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LEGO Exo-Force Stealth Hunter
Pros:
-So much personality while using so little
-The knee/elbow argument always comes back here, because they did it!
-Light brick's at their peak
Cons:
-Some proportions are wacky from the parts usage
-ALL of it is stickers
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LEGO Alien Conquest Tripod Invader
Pros:
-Bringing one of the most iconic sci-fi shapes to life in LEGO
-Perfectly in that in-between point of classic & modern design language
-Still manages an escape pod
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LEGO Time Cruisers Hypno Cruiser
Pros:
-If it looks like it spins, it does, & all together at the same time
-For time hopping the Classic themes, this actually looks like a time machine
Cons:
-It's deliberately chaotic, yet that makes it an acquired taste
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LEGO DC Batman: Arkham Asylum Breakout
Pros:
-There is no other Arkham quite like this
-So many features & fun design choices make this so excellent
Cons:
-Doesn't *quite* have that D2C feel expected of it
-Could have gone CRAZY with the minifigs but no
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LEGO Life on Mars Red Planet Protector
Pros:
-Back in the day, this felt huge
-Assembled out of modules & can take on multiple forms
-Most of the theme does the same, & can all be combined
Cons:
-Stiff build compared to its counterparts
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The LEGO Batman Movie The Batmobile
Pros:
-What a way to redefine The Batmobile
-Arguably one of the best they’ve done because of that
-Seating for two AND storage?!?
Cons:
-Alternate form is a bit to be desired, but does make a good off-roader look
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The LEGO Movie Metalbeard's Sea Cow
Pros:
-Did something unlike any other ship had, & has done since
-Access to the different levels is genius
-It's even bigger than you think
Cons:
-The WHOLE thing is the brittle old brown, red & gold bricks
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LEGO Racers Multi Challenge Race Track
Pros:
-Runs on chargeable motorized chassis you can customize
-Integrated hazards & pit stops
-Includes instructions for three separate tracks
Cons:
-Very little going on for a fair race
-Box does little to sell it
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LEGO Nexo Knights Knighton Castle
Pros:
-Opening walls add so much
-Quarters inside for ALL of the heroes
-Unparalleled early 2000's flagship set energy
-Central tower is a rocket ship!
Cons:
-Interior is shockingly lacking
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LEGO Legends of Chima Lava's Fire Lion
Pros:
-Manages two forms with excellence
-Transformation is smooth & striking
-Seats both our heroes
-Mungus revolutionized bigfigs
Cons:
-Transformation support structure is rather bare
-Stiff limbs due to function
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LEGO Ninjago Spinjitzu Dojo
Pros:
-Where it all began
-Part of a larger combination dojo
-Did the good & included a spinner & cards
-Simpler time, back when the show's designs didn't matter
Cons:
-$50 & only 3 minifigs
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LEGO Creator Expert Parisian Restaurant
Pros:
-Perhaps the 1st modular with a fully realized identity
-Out to tell a story
-Detail part usage is incredible
Cons:
-Footprint of the actual building is a bit small compared to others
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LEGO Kingdoms Mill Village Raid
Pros:
-This set was dreams of so many coming true
-Surprisingly not hollow beyond need for the animals
Cons:
-Build is was dated even back then
-May they NEVER make animals exclusive again
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LEGO Power Miners Thunder Driller
Pros:
-This is the one
-Wheels & drill are connected, so the drill rotates as it rolls
-Quite the interior space
-Firox is baby
Cons:
-Reliance on massive molds make for a simple build for what it is
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LEGO Galaxy Squad Swarm Interceptor
Pros:
-One of the best spaceships this size #LEGO has ever made
-Cockpit stays level with the ground
-Removable cockpit is separate ship, while the back transforms into a turret
-Includes the cooler bug, the Mosquitoid
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LEGO Aqua Raiders Aquabase Invasion
Pros:
-If I told you the base has a landing platform, sub launcher, repair bay, command center, defense measures, & an airlock, would you believe me?
-Octopus is covered in glow-in-the dark pieces
-Peak sci-fi LEGO base
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LEGO Legends of Chima Gorzan's Gorilla Striker
Pros:
-Odd proportions allow for a beast of a build
-Yes, that's a banana launcher with one of the old rubber tipped rockets
-Arm swinging function, because of course
Cons:
-Proportions, again, are odd
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LEGO Turkey
Pros:
-The real OG
-Absolute unit
-A testament to an era where LEGO changed their part colors between productions (some copies have old grays & browns)
Cons:
-...Which can bum purists out
-The design is a bit dated. More than most back then
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LEGO Minecraft Crafting Box
Pros:
-Unlike the modern sets, you aren't restricted to a couple builds, as the entire set is in modules
-Inspiration is included in how you can arrange the modules, just in case
Cons:
-Not all modules can be built at once
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LEGO Marvel Attack on Avengers Tower
Pros:
-Amazing that all you know of the tower has been consolidated into this
-Ensures you legit have the Iron Legion on hand
Cons:
-Don't expect anything but the bare minimum
-It seems so small for what it is
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