This post is a review of the nanoblock Quaxly RS build. Quaxly RS is part of the nanoblock Pokemon collection. Wondering what else is part of the Pokemon collection? Click here for a list.
Number: NBPM_R03
Number of Pieces: 280
Difficulty Rating: 2/5
This kit begins with building the main section of the body. It is building the front and back of the body with a gap in the middle. The entire section I was able to build on my nanoblock pad.
The next section is to build the wings. There is a center pillar that has some ball joints for the wings to attach. Then, I built the wings and attached them to the ball joints.
Now that the body is complete, it is time to add the feet. I built 2 identical feet and attached them to the bottom of Quaxly’s body.
The next major section is to build Quaxly’s head. I was able to build the first several steps on my nanoblock pad. The base was fairly straightforward. At some point, I added the dark blue eyes.
After building a lot of the head, it is time to build Quaxly’s most distinguishing feature, his hair. The steps to build the hair are very clear. Building the hair adds a checkerboard pattern in front, which I think looks a little odd. I do like how there is a wave in the front of the hair.
The final step is to add some details to the bottom of the head and to attach the head to the body.
Things I liked:
I like how poseable the figure is between the wings and feet
Things I didn’t like:
I don’t like the checkerboard in front of the hair
This post is a review of the nanoblock Fuecoco RS build. Fuecoco RS is part of the nanoblock Pokemon collection. Wondering what else is part of the Pokemon collection? Click here for a list.
Number: NBPM_R02
Number of Pieces: 410
Difficulty Rating: 2/5
The first thing I noticed when I looked at the directions was how cramped the directions were. This meant that I needed to be more careful as I was building the set since there were so many little cutouts in the directions.
The build begins with building one side of the base of the Fuecoco. Over the next several steps the base of the Fuecoco is built. Once the entire base was built, I began to build the body section in layers. There was one step where it took me a while to figure out what brick was needed. This is because it appeared to be slanted in the directions and I had missed there was a flat piece used in the step.
The next step is to build the stubby little legs off the body and attach them. Overall, the legs are clear on how to build them and attach them.
The next step is to add the little arms.
Next, I built the head. It started from a maroon base of the mouth. Once again, it begins with a corner and builds out to create a base of the mouth. After building the entire base, the rest of the head goes up in layers. Fuecoco has dark grey eyes, which is unusual in Pokemon builds, which typically feature black eyes.
The final step is to build the neck section. The following section is straightforward, and it is clear where to connect the pieces. I really like how Fuecoco can have his mouth open a little bit. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a photo where Fuecoco has closed its mouth all the way
Things I liked:
I really like how the mouth is slightly open because that is how the Pokemon is usually seen
This post is a review of the nanoblock Sprigatito RS build. Sprigatito RS is part of the nanoblock Pokemon collection. Wondering what else is part of the Pokemon collection? Click here for a list.
Number: NBPM_R01
Number of Pieces: 280
Difficulty Rating: 2/5
Sprigatito is the grass starter for Generation 9. This kit features a custom brick color for the lighter green.
The build has 3 sections, the body, tail, and head.
The build begins with building the body. I lay the body out on my nanoblock pad. The body is very straightforward.
After building the body, I flipped the body over and added the legs.
The next section to build is the tail. It is also very straightforward.
The last major section is the head. The beginning of the head is a bit unusual because it takes about 10 steps to create the entire base building from the back to the front.
Once the base of the head is created, the rest of the head is fairly straightforward. I just needed to be careful about which slanty pieces I used. The eyes were also a bit tricky to connect because it wasn’t clear where things lined up or when higher than the base.
Things I liked:
I really like the custom green color that nanoblock created for this build
Things I didn’t like:
I wish the instructions were a bit clearer for the eyes
This post is a review of the nanoblock Dialga Deluxe Edition build. Dialga is part of the nanoblock Pokemon collection. Wondering what else is part of the Pokemon collection? Click here for a list.
Number: NBPM_094
Number of Pieces: 1020
Difficulty Rating: 4/5
Dialga is one of the generation 4 box legendary Pokemon. It is the master of time. Dialga and Palkia are the only Deluxe nanoblock Pokemon that don’t have also have standard builds.
When I opened the box, I was sad to see that the instructions were printed on a huge piece of paper instead of a booklet. Some of the deluxe kits I’ve built have had booklets and I prefer those. There were 13 bags of bricks so I knew I needed to build the Dialga on my table instead of my tray table.
Dialga is built primarily made from navy bricks. While building, the navy bricks appear to be black when I’m digging around in the bags to find the bricks. There are handful of black brciks in the head. After I realized there was black I checked each bag with a flashlight to find the black and noted which bricks were black.
The first section is the main body. The body is very straightforward and I could easily build the body on my nanoblock pad. I was surprised by how many ball joints were in the body while I was building it. I waited until the end to connect the large section together so that I was trying to balance a build and could attach them in a way that made sense.
The second section is the gem on Dialga’s chest. It is a bit tricky to keep track of which slanty pieces are needed for each step. All of the grey slanty pieces are in the bag so it’s a bit tricky to find the right piece. Once again I built this section on my nanoblock pad.
The next section is the fin on Dialga’s back. Each large section of the fin is a tower of nanoblocks. The hardest part of the tower is making sure the layers are properly overlaid so gaps are minimal. However, what makes the fin truly tricky is the center core where all the towers attach. Getting the fins properly spaced out and not overlapping or pushing on each other depends on having everything centered perfectly which is tricky.
The next step is the base of the 4 feet. Each foot is identical and goes up in layers. Each foot is a solid tower of bricks. I was able to lay all 4 feet out on my large nanoblock pad which made it easier to make sure I didn’t miss any steps on any foot because I was looking at all 4 feet at once.
The next step is to build all 4 of Dialga’s legs. Each leg is a combination of adding the leg connection to the foot and the actual leg itself. all of the brick work is fairly straightforward. The biggest problem I had was getting the leg and foot to nicely attach due to how the ball joint was lined up. I wanted the moveable areas on the socket to be at angles but the actual socket only allows for 90 degree movements.
The next 2 sections are the tail and the neck. Both are fairly straightforward with the only real difference being the tail is 3 sections connected with ball joints.
The head is very straightforward to build. The instructions also make it very clear the couple of steps that used black bricks instead of the navy. I really like that the initial head build has studs sticking out the front which allows for building on and creating Dialga’s curved face instead of it being a block.
The final step is to build the head decorations on both sides of Dialga’s head. They are identical other than 1 brick which has a side stud that is used to connect the piece to the head. Both pieces are connected by inserting a round 1×1 into a socket. This is my favorite way of connecting bricks, but I think it works in this case.
After building all the sections I needed to connect them. I would recommend getting a second pair of hands for this part so that each ball joint can be added but pressure can be kept off the already connected ball joints. First I connected the head to the neck and added the head decorations. Next, I connected the tail to the body. Then I attached the fin. Next, I attached the feet. Finally, I attached the head unit to the body.
Things I liked:
The batch builds. Building multiple identical items at once instead of having split-up identical directions.
Things I didn’t like:
I wish the instructions had been in a booklet instead of a huge piece of paper.
I wish the handful of black had been marked in some way. There are so many bricks that the few black ones were difficult to find.
This post is a review of the nanoblock Metagross build. Metagross is part of the nanoblock Pokemon collection. Wondering what else is part of the Pokemon collection? Click here for a list.
Number: NBPM_098
Number of Pieces: 230
Difficulty Rating: 2/5
Metagross was introduced in generation 3. It is the final evolution of Beldum, and the evolutions are all triggered by leveling up.
This build is made up of the main body section and Metagross’s 4 legs that are attached to the main body.
To build the main body section, I began by laying the base layer out on my nanoblock pad. The body went up in straightforward layers. I really like the depth of the grey X that makes up the front of the face. I also really like how the eyes peak out of build depending on the angle you look at the build.
The next step is to add the 4 legs. They are similar, with there being differences between the front and back legs. While building, I noticed it was easier to build the top and bottom half of the legs and connect the sections. After building the entire leg, I would attach the legs. I found this made the legs more sturdy.
Things I liked:
I really like the detail in the face and how it changes depending on how you look at the build
Things I didn’t like:
The legs aren’t pinned in via the top, so the legs can easily fall off while building or moving Metagross
This post is a review of the nanoblock Milotic build. Milotic is part of the nanoblock Pokemon collection. Wondering what else is part of the Pokemon collection? Click here for a list.
Number: NBPM_097
Number of Pieces: 200
Difficulty Rating: 2/5
Milotic is a pokemon introduced in generation 3. It is the evolution of Feebas, which doesn’t have a nanoblock build at this point. While Milotic appears to be a dragon, it is only a water type.
When I originally looked at the build, the snake shape reminded me of the Rayquaza build, so I was worried the build would very fragile. While I was building, however, I noticed that the overlapping layers were deeper, so I knew the build would be much more solid.
Then building the first 8 or so steps is creating the base of the pokemon. Each step either adds bricks to the base or locks the base layer in place. This was a build where I was glad to have my nanoblock pad because it made keeping each base layer lined up a piece of cake.
After building the base, the top of the body is rounded out. I liked the use of various colors in the back section to create the patterning on its tail.
The next step is to build Milotic’s neck. While building the neck, the long head decoration that comes off the right side of the head is also built in pink. These steps are fairly straightforward.
The next step is to build and attach the head. I had some issues when adding the bricks to top off the head, with the main section of the head falling off. I think this is because the head is so front-heavy.
The final steps are to add the details that make Milotic recognizable. The first is to add the long head decoration on the left side of Milotic’s head. The antenna on both sides of the head is also added. The final addition is the tail. Each detail is very simple to build but has a lot of impact on the final build.
Things I liked:
I like that the build is solid and that I can easily move the build as needed instead of feeling that it needs to sit in 1 place for forever.
Things I didn’t like:
In my head, Milotic is a really smooth pokemon. This build is a bit blocky and not as smooth as it could be if they kept it more snakelike
This post is a review of the nanoblock Gardevoir build. Gardevoir is part of the nanoblock Pokemon collection. Wondering what else is part of the Pokemon collection? Click here for a list.
Number: NBPM_096
Number of Pieces: 130
Difficulty Rating: 2/5
Gardevoir is the original final evolution of Ralts. It was initially only a psychic type but became a psychic / fairy type when the fairy type was introduced.
Unlike most pokemon builds, I feel that Gardevoir isn’t really recognizable. This is for 2 major reasons.
First, the head is misshapen and doesn’t appear like the head in video games. The head in video games is much smoother and rounder than the head. Also, Gardevoir has redder eyes, so it might be slightly better if red bricks had been used for the eyes.
Secondly, I also feel that the body isn’t correct. The nanoblock Gardevoir appears to wear a skirt with visible legs. The build simply has the skirt without the legs.
The first few steps of the build create the base of Gardevoir’s skirt. Laying out the entire skirt took about half of my larger nanoblock pad.
After creating the base, the body goes up in layers of white. Then the arms are added along with the detail coming out of Gardevoir’s chest.
The head begins with creating a base layer over a few steps. The head goes up in straightforward layers adding details to the face. I feel that the head isn’t shaped in a recognizable way.
The final step is to attach the head to the body, and the build is done.
Things I liked:
I really like the detail in the skirt and how it creates Gardevoir’s hips.
Things I didn’t like:
I feel that this build isn’t very recognizable as the Pokemon Gardevoir. The head isn’t really appropriately shaped, which I find disappointing since, normally, Pokemon builds are very recognizable.
This post is a review of the nanoblock Rowlett build. Rowlett is part of the nanoblock Pokemon collection. Wondering what else is part of the Pokemon Collection? Click Here for a list.
Names:
English: Rowlett
Japanese: Mokuroh
Number: NBPM_051
Number of Pieces: 170
Difficulty Rating: 2/5
Rowlett is the grass starter from generation 7. Initially released under NBPM_27, it was only available at Japanese Pokemon Centers.
Overall this is a straightforward build. It is building the outer shell of a sphere from the base. The first step is to create the base by putting two smaller builds together. From there, you add the Pokemon’s sweet little bow tie. Next, you build the Pokemon by adding rings of bricks for several layers.
As you reach the top of the Pokemon, you begin to close up the head. At this point, you need to be careful to make sure that bricks are extra carefully lined up. As you close up the head bricks, you can push bricks into the cavity and create indents so that you can’t build the next layer.
Once you have closed up the sphere, it’s time for the final details. Attach the tail and the feet, and viola, the build is done.
Overall, I really liked this build. I liked the color that was selected for the green details. I had some difficulty getting the head to close up because I wasn’t super tight on my connections.
This post is a review of the nanoblock Popplio build. Popplio is part of the nanoblock Pokemon collection. Wondering what else is part of the Pokemon Collection? Click Here for a list.
Names:
English: Popplio
Japanese: Ashimari
Number: NBPM_050
Number of Pieces: 110
Difficulty Rating: 3/5
Popplio is the water starter Pokemon from generation 7. Initially released under NBPM_26, it was only available at Japanese Pokemon Centers.
The build begins at the tail and builds up along the body. The directions are straightforward for building the body. Until you add the feet, the build can easily tip over. Adding the feet happens in steps 4 and 5 with great directions. Next, you add the light blue collar and build the head directly on the build. The head can be a bit tricky to perfectly line up because a couple of chains of bricks go into making the head.
Overall I enjoyed the Popplio build. I feel that the colors are close and nicely match the original pokemon. Every build has a couple tricks, but overall I thought of this as a pretty easy build.
Things I liked:
The colors they picked for the pokemon
Things I didn’t like:
It kept tipping when I was building before adding the legs
This post is a review of the nanoblock Litten build. Litten is part of the nanoblock Pokemon collection. Wondering what else is part of the Pokemon Collection? Click Here for a list.
Names:
English: Litten
Japanese: Nyabby
Number: NBPM_049
Number of Pieces: 170
Difficulty Rating: 2/5
Litten is the fire starter Pokemon from generation 7. Initially released under NBPM_25, it was only available at Japanese Pokemon Centers.
Litten is a unique build compared to almost all the Pokemon builds. It starts like normal with a base layer that is built up. Then start building parts separately and adding them back to the build.
In step seven, there is something I don’t remember seeing in any other builds. You start by building the face as a separate piece, but then you have a shot looking in from the back of Litten, and you need to figure out how exactly to connect the face. I had some difficulty, but I made it work. After attaching the face, the rest of the build is straightforward.
Overall I find the final Litten recognizable, and I think it looks like a cute kitty.
