I was initially grabbed by the package art. A gorilla on a small mech (which I don't normally like) in brown and blue. Awesome! I was excited to tear in to the set and get building. When I first dumped the pieces out I was in shock. I thought I got shorted! Alot! I guess 34 looks really paltry compared to last week's 47 set piece. So I got to building since that's the surest way to make sure all parts are included.
They were.
Alright, what we got here then? Issues, that's what. Do I complain about these sets too much? Do I expect too much from a 30-50 piece set? Maybe I should review a MEGAblocks set to realign my chi. There's a Skylanders set that's been on clearance for months at my local department store. I dunno, we'll see.
First, the base is static. That is, it does not turn. At least the Mini-Mech pilot could turn around and see what was going on. Second, the mobility range of the stubby little legs is SEVERELY limited. The ball joint connections act as hips with a partial range of motion. There are no knees or ankles. Essentially this little walker can only stomp from side to side, throwing it's operator into convulsions not unlike an earthquake. Finally, it looks like an armchair.
This, is a Barcowalker.
On the plus side, brown and blue look really nice together. The dark brown with medium azure highlights is very striking. It's very much a miniature Gorilla Striker, but without appreciable arms. Or bananas. Maybe sitting amongst his brethren this set would be a nice accessory. But sitting amongst itself, it just makes me want to part it into my builder collection.
This set can be found at TRU for $3.99. Makes the 34+2 piece set a little easier to swallow. Probably a discount would help?
More monkey business?:
 
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