{"id":32468,"date":"2020-06-10T10:04:56","date_gmt":"2020-06-10T15:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/?p=32468"},"modified":"2020-06-10T10:04:58","modified_gmt":"2020-06-10T15:04:58","slug":"mega-construx-toy-review-unsc-spartan-iii-customizer-pack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/?p=32468","title":{"rendered":"Mega\u00a0Construx Toy Review: UNSC Spartan III Customizer Pack"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mega\u00a0Construx UNSC Spartan III Customizer Pack<\/strong><\/p>\n

Technical Specifications:<\/strong>
\nBuild Time:<\/strong>\u00a01 minute to sort pieces, 2 minutes to build
\nSet Piece Count:<\/strong>\u00a066
\nMinifigures: <\/strong>Green Spartan (with variant armor pieces), Purple Spartan with variant armor pieces)
\nWeapons: <\/strong>Energy Sword, Shotgun
\nAccessories:<\/strong>\u00a0x2 Long armor lockers, one green lid, one purple lid, x2 figure stands
\nSpecial Features:<\/strong>\u00a0N\/A
\nCost:<\/strong>\u00a0$8-10 US Mass Retail.<\/p>\n

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

The front of the box shows most of the set’s pieces. The back shows the variant armor and how it’s attached. It also shows the Brute Banished weapons set.
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In the box you get the tray of figures, armor pieces, lockers, instruction sheet, and hidden within the lockers two figure stands, (shown below).<\/p>\n

The included armor pieces are:<\/strong>
\nGreen<\/strong><\/span>
\nHelmets:<\/strong> Air Assault, EVA, Mark V (B)
\nTorso:<\/strong> Assault\/Sapper, Default, Assault\/Commando
\nShoulder:<\/strong> FJ\/Para, EVA, Commando, Jump Jet, x2 Security
\nPurple<\/strong><\/span>
\nHelmets:<\/strong> JFO, Commando, Operator
\nTorso:<\/strong> Default, Grenadier, Tactical Patrol
\nShoulder<\/strong>: FJ\/Para, Commando, Sniper, Jump Jet, x2 Grenadier\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

For weapons, you get a shotgun and an energy sword.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Below is the instruction sheet that comes with the set.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Here are orthogonal views of the green spartan as it is assembled in the box.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

And orthogonal views of the purple spartan, as it is comes in the box.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I should note that if you choose, you can swap the lower arms and legs with each of the other spartans.<\/p>\n

Each armor locker can snugly fit the two extra torsos, two helmets and four shoulder armors of each color into their respective colored box.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Yes, you can close the lid on the box with the armor inside and even stack it. This makes for ease of storing.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Below are a few shots of the spartans with variant armor choices on them.\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

This last green spartan looks much like Emile from Noble Team in Reach. I don’t think that’s a coincidence.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

And variant purple armor. The top one looking similar to Carter from Noble, but in purple.\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Normally I get three of these sets so I can show each torso, helmet, and shoulder in the final pic. I only ever found two though. So I had to settle for this group shot instead.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: <\/strong><\/span>A set with no build time, other than swapping armor pieces. If you like armor builder sets, this is a good one. More armor than the smaller locker sets, plus it comes with an additional figure. All for about just $1-2 more.<\/p>\n

Overall Rating:\u00a0I give this set 9.5 out of 10 medals.
\n<\/strong><\/span>Why did I give it a 9.5 out of 10?<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2022 My only ever so small issue is that the forearms and lower legs aren’t the same colors between spartans. I think the creamy white is a bit odd, especially against purple. I’d have rather had them both the grey color. That’s just a personal choice though.<\/p>\n

Here’s my opinion on the break down of the value of this set. (In US dollars)
\n<\/strong>\u2022 Each figure with a weapon and figure stand is worth $3.00, for a total of $6<\/strong>.
\n\u2022 Each additional armor set (which I define for this set to be a helmet, 2 shoulders and a torso armor, I value at $1.00 each for a total of $4<\/strong>.
\n\u2022 The long lockers I places at 50 cents each for a total of $1<\/strong> in this set.
\nTOTAL: $11 (before tax and in U.S. dollars)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Given that the set costs $8-10 US before tax, I find this set a good value!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do I recommend it?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0YES! I like the amount of armor customization available with this set. I’m always happy to have more green armored Spartans.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/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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