The ball joints at the ankles mean, however, that the feet can be completely flat on the ground. The hips do not let the legs run vertically, relative to the torso: they are very slightly splayed. The legs are a great example of SNOT work, featuring the up and down brackets, as well as the 1×2 plate (round ends). While this part has been around since 2014, it has carefully evaded the sets I have set out to purchase over this time. The head is build around element 15071 blaster 2x1x2/3 with studs on top and sides, and handle. Once the arms are complete, there are (exclusive) stickers to enhance the shoulders. Small ball joints are used for the hips and shoulders, and hinge plates in parallel provide a little additional stability at the elbow. The build progresses simply enough: torso, head legs and arms brackets are used to enable a ‘wrap round skin. However, they are relatively rare in my parts collection and they contribute significantly to the final form of the set. Here are some of the relatively new and interesting elements included in this set – I know some of them have been around for a year or two, and some longer. Inside the box we have three bags of parts, an instruction manual and a single sticker sheet with three stickers…Īs a bipedal robot, there is significant use of SNOT techniques in the construction of this mech, and we have a number of elements that facilitate these techniques, including the new 1×1 bracket, both up and down, present in multiple numbers. The factory code on this set, 37R8 suggests that the set was boxed up in the Mexican factory, in early September (week 37) of 2018. We have punch out tabs to open the box, but judicious use of a letter opener my avoid significant damage. The back of the box shows a more plain blue and white background, and demonstrated the stud shooter. The front and back of the box demonstrate slightly different aspects of the model: the fronts depicts a woodland setting, similar to that where Bastion was reactivated years after the Omnic Crisis. This is not the most economical set, and there are no unique elements in the set.We do have some unique stickers, including a LEGO/Blizard exclusive logo sticker and stickers for the pauldrons, but this may not do it for some. This is a relatively small set: only one hundred and eighty two elements – this averages out at over 13c/piece. I don’t think I have ever received LEGO from overseas quite so quickly. Having placed my order on October 12th, the parcel arrived via Federal Express on October 16th. The set cost $USD25 plus approximately $USD10 for shipping to Melbourne (although adding extra sets only increased the shipping by 1-2 dollars per set – you may wish to purchase in conjunction with a friend or two and split the shipping). I ordered one shortly after it became available and then proceeded to wait. Now, I don’t play Overwatch, but my son, a couple of weeks out from his final school exams has been quite a keen player, and was excited to see this new set. The set is available more places than can supply, and shipping is (by Australian standards) pretty reasonable. This was a bit unexpected, but offered some interesting opportunities as a retail experience. It’s a lovely model, but is that “Blizzard Exclusive” sticker worth the price? Last week, out of the blue, Blizzard, the publisher behind the game, announced immediate availability of the BlizzCon Exclusive ‘Omnic Skin Bastion75987’ set from their Gear Store. If you win six total games, you will also get two sweet sprays - Mercy and Pharah - and of course getting to nine wins gets you the Lego-themed Bastion Skin.For the last few months, we have been teased with announcements of a forthcoming range of LEGO® sets based on the video game Overwatch. If you win three games you will receive two new player icons (Bastion-based). The Bastion skin isn't the only prize available, though. RELATED: The Next Overwatch MVP Skin Will Be For Zarya Whatever way you choose to play the game, you have a chance to win the items. That should be relatively easy, as the games can be a variety of wins in either quick-play, competitive, or arcade mode. Simply win the allotted amount of games before the end of the event and you can be sporting the new skin for the rest of your Overwatch playing days.īastion's Brick Challenge will be going on until September 30th so there will be plenty of time to get the skin, but you will need to win nine games. The challenge consists of various tiers that allow you to receive different items by winning games. Bastion's Brick Challenge is a mini-event that allows players the chance to get a sweet Lego-themed Bastion skin to rock while breaking through those ridiculous double shields.
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