{"id":29172,"date":"2018-03-02T17:12:37","date_gmt":"2018-03-02T22:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/?p=29172"},"modified":"2018-03-02T17:12:37","modified_gmt":"2018-03-02T22:12:37","slug":"halo-toy-review-mega-construx-kubros-spartan-recon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/?p=29172","title":{"rendered":"Halo Toy Review: Mega Construx Kubros Spartan Recon"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mega\u00a0Construx\u00a0Kubros Spartan Recon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Technical Specifications:<\/strong>
\nBuild Time:<\/strong>\u00a0Sort time 10 minutes, Build time was less than an hour
\nSet Piece Count:<\/strong>\u00a0153
\nWeapons: <\/strong>Buildable Sniper
\nSpecial Features:<\/strong>\u00a0Arms and head swivel
\nCost:<\/strong>\u00a0$15\u00a0US (Mass Retail)
\nIn the interest of transparency, I received this set from 343 as part of a package for my LAN last summer (2017). After I built the set, it was given away as a prize at the LAN.<\/p>\n

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

The fours sides of the box show the sets twice, an in-game helmet and other Kubros in this series.
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When you open the box, you’re welcomed to some neat graphics within.\"MEGA<\/a><\/p>\n

Here are the contents of the box. An instruction manual and 5 bags of parts.\"MEGA<\/a><\/p>\n

Everything sorted out, ready to build!\"MEGA<\/a><\/p>\n

The theme of the Kubros line is that the character has a relatively cubed head. Below, the Recon helmet fits this theme well. Of course some liberties were taken. Again though, given this is a specific theme, I’m cool with that.\"MEGA<\/a><\/p>\n

The body comes together pretty easily. The back thrusters did pop off a couple of times while I was completing the build, but otherwise, no issues.\"MEGA<\/a><\/p>\n

The arms are short little things that when connected to the body swivel at the shoulder.\"MEGA<\/a><\/p>\n

Here’s the buildable sniper. They aren’t meant to be game accurate. It’s a stylized set. So again, I’m cool with that. There’s enough representation here of the sniper for me.\"MEGA<\/a><\/p>\n

The completed figure!
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Orthogonal views of the set, sans sniper.\"MEGA<\/a><\/p>\n

I had a few extra pieces left over. (This is typical of Mega, so no worries folks!)\"MEGA<\/a><\/p>\n

A partil top down view of the helmet reveals a few details.\"MEGA<\/a><\/p>\n

And the full set in “action pose” (baseplates not included).\"MEGA<\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>This set is a short build that can be done over a lunch hour. It’s a stylized version with it’s own look. Ease of building makes it great for just about any age kid\/collector. The package calls for ages 10 and up.<\/p>\n

Overall Rating:<\/strong>\u00a0I give this set 8.5\u00a0out for 10 medals.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Why did I give it a 8.5\u00a0out of 10?<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2022 The limited detail is one of two things that keeps this from being a 10.
\n\u2022 The other being limited articulation.<\/p>\n

Let me break down my opinion of the value of this set. (In US dollars)<\/span>
\n<\/strong>\u2022 The set piece count is 153. The collector guideline of 10 cents per piece would put this at $15.30 US.
\nTOTAL: $15 (before tax and in U.S. dollars)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Given that\u00a0the set cost $15 U.S. before tax,\u00a0the set is\u00a0right on par with value. You can however find these and many of the other Kubros sets for $10 or less if you wait a little. Since they are stylized versions of characters, it speaks to a specific crowd.<\/p>\n

Do I recommend it?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>If you like stylized characters, sure. If you like the Spartan Recon Armor, then yeah. <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Personally, I’m not a huge fan of stylized figures of any brand. This is of no fault to Mega. They did a good job here. It’s just my personal\u00a0preference.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions about this set that I didn’t cover in the review, please do not hesitate to ask me. Either reply below or e-mail me at sal@halofanforlife.com<\/p>\n

If this review gives you an informed decision on whether to purchase the toy\u00a0or not, please consider a small donation (50 cents) to the blog.You can donate via PayPal to jedisalpitt2002@yahoo.com. Or just click the paypal link at the right on the main page of the site. \u00a0It\u2019s much appreciated and helps ensure that HFFL stays registered\/active on the internet. Thank You.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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