Hapori Tohu Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Today's the day you've all been waiting for, whether you knew it or not. Today we begin reviewing the 2014 Hero Factory sets. LEGO was nice enough to send us a batch, so we figured we should share our thoughts. We're kicking things off with 44015 Evo Walker, one of the smaller sets in the line. Read on for a video review and tons of pictures showcasing what this set's made of!View the full article Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 (edited) This feels like 2010 all over again. This is a neat little set with some nice pieces. I'm just a bit disappointed that the heads aren't transparent, but I can look beyond that. I'll probably get some other sets first, but I may eventually get my hands on this one as well. Thank you for the review! Bummer about the March release in North America, though- I really wonder what's the reasoning behind that.-Gata Edited December 1, 2013 by Gatanui Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catra Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I'm just a bit disappointed that the heads aren't transparent yeah same, i was hoping for the return of trans-neon orange heads like in this set (with a sort of open back on the helmet to allow light in similar to most bionicle sets) as well as other heads in transparent colours the set itself looks kinda lackluster but im still hype for this new wave regardless especially with the new figs. they still look dope Quote bionicle is trans culture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Nui Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Eh, not too bad, it's alright, but the chair should've been lime or blue, rather than orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No longer active Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Could someone do a size scale with the one of the herofigs and a normal minifigure. Quote 2020 STATUS UPDATE: If you've come across any of my topics such, as my comic series which are now lost, I just want to say is I have since DISOWNED them as of 2020. Looking back at them I'm no longer proud of what I've made here on BZPower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Could someone do a size scale with the one of the herofigs and a normal minifigure.Courtesy of VBBN on Eurobricks.-Gata Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsessionist Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I feel like this is the army booster of the line. I'm really impressed with the quality of the herofig and Visorak thingies, and getting three beasts and a hero in a small set excites me. But the number clearly lead to cutting corners on the actual build, which disappoints me a lot. It's just not a good design. But with only so many parts to work with, and having to accommodate that bulky cockpit, I don't know if I could do better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltex Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I actually really like this set - my only major gripe is the orange piece in the cockpit, which is a horrendous design decision. Combined with it being one of the smallest sets of the upcoming wave, I think I'll most definitely be purchasing it. It'll be fun to modify it, too. Quote JOIN AETHERGARDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 One thing I'm wondering about the design of the walker. Do the many joints that make up the main body make it at all wobbly? While I love the idea of a non-standard build (previously explored in Thornraxx), I feel like here it could be impractical. At least Thornraxx's build used a Technic beam and Technic pins to afford it a certain amount of rigidity.I don't mind the ball cup feet, which I think work wonderfully on the front legs. It's a nifty stylistic decision that sort of suggests mechanical "toes". I do wish the legs were slightly longer though, particularly the back leg where the 5M C-beam that makes up the foot is also the only section of the back leg that moves separately from the cockpit.Overall, I think if you can afford 44022 Evo XL Machine, there's really very little reason to pick up this set, unless of course you want to assemble an army of jumpers. Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 One thing I'm wondering about the design of the walker. Do the many joints that make up the main body make it at all wobbly? While I love the idea of a non-standard build (previously explored in Thornraxx), I feel like here it could be impractical. At least Thornraxx's build used a Technic beam and Technic pins to afford it a certain amount of rigidity.It can be a little wobbly, yes. The friction of the ball-and-socket joints keeps things from moving too much, but they also make it hard to align things to get it properly balanced. So you often end up with one leg that's not touching or not fully touching the ground. Quote Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 "... Orange zamor sphere not one of them ..." Orange? Quote save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitoshura Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I love those little Visorak things...obviously worked out better here than in 2005. Quote profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J46 Nui Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I wonder how easy it will be to import some figures. I am really excited for these. Quote PSN ID: darthlegoGamertag: SPARTAN J46Steam name: jumpy46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny7092 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 (edited) The set looks good. The new orange cockpit is something that you don't see everyday when it can be attached to an action figure torso piece. The little spiders may not have the chance to defeat Evo in his Walker machine! Edited December 5, 2013 by Lenny7092 Quote I like Lego, Bionicle, and Hero Factory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mate.397 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 The set is okay at best, but it could have been way better, might as well make a MOC for the Breakout Evo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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