Hapori Tohu Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 With Iron Man 3 about to be released, it's only appropriate to suit up and check out another LEGO Super Heroes set: Iron Man: Extremis Sea Port Battle. How much danger is Iron Man in this time? Will Aldrich Killian get away? Can War Machine save the day? These are just some of the fun features of this set.This is the only set to feature Avenger and Tony Stark BFF Rhodey/War Machine, making it a notable set in my book. Minifigs might be a reason to buy a set, but what about the rest? There's a cool boat here after all! But are the 195 pieces worth the $20? Note: Stickers will not be applied in this review or on this set. They're just not for me.PresentationFrom the design of the box to the instruction manual, these are the first things you see before building the set. The front, back, and contents of the box. Not only does the Super Heroes logo up top make an impression, but the boat and heroes are sure to grab your attention. The back showcases some playability features. And of course there are the age “suggestion,” set number, set name and piece count on the front.BuildingHalf the fun is had building the set. How fun is it to build and how easy or challenging is it? The boat has a pretty standard studs-up build. However, it is very sturdily built and won't fall apart in play. As the play features come together, one sees the neat little tricks the set designers have integrated into the set, such as the flick-fire missile integration that blends them into the boat's design. Also notice how the windshield is sloped downward slightly, yet it looks natural. Just a little trick of some hinge pieces.When all is build and done, you have in your hands a sizable boat driven by the bad guy and the heroes in hot pursuit. For good measure, there's a bouie that also has some functionality to it, as seen later in the review.Set DesignNow that the set is complete, we can critique how it looks from every angle. New or interesting pieces can also be examined here. Disappointingly, the only new pieces in the set would be the figs (see below). There are some cool and interesting pieces which will be a nice addition to any builder's collection, but nothing too impressive on the surface to make this set stand out as far as pieces. Maybe next time LEGO will give Tony some new toys for us to play with.The boat itself is fancy and sleek, perfect for a getaway. The flick-fire mechanism blends into the back and there are skid plates on the bottom for playability as you slide it along your carpet. Best off all, the front of the boat pops out so Killian can surprise the Iron Men with a stick of dynamite, sure to make a mess with all that water around.Here it is, my favorite reason for buying this set: War Machine, and all the other figs too! Tony is decked out in his new Extremis armor, and Aldrich Killian's head glows in the dark! I love how their toes are detailed too. That's not something we see too often in figs.PlayabilityThe other half of the fun is in playing with the set. How well does the set function and is it enjoyable to play with.The flick-fire missiles have the best design I've seen yet. I'm not a big fan in general, but with the way these little buggers deploy they can fly a respectable distance using the boat's method. The bouie is also cool in that is explodes when the mechanism is used, which is pretty cool for a little extra like itself. And finally let's not forget the playability when it comes to having the bad guy captured, thwarted once again I'm sure by these meddling rich boys in their suits.Final ThoughtsOnce it's all said and done, how does the set stack up? Should I get it? ProsWhat's to like?The figs!Sturdy build.Actual functional flick-fire missiles!Some nice extra features.ConsWhat's not to like?No new, interesting pieces.All studs-up build.Avengers assemble! In the end, the Extremis Sea Port Battle is a nice addition to the LEGO Super Heroes family. It's got the figs, the playability, and is the first set to impress me with the flick-fire missiles. The price-to-piece ratio is even decent, and is especially decent considering it contains three awesome figs for a licensed theme. I'm sure this will be a nice addition for any LEGO Iron Man fan.View the full article Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarius. Master of Flame Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Looks like a really cool set! I haven't been very interested in the new Marvel sets lately but this one is quite tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manterax Prime Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Batman, you're not an Avenger! And no, I won't take "I'm Batman!" as an excuse. Quote Tired of broken BIONICLE sets? Support the Remolded Sockets Service Pack project by Kon1 on CUUSOO http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/17500Want more female characters to stand with you BIONICLE or HF collection? Support Bunyip's Constraction Line for Girls project on CUUSOO http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/6801 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitoshura Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I do not understand why there are multicolored pieces in the bottom of the boat, looks totally unnecessary. Quote profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 (edited) I do not understand why there are multicolored pieces in the bottom of the boat, looks totally unnecessary.It's generally to make the instructions more legible and make it easier for kids to find the correct pieces when they're all dumped out. It's not entirely necessary, but it does serve a useful purpose. Edited April 26, 2013 by Aanchir: Rachira of Time Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shockwave~ Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I quite like this set. Some nice engineering and two mech suits. $20 may be a bit much, but it's a fun set. Quote 3DS Freind Code: 1693-0634-1082 Name: Joey I also have Mario Kart 7, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokemon Y and Kid Icarus: Uprising PM me to add me. Steam profile Click here for the BZP Destiny Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madara: Mangekyou Master Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) The set got it right. War Machine is much cooler than Iron Patriot. Forget the focus groups. Edited May 22, 2013 by Madara: Mangekyou Master Quote STAR WARS GALAXY AT WAR ... we have cookies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToaKapura1234 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Batman, you're not an Avenger! And no, I won't take "I'm Batman!" as an excuse.But I'm Batman. Seriously though pretty cool set, but I don't remember it from the movie. Still, its not as blatantly obvious as some sets. Lookin at you Trevor. Quote Want to solve an exciting murder mystery? Try Murder Mansion II, a new game in Games and Trivia! 8 Spots remaining! http://www.bzpower.com/board/topic/19274-murder-mansion/?do=findComment&comment=964351 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexann Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) Batman, you're not an Avenger! And no, I won't take "I'm Batman!" as an excuse.Well neither is Spider Man but, he's given us options on what to do about that Option 1. Karz you I'm Spider Man. Any how this looks like a great set and it even has PRINTED TOES. If I ever get a Marvel set I might go for this one. Edited May 23, 2013 by Damaracx 7.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madara: Mangekyou Master Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Printed toes. No Iron Patriot nonsense. It might be worth purchasing. It'd go really well with the old-school Lego tanker I have in my Lego box. Quote STAR WARS GALAXY AT WAR ... we have cookies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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