use of these. Overall: 32/50 Not great, but not bad either. A definite member of a total Robot legion. Quote
just2good Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 Nice review, 'Ritz Brick'! You should join the EB Reviewers Academy if you like posting reviews! This is another okay Exo-Force set. I like the figures (especially the Devastator drone). Quote
Pate-keetongu Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 Thanks for a nice review. What comes to the fig error on the instructions, I got this set when it was released six years ago, and my Devastator didn't have trans-red parts. I suppose they had two different batches of this set or something like that. Quote
Ritz Brick Posted July 1, 2012 Author Posted July 1, 2012 Nice review, 'Ritz Brick'! You should join the EB Reviewers Academy if you like posting reviews! This is another okay Exo-Force set. I like the figures (especially the Devastator drone). I have joined the Reviewers Academy, my application reviews will probably be smaller sets. Thanks for a nice review. What comes to the fig error on the instructions, I got this set when it was released six years ago, and my Devastator didn't have trans-red parts. I suppose they had two different batches of this set or something like that. Okay, that would make sense, wasn't sure why. Thanks! Quote
prateek Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 What!?! Not great? This set is a flippin' robot! Playability alone should be 10! Great review however. You should join RA. Quote
vexorian Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) Thanks for a nice review. What comes to the fig error on the instructions, I got this set when it was released six years ago, and my Devastator didn't have trans-red parts. I suppose they had two different batches of this set or something like that. You are lucky in my opinion. The trans red devastators are my least favorite ones. The trans red is just too dark and what you have left is a mixed color torso that does not look that good. The solid silver devastator is quite handsome in comparison. This set is ok for the price. Edited July 1, 2012 by vexorian Quote
Algernon Posted July 2, 2012 Posted July 2, 2012 Like I said in your other review, this set is better than a lot of Exo-Force designs, but it still suffers from a very action-figure-like design and fair bit of lazy construction. I'm not all that sorry I skipped it. Your review is great, though, it's always fun to see bygone themes get revisited. I hope to see some more! Quote
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