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Review of nanoblock Flareon NBPM_022

May 10, 2022March 3, 2023shygal

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

Names:

English: Flareon
Japanese: Booster

Number: NBPM_022

Number of Pieces: 170

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.

Overall the build the building up a rectangle using the orange and cream bricks. I enjoyed how the bricks created the fluffiness that is unique to Flareon. I think of Flareon as the fluffy eeveelution. Getting the ears to line up was a bit of a challenge as it is tiering up several smaller bricks.

Things I liked:

The black detailing in the ears

Things I didn’t like:

Not as much detail as the more recent eeveelution

Link to order: Amazon

Review of nanoblock Slime L

May 5, 2022March 3, 2023shygal

This post is a review of the nanoblock Slime L build. Slime L is part of the nanoblock Dragon Quest collection. Wondering what else is part of the Dragon Quest Collection? Click Here for a list.

Number of Pieces: 240

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Slimes are the quintessential monster family in the Dragon Quest games. There is a whole family of slimes, but the first one you always run into is the classic blue form. nanoblock has two slime models, a normal one in scale with the rest of the slimes and the large model.

I got this kit before I got my nanoblock pad, so I had a lot of trouble getting the entire base layer lined up. This was also my first build made of primarily clear bricks because clear bricks have a bit more flex, I had to adjust. The large slime build takes several steps to build the entire base. The steps to build the base also connect the base bricks, so when you are done, you are ready to build up the height of the build. Once you are building the height, the build is very straightforward.

Overall I really like the large Slime. I think it is highly recognizable as the monster it’s supposed to be. I think the solid bricks that make up the slime face stick out a lot with the clear body.

Things I liked:

It’s highly recognizable

Things I didn’t like:

How the few solid brick looks surrounded by all the clear

Review of nanoblock Vaporeon NBPM_020

May 3, 2022March 3, 2023shygal

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

Names:

English: Vaporeon
Japanese: Showers

Number: NBPM_020

Number of Pieces: 140

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

The build is relatively simple. It is basically building up a blue rectangle with white details until you get the head. The fins for the head are a bit finicky and challenging to get lined up.

Things I liked:

The detail of the fins and how it adds details to the build

Things I didn’t like:

Sort of a retangle with stubby legs

Link to order: Amazon

Review of nanoblock Monotone Squirtle NBPM_017

April 26, 2022March 3, 2023shygal

This post is a review of the nanoblock Monotone Squirtle build. Monotone Squirtle is part of the nanoblock Pokemon collection. Wondering what else is part of the Pokemon Collection? Click Here for a list.

Names:

English: Monotone Squirtle
Japanese: Zenigame Monotone

Number: NBPM_017

Number of Pieces: 160

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Monotone Squirtle is a version of the Pokemon that uses greyscale instead of various colors to create the build. Since the build is identical to that of the original, I’m going to direct you there for a review of the building process. I’m only going to review the final build of the Monotone Squirtle build here. For more information about the monotone collection check out this post.

Overall the build is primarily light grey. The stomach is white, while the shell is dark grey with a regular grey outline. Overall, the Pokemon is still super recognizable and looks like it could have come from the original Gameboy games. I really liked the monotone line and wish nanoblock would make more.

A surprise is that the 4 monotone starters (this build along with the builds for Pikachu, Charmander, and Bulbasaur) all come with a few extra bricks to make a Monotone Mew. This build comes with:

20 1X3 light grey
8 1×4 light grey
9 2×3 light grey

Things I liked:

I like how the greyscale turns out

Review of LEGO BrickHeadz Road Runner & Wile E Coyote 40559

April 21, 2022March 3, 2023shygal

This post is a review of the LEGO BrickHeadz Road Runner & Wile E Coyote build. Road Runner & Wile E Coyote are part of the LEGO BrickHeadz series.

Number: 40559

BrickHeadz Number: 161 & 162

Number of Pieces: 205

Difficulty Rating: 10+

Release Year: 2022

Retired as of Publishing: No

Road Runner & Wile E Coyote were two of my favorite cartoon characters growing up. I loved watching all the plans that Wile came up with to try and catch the Road Runner.

I was excited that the kit came with 2 instruction manuals and 2 bags, one with everything for each character. I was super excited when I was looking at the photos to make the builds.

Road Runner

The Road Runner is like no BrickHeadz build I have ever done. This is because its head is so narrow, and there aren’t stacked bricks making up the outside of the body like a tower. The build starts by making a body that is a rectangle that is just over a 2 height square. The head is a bit more tricky, and I had to restart it a couple times to get everything lined up. Overall, I enjoyed the build and am super happy with the finished product.

Wile E. Coyote

I really liked the build for Wile. While it starts on a square base like most BrickHeadz, it didn’t stay that way for long. While the body is a typical square with studs to hold the arm, the head is more unusual. The head has external studs of various heights that allow there to be more variation and curves in the face. I really like the nose and how it appears curved, which is unusual for the BrickHeadz line. I was also surprised to see that Wile has a tail because you can’t see it in any of the photos.

Things I liked:

Wile E. Coyote’s tail was an unexpected surprise

Things I didn’t like:

Putting together Road Runner’s head

Link to order: LEGO

Review of nanoblock Monotone Bulbasaur NBPM_016

April 19, 2022March 3, 2023shygal

This post is a review of the nanoblock Monotone Bulbasaur build. Monotone Bulbasaur is part of the nanoblock Pokemon collection. Wondering what else is part of the Pokemon Collection? Click Here for a list.

Names:

English: Monotone Bulbasaur
Japanese: Fushigidane Monotone

Number: NBPM_016

Number of Pieces: 140

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Monotone Bulbasaur is a version of the Pokemon that uses greyscale instead of various colors to create the build. Since the build is identical to that of the original, I’m going to direct you there for a review of the building process. I’m only going to review the final build of the Monotone Bulbasaur build here. For more information about the monotone collection click here.

Overall the build is primarily the middle level of grey. The details for the spots are done in dark grey, and the blub is done in light grey. Overall, the Pokemon is still super recognizable and looks like it could have come from the original Gameboy games. I really liked the monotone line and wish nanoblock would make more.

A surprise is that the 4 monotone starters (this build along with builds for Pikachu, Charmander, and Squirtle) all come with a few extra bricks to make a Monotone Mew. This build comes with:

5 1X1 light grey
3 2×2 light grey
4 L-Shape light grey
5 T-Shape light grey

Things I liked:

I like how the greyscale turns out

Review of nanoblock Mimic

April 14, 2022March 3, 2023shygal

This post is a review of the nanoblock Mimic build. Mimic is part of the nanoblock Dragon Quest collection. Wondering what else is part of the Dragon Quest Collection? Click Here for a list.

Number of Pieces: 160

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Mimics are a monster that appears in most Square Enix games. Unlike most monsters in these games where you have random encounters, Mimics appear to be treasure chests on the map. When you open the chest, instead of getting treasure, you enter a battle with a monster that looks like a treasure chest.

The Mimic build uses turquoise and purple, which are 2 colors you don’t see very much. The build is split into 2 parts: the chest’s top and bottom. The base is pretty solid, and a standard build. I really like the details of the eyes and teeth on the top section of the bottom. The top is building a stretched pyramid and straightforward. The 2 pieces are held together with a clear ball joint so you can position the lid exactly where you want it.

Things I liked:

How the colors look

Review of nanoblock Monotone Charmander NBPM_015

April 12, 2022March 3, 2023shygal

This post is a review of the nanoblock Monotone Charmander build. Monotone Charmander is part of the nanoblock Pokemon collection. Wondering what else is part of the Pokemon Collection? Click Here for a list.

Names:

English: Monotone Charmander
Japanese: Hitokage Monotone

Number: NBPM_0175

Number of Pieces: 130

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Monotone Charmander is a version of the Pokemon that uses greyscale instead of various colors to create the build. Since the build is identical to that of the original, I’m going to direct you there for a review of the building process. I’m only going to review the final build of the Monotone Charmander build here. For more information about the Monotone line please check out this post.

Overall the build is primarily grey. The creature has a white stomach. I still really like the detail in the tail, which uses white and dark grey to create the variation in the flames. Overall, the Pokemon is still super recognizable and looks like it could have come from the original Gameboy games. I really liked the monotone line and wish nanoblock would make more.

A surprise is that the 4 monotone starters (this build along there are builds for Pikachu, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur) all come with a few extra bricks to make a Monotone Mew. This build comes with:

2 1X1 light grey
2 1×2 dark grey
6 1×2 clear

Things I liked:

I like how the grayscale turns out

nanoblock Monotone Pokemon Mini Collection

April 6, 2022March 3, 2023shygal

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pokemon nanoblock released a collection of monotone pokemon. There are a total of 4 builds that come in normal box kits, Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Pikachu. These sets were only released in Japan so the kits have Japanese names, not English names. These kits are numbered in the main nanoblock Pokemon (NBPM) line. The steps to build each of these kits are identical to the original kits 1-4 but used grey tones instead of colored bricks.

If you collect all four sets, you will get the codes needed to access the pattern for a monotone Mew. The four kits also come with spare blocks so that you can build a Mew. I’ve written reviews comparing the colored build to the grayscale builds. Here are links to the monotone reviews.

Kit Number	Pokemon
NBPM_014	Monotone Pikachu
NBPM_015	Monotone Charmander
NBPM_016	Monotone Bulbasaur
NBPM_017	Monotone Squirtle
	Monotone Mew

Information about these builds came come bulbapedia.

Review of nanoblock Monotone Pikachu NBPM_014

April 5, 2022March 3, 2023shygal

This post is a review of the nanoblock Monotone Pikachu build. Monotone Pikachu is part of the nanoblock Pokemon collection. Wondering what else is part of the Pokemon Collection? Click Here for a list.

Number: NBPM_014

Number of Pieces: 150

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Monotone Pikachu is a version of the Pokemon that uses greyscale instead of various colors to create the figure. Since the build is identical to that of the original colored build, I’m going to direct you there for a review of the building process. I’m only going to review the final build of the Monotone Pikachu build here. For more information about the monotone collection please click here.

Overall the build is primarily light grey. The back stripes are normal grey, and its cheeks are dark grey. I like he still has all of his details even though everything is grayscale. Overall, Pikachu is still super recognizable and looks like it could have come from the original Gameboy games. I really liked the monotone line and wish nanoblock would make more.

A surprise is that the 4 monotone starters (this build along there are builds for Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur) all come with a few extra bricks to make a Monotone Mew. This build comes with:

16 1X3 light grey
6 2×6 light grey
2 2×3 clear

Things I liked:

I like how the grayscale turns out