{"id":33073,"date":"2020-09-03T09:54:58","date_gmt":"2020-09-03T14:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/?p=33073"},"modified":"2020-09-03T09:55:00","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T14:55:00","slug":"mega-construx-toy-review-skiff-intercept","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/?p=33073","title":{"rendered":"Mega\u00a0Construx Toy Review: Skiff Intercept"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Mega Construx Skiff Intercept<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical Specifications:<\/strong>
Build Time:<\/strong> 1 hour to build (Skiff), 30 minutes each Wall\/Skitterer from Alternate Build (Your time will vary from mine as I took pics along the way for this review)
Set Piece Count:<\/strong> 452
Minifigures: <\/strong>Spartan Mark VII, Grunt Conscript, X2 Brute Warrior
Weapons: <\/strong> Commando, X2 Mangler, Plasma Pistol, Ravager
Accessories: <\/strong>X4 figure stand,
Special Features:<\/strong> Alternate build via APP, which features a Turret Wall and (Somewhat) Skitterer from Halo Wars 2.
Cost:<\/strong> $40 US. I got mine at Target. A second one was sent to me by Mega Brands for the purpose of this review. I used it for the alternate builds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The front of the package shows the set in a fun action shot. The back displays some of the action features as well as alternate build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the box you get an instruction manual, seven numbered bags and 2 MCX Orange bar bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are some of the more interested pieces in one of the Orange Bar bags. The large angular piece forms the base for the skiff or the main structure for the wall in the alternate build. Several weapons come in this set. There are also a few printed pieces as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Both Orange bar bags have been sorted out. Those gear pieces will be shown and explained later in the review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bag 1<\/strong>‘s pieces. Lots of small parts here. Oh, before I go further, because the is a somewhat bigger build and does have many small parts, I highly suggest you build this on a larger table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bag 2<\/strong>‘s pieces. Note the 4 mini figure stands (seen below in sandy mottled color).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Okay, we have both Orange bar bags, and bags 1 and 2 sorted out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let’s get into the build, shall we?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First thing we start to build is the bottom or “base” of the Skiff. The square with the circle and hole in it will be the spot for the turret later in the build. The rectangular hole (seen right) will become important to the gear mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This section here looks much like a V-8 engine with pipes. I LIKE IT!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More of the rear of the craft is built up, onto the base of the skiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bag 3<\/strong>‘s pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bag 4<\/strong>‘s pieces I’m definitely liking the large clear blue engine pieces here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Okay, next we start building up what will become the front of the ship and housing for the turret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Note the handles on the section that clip into front of the skiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These next few steps may become slightly irritating as initially the gear won’t stay in place (top left). Once you build the next section (top right) and place it on the underbody of the skiff (bottom left and right), it’s held securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here’s a short video showing the gear moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n