{"id":31751,"date":"2019-10-30T14:58:45","date_gmt":"2019-10-30T19:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/?p=31751"},"modified":"2019-10-30T14:58:45","modified_gmt":"2019-10-30T19:58:45","slug":"halo-toy-review-mega-construx-power-pack-vector-tactical","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/?p=31751","title":{"rendered":"Halo Toy Review: Mega Construx Power Pack – Vector Tactical"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mega\u00a0Construx\u00a0Power Pack –\u00a0Vector Tactical<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Technical Specifications:<\/strong>
\nBuild Time:<\/strong>\u00a01 minute to sort, 1 minute to build
\nSet Piece Count:<\/strong>\u00a031
\nMinifigures: <\/strong>Translucent Magenta Vector Spartan
\nWeapons: <\/strong>Vengeance skinned Assault Rifle, Sharktooth Grin skinned Magnum, Gold Sniper Rifle
\nAccessories: <\/strong>Orange Light Bayonet (can be attached to AR), attachable scope for AR, Figure stand
\nSpecial Features:<\/strong>\u00a0REQ station opens\/closes and stores weapons
\nCost:<\/strong>\u00a0$7 US (Mass Retail)<\/p>\n

Before we move on with the review, it should be noted that there is no in-game Vector Tactical power up. This is something made specifically for the 10th Anniversary (of licensing) line. Hence why it includes the gold sniper rifle.<\/p>\n

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

The window shows the figure, weapons and REQ station nicely. The back shows 3 armor pack sets. (As of this writing, I’ve reviewed the Green<\/a> and Black<\/a> sets. Hope to have the Blue set in a couple of weeks.)
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\nInside you get a small bag of parts, the figure, weapons and one-half of the REQ station, as well as an instruction sheet.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Here are all the pieces sorted out. Note that the magenta piece of the REQ station is removable.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Below are the two “skinned” weapons. Vengeance AR and Shark Tooth Magnum.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

You can attach a scope and a hard light bayonet to the AR.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Below shows the REQ station without and with the weapons. You can reposition these as desired.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

We rarely get magenta\/pink figures. So one that is translucent is even rarer still. I personally like this armor and think it looks great in transparent status.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The figure can be posed holding the AR quite nicely!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Same goes for it holding the Magnum.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Here you can see how the AR is stowed on the back of the figure.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The gold sniper again is in homage to Mega having the license with Microsoft for 10 years. Of course it’s not real gold…\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>The set has virtually no build time. It’s unique weapon skins are a selling point and one in which I suspect many collectors will buy these Power Packs for. If you like translucent figures (As long time readers know I DO!), these sets are for you!<\/p>\n

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

Why did I give it a 10 out of 10?<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2022 I think the magenta translucent pieces look great and really make the figure stand out.
\n\u2022 The detail painted on the AR and Magnum is cool.<\/p>\n

Here’s my opinion on the break down of the value of this set. (In US dollars)
\n<\/strong>\u2022 The\u00a0figure with one weapon and the figure stand equates to $3.50<\/strong>.
\n\u2022 The two other skinned weapons are $2<\/strong> total.
\n\u2022 The REQ Station $1.50<\/strong>.
\nTOTAL: $7 (before tax and in U.S. dollars)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Given that the set costs $7 US before tax, this is a decent value.<\/strong> It’s right one par with the selling price. The detail on the weapons does add some value here, IMO. So tack on another $1-2 worth of value. This makes the set a slightly better value, in my opinion.<\/p>\n

Do I recommend it?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>YES! Given the uniqueness of the weapons skins and color specific theme of the set, this is a neat set to have in one’s collection.<\/b><\/span><\/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<\/strong>.<\/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)<\/strong> to the blog.You can donate via PayPal<\/strong> to jedisalpitt2002@yahoo.com<\/strong>. Or just click the paypal link at the right on the main page<\/strong> 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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