Category: nanoblock Review

Review of nanoblock Sea Otter NBC_110

July 17, 2025August 21, 2024shygal

This post is a review of the nanoblock Sea Otter build. Sea Otter is part of the nanoblock Mini Collection series. Wondering what else is part of the Mini Collection? Click here for a list.

Number: NBC_110

Number of Pieces: 90

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Based on the sign, I believe this kit was only available at the Osaka Aquarium.

This is a very unusual build because the final build isn’t attached to the base.

I began the build by laying out the body on my nanoblock pad. The body went up in straightforward layers. I also attached the tail as well.

Then I flipped the build over and added the clam and legs.

Next, I built and added the head. I also added the paws.

The final step was to place the stand on the base. Then I added the otter to the base on its back, but it didn’t connect it just lay on the stand.

I also built the sign for the Osaka Aquarium.

Things I liked:

I really like how the body of the otter looks, and I feel that that body does look like an otter

Things I didn’t like:

I feel that the finished head looks funny. Maybe I didn’t get it posed well

Review of nanoblock Pawmi RS NBPM_R07

July 15, 2025July 11, 2025shygal

This post is a review of the nanoblock Pawmi RS build. Pawmi RS is part of the nanoblock Pokemon collection. Wondering what else is part of the Pokemon collection? Click here for a list.

Number: NBPM_R07

Number of Pieces: 470

Difficulty Rating: 3/5

The build begins with several steps to create the base layer. It takes 6 steps to make the entire base.

The main body goes up in layers. In general, it takes 2 steps to complete an entire layer. The spacing is nice, and it means that each step isn’t crammed.

After adding several layers, the body is closed up. Then I began to work on the face. The first step is to add the nose.

After a few more layers, I added Pawmi’s great big eyes. They are huge for a nanoblock Pokemon build.

Then I built up the head. As I built the head, I added the puff at the front of Pawmi’s face and its ears.

The next step is to build the cheeks. I initially attached them to the wrong place, but it was easy to fix once I realized the error.

The next step is to build the front paws.

Then it was time to build the back paws. I was happy that the build still stood ok after the legs were attached.

The final step is to build the tail. The tail was straightforward. However, the tail is attached by sticking a round 1×1 into a socket joint. I don’t like it when nanoblock does this because it stretches out the socket, which makes it harder to reuse.

Things I liked:

I think this is one of the cutest builds that nanoblock has built for the Pokemon line

Things I didn’t like:

I don’t like it when round pieces are stuck into socket joints

Review of nanoblock Lion NBC_170

July 10, 2025August 21, 2024shygal

This post is a review of the nanoblock Lion build. Lion is part of the nanoblock Mini Collection series. Wondering what else is part of the Mini Collection? Click here for a list.

Number: NBC_170

Number of Pieces: 140

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

I began this build by laying the base layer on my nanoblock pad. It was a combination of gold and brown bricks.

I added the layers to create the body and the back of the mane of the lion.

The next step was to build the face of the lion. This section was built off the main build. It contained a bunch of off-center bricks, so I couldn’t line it up on my pad. It was a bit tricky to line everything up.

Then, I built the rest of the head and curved around to close the mane. This is also where I added the eyes and ears.

Next, I added some details to the base of the base of the build. This is where I learned that I was missing a brick and wouldn’t be able to build the Lion completely right. There is supposed to be another brick at the base of the mane. Since it wasn’t a support brick, I continued on the build and finished the rest of the build.

The next step was to build the legs. The legs are each built individually, so it looks like the lion is walking. I really like the dynamic aspect of the build.

The final step is to build the tail, which is very straightforward.

Things I liked:

I really like how the legs look like the lion is walking because the legs aren’t symmetrical

Things I didn’t like:

This kit didn’t have all the bricks required to build it in a new kit

Review of nanoblock Kirby Sword NBCC_201

July 8, 2025January 25, 2025shygal

This post is a review of the nanoblock Kirby Sword build. Kirby Sword is part of the nanoblock Character collection. Wondering what else is part of the Character collection? Click here for a list.

Number: NBCC_201

Number of Pieces: 210

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

The build begins by creating the base of the Kirby. It took several steps to make the base, which looked a little odd. I decided it was likely because Kirby had his feet spread out mid-step.

After the base is created, the main body of Kirby is built. These steps use the custom-printed blocks, which I much prefer to stickers. In the steps to make the body, you add Kirby’s arms, cheeks, and eyes.

The following section is about building the green hat. First, a base of yellow is built around Kirby’s head. Then green is added, making smaller and smaller layers to close up the Kirby build. At the end, a yellow poof is added to the hat.

The next step is to build and attach Kirby’s feet. Since they are in an action pose, the legs aren’t identical.

The final step is to build the sword. The sword was very straightforward. Once the sword is built, it is placed in Kirby’s hand.

Things I liked:

I really like how dynamic the pose is for Kirby. He really does appear to be midstep

Things I didn’t like:

I feel that his hat still looks a bit chunky for how dynamic the rest of the pose is

Review of nanoblock Bluefin Tuna NBC_116

July 3, 2025August 21, 2024shygal

This post is a review of the nanoblock Bluefin Tuna build. Bluefin Tuna is part of the nanoblock Mini Collection series. Wondering what else is part of the Mini Collection? Click here for a list.

Number: NBC_116

Number of Pieces: 160

Difficulty Rating: 3/5

I believe this is a limited release and is only available at Tokyo Sea Life Park. The sticker on my package came with a sticker that said 25th anniversary, but I’m not sure which one.

The first step is building 2 base layer sections and connecting them. I tried, but I couldn’t use my nanoblock pad as a base because some squares were not lined up.

The rest of the tuna’s body goes up in layers, rounding out the body and closing it up.

Then, the fins and tail are added.

The last step is to connect the tuna to the base.

Things I liked:

I like that there are a number of limited releases including this one, I feel that it would make a special souvenir while traveling. It does make it harder to collect the kits.

Things I didn’t like:

I don’t like when bricks are stuck in ball socket joints to create eyes

Review of nanoblock Arcanine NBPM_106

July 1, 2025June 23, 2025shygal

This post is a review of the nanoblock Arcanine build. Arcanine is part of the nanoblock Pokemon collection. Wondering what else is part of the Pokemon collection? Click here for a list.

Number: NBPM_106

Number of Pieces: 150

Difficulty Rating: 3/5

The first 3 steps of this build create the base of the Arcanine. I was able to build them on my nanoblock pad so everything lined up nicely.

After creating the base, Arcanine is built by adding layers of bricks. These create the fur in front, the fur that will act as a connector for the tail, the stripes, and the main body. Each step was clear and straightforward.

Then I began to focus on the head. In layers, I added fangs, eyes, nose, and ears, all in the fur that engulfs Arcanine’s head.

After finishing the head, it was time to add details to complete the build.

First, I built the tail on my nanoblock pad. I needed to be careful that I connected the sections in correctly so that there was proper flow to the tail.

Then I built the legs on the left and right. Building the legs was easy, but I had a hard time figuring out where exactly on Arcanine the legs connected to keep the stripes correct.

Things I liked:

I like his fluffy fur that captures the fur on the pokemon

Things I didn’t like:

It wasn’t clear where to connect the legs to the body

Review of nanoblock Farm NBH_166

June 26, 2025August 11, 2024shygal

This post is a review of the nanoblock Farm build. Farm is part of the nanoblock Sights to See collection. Wondering what else is part of the Sights to See collection? Click here for a list.

Number: NBH_166

Number of Pieces: 250

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

This set is made up of 4 major sections. There is the base, the cow, the tree, and the nanobbit.

I began by building the base. I needed to be super careful with placing the first layer of brick on the 20×20 base plate. There are flowers, the base of the cow and tree and the fence. After the first couple of layers, the only thing added to the base is the fence, farm sign, and cow legs.

The next section of the build was the cow. Building the cow was very straightforward. I like how the udders are created while building the cow. I had a hard time attaching the cow’s body to the legs that were on the base. After attaching the body to the base, I built and attached the head.

The next section is to build the tree. The tree greenery was a bit tricky because there were so many overhangs and so much staggering in the build. The directions are straightforward and clear where the previous layers are. Once the tree is built, it is added to the base, where a trunk section is added when building the base.

The final step is to build the nanobbit. The instructions are very clear.

Things I liked:

I like the nanobbit. They are fairly uncommon in nanoblock builds
I liked how the udders of the cow were created

Things I didn’t like:

I never like building base plates where everything is sprinkled around the base. If one brick is out of place, the entire build might not work properly, and it’s hard to find

Review of nanoblock Raichu NBPM_105

June 24, 2025June 23, 2025shygal

This post is a review of the nanoblock Raichu build. Raichu is part of the nanoblock Pokemon collection. Wondering what else is part of the Pokemon collection? Click here for a list.

Number: NBPM_105

Number of Pieces: 170

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

This build begins by laying out a layer of bricks to create the base of the body. I used my nanoblock pad.

The body goes up in layers. In adding the layers, I added the stomach, back stripes, and the foundation where the tail will attach. I also added Raichu’s front paws. Each layer is fairly straightforward. Eventually, the body is closed up.

The next section is to build the head. The head is built directly on the body.

Like the body, the head goes up in straightforward layers. These layers add the nose, cheeks, and eyes to the build. After a few steps, the head is completed.

The next step is to add the feet to the base of the build.

The next step is to build and attach the ears. Reading the directions for the ears was a bit tricky because the black outlines on the dark brown bricks were hard to see. I wish the brown bricks were outlined in white like they are for black bricks.

The final step is to add the tail. I like how clear bricks are used for support, so the tail can be more angled and look like Raichu’s tail.

Things I liked:

I like how the tail is built and how the final product looks like the correct tail

Things I didn’t like:

I didn’t like how dark the instructions for the ears are

Review of nanoblock Schloss Neuschwanstein NBH_010

June 19, 2025August 11, 2024shygal

This post is a review of the nanoblock Schloss Neuschwanstein build. Schloss Neuschwanstein is part of the nanoblock Sights to See collection. Wondering what else is part of the Sights to See collection? Click here for a list.

Number: NBH_010

Country: Germany

Difficulty Rating: 3

Schloss Neuschwanstein is a castle in southern Germany. It served as an inspiration for the Disney castles.

The build begins by laying dark grey bricks on the green 20×20 base. Since everything is connected, it was fairly easy to lay out the initial layer.

There are several layers of dark grey bricks. These bricks create the foundation and the entryway of the castle.

Then, I started to build the main body of the castle. The layers alternate between plain white and white with clear windows. There are several layers of white. In addition to the main section of the castle, there are towers of bricks that grow along the side of the castle. These towers are tricky because they can easily pop off.

The next step is to add the navy blue roof. Over 5 steps, the entire roof goes from being open to being closed. The roof is mostly flat.

The final step is to add the details. There are 3 towers of differing heights. Each tower has different instructions so they all look slightly different. There is also a center peak added to the roof. There are also a bunch of trees to add around the base of the castle.

Things I liked:

I feel that the building does look quite a bit like the actual castle

Things I didn’t like:

I don’t really like the trees and how they look

Review of nanoblock Kirby Inhale NBCC_162

June 17, 2025January 25, 2025shygal

This post is a review of the nanoblock Kirby Inhale build. Kirby Inhale is part of the nanoblock Character collection. Wondering what else is part of the Character collection? Click here for a list.

Number: NBCC_162

Number of Pieces: 200

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

The build begins with building out the base layer of Kirby over 4 steps. This includes the bottom of the mouth and the top of Kirby’s shoes.

Kirby goes up in layers around the outside and builds the back of Kirby’s mouth.

After several layers, Kirby is closed up.

Next, Kirby’s top is built. This includes the arms, cheeks, and eyes.

The next step is to build Kirby’s shoes. Then Kirby is rounded out on the bottom.

The final step is to build it to build the stand so that Kirby doesn’t fall over.

Things I liked:

I really like the use of the multiple shades of red to create the inside of Kirby’s mouth

Things I didn’t like:

I don’t have any real complaints about this build. It was very simple