This post is a review of the nanoblock Salamence build. Salamence is part of the nanoblock Pokemon collection. Wondering what else is part of the Pokemon collection? Click here for a list.
Number: NBPM_100
Number of Pieces: 210
Difficulty Rating: 2/5
Salamence is a Dragon/Flying type Pokemon that was introduced in generation 3. It’s the final evolution of Bagon. I feel that the finished build is highly recognizable as the Pokemon. I think its wings look very bulky, but I’m unsure how to make things less bulky and keep the shape.
Salamence is built in several different sections that are combined bit by bit to create the Pokemon.
Salamence begins with a layer of grey bricks that need to be laid out. I lay the layer out on my nanoblock pad to begin the build. The body is built in layers. There are a few points where a layer takes multiple steps, making the instructions much more readable.
After building the body section, it’s time to build the head. Once again, it begins with a base layer. I once again used my nanoblock pad to build the head. The head is straightforward. After building the head, it is attached to the body.
The next step is to build the 4 legs. The legs are then added to the body section. Then a few bricks are added to the tail on the body.
The final step is to build the wings. I was surprised that the wings were identical. They are the correct shape, but in order to create the shape, the wings need to be 2 layers thick which causes the wings to look a little blocky. Once the wings are added, the build is complete.
Things I liked:
- I like that the colors of the build match the Pokemon
- I like the fact that some of the layers are in 2 steps, which makes the steps clearer
Things I didn’t like:
- I don’t like that the wings look blocky