This post is a review of the nanoblock Christmas Tree build. Christmas Tree is part of the nanoblock Pokemon Mini Collection. Wondering what else is part of the Mini Collection? Click here for a list.
Number: NBC_369
Number of Pieces: 200
Difficulty Rating: 2/5
This kit was much trickier to put together than I expected. This was because so many bricks were hanging from a single brick. There are also a lot of places where things are at angles which is unusual for nanoblock.
The first step is to build the tree stand. The stand is a simple 3 layers in brown and tan.
The tree builds up in a pattern. First, some branches shoot out of the tree. The branches can take 1 or more steps in the directions. Then there are a few layers of bricks that create a trunk.
Adding the branches was a bit tricky. There are 2 reasons for this. First, the branch is added to a single stud and hangs off. This can be tricky because the instructions don’t want any of the branches to be square. Second, a lot of branches also have the white ribbon that goes around the tree. The ribbon is tricky because you need to ensure it is on the correct side so it can flow properly.
The tree repeats the pattern repeats 4 times, with the branches getting smaller with each repeat.
The opening at the top of the tree is closed up. The tree is topped with a clear yellow glitter star. The star is super straightforward.
In addition to the Christmas tree, there is also a little wreath. When I built the wreath, I curled it backward, so I had to flip all the green bricks so it was properly round. The final step is to add decorative details to the wreath.
Things I liked:
- It was a nice challenge to build and get things to flow properly
Things I didn’t like:
- The wreath. I don’t feel like it added much to the build, and I feel the directions for how to make it aren’t super clear