{"id":26615,"date":"2016-05-02T14:07:44","date_gmt":"2016-05-02T19:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/?p=26615"},"modified":"2016-05-02T14:07:44","modified_gmt":"2016-05-02T19:07:44","slug":"halo-toy-review-mega-bloks-nmpd-pelican-base-part-1-platform-and-base","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/?p=26615","title":{"rendered":"Halo Toy Review: Mega Bloks NMPD Pelican Base (Part 1-Platform and Base)"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is part one of two for this review. In this part, I will take you through the contents of the set, the building of the base and platform. In part two, the Pelican itself comes together. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I’ve actually had this set since December 2015. Was missing a few parts, so waited to get those from Mega, then just forgot to post this review as I was busy with other things. Apologies there.<\/span>
\n\"MB\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mega Bloks\u00a0NMPD Pelican Base<\/strong><\/p>\n

Technical Specifications:<\/strong>
\nBuild Time:<\/strong>\u00a02 hours\u00a0to sort, 6.5\u00a0hours\u00a0to build
\nSet Piece Count:<\/strong>\u00a01792
\nMinifigures:\u00a0<\/strong>Mickey (ODST), Brute Chieftain, NMPD Pilot, NMPD Sergeant
\nWeapons: <\/strong>Gravity Hammer, Sniper Rifle, Assault Rifle, Shotgun, Rocket Launcher (Silver), Rocket Launcher (Black),\u00a0Magnum, Missile Pod (Detachable), Machine Gun Turret
\nAccessories:\u00a0<\/strong>Buildable platform station, Radar Dish
\nSpecial Features:<\/strong>\u00a0Pelican: Cockpit hatch opens\/closes, rear hatch opens\/close, rear engines slightly pivot, top hatch for placing\/removing figures, forward gun rotates, wings rotate; Platform: pivoting ‘flaps’ for lack of a better word.
\nCost:<\/strong>\u00a0$150 Toys R’ Us Exclusive <\/strong><\/span>(I got mine when it was on sale for half price!)<\/p>\n

And on with the pics!\u00a0<\/strong>(Click pics to make\u00a0BIGGER<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

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\nAs with the other signature sets, this box is massive for a Mega Bloks set. As you can see it has a handle on top for ease of transport. The action shot on the front is fantastic! On the back the set’s features are showed prominently.\"MB
\nWhen you open the box, you are greeted to this awesome box art. This is one of the reasons I won’t get rid of the Signature series boxes!\"MB
\nInside you have a THICK instruction manual.\"MB
\nAs well, this set comes with two boxes with the NMPD logo on it. Very cool!\"MB
\nEach box has several bags within and a few loose pieces.\"MB
\nA better look at all the bags within.\"MB
\nWith each signature series build, since they are so large, I count the pieces out and put little stickies on each part so I know they are account for. This also reminds me if I’m missing any pieces later on, when I’m ready to build the set.\"MB
\nThe pieces are sorted out. Yep, they really are sorted. You might want to open up the pick above in a new window to see it better.<\/p>\n

Okay, let’s begin the build.<\/p>\n

Base<\/strong>\"MB
\nWe start out with the infrastructure of the base. Much of it is held up with those tall girder pieces.\"MB
\nIf I recall, the NMPDPelican set is the first to have this rather neat piece (above). It’s since been included with other sets.\u00a0\"MB
\nMore of the base comes together with the second floor being added.\"MB
\nAbove shows one of the walls built. Instead of traditional stacking bloks, we build this as plates. It’s actually a good solution.\"MB
\nInside one of the walls is this neat control panel. When complete, this is actually a bit hidden within the base, but it’s still cool knowing it’s there!\"MB
\nThe front of the base, nearly complete.\u00a0\"MB
\nThe other side of it shows what’s within. I’m happy with those added crates and orange barrels. That adds to the set ‘dressing’ nicely.\"MB
\nWe get a big radar dish in the set!\"MB
\nAbove shows the buildable elements that will be placed on the base.\"MB
\nAnd here is the base complete!<\/p>\n

Platform<\/strong>\"MB
\nThe platform comes together pretty easily. As you can see by the top half of the graphic above, you build it in thirds, then put those together. (One of my large flat panels was warped, so I had to take from another set until I got a replacement from Mega.)\"MB
\nThe under side of the p[latform shows an interlaced connection, with strategically positioned block column for support.\"MB
\nThe platform is complete with all the little ‘greeblies’ on the sides. It’s a cool platform and BIG!\"MB\"MBThe base and platform together. The bridge from base to platform doesn’t actually connect, so you can place it further from or closer to each other as you choose.<\/p>\n

Look out for part two shortly where I build the Pelican itself and show the figures that come with the set!<\/p>\n

-Sal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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