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Review of nanoblock Mega Man NBCC_132

July 2, 2024May 28, 2024shygal

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

Number: NBCC_132

Number of Pieces: 170

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Mega Man is the main hero of the Mega Man video games. The original game came out in 1987. For more information about him, check out his Wikipedia article here.

Mega Man is broken into 2 parts. There is Mega Man and an Energy Tank.

Mega Man

The actual Mega Man build is broken up into 4 sections. There is the head, the body, the base, and the shots.

The head goes up in generally straightforward layers. The front builds up a pixilated face, and the rest of the way around builds his helmet. Building the head is a bit tricky because of the face. The face is built with several stacks of single bricks, so it is easy to pop a column out of place and tricky to keep things lined up.

The body begins with a square of dark blue. The body goes up in several layers. Unlike many nanoblock builds, Mega Man isn’t square because he is turning backward, so the body layers aren’t square. The body is finished by adding the arms. One arm is curved under his body, and the other is going backward, held out to shoot.

The shots are extremely straightforward. They are a chain of clear bricks with the shots on top of the chain.

The last section is the base. The feet are laid out on the base. The legs are then added in layers to the feet.

The next step is to put the 4 sections together. There is a great side-view diagram to get the base, body, and head lined up properly. The last step is to attach the shots to the outstretched arm.

Energy Tank

The energy tank is a simple collection of layers to build the tank. The only challenge is that you can’t build it on the nanoblock pad because the base layer isn’t square.

Things I liked:

I like that he isn’t square and sifted on his hips

Things I didn’t like:

I don’t love the face because the eyes are so big, but it does look like the original pixel video game image

Review of nanoblock Blinky and Inky NBCC_106

June 25, 2024May 28, 2024shygal

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

Number: NBCC_106

Number of Pieces: 180

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Blinky and Inky are 2 of the ghosts from the Pac-Man video game. They travel around the map trying to kill Pac-Man.

There are 2 other ghosts in the video game, Pinky and Clyde. However, there isn’t a kit for Pinky and Clyde. I have looked at the parts required for each ghost, and currently, the bricks required to build Pinky and Clyde are not produced, so it doesn’t seem possible to make the ghosts at this point in time.

Blinky and Inky are identical builds, except 1 build is in light blue for Inky, and 1 build is in red for Blinky.

The build is made of several smaller sections that are stacked on top of each other to create the main body of the ghost.

First, there is the base layer that creates an outline of the base of the ghost.

Next is a section of a few layers that creates the back of the ghost.

Next is a section that creates the eyes.

The final section is a hat that closes up the eye section and the back section.

Once the main body of the ghost is complete, the build is flipped over, and the little legs are added to the bottom of the build.

Things I liked:

I really like how the eyes are offset and how the angles are created sadly, this means special blocks are needed, so special blocks are needed to build the other 2 ghosts

Things I didn’t like:

That only 2 of the ghosts are represented, and the other 2 can’t be created with leftover parts

Review of nanoblock Pesuke NBCC_026

June 18, 2024May 28, 2024shygal

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

Number: NBCC_026

Difficulty Rating: 1/5

Pesuke is from “Pesuke and Usagi.” I’m not sure if he is a chick or a ghost, but I think both the anime style and nanoblock build are cute.

Since this kit is so old, I had a hard time finding the kit. I was able to find a kit that had been completed with the instructions. The kit arrived prebuilt in a Tupperware container. I don’t have the packaging for the kit. I’ve written my description of the build based on the directions.

Pesuke has tiny feet. For this reason, the build is built on a 2×10 base. The feet are placed on the front section with a clear brick on the back. However, according to the directions, Pesuke is placed on one end of the base instead of being centered, which is unusual.

After placing the feet on the base, the rest of the build is built in simple layers. At the beginning of the build, the layers are white. Once you reach the head, colored bricks are used to create cheeks, nose, and eyes.

After building the face, the head is closed up, creating a rounded dome shape.

Things I liked:

I really appreciate that nanoblock keeps his feet small so he looks like the character

Things I didn’t like:

I wish the instructions recommended centering the build on the base brick instead of having it off to one side

Review of nanoblock Rilakkuma Motto-Nonbiri-Neko NBCC_051

November 16, 2023August 9, 2023shygal

Rilakkuma Motto-Nonbiri-Neko build and box

This post is a review of the nanoblock Rilakkuma Motto-Nonbiri-Neko build. Rilakkuma Motto-Nonbiri-Neko is part of the nanoblock Character collection. Wondering what else is part of the Character Collection? Click Here for a list.

Rilakkuma Motto-Nonbiri-Neko build front view

Number: NBCC_051

Number of Pieces: 210

Difficulty Rating: 3/5

Rilakkuma Motto-Nonbiri-Neko build back view

This version of Rilakkuma is dressed up in a cream and brown spotted cat costume. He is lying on his stomach with his paws out like a cat.

This build started with a large complete base of cream bricks. A custom-printed brick says 2018 San-X to identify the copyright on the build.

Rilakkuma Motto-Nonbiri-Neko build side view

The rest of the build is built in layers. The first four or five layers focus on the head and the body. After step six, the main focus is continuing to build the head. As you add the various layers, you primarily focus on adding cream bricks and the variously colored spots. The details of the face are created with black and white bricks.

Overall I really like this build. I think that it is a really cute costume for Rilakkuma.

Rilakkuma Motto-Nonbiri-Neko build 3/4 view

Things I liked:

I think the catsuit is really cute

Things I didn’t like:

There are some places around the head where the costume doesn’t look complete, and like there may be blocks missing

Review of nanoblock Space Invaders Invaders NBCC_108

November 9, 2023August 9, 2023shygal

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

Number: NBCC_108

Number of Pieces: 200

Difficulty Rating: 1/5

The Invaders are the monsters that you kill in the classic Space Invaders arcade game. During the game, the Invaders move down the screen as the player attempts to shoot all the Invaders before they reach the bottom of the screen.

This kit comes with 4 Invaders. Each is a different color and is 3 bricks deep.

Space Invaders is a video game where each character is made up of pixels. In the case of this nanoblock build, each stud on the top layer of the figure represents a pixel.

The basic process for building each character is basically the same, so I’ll describe the process for building the Invader once, but the process is similar for each character.

The build begins by laying a base layer of bricks in the invader’s color. I did this on my nanoblock pad because the base layer was so large.

After building the first layer, I added the second layer. This was mostly adding bricks, so the first layer was connected. In some cases, this included adding clear bricks where there are gaps or when the bricks are connected at the corner of the pixel.

Things I liked:

I liked the colors they picked for the Invaders. The original game was in black and white, so any colors could have been used

Review of nanoblock Dorami NBCC_042

June 15, 2023March 16, 2023shygal

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

Number: NBCC_042

Number of Pieces: 290

Difficulty Rating: 3/5

Dorami is the younger sister of Doraemon. She is bright yellow with a red bow. For more information about Dorami, check out her wiki page here.

Dorami’s nanoblock build has 2 pieces. There is a head and a body. She also has a gadget that she can hold.

The body starts with a base layer of mostly yellow bricks. As you build the body, you add her pouch and her arms. Once you have made the core of the body, you add the feet and the tail.

After building the body, you make the head. Building the head is basically building a sphere while adding the facial details. Dorami has eyes, cheeks, nose, and a mouth. You also add the base for her bow. Once you build the sphere, you add the bow to the back of her head.

Dorami has a gadget that she can hold. I think it is the Small Light that is also included in the Dokodemo Door. It is a very straightforward build.

Things I liked:

I loved that they made one of the other Robot Cats from the series. I wish they would make more.

Things I didn’t like:

Dorami has a pocket unlike Doraemon, but I’m not sure that is clear what it is in this build

Review of nanoblock Shizuka NBCC_041

June 8, 2023March 16, 2023shygal

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

Number: NBCC_041

Number of Pieces: 220

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Shizuka is the main female in the Doraemon series. She is also the main love interest for Nobita. For more information about her and her changes over the years, check out her wiki page here.

This build is made up the 2 parts. There is the head and the body.

The build starts with a base layer of dark pink bricks to make the base of the skirt. The skirt is built up in layers, and eventually, you build the shirt with light pink bricks. I really like the detail of Shizuka holding the violin. Lining up the bricks for the violin was a bit tricky.

After you build the body, you need to build the head. The head begins with a base layer and builds up in layers. As you build the head up, you add the ears, nose, and eyes. Flip it over once you close the head and add the pigtails and mouth. Then you connect the head to the body and finish the build.

Things I liked:

The fact Shizuka is playing the violin

Things I didn’t like:

The bricks used for the skin seem to have an orangish tint

Review of nanoblock Suneo NBCC_040

June 1, 2023March 16, 2023shygal

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

Number: NBCC_040

Number of Pieces: 200

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Suneo is one of the main characters in the Doraemon series. He often hangs out with Gian and picks on Nobita. For more information about Suneo, check out his wiki page here.

This build is different from many of the Doraemon builds. This is because it is all built together instead of 2 pieces.

The build begins with a base of golden bricking to create the pants. Layers are then added to make the pants and then the top. Once you finish the shirt, you go directly into building the head.

The head is a bit more complicated by adding bits of bricks to enlarge the head and add details. You will add the eyes, nose, and ears when adding the details. The most dramatic part of this build is the hair. Suneo has hair that sticks out in front of his head, and the build captures the hair nicely while allowing the build to still stand.

Once you have built the head, you need to add the arms and legs. The arms are straightforward, but make sure you are careful when you attach the hands to the arms because if you don’t, the build won’t complete properly. The placement of the finished legs is a bit tricky. If you don’t place them just right the build will tip over.

The final step is to build the little remote control car. It is very straightforward.

Things I liked:

The added detail of the little car
The detail in the hair

Things I didn’t like:

I wish they had used the skin-tone bricks from the Demon Slayer builds. The skin tone is a little orange for my liking.

Review of nanoblock Gian NBCC_039

May 25, 2023March 16, 2023shygal

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

Number: NBCC_039

Number of Pieces: 220

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Gian is the main antagonist in the Doraemon series. He is a bully that picks on the other kids in the neighborhood, especially Nobita. For more information, check out his wiki page here.

The build is made up of 2 segments: the body and the head.

The first part is building the body. You begin with a layer of navy bricks to make up the legs. You build the body up in layers and rings while adding the outstretched arms. Once you close up the body, you add the details for the hands. This includes Gian holding a microphone in his right hand. The final step of the body is to add the legs and feet to the bottom of the body build.

The second segment of the nanoblock build is the head. Like the body, it because with a layer of bricks. It is built up in rings, basically creating a sphere. As you add the rings, you will add the details of the mouth, ears, and eyes.

Once you finish the head and close up the sphere, you attach it to the body to complete the build.

Things I liked:

The detail of adding the microphone being held in his hand

Things I didn’t like:

The color of the skin tone bricks is very close to the orange so it was a bit difficult to tell which bricks to use while building

Review of nanoblock Dokodemo Door & Small Light & Take Copter NBCC_038

May 18, 2023March 16, 2023shygal

Dokodemo Door & Small Light & Take Copter build and box

This post is a review of the nanoblock Dokodemo Door & Small Light & Take Copter build. Dokodemo Door & Small Light & Take Copter is part of the nanoblock Character collection. Wondering what else is part of the Character Collection? Click Here for a list.

Number: NBCC-038

Number of Pieces: 200

Difficulty Rating: 2/5

Dokodemo Door & Small Light & Take Copter builds front view

The Dokodemo Door (or Anywhere Door in English) is one of Doraemon’s many gadgets. It is one of the most popular and frequently used gadgets in the series. For information check out the Doraemon wiki page.

The main part of the kit is the door. Overall the door needs to be put together very cleanly or else the top of the door won’t attach cleanly. There are also 2 mini builds for the light and copter.

Dokodemo Door & Small Light & Take Copter builds front 3/4 view

The door begins with creating the base of the door. It is a bit hard to tell how much overhang there should be past the clear bricks with the first layer of pink in the instructions. Next, you build the door frame. The door frame can be tricky because you want all 27 1×1 bricks to line up so that the frame is square.

Dokodemo Door & Small Light & Take Copter build side view open door

After building the outside frame, you build the actual door. The door is built in repeating layers of pink bricks. One layer is different because that is where you add the doorknobs. A nice detail is that the knob is on both sides. After building the door you attach it to the frame.

Once you’ve completed the door, you need to add the top of the door. The build is very straightforward. Be careful attaching the top because if you haven’t done the build tightly, the top won’t attach cleanly.

The final step is to do the two mini builds for the Small Light & Take Copter which are quick and straightforward.

Dokodemo Door & Small Light & Take Copter builds wide view with closed door

Things I liked:

The bonus items are nice
The fact that the door opens and closes

Things I didn’t like:

Getting the sides of the door lined up was tricky
My door is very fragile because the door is a bit taller than the sides