This post is a review of the nanoblock Leafeon build. Leafeon is part of the nanoblock Pokemon collection. Wondering what else is part of the Pokemon Collection? Click Here for a list.
Names:
- English: Leafeon
- Japanese: Leafia
Number: NBPM_071
Number of Pieces: 140
Difficulty Rating: 2/5
As of this posting, nanoblock has released kits for all 9 eeveelutions. The builds have gotten more detailed as time has passed, so the first 3 builds are a bit simpler. I find that all the kits are recognizable for the pokemon they are supposed to be. Leafeon is the grass type of eeveelution from generation 4. Leafeon is generally cream with leaves for ears and tail.
The nanoblock build begins by creating a cream base. You add layers of cream to make the body adding little details of cream. The final step of the body is to add the green two-tone leaf tail.
The next step is to build the head. Once again, you begin with a cream base. You add layers of cream but bring in brown, white, and cream for various face details. I had some problems adding the detail of the leaf in the center of the head because it liked to push down. Then you add the ears using 2 shades of green with brown, adding a centerline to the ears. Once you have completed the head, you connect the head to the body.
The final step of the build is to add the feet. They are a little hard to line up since the directions have the bricks upside down.
Overall I enjoyed the build. I really like how the 2 shades of green look in the finished build. I also liked how clear the directions were overall.
Things I liked:
- The use of 2 shades of green to create the leaf effect
Things I didn’t like:
- Getting the head leaf lined up