6862-2: Superman Vs Power Armor Lex

 

 

 

Year: 2012

Pieces: 207

Retail Price: 19.99 (I'm sure I paid full price - couldn't turn down Superman of course)

Theme: Superheroes

 

This set is a fun one. It is a little difficult for LEGO beginners, but given enough time and patience most of it can be done by Daniel. This set is divided into a few subsets, one for each body part. It makes sense since all of the pieces connect to the robot torso after all. Technically each leg is two sub steps, one for the foot and one for the leg since both of them are articulated, but for the purposes of this review, I'll call the leg itself a sub step.  The leg isn't too bad to create as Daniel was able to do it all by himself.

 

Leg+Leg+Pelvis = bottom half

Next up is the upper torso and head. Most of this is relatively easy as well. The only gripe I have about this is the green energy capsules attached to the back of the mech robot are very loosely fitted into the casing. If you flip the mech upside down or if it falls down roughly, the green capsules dislodge with certainty.

 

Next are the arms. Like the legs, these are very well articulated, pivoting at the shoulder, elbow, and fingers. The fingers are tight enough that it can firmly grasp an object, pick it up, and not let it go. If both hands grasp fingers, it will stay attached when lifted (the model is too heavy for one arm to keep it attached). Daniel did have some difficulty attaching the fingers, but as pointed out, they are a very tight fit and that made it difficult for him to press on.

 

Below you can see just how well articulated the model is, courtesy of the Village People.

YMCA

The last part of the model is the gun. Of course since it is LEGO, no words explain what the gun is, but it definitely has something to do with kryptonite since it has a green crystal in a container and a pipe leading from the kryptonite to the energy capsules. The gun is designed for use with the hand and fits nicely, with the hand holding the gun with no problem. Luckily for Superman, Wonder Woman is also included in the set, presumably since the kryptonite gun would be too much for him. *shrugs*

 

So there you have it - the full set. I do like this set and the playability of it is fantastic. If you can't figure out ways to keep yourself entertained with Superman, Wonder Woman, Lex Luther, and a giant mech robot, LEGOs (and toys in general) probably aren't for you.

 

Superman is the crossing guard, stopping the Mech from running over a child in the school zone.

Its a good thing for Metropolis that Wonder Woman was here to help Superman.

 

The minifugures are fantastic too. Both Superman and Wonder Woman have dual faces that are covered by their hair. Turn their head and hair around to reveal either a serious look or an angry look, depending on what Lex is up to today.